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September 25, 2023

Survivor’s Flag, orange lights on campus in recognition of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

In recognition of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, The Survivors’ Flag will be flown over University Hall starting Sept. 25. The Survivors’ Flag is . . .

September 20, 2023

A Message from the Equity and Inclusion Office (EIO)

It’s important that we acknowledge the harmful impacts of the protests today, especially for those part of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.   McMaster actively rejects any form of . . .

September 15, 2023

Changes to Zoom and Microsoft consumer terms of service do not apply to McMaster accounts 

Zoom and Microsoft recently updated their consumer Terms of Service to make several changes related to the use of artificial intelligence within their products.    Changes . . .

September 7, 2023

Message from Provost Tighe: Welcome to the Fall Term

I am delighted to welcome you back to McMaster where our campus community is brought together by our shared pursuit of academic excellence. This highest . . .

September 6, 2023

Faculty of Engineering review highlights successful efforts to recruit diverse students, makes recommendations to strengthen Faculty

An external review of McMaster’s Faculty of Engineering highlights its strong leadership, strengths in research, innovative teaching and efforts to promote inclusivity while making recommendations . . .

September 6, 2023

Construction on Westaway Road

Maintenance crews are repaving the roadway and sidewalk on Westaway Road, which provides access to lots M, N, O and P on West Campus.  Construction will . . .

September 5, 2023

Classroom information will not be publicly visible 

In a message to the university community, Susan Tighe, McMaster’s provost and vice president, Academic, asked that classroom information, such as room locations, not be . . .

September 5, 2023

Siren testing on campus: Sept. 6, 2023

Please note that McMaster will be testing the campus Siren Alert and Alertus notification systems on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023.   Around 10:20 a.m., campus community . . .

September 1, 2023

Preventing the spread of illness this fall

With the start of the fall term, McMaster is encouraging students, faculty and staff to protect themselves and others from respiratory illnesses, such as the common cold, . . .

August 25, 2023

McMaster launches employee survey to examine workplace safety incident reporting and response process

McMaster University is committed to providing and maintaining healthy and safe working and learning environments for all our employees, students, volunteers and visitors. To strengthen . . .

August 24, 2023

Noise alert: Next phase of construction for McLean Centre for Collaborative Discovery 

Note: This article was updated Aug. 30 to reflect that a noise exemption permit was issued for Aug. 31 to Sept. 7. The McLean Centre . . .

August 18, 2023

Sterling Street reopens to traffic 

The City of Hamilton has reopened Sterling Street to traffic between Forsyth Avenue and Whitton Avenue.   HSR eastbound bus stops outside the College of . . .

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 . . .