McMaster Archive

March 16, 2020

Time to take care of each other and our communities: President’s letter

“Now is not the time to worry about having perfect answers. It is the time to work together in the best ways we can.”

March 15, 2020

COVID-19 update: March 15, 2020 4:30 pm

The University remains open, but some campus operations are changing. This update includes details about what will be open and closed, as well as information for employees about working from home.

March 15, 2020

COVID-19 Update: March 15, 2020

In-person classes have been ended as of March 13, 2020, and in-person exams will not be held at the end of term. As well, there . . .

March 13, 2020

A St. Patrick’s Day reminder for our community

In anticipation of this year’s events, McMaster will be working with Hamilton Police and city bylaw officers to make sure the neighbourhoods around our campus stay safe and peaceful.

March 13, 2020

A letter from our president

McMaster in-person classes for undergraduate and graduate students will end at the end of day Friday March 13th and no in-person exams will be held at the end of this term.

March 12, 2020

Changes to university travel and events

McMaster is cancelling all discretionary events and encouraging all employees to avoid travelling outside of Canada. These new measures, which are effective immediately, underscore the . . .

March 11, 2020

COVID-19 Update: March 11, 2020

New travel information for undergraduate and graduate students, a guide for supervisors, and information about a positive COVID-19 test at Hamilton’s Juravinski Cancer Centre.

March 11, 2020

Three Science faculty members recognized for research excellence

Colleagues have awarded Faculty of Science Research Chairs to Louis Schmidt, Gillian Goward and Martin Gibala.

March 10, 2020

Two Marauders named U Sports top 100 women’s basketball players of the century

Lindsay Sutherland (DeGroot) and Danielle Boiago named to Top 100 list, which marks the 100th anniversary of the first Canadian university women's basketball match.

March 10, 2020

COVID-19 update: March 10, 2020

Updates including preparations for potential online class delivery, new travel advice and a message about inclusivity.

March 9, 2020

Staying in residence this summer a great option for students studying or working on campus

McMaster is offering students the chance to stay in residence this summer at a special student-only rate.

March 6, 2020

McMaster has been named one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for a second consecutive year

Canada’s Best Diversity Employers is an annual competition that recognizes employers across Canada that have exceptional workplace diversity and inclusiveness programs.

March 6, 2020

McMaster well represented at annual YWCA Hamilton Women of Distinction event

Five women with connections to McMaster were recognized on March 5th at the 44th annual YWCA Hamilton's Women of Distinction Awards event.

March 6, 2020

McMaster Learning for 55+ courses now available for older adults

McMaster University Continuing Education has launched the McMaster Learning for 55+ program which gives older adults access to a variety of courses developed specifically for them.

March 5, 2020

McMaster Women in Tech to profile changemakers across campus

Because of her substantial interests, activities and advocacy related to McMaster’s technology transformation, assistant registrar Nevine Chawra has been selected as the first changemaker in the McMaster Women in Tech series.

March 5, 2020

Got e-waste? There’s a bin for that

The McMaster community can now recycle old phones, laptops, hard drives and other electronic waste, securely and sustainably using a new e-waste bin located in Mills Library.

March 5, 2020

McMaster Innovation Park expansion plans now include Hamilton Spectator Building

Ty Shattuck, the Park’s CEO, confirmed the acquisition and redevelopment of TorStar’s 44 Frid Street property and detailed how it will be transformed into a state-of-the-art facility to support MIP’s growing life sciences cluster. 

March 5, 2020

COVID-19 Update: Academic considerations and new travel information (March 5, 2020)

Updates covering academic planning and updated travel guidelines.

March 4, 2020

COVID-19 Update: March 4, 2020

Updates on travel information, business continuity and how to help prevent the spread of illness.

March 3, 2020

Hamilton tech is on the rise

Meet local tech companies this week at Connect to Careers Job Fair’s Tech Zone.