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September 14, 2020

IT Notice: Avenue to Learn issue resolved

This 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 Hamilton

According 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 season

Applications 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 Committee

Students 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 China

McMaster 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 resolved

Update: 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 McMaster

The 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 employees

New 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 3

Security 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 digital

From 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 service

Based 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 opportunities

With growing questions around racism and equity, including in the workplace, the Employment Equity Census is one way of getting some answers.  The census data . . .

July 24, 2020

Participants needed for study on transition to remote work

Dr. Sean O’Brady and Mojan Naisani Samani, both of the DeGroote School of Business, are looking for research participants to take part in a study . . .

July 24, 2020

McMaster signs onto new Rogers Cellular Agreement with added benefits and savings

McMaster University has signed on to a new Cellular Agreement under the Ontario Government vendor of record (VoR) with Rogers Communications. At present, McMaster customers . . .

July 20, 2020

Homewood Health offering virtual counselling to McMaster employees until January 2021

Homewood Health will continue to offer virtual services to McMaster employees and are not planning a phased re-introduction of in-person counselling until January 2021. Homewood . . .

July 16, 2020

School of Geography & Earth Sciences renamed School of Earth, Environment & Society

The School of Geography & Earth Sciences will be renamed the School of Earth, Environment & Society on July 1. “The School’s new name captures our . . .

July 15, 2020

IT Notice: Mosaic and McMaster Mail issues resolved

Update: Issues with Mosaic and McMaster Mail have been resolved by UTS and Microsoft. Please be advised that you may be experiencing slowness or service . . .

July 13, 2020

Human Resources Services Review: Update on progress

Since completion last spring, the HR Review has resulted in the development of many projects and work initiatives to better support the university community. The . . .

July 10, 2020

New employment equity recruitment initiative

As part of a new initiative aimed at bolstering equity in the university’s hiring practices, McMaster began collecting data on diversity from applicants to any . . .

July 10, 2020

Residence applications open for students with exceptional circumstances

The University’s decision to move classes completely online, along with physical distancing and health and safety requirements, means that only a limited number of bed . . .