McMaster Archive

December 5, 2019

You have HR questions. We have answers.

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

Celebrating and commemorating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities

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.

December 2, 2019

Enhanced Wi-Fi: Coming to a campus building near you

In response to feedback from the IT Services Review and a McMaster community survey conducted earlier this year, the university is launching a multi-year, campus-wide wireless enhancement project.

November 22, 2019

Santee Smith installed as McMaster’s 19th chancellor

“Life is a journey, isn’t it. I hope that, like me, you make the journey and circle back to McMaster.”

November 1, 2019

McMaster continues to contribute to setting a new direction for the Hamilton Anti-Racism Resource Centre (HARRC)

McMaster is working with city and community partners to help set a renewed vision and direction for the Hamilton Anti-Racism Resource Centre.

October 23, 2019

Provincial government launches SMA3 process

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

October 15, 2019

Remembering Margaret Lyons

“Margaret was so much more than a steadfast McMaster champion, donor and engaged alumna and volunteer...In our more than three decades of friendship, she opened doors to people and ideas, challenged traditional thinking, questioned old ideas and provoked new ones."

October 9, 2019

McMaster celebrates homecoming with a focus on the arts

From music archives to writing workshops to a blues concert to a football game, homecoming weekend has something for everyone.

September 19, 2019

“Pitch in” to sustainability measures at Mac

McMaster continues to make strides in sustainable practices on campus, focusing on diverting waste by increasing recycling and composting, reducing energy and water consumption, and promoting active transportation, among other initiatives.

August 21, 2019

Mac Safety app keeps staff, faculty and students safe and informed

The app includes safety alerts and ties into the university’s safety and security systems.

August 7, 2019

HR review status update

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.

June 25, 2019

Updated registrar’s office opens on first floor of Gilmour Hall

The new space combines financial aid, scholarship and registrar's service together in one office.

June 24, 2019

Celebrating longtime employees: Where were you 45 years ago?

In 1974, Ontario minimum wage rose from $2.00 to $2.20, Winnipeg’s Terry Jacks topped the charts with “Seasons in the Sun,” and the federal Liberals . . .

June 21, 2019

McMaster balances its operating budget following significant funding challenges

McMaster’s 2019/20 operating budget is balanced, after taking revenue and efficiency initiatives in the face of resourcing pressures .

June 13, 2019

Jennifer Bennett: Rear-Admiral and tireless advocate for women in the military

Jennifer Bennett, a Canadian Forces reservist with an exemplary career and a dedication to advocacy for women, will receive an honorary doctorate at the Faculty of Science's morning convocation.

June 10, 2019

McMaster community says thank you and farewell to Patrick Deane

The outgoing president will be leaving McMaster at the end of June to become principal at Queen's University.

May 27, 2019

Working differently at McMaster – UniForum data collection 2019 underway

UniForum is an annual program to collect information and data about the non-academic services and activities that support teaching and research.

May 9, 2019

Creating a culture of safety

Health and Safety Week events celebrate award winners and showcase the importance of training.

May 7, 2019

New signposts point the way

Ten new fingerposts indicate the direction and distance to campus buildings.

April 30, 2019

McMaster Museum of Art welcomes new senior curator, Pamela Edmonds

Most recently the curator/director of the Thames Art Gallery in Chatham, Edmonds is an advocate for inclusive curatorial practices and cultural equity.