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October 22, 2019
Trees are the lungs of the earth – plant one on campus this weekIn partnership with Nature at McMaster and Trees for Hamilton, students in the McMaster Sustainable Future Program are holding two drop-in tree-planting sessions on campus Wednesday October 23 and Saturday October 26.
October 11, 2019
Be Smart, Stay Safe: Workshops help protect international students from scamsScammers often try to take advantage of International students
September 18, 2019
The Renaissance Award: A summer on sustainable farmsMegan Watson and Avery McNair spent their summer travelling across Canada learning first-hand about small-scale regenerative farming, all thanks to the McMaster Renaissance Award.
September 17, 2019
Unearthing Greek settlements in ItalyShanna Ingram is a fourth year biology student. Under the direction of Humanities associate professor Spencer Pope, she and a team of students traveled to Metaponto, Italy. The goal: To piece together the history and artifacts of the ancient Greek settlement of Metaponto.
September 9, 2019
My anorexia recovery journeyLast year, Tess Schwartz was forced to put university on hold after she was hospitalized with anorexia. Now, one year later, she has regained her health and is starting her first year at McMaster. Schwartz shares her inspiring story and offers hope to those who may be facing a similar struggle.
August 6, 2019
Searching for researchersInterested in earning some money and contributing to a McMaster research project? Jesse Rowley and Kevin Kos have an app for you.
July 29, 2019
First cohort of graduate students become Wilson Leadership ScholarsAhmednur Ali, Elise Desjardins and Stephanie Hatzifilalithis form the first graduate cohort, and the fourth cohort of Wilson Leaders overall.
July 25, 2019
MEDLIFE trip to Peru offered students ‘so much more’In May a group of McMaster students traveled to Peru with MEDLIFE, a sustainable development organization that works in Peru, Ecuador, Tanzania, and Nicaragua.
July 5, 2019
A week in PeruFourth-year student Sammie Dhillon took part in a Junior Team Canada Trade and Development Mission to Peru, where she met with with Canadian Embassy officials, learned first-hand about international trade, and took part in a special edition of the Amazing Race – all in one week.
June 25, 2019
Updated registrar’s office opens on first floor of Gilmour HallThe new space combines financial aid, scholarship and registrar's service together in one office.
June 17, 2019
From residence to romance: an HCS love storyPrab Singh Sekkon brought his girlfriend, Gurneet Singh, back to her first-year residence room to ask a very important question...
June 13, 2019
“It’s okay to fail,” Science grad reflects on the lessons he’s learned by embracing his failuresiSCI graduate Connor MacLean is an exceptional student who during his undergrad, struggled with feelings of failure, self-doubt and depression that, at times, overwhelmed him. Now he wants other students to know that it’s ok to fail and it's okay to not be okay.
June 13, 2019
“My undergraduate experience has taught me there’s always a way through”A citizen of Bangladesh who grew up in Saudi Arabia, Science graduate Rayan Rahman has faced many challenges. He battled homesickness, financial hardship and culture shock, but through hard work and determination, has succeeded in carving out a unique path of his own.
June 13, 2019
Meet this afternoon’s Science valedictorianIf you could have any superpower what would it be? What is your definition of success? Meet Nagashree Thovinakere, the valedictorian at the June 13 afternoon convocation for the Faculty of Science.
June 13, 2019
Meet this morning’s Science valedictorianIf you could have any superpower what would it be? What is your definition of success? Meet Jhanahan Sriranjan, the valedictorian at the June 13 morning convocation for the Faculty of Science.
June 12, 2019
Meet this afternoon’s Social Sciences valedictorianIf you could have any superpower what would it be? What is your definition of success? Meet Korin Visca, the valedictorian at the June 12 afternoon convocation for the Faculty of Social Sciences.
June 12, 2019
Meet this morning’s Social Sciences ValedictorianIf you could have any superpower what would it be? What is your definition of success? Meet Lindsay Nooren, the valedictorian at the June 12 morning convocation for the Faculty of Social Sciences.
June 12, 2019
‘I didn’t hear the word “consent” until I got to university’Social work student Maddie Brockbank is a fierce advocate for the prevention of sexual violence, working to educate youth and teens about consent.
June 11, 2019
Meet this afternoon’s Business valedictorianIf you could have any superpower what would it be? What is your definition of success? Meet Britney Hawkins, the valedictorian at the June 11 afternoon convocation for the Faculty of Business.
June 11, 2019
‘Look at where you want to be, and step by step, you will reach it’Angelina Zhao was almost painfully shy in her first year at Mac, but she was determined to step out of her comfort zone. By third year, she was on the executive of several student organizations, building skills and relationships she'd never dreamed of.