September 25, 2020
Email maintenance: Sunday, September 27Please be advised that University Technology Services (UTS) will be performing email infrastructure maintenance on Sunday, September 27. Start time: Sunday, September 27 2020 at 8:00 . . .
September 23, 2020
McMaster Mail (Microsoft 365) service interruption continuesSimilar to the issue that we experienced on Wednesday afternoon, we are once again experiencing issues with incoming email. Users will be able to exchange . . .
September 21, 2020
McMaster, SEIU reach tentative agreementThe University and the Services Employees International Union (SEIU) have reached a tentative contract agreement. SEIU represents a group of machinists at McMaster. The tentative . . .
September 18, 2020
Congratulations to McMaster’s entrance award winners“Welcome to McMaster and congratulations on receiving the President’s Entrance Award. This is a huge achievement and a recognition of the hard work, dedication and . . .
September 18, 2020
IT Security Notice: Microsoft 365 phishing alertThe IT Security team has received reports about malicious attachments being shared via Microsoft 365 applications. As a result, there has been an increase in . . .
September 18, 2020
Register today: SHIFT 2020, presented by The Socrates Project, is just five days awaySHIFT 2020 is a three-day online festival that will feature outstanding scientists, artists, scholars and entrepreneurs, including activist Naomi Klein, Margaret Atwood in conversation with . . .
September 17, 2020
Writer-in-residence, Janet Marie Rogers, wants to meet with aspiring authors (virtually)Janet Marie Rogers, this year’s Mabel Pugh Taylor writer-in-residence, is now available to virtually meet with aspiring authors for free, one-on-one consultations about their work. . . .
September 16, 2020
Lyons New Media Centre celebrates 10 years of creativity10 years ago this month, the Lyons New Media Centre officially opened its doors. A unique and innovative space, the Centre was created to provide . . .
September 14, 2020
IT Notice: Avenue to Learn issue resolvedThis issue has now been resolved. Please note that some online learning services, including Avenue to Learn, are currently not available. This issue is caused . . .
September 14, 2020
Major power outage affecting parts of HamiltonAccording to the Hamilton Spectator, Alectra Utilities reported a widespread power failure in the City of Hamilton this morning affecting 48,136 customers. Power began to . . .
September 11, 2020
It’s bursary seasonApplications are now being accepted for McMaster’s Tuition Bursary Program and Tuition Assistance Program for the 2020/21 academic year. The application process has changed for . . .
September 4, 2020
Call for applications: student representatives on the University Student Fees CommitteeStudents are invited to apply for student representative positions on the University Student Fees Committee for a one-year term, commencing in the first week in . . .
September 2, 2020
New service to enhance online learning for McMaster students in mainland ChinaMcMaster University has a new network service available — the Alibaba VPN Global Accelerator. This service will enhance the online learning experience for students located . . .
September 1, 2020
Campus phone issue resolvedUpdate: This issue has now been resolved. McMaster’s Bell Megalink is currently down and is affecting incoming and some outgoing calls to the university. Our . . .
August 31, 2020
Confirmed COVID-19 case at McMasterThe university has received notification of a positive COVID case involving a graduate student. All areas where the student was on campus have been thoroughly . . .
August 31, 2020
Online orientation for new McMaster employeesNew employees are invited to join fellow new employees for an online session to learn about McMaster University. This program’s purpose is to welcome new . . .
August 28, 2020
Campus siren testing on Thursday, September 3Security Services will be testing the campus sirens on Thursday, September 3 at approximately 10:20 a.m. Alertus and Safety App notifications will be sent to . . .
July 28, 2020
McMaster’s President Award celebrations go digitalFrom Executive Chef to Associate Registrar, this year’s President Award recipients were recognized for their extraordinary work in various departments and capacities across campus. In . . .
July 27, 2020
Parking enhancements: interzone parking now available, shuttle bus serviceBased on current use of parking lots across campus, parking services is temporarily offering enhanced interzone parking on main campus throughout the summer. Those with . . .
July 27, 2020
Employment Equity Census Report – an ongoing look at progress and opportunitiesWith growing questions around racism and equity, including in the workplace, the Employment Equity Census is one way of getting some answers. The census data . . .