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August 11, 2021

McMaster’s School of Grad Studies welcomes first applicants into new admissions system – Slate

The School of Grad Studies (SGS) is preparing to welcome the first applicants into a new admissions system known as Slate next month, when the . . .

August 10, 2021

Library hiring student ambassadors, other student positions

If you are a McMaster University student looking for meaningful employment for the 2021-22 academic year, you will want to consider working at McMaster University . . .

August 9, 2021

Faculty of Social Sciences launches new strategic plan 2021-2025

McMaster University’s Faculty of Social Sciences is pleased to announce the launch of its new strategic plan. The document results from wide-ranging consultations with key stakeholders including faculty . . .

August 9, 2021

Policy update list – 2021 mid-year update

A list of policies, procedures and guidelines that were revised or newly established during the 2021 calendar year (as of July 31, 2021) is now . . .

August 9, 2021

University and CUPE to begin bargaining

McMaster and CUPE 3906 Unit 2 are scheduled to begin bargaining on August 9 to reach a renewed collective agreement. This unit represents approximately 300 . . .

July 29, 2021

HathiTrust ETAS deactivating as Mills and Thode libraries prepare to reopen

As McMaster University Library plans to reopen Mills Memorial Library and H.G. Thode Library of Science and Engineering on Sept. 7, 2021, the return to . . .

July 28, 2021

Vaccination requirement in residence: Expanding options for international students

McMaster is focused on safely expanding options for international students preparing to join the residence community. Following McMaster’s announcement that students in residence will require . . .

July 23, 2021

First dose needed by July 27 to be fully vaccinated by fall term

To be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the start of the school year, you must receive your first dose by July 27, 2021, and your . . .

July 22, 2021

Important reminder regarding MacID password resets for active students

REMINDER: For those who have not already reset their MacID passwords, password reset will be initiated for all active and enrolled students commencing Monday July . . .

July 21, 2021

Keeping the McMaster community safe

While Ontario moves through Step 3 of reopening, a reminder to everyone at McMaster that masks continue to be required inside university buildings and facilities.  . . .

July 20, 2021

Calling all Student Staff Members

McMaster student staff members play an integral role in supporting students — from one-on-one interactions to program development, event facilitation and beyond. The Student Success . . .

July 15, 2021

What you need to know about McMaster’s Student Email Migration

McMaster Student Email migration from Gmail to Microsoft 365 (Outlook) is well underway with approximately 80% of student accounts migrated. You can learn more about . . .

July 14, 2021

Upcoming events to support employees’ psychological well-being

Taking time to rest, relax and recharge is an important part of well-being and living a healthy life. The university and some key community partners . . .

July 13, 2021

WebEx will no longer be a university-supported video conference tool

The MacPherson Institute and Faculty of Health Sciences’ (FHS) Computing Services Unit (CSU) and University Technology Services are currently undertaking the necessary steps to devolve . . .

July 12, 2021

Senate Bulletin – Summer 2021

The Senate Bulletin – Summer 2021 provides a high-level review of the activities of the Senate during the 2020-2021 academic year. For other Lists and . . .

July 9, 2021

Buildings on campus may have planned temporary loss of cooling

Some buildings on campus may have a temporary loss of air conditioning over the next few weeks as our system provides essential cooling to McMaster . . .

July 7, 2021

Updates made to the Policy on Reimbursements to Individuals for University Business (AP-01)

Some changes have been made to the Policy on Reimbursements to Individuals for University Business (AP-01). The policy is reviewed annually, and updates are made . . .

July 6, 2021

Call for Members: Black, Indigenous and Racialized Staff Employee Resource Group

The newly established Black, Indigenous and Racialized Staff Employee Resource Group warmly invites any McMaster staff member who identifies as a member of a Black, . . .

July 5, 2021

Teaching and learning fellows and grant recipients celebrate at virtual kick off

The 2021 cohort of the MacPherson Institute’s Teaching and Learning Fellowship and grant recipients was officially welcomed at a virtual kick off ceremony earlier this . . .

June 30, 2021

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion strides highlighted at EDI Forum

Last week, the Equity and Inclusion Office (EIO) in partnership with Human Resources Services hosted an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Forum. The virtual session highlighted . . .