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January 2, 2017

New book aims to better explain Ontario’s health system

Ever wondered how the Ontario health system works? You can find answers in a book edited by the McMaster Health Forum’s director, entitled ‘Ontario’s health . . .

January 2, 2017

Submit job proposals for Summer Work Program

Faculty & Staff: Student Financial Aid & Scholarships will be accepting job openings for the Summer Work Program from January 15th to February 15th 2017! . . .

December 22, 2016

Investigation concludes into inappropriate room booking

The University’s investigation into the inappropriate booking of a library study room is complete. In early December, a room was reserved in the Innis Library . . .

December 21, 2016

Help reduce energy consumption over holidays

Notice to all building occupants: We would like to ensure that our campus buildings energy consumption is minimized over the holiday break.    You can help us . . .

December 15, 2016

Student testing centre at Canadian Martyrs School

Exams are being written at the new student testing centre located at the Canadian Martyrs School across from the University on Main Street. Students with an . . .

December 12, 2016

Public lecture: Creating POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews, Jan. 12

Are Jewish museums in Europe today Holocaust museums by another name? Is it possible to recover a thousand-year history of Jewish life in the very . . .

December 9, 2016

Swift response to offensive booking

The University took immediate action Thursday when a study room was booked using an inappropriate and offensive name. The booking was cancelled, the party connected . . .

December 7, 2016

Leadership in Community Engagement Certificate: Registration now open

The McMaster Centre for Continuing Education, working with Hamilton Community Foundation, Neighbourhood Leadership Institute, and McMaster Faculty of Social Sciences, has developed a five course . . .

December 7, 2016

McMaster’s inclement weather policy

Temperatures have dropped and snow is in the forecast: it’s time to get reacquainted with McMaster’s snow closure policy. The University remains open unless it . . .

December 2, 2016

Tentative agreement reached with CUPE 3906, Unit 1

The University and CUPE 3906, Unit 1 have reached a tentative agreement. The union represents  2,580 teaching assistants and research assistants (in lieu) at McMaster. The . . .

December 1, 2016

Wilson Institute for Canadian History unveils new essay prize

The Wilson Institute for Canadian History at McMaster University is proud to announce the creation of a new prize: the Viv Nelles Essay Prize. This . . .

November 29, 2016

Alumna Janet Trull returns to campus for her book launch

The McMaster Alumni Association is pleased to be hosting a book launch and reception for Hot Town & Other Stories by Hamilton author and McMaster . . .

November 25, 2016

Prevent a slip and fall this winter season

During the winter season we can expect to see plenty of ice and snow.  Slip and fall incidents often result in serious injury.  What can . . .

November 25, 2016

Amber Dean awarded the CSN-RÉC book prize

Amber Dean’s Remembering Vancouver’s Disappeared Women: Settler Colonialism and the Difficulty of Inheritance (University of Toronto Press, 2015) awarded the CSN-RÉC Book Prize. The Canadian . . .

November 23, 2016

Library Toy & Food Drive Nov. 18-Dec. 14

The Libraries’ 40th annual Frances McCrone Toy & Food Drive will be held Nov. 18—Dec. 14, in support of the Salvation Army’s Christmas Toy Bureau. Toys for . . .

November 22, 2016

Statement regarding alt-right posters

Yesterday morning a number of “alt-right” posters appeared on campus and at a number of other locations around the City. University custodial and security staff . . .

November 22, 2016

Search for AVP and Dean of Graduate Studies underway

The search for a new Associate Vice-President and Dean of Graduate Studies is now underway. Senate has appointed an ad hoc committee to assist in . . .

November 18, 2016

McMaster’s Dr. Carter recognized for online learning expertise

Dr. Lorraine Carter, Director of the McMaster University Centre for Continuing Education, will be included in a directory of top Canadian researchers in the field . . .

November 18, 2016

McMaster CIO announces retirement

John Kearney, McMaster’s Chief Information Officer, will retire from McMaster in March after nearly a decade of service to the University.  Kearney has led University . . .

November 15, 2016

McMaster to host Standing Senate Committee on Energy, The Environment and Natural Resources

We are pleased to be hosting the Standing Senate Committee on Energy, The Environment and Natural Resources on Thursday, November 17 for a public panel . . .