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August 18, 2023

McMaster University releases new and improved holiday schedule

A new fixed holiday schedule has been introduced to help the McMaster University community plan more effectively.  The schedule now outlines specific holiday closure dates . . .

August 16, 2023

Police issue community safety advisory following release of man convicted of Westdale trail assault

Barrie Police has issued a rare community safety advisory following the release of a high-risk offender convicted of many crimes, including an assault on a . . .

August 10, 2023

Scheduled network maintenance on August 12th

University Technology Services (UTS) has scheduled a network maintenance on Saturday, August 12th for the UTS Data Centre between 7:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. During . . .

August 8, 2023

Microsoft decommissioning Classic Stream

Microsoft is decommissioning Classic Stream, an enterprise video service for Microsoft 365. The Classic Stream app has been replaced with a new modern Stream web . . .

August 1, 2023

Illume National Arts and Sports Festival comes to McMaster

McMaster will be home to hundreds of participants in the Illume National Arts & Sports Festival from Aug. 4 to Aug. 7. Celebrating arts and . . .

August 1, 2023

Ontario Bill 26 in effect as of July 1, 2023, for post-secondary institutions

The provincial government’s Bill 26, Strengthening Post-Secondary Institutions and Students Act, 2022, amends the Ministry of Training, College and Universities Act and the Private Career . . .

July 31, 2023

Senses and sensibilities: New textbook explores perception

How does the brain make sense of its senses? A new book co-authored by Daniel Goldreich an associate professor in the department of Psychology, Neuroscience . . .

July 26, 2023

New directors for Indigenous Student Services, Student Accessibility Services and Student Case Management

Student Affairs has appointed three new leaders as part of its commitment toward students’ well-being, belonging and transformative learning experiences. Chrissy Doolittle will be the . . .

July 26, 2023

Senate Bulletin – Summer 2023

The Senate Bulletin – Summer 2023 is now available, providing a high-level review of the activities of the Senate during the 2022-2023 academic year. For other lists . . .

July 25, 2023

Search begins for new Chief Facilities Officer

McMaster has initiated the search for the next Associate Vice-President and Chief Facilities Officer (AVP & CFacO). The AVP & CFacO will lead the dedicated . . .

July 13, 2023

Call for nominations for honorary degrees

Members of the McMaster community are invited to nominate candidates for honorary degrees. Honorary graduands will address the graduating class of 2024 during the spring . . .

July 6, 2023

Parking update at McMaster

Monthly Fees Returning to Pre-Pandemic Rates McMaster continuously strives to provide convenient parking options and maintain market rates consistent with other post-secondary institutions. During the . . .

July 5, 2023

Upcoming network maintenance on July 9

UTS has scheduled a network maintenance on Sunday, July 9 from 7 a.m. to  9 a.m. to increase McMaster’s network reliability and performance. This may result in . . .

June 29, 2023

Update Cisco AnyConnect VPN for Windows by July 11

Windows users are encouraged to update their Cisco AnyConnect VPN as soon as possible due to a security vulnerability found in the software. Starting July 11, if you . . .

June 28, 2023

Special Air Quality Statement 

Environment Canada has issued a Special Air Quality Statement due to wildfire smoke in parts of Ontario, including the Hamilton area. The Air Quality Health . . .

June 23, 2023

External review identifies potential for School of Graduate Studies to become a leader in graduate education

The School of Graduate Studies (SGS) has the potential to position McMaster University as a leader in graduate and postdoctoral studies, according to an external . . .

June 21, 2023

Flag flying to commemorate National Indigenous Peoples Day

June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day, a time to recognize and celebrate the history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis across . . .

June 16, 2023

Upcoming telephony upgrade on June 24th and 25th

University Technology Services (UTS) will conduct a significant telephony upgrade on the weekend of Saturday, June 24th and Sunday, June 25th. This work is part . . .

June 9, 2023

Survey shows increased satisfaction with many of McMaster’s support services

Not only has satisfaction in most of McMaster support services increased, according to the results of a UniForum@McMaster survey, but our overall satisfaction scores are . . .

June 8, 2023

McMaster hosts riders for 16th annual Ride to Conquer Cancer

McMaster will host more than 4,000 cyclists, staff, and volunteers from the 16th annual Ride to Conquer Cancer on June 10.   Proceeds from the 200-kilometre ride . . .