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July 14, 2014

Reminder: Apply for FWI funds, deadline July 30

Funds are now available on a quarterly basis for projects or initiatives that support and advance the principles of Forward with Integrity. “The response to . . .

July 7, 2014

Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation and McMaster

On July 1, the new Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) became effective across Canada.  The purpose of CASL is to place firmer controls on unwanted spam, . . .

July 7, 2014

SOAR transition program to begin July 7

First-year students who are concerned about the transition from high school to university, can brush up on their academic skills with SOAR, Summer Orientation for . . .

July 4, 2014

SACHA, YWCA issue recommendations on ending violence against women

McMaster has received a number of recommendations from a working group analyzing ways to end violence against women. A number of University officials, including President . . .

July 4, 2014

Nominations open for Graduate Student Awards

Have you had a great graduate supervisor who deserves kudos? Or perhaps your teaching assistant made a difference in your academic success over the past year? . . .

July 4, 2014

Student computer labs set for refresh

McMaster’s seven UTS-supported computer labs are getting a technology upgrade this summer. This September, the UTS labs in John Hodgins Engineering, Burke Science Building and . . .

July 4, 2014

2014-2015 OSAP applications now available

The 2014-2015 OSAP application is now available online at https://osap.gov.on.ca. Apply online and submit your supporting documentation by July 15th to receive your funding by the start . . .

July 3, 2014

Outdoor Yoga cancelled for July 3

Due to inclement weather, today’s Mac10 Outdoor Yoga session has been cancelled. The next class will take place Tuesday, July 8 from 5-6 p.m. View . . .

June 26, 2014

Collective bargaining with Building Union of Canada

The University has been negotiating with the Building Union of Canada (BUC) for the past seven months. BUC represents 260 cleaners and skilled trades at . . .

June 23, 2014

New mandatory health and safety training

The Province of Ontario has introduced new mandatory health and safety awareness training for all workers and supervisors effective July 1, 2014. This training is . . .

June 23, 2014

A peek behind the curtain at Media Production Services

The latest issue of Media Production Services’ e-newsletter is now online. The newsletter highlights MPS’ work in creating McMaster’s degrees and Convocation booklets, a service . . .

June 17, 2014

Invasive species removal and grasslands restoration

McMaster University is restoring the former farmland property it owns off Lower Lions Club Rd. The plan is to restore the site to a natural . . .

June 17, 2014

Your Great Idea could win you a prize

McMaster’s “That’s a Great Idea” website has been revamped and is now accepting your ideas. The McMaster community is invited to use the site to . . .

June 17, 2014

Community Engaged Education: An Idea Exchange

President Patrick Deane invites McMaster faculty, staff and community partners to the third annual IDEA EXCHANGE, a space to share ideas, tools, strategies and best . . .

June 17, 2014

Welcome Day planned for July 25

Incoming Marauders will get a head start on getting to know their new home this year with an earlier Welcome Day. Welcome Day is meant . . .

June 17, 2014

Learn about LEAP: A university-based program for high school students

LEAP is an intensive university-based program for high school students from Grades 9, 10, 11 and 12. The program has been carefully designed to reinforce . . .

June 13, 2014

Hamilton Tiger-Cats pre-season game

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats will play a pre-season game at Ron Joyce Stadium on Saturday, June 14. The game starts at 3 p.m. A full event . . .

June 12, 2014

Open house will celebrate 46-year career of David Hitchcock

The year 1968 saw many notable moments – the Civil Rights Act was signed, rock band Led Zeppelin performed their first live concert, Pierre Elliott . . .

June 11, 2014

Intermittent email issues

The University is currently experiencing intermittent problems with email. University Technology Services is investigating the issue and will advise when services is fully restored.   . . .

June 9, 2014

Male actors needed for this year’s production of IRIS

Male actors are encouraged to audition for IRIS, the Welcome Week orientation drama production. Those interested in auditioning are asked to apply on OSCARplus. Rehearsals . . .