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August 4, 2015

What is it like working at McMaster University?

McMaster University staff and faculty are being invited to participate in an online survey about the workplace culture at McMaster University. The research is being . . .

August 4, 2015

Stearn Drive closed Aug. 6

Stearn Drive road closure  Stearn Drive will be closed from 7 a.m. Aug. 6 to 7 a.m. Aug. 7 for repairs to the pedestrian crosswalk . . .

July 31, 2015

Meet the 2015/16 Sherman Graduate Fellows

Three graduate students from a range of disciplines will spend the next year exploring how they can apply the principles of digital scholarship to their . . .

July 30, 2015

Registration now open for New Marauder Orientation

A new environment, a bigger workload and a busy schedule. At first, university can seem a little overwhelming. Thankfully, there are resources and support services . . .

July 30, 2015

Filming on campus

McMaster will welcome a film production to campus over the next few weeks. Who/What GO JUMP IN THE POOL is a made for TV movie . . .

July 28, 2015

Outdoor yoga moved to BSB front lawn

Today’s outdoor yoga session will take place on the lawn in front of Burke Science Building. Members of the McMaster community are welcome to attend. The . . .

July 14, 2015

Library Newsletter: Farley Mowat, our digital future and gems from the archives

Celebrating the legacy of Canadian literary icon Farley Mowat; using 21st century tools to explore the realities of World War I; the extraordinary rare book collection . . .

July 14, 2015

New Director of Housing and Conference Services

Kevin Beatty has been named Director of Housing & Conference Services. Kevin who has been a dedicated leader within the McMaster community since 2003. Most recently . . .

July 14, 2015

Show us how you stay healthy with a #MacHealthySelfie

Do you like to eat healthy food?  Or get your exercise in with a bike ride to work? The McMaster Healthy Workplace Committee is calling . . .

July 14, 2015

Watch evolutionary geneticist Hendrik Poinar on TVO

McMaster evolutionary geneticist Hendrik Poinar, will appear this week on TVO’s The Agenda in the Summer for a two-part interview series on his ground breaking . . .

July 14, 2015

Outdoor yoga cancelled for July 14

Today’s outdoor yoga session in front of Alumni House has been cancelled due to inclement weather.

July 14, 2015

Facility Services server restored

Update – 10:00 am July 14 The Facility Services server issue has been fixed. The community can now access the AIM Works system to place . . .

July 13, 2015

Your all-access MacPass for Welcome Week 2015 is now available!

If you are a first-year McMaster student, confirm your MacPass and be part of the programs, concerts, faculty events, social nights and other orientation activities . . .

July 2, 2015

My Sun Life Mobile with photo submission

Effective July 2, photo submission of claims through Sun Life’s mobile application will be enabled for plan members on Apple devices such as iPhones, iPads . . .

June 30, 2015

LTD premium rates in July 2015

McMaster’s Long Term Disability (LTD) plan is an income protection benefit plan for eligible employees who become totally disabled as a result of non-work related . . .

June 29, 2015

Quarantine Tent explores challenges of pre-vaccine era

The Quarantine Tent returned to Open Streets Hamilton over the weekend, and several McMaster students played the part of the sick patients from the pre-vaccine era. The . . .

June 29, 2015

Do you need to update your beneficiary designation?

It is important to note that there are separate beneficiary designations for all of your McMaster benefits including Life Insurance, Pension Plan, Group RRSP, Accidental Death . . .

June 26, 2015

Acting Vice-President Research

The search for McMaster’s next vice-president (Research) is underway. The selection committee is continuing to work over the summer with a view to making an . . .

June 25, 2015

Wearable technologies and their impact on optimal aging

June 24, 2015 – The McMaster Health Forum, with support from the Labarge Optimal Aging Initiative, recently hosted a public talk to examine the latest evidence . . .

June 24, 2015

Parking transponders being replaced

Parking Services will be upgrading its gate and antennae equipment over the summer. The system currently in place has become obsolete and new equipment needs . . .