January 11, 2021
Policy update list for the 2020 calendar year now availableA complete list of policies, procedures and guidelines that were revised or newly established during the 2020 calendar year is now available on the University . . .
January 5, 2021
Call for Nominations: Honorary DegreesMembers of the McMaster community are invited to nominate candidates for honorary degrees. Honorary Graduands will address the graduating class of 2021 during the fall . . .
January 5, 2021
Widespread internet outages affecting OntarioPlease note: Widespread internet outages affecting Cogeco, Bell, Rogers and other service providers in Ontario are currently affecting connectivity for some students, staff and instructors.
December 17, 2020
HR Review implementation update: Steady progress continuesA detailed review of McMaster’s Human Resources functions highlighted opportunities for improvement in the areas of payroll, recruitment, structure, and processes. Significant progress has been . . .
December 16, 2020
Dean and VP (Health Sciences) Selection CommitteeThe first term of the current Dean and Vice-President (Health Sciences), Paul O’Byrne, comes to an end on June 30, 2021. A Selection Committee has . . .
December 14, 2020
University Technology Services coverage for December 24, 2020 – January 4, 2021During the holiday season, University Technology Services (UTS) will monitor the following critical systems: · Email & Messaging Services · Data Centers · Data Network . . .
December 10, 2020
UTS: weekend monthly maintenance schedule for January to December 2021University Technology Services (UTS) has established standardized maintenance windows for repairs, installations, upgrades, testing, patches, and other processes and procedures, which may cause limited or . . .
December 8, 2020
Finance’s own Karen McGlynn honoured with inaugural provincial awardMcMaster’s Karen McGlynn, senior manager, Accounting and Financial Reporting is the inaugural recipient of the Distinguished Service Award from the Council of Ontario Finance Officers . . .
November 20, 2020
Transgender Day of Remembrance 2020Although we are unable to fly the Transgender flag at McMaster this year, in recognition of International Trans Day of Remembrance this November 20, 2020, . . .
November 19, 2020
Register now for HR and Finance forumsIf you have responsibility for HR or finance duties, or are interested in the following topics, there are two virtual sessions scheduled. 2020 HR Forum . . .
November 17, 2020
McMaster 2019/2020 Financial Report now availableA detailed look at the university’s finances can been found in the 2019/20 Annual Financial Report. The report highlights McMaster’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic . . .
November 13, 2020
Register now for anti-racism and allyship virtual training seriesHuman Resources Services and the Equity and Inclusion Office present McMaster’s Anti-Racism and Allyship Training Series. These 90-minute virtual sessions are led by subject-matter experts . . .
November 13, 2020
Register now for TMG Ways of CaringTMG Ways of Caring is an opportunity to volunteer organized by TMG colleagues for TMG colleagues, supporting not-for-profit agencies in community. Formerly known as the . . .
November 12, 2020
Ten simple rules for building an antiracist labOnline event Tuesday, Nov. 24 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. EST All faculty, staff and students are invited to join a conversation about moving beyond . . .
November 5, 2020
Changes to payroll deductions effective November 6, 2020The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has increased the federal basic personal exemption amount for the 2020 tax year from $12,298 to $13,229. This change has . . .
November 5, 2020
Flu shot clinics available for all employees and studentsThis year getting a flu shot is more important than ever. Protecting yourself from the seasonal flu helps reduce risk of illness and protects those . . .
November 4, 2020
Student Mosaic system unavailable November 7 to November 9Please be advised the Student Administration system (CS Mosaic) will be unavailable due to a system upgrade starting at 6:00 am Saturday, November 7 through . . .
October 29, 2020
New McMaster employees invited to attend online orientationNew employees are invited to join McMaster’s online orientation and meet other new employees. This session will welcome new employees to McMaster and inform them . . .
October 27, 2020
Student Elections to the Board of Governors and SenateElections will be held on October 28-30, 2020 to fill undergraduate and graduate student vacancies on the Board of Governors and Senate. The elections will . . .
October 22, 2020
Business Intelligence Finance Virtual Drop In SessionsInstitutional Research and Analysis and Financial Affairs staff will be available every Friday from 12:00-1:00pm for questions and support on any of the finance dashboards . . .