McMaster News Archive

December 18, 2019

Main St. campus and One James North will be closed until January 2, 2020.

December 12, 2019

International environmental rankings are based on the university’s commitment to developing an “environmentally friendly infrastructure.”

December 12, 2019

David Farrar is about to become McMaster’s next president. The appointment has now been approved by both the Senate and the university’s Board of Governors after an international search spanning more than nine months.

December 10, 2019

So how exactly does a Canadian university chef end up across the ocean cooking for prize winners, royalty and celebrities at the Nobel Banquet?

December 5, 2019

Not sure where to start for answers to your employment questions? The Human Resources Service Centre has a new service desk intake system with a guaranteed status update within 48 hours and a tracking system for your query.

December 4, 2019

To commemorate and celebrate December 3, the AccessMac Program in the Equity and Inclusion Office and the McMaster Accessibility Council (MAC) announced the launch of the second Accessibility and Disability Inclusion Update 2018-2019.

October 23, 2019

McMaster’s third Strategic Mandate Agreement will outline areas of priority and lay out metrics for performance

October 3, 2019

Alongside work in building a culture of psychological safety, the university has responded to employee groups by increasing annual benefits coverage to $3000 for services from registered psychologists, social workers and psychotherapists.

October 2, 2019

External and internal reviewers met with stakeholders from across the university and are recommending a number of significant changes to ensure the university’s HR practices and systems are efficient and meet the needs of the campus community.

September 10, 2019

McMaster’s tobacco and smoke-free campus policy has had a positive impact on cutting exposure to smoke on campus and promoting health and safety, according to a newly-released report looking at the first year of the policy’s implementation.

September 3, 2019

New name, new menu, new services. McMaster Catering Services puts the icing on the cake with custom dishes, local brews and online ordering.

August 22, 2019

The Campus Store is eliminating plastic bags this fall – so the best bag to use is one you already own.

August 7, 2019

The detailed review of human resources functions and services will evaluate and advise on strengths and opportunities for all HR-related programs and support that McMaster offers to employees, retirees, leaders and administrators.

August 1, 2019

Using this setup required some system changes across the university. Prior to using HECHMET, inventory was managed lab by lab, with each principal investigator charged with creating and updating their inventory without a centralized list.

July 22, 2019

McMaster's in-house print & design team took home the hardware for digital printing (B&W) and people's choice for best overall piece.

July 18, 2019

McMaster's associate vice-president of equity and inclusion reflects on her first year at McMaster.

July 17, 2019

Toronto firm Sweeny&Co Architects will design the nine-storey McLean Centre for Collaborative Discovery, where students from all faculties will be able to learn in open, flexible spaces.

July 3, 2019

Andrea Thyret-Kidd, a highly-regarded campus administrative leader with more than 25 years experience at McMaster, is the new university secretary.

July 2, 2019

A new award for professionals in gift planning is being named for Lorna Somers, McMaster’s assistant vice-president, development.

June 27, 2019

Rob Baker, McMaster's outgoing vice-president, research, has left an indelible mark as a first-class student, leading researcher and skilled administrator.