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August 1, 2014

University, IUOE reach tentative agreement

McMaster and the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) have reached a tentative collective agreement. The IUOE represents McMaster’s operating engineers. The tentative agreement will . . .

August 1, 2014

Flags lowered in honour of Elvia Horvath

The flags are at half-mast in memory of ELVIA HORVATH Elvia passed away on July 31, 2014.  She will be fondly remembered and greatly missed . . .

July 31, 2014

Proposal vote: Tuesday, Aug. 5

The province has confirmed the date, time and location of the proposal vote for McMaster’s operations and maintenance workers and casual cleaners. Date and Time: . . .

July 31, 2014

University, Unifor reach tentative agreement

The University and Unifor, the union representing employees in McMaster’s Parking unit, have reached a tentative agreement. The four-year agreement was reached after negotiations began . . .

July 30, 2014

SoBi bike sharing coming to campus

McMaster will soon be home to six new bike share stations. The stations are part of the SoBi Hamilton bike share program, which uses smart . . .

July 28, 2014

New associate dean of nursing comes home

Carolyn Byrne has come full circle into her role as associate dean and director of McMaster’s School of Nursing. More than three decades ago she . . .

July 25, 2014

Proposal vote plan

McMaster has been engaged in collective bargaining with the Building Union of Canada since the fall of 2013. An update is available here.

July 24, 2014

So you think you can DJ

Are you a music aficionado with a knack for spinning tracks? We want to hear your tunes! The Student Success Centre is holding a competition . . .

July 24, 2014

New director of Housing and Conference Services appointed

Mike Porritt has been named McMaster’s new director of Housing and Conference Services. Porritt has nearly two decades of experience in student housing at multiple . . .

July 22, 2014

Do your part: Help reduce energy consumption on campus

Due to high electricity demand in Ontario, all members of the campus community are being asked to power down wherever possible. Between 4-7 p.m. on . . .

July 21, 2014

Reorganization of Office of Sustainability

McMaster’s Office of Sustainability has undergone reorganization and has been developed into two distinct areas: campus operational sustainability initiatives and academic sustainability programs. Campus operational . . .

July 20, 2014

Stadium parking closed

On July 31, stadium permit holders will not be able to access the stadium parking. Those with stadium permits will be able to park in . . .

July 18, 2014

Summer Crime Prevention: Tips & Reminders

It’s shaping up to be a wonderful summer for those who live, work and play in the City of Hamilton. Hamilton Police Service would like . . .

July 15, 2014

McMaster and Building Union of Canada meet with conciliator

The University met today with the Building Union of Canada (BUC) and a conciliator appointed by the province with the goal of reaching a new . . .

July 15, 2014

See the Blue Jays with alumni trip to Rogers Centre

Planning for the summer is always exciting – day trips, weekends away, time with friends and family exploring your city and of course no summer . . .

July 15, 2014

Campus Store closed July 16

All Campus Store locations will be closed Wednesday, July 16, for staff training. The store will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 17.

July 14, 2014

Reminder: Apply for FWI funds, deadline July 30

Funds are now available on a quarterly basis for projects or initiatives that support and advance the principles of Forward with Integrity. “The response to . . .

July 7, 2014

Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation and McMaster

On July 1, the new Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) became effective across Canada.  The purpose of CASL is to place firmer controls on unwanted spam, . . .

July 7, 2014

SOAR transition program to begin July 7

First-year students who are concerned about the transition from high school to university, can brush up on their academic skills with SOAR, Summer Orientation for . . .

July 4, 2014

SACHA, YWCA issue recommendations on ending violence against women

McMaster has received a number of recommendations from a working group analyzing ways to end violence against women. A number of University officials, including President . . .