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December 9, 2022

Newly renovated McMaster Pulse available to members on Dec. 12

The Department of Athletics & Recreation at McMaster University has announced that the expanded and renovated Pulse Fitness Centre will have a “soft opening” Monday, . . .

December 8, 2022

Update on McMaster’s Snow Day Policy

It’s that time of year again: Snow season.  That means it’s time for our community to get to know the university’s updated storm closure policy . . .

December 6, 2022

McMaster looks to CUPE to join them at the bargaining table

The university has been in touch with the provincially appointed mediator to confirm with CUPE that we are willing to meet today, tomorrow, or anytime . . .

December 6, 2022

December study and online exam spaces on campus

Looking for a space on campus to study and take online exams this month? The McMaster University Library has variety of study spaces, a dedicated . . .

December 5, 2022

IT notice: Fake scholarship scams

It is important for you to feel safe at McMaster and in Hamilton, and this includes protecting yourself from scams and phishing attempts.  If you . . .

November 29, 2022

Libraries off-campus access switching to Office 365 sign-on Dec. 12

McMaster University Libraries are changing how students, staff and faculty log in to off-campus access when seeking journal articles, ebooks and other licensed content. Starting . . .

November 23, 2022

Students and employees not allowed to use Main Street entrance

There are concerns that university employees and students are trying to access campus through the Main Street West entrance. Access through this entrance is not . . .

November 22, 2022

CUPE Strike Action: Picket Line Information

McMaster Teaching Assistants represented by CUPE Local 3906 Unit 1, have begun their strike action. Anyone coming to campus should expect delays. The university and . . .

November 21, 2022

GO Transit buses will not access campus during labour disruption

GO Transit buses will not be accessing campus during ongoing strike action. Routes 15, 41 and 47 will not serve stops at the McMaster Bus . . .

November 18, 2022

McMaster ranked one of top five Canadian universities in U.S. News ranking

McMaster has ranked among the top five universities in Canada according to the 2023 edition of the Best Global Universities ranking. As one of Canada’s most . . .

November 17, 2022

IT Notice: Executive impersonations and gift card scams

Please Note: Your dean, professor, instructor, supervisor, or colleague will never send you an email asking you to buy gift cards or send them gift . . .

November 16, 2022

Negotiations continue with union representing TAs

McMaster University remains focused on achieving a new collective agreement with Teaching Assistants (TAs). The next bargaining date with CUPE Local 3906, Unit 1, which . . .

November 16, 2022

Updated holiday schedule

Dear members of the McMaster community, With the weather beginning to turn colder and the fall term moving into its final weeks we want to . . .

November 15, 2022

Scheduled network maintenance on Nov. 20

University Technology Services has scheduled a network maintenance window for Sunday, Nov. 20, between 6 a.m. – 1 p.m. to increase McMaster’s network reliability and performance. . . .

November 10, 2022

November is Canada Career Month

Each November, Canadians from coast-to-coast-to-coast celebrate the importance of accessing meaningful work and connecting with their preferred futures. At McMaster, employees have multiple options to . . .

November 9, 2022

McMaster’s Strategic Leaders Program Applications close Dec. 2

Building on McMaster’s six leadership capabilities, the program integrates three key themes: Leading Self, Leading Others, and Leading at the University. Participants will gain an . . .

November 9, 2022

Parking Services office temporarily moves to Commons Building

The Parking Services office is temporarily moving to room B104 of the Commons Building on McMaster University’s campus. Students, faculty and staff can visit the . . .

November 7, 2022

Update on contract negotiations with union representing TAs and RAs

McMaster University and CUPE Local 3906, Unit 1, which represents Teaching Assistants (TAs) and Research Assistants (RAs) in lieu of TAs, have been negotiating a . . .

November 6, 2022

GO bus service suspended due to transit strike

Note: This article was originally posted Nov. 6 and was updated Nov. 8, 2022.  The union representing Metrolinx GO Transit bus drivers is on strike, . . .

October 28, 2022

Submit your accessibility initiative to the 2021-2022 Accessibility and Disability Inclusion Update

The Equity and Inclusion Office, the MacPherson Institute and the McMaster Accessibility Council invite you to submit a 150 word description of new or ongoing . . .