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September 24, 2024

New gates will make heart of campus more pedestrian-friendly

As part of McMaster’s efforts to create a pedestrian-friendly zone in the heart of campus, two sets of gates are being installed, west of Hamilton . . .

September 23, 2024

Survivor’s Flag and orange lights mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on campus

In recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30, the university is flying the Survivors’ Flag over University Hall from Sept. . . .

September 4, 2024

Siren testing on campus: Sept. 5, 2024 

McMaster’s Campus Safety Services will conduct annual testing of the campus Siren Alert and Alertus emergency notification systems starting around 10:20 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. . . .

August 27, 2024

McMaster and Unifor Unit 3 reach tentative agreement  

McMaster and Unifor Local 5555, Unit 3, representing Parking and Transit Services staff at the university, have reached a tentative renewal collective agreement. The tentative . . .

August 23, 2024

Call for Nominations: Honorary Degrees

McMaster’s Senate Committee on Honorary Degrees now invites community members to nominate candidates for honorary degrees. Honorary Degree Recipients will address the 2025 graduating class . . .

August 21, 2024

Campus flags lowered in memory of Mohammed Khalid Alharbi (Moe) 

McMaster’s flags are lowered today in memory of Mohammed Khalid Alharbi (Moe), who passed away on August 9, 2024.    Alharbi was a dedicated Hospitality team . . .

August 9, 2024

Improve your digital skills: New digital fluency learning platforms for employees 

McMaster is introducing a suite of on-demand learning resources designed to help employees enhance their digital skills. The new Digital Capabilities Learning Hub offers a . . .

August 8, 2024

Campus Safety Services system maintenance on Saturday, Aug. 10 

Campus Safety Services (formerly known as Security Services) has scheduled a maintenance upgrade to its Axiom technology system on Saturday, Aug. 10, as part of . . .

August 2, 2024

Flags lowered in memory of Marc St-Jean

McMaster University’s flags are lowered today in memory of Marc St-Jean as his family celebrates his life this weekend. St-Jean passed away peacefully, surrounded by . . .

August 1, 2024

Updated Key Control Policy takes effect

If you use one of the 10,000 locks on campus, the updated Key Control Policy, which takes effect Aug. 1, 2024, may be of interest . . .

July 26, 2024

University staff banking with Scotiabank affected by bank technical issues

Note — Monday July 29: As of late Friday, July 26, 2024, Scotiabank reported it has resolved the technical issue. Any outstanding queries should be . . .

July 25, 2024

Stearn Drive to be closed Friday evening through weekend

A section of Stearn Drive will be closed to both vehicular and pedestrian traffic this weekend. The closure will impact Stearn Drive from the main . . .

July 19, 2024

Flags lowered in memory of Bertha Skye

Bertha Skye was an Elder-in-Residence and McMaster University Honorary Degree recipient. She passed peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on July 18, 2024. Skye . . .

July 19, 2024

University IT systems operational

McMaster University’s Technology Services team is aware of a global technology outage and has not observed any major outages affecting university services. Primary technology systems . . .

July 9, 2024

Flags lowered in memory of Tom Weisz

McMaster University’s flags are lowered today in memory of alumnus and former Board of Governors member Tom Weisz, who passed away on July 7, 2024. Weisz was . . .

July 8, 2024

Week of July 8: Campus construction updates

A summary of this week’s busy summer construction season on campus.   All work is weather permitting and changes to the schedule will be posted here . . .

July 5, 2024

Senate Bulletin – Summer 2024

The Senate Bulletin – Summer 2024 is now available, providing a high-level review of the activities of the Senate during the 2023-2024 governance year. For . . .

July 3, 2024

McMaster announces major funding increase for research excellence

A significant funding increase will support and incentivise research excellence across McMaster University’s six Faculties, Research Centres and Institutes.  McMaster’s provost made the announcement after . . .

June 27, 2024

Sterling Street lane closure and water shutdown for multiple campus buildings

A section of Sterling Street, where it intersects with the private road, will be closed on Thursday, July 4 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. . . .

June 25, 2024

 Call for Nominations: Honorary Degrees 

McMaster’s Senate Committee on Honorary Degrees invites community members to nominate candidates for honorary degrees. Recipients will address the 2025 graduating class during the spring . . .