McMaster Archive

September 13, 2017

Rolling out the red carpet for the McMaster 24 Hour Film festival

The Lyons New Media Centre recently rolled out the red carpet for the annual McMaster 24 Hour Film Festival gala event. McMaster students, staff and . . .

September 8, 2017

Faculty of Science names Co-op Student of the Year Winners

April saw the announcement of this years’ Science Co-op Student of the Year winners. Top awards were presented to Vanessa Bierling, Mathematics & Statistics Co-op, . . .

September 5, 2017

Poster showcase and ice cream social celebrates engineering undergraduate research

On August 17, McMaster Engineering undergraduate research assistants shared the results from the research projects they have been working on this past summer at the . . .

August 28, 2017

McMaster hosts fifth annual Symposium on Education and Cognition

Some of North America’s top experts in memory and learning gathered at McMaster recently for the fifth annual McMaster Symposium on Education and Cognition.

August 26, 2017

PM helps surprised student move into residence

Some of North America’s top experts in memory and learning gathered at McMaster recently for the fifth annual McMaster Symposium on Education and Cognition.

August 18, 2017

Solar eclipse viewable with the help of Sidewalk Astronomy group

On Monday, August 21 beginning at 11:30 a.m., McMaster's Sidewalk Astronomy group, lead by Physics and Astronomy graduate Nathan Brunetti, will have telescopes available for the public to view the solar eclipse.

August 14, 2017

Marauder football team begins training camp

The football team will hit the field for practice on Monday, August 14 and then prepare for the preseason clash with the Saskatchewan Huskies on Friday, August 25th, with kickoff set for 7:00 p.m.

July 26, 2017

Mac administrator, Girl Guide leader surprised with Governor General’s award

The Governor General of Canada has recognized a top McMaster administrator for her long and exceptional service as a volunteer.

July 13, 2017

McMaster only university in the Americas in running for global teaching prize

The Global Teaching Excellence Award, run by the Higher Education Academy in partnership with Times Higher Education, recognizes universities with strong institution-wide approaches to driving up educational standards.

July 12, 2017

Christi Garneau appointed University Secretary

After an extensive national search, McMaster is appointing an experienced leader in Canadian higher education governance as its new University Secretary.

June 30, 2017

Peter Dent named member of Order of Canada

Peter Dent, McMaster professor emeritus and a leading pediatric specialist has been named to the Order of Canada. The Governor General named Dent to the country's highest civilian honour as Canada prepares to for its 150th birthday.

June 26, 2017

Smart Start workshop opens conversations about money with students and parents/guardians

The Student Success Centre led a financial workshop that tackled what students have in savings, how much they need to borrow, and the most economical options available in order to pay for post-secondary education.

June 22, 2017

McMaster appoints new AVP, Chief Technology Officer

After an extensive national search, Gayleen Gray has been appointed McMaster’s new Assistant Vice-President and Chief Technology Officer.

June 21, 2017

McMaster team earns national finance award

McMaster Campus Store and Media Production Services (MPS) staff joined forces with procurement staff in an effort to increase sales and cost-savings to departments.

June 21, 2017

Conference explores best practices, new approaches to international education

Nearly 200 international education professionals were recently on campus to discuss the role of post-secondary institutions, government, industry and the non-profit sector in building and supporting global engagement – on campus and in the community.

June 20, 2017

Read President Patrick Deane’s 2017 Spring Convocation address

"We delight in your success, we are in awe of your talent, and we are excited to see where you will take us."

June 20, 2017

Spring Convocation in pictures

Faculty, family, friends, and graduates showed their excitement for the special occasion through pictures and posts on social media using the hashtag #macgrad2017.

June 12, 2017

Icons of stage and screen: Cynthia Dale and Peter Mansbridge to receive honorary degrees

She is one of Canada’s most renowned thespians. He delivers hard realities on the small screen. Both will receive honorary degrees from McMaster during the DeGroote School of Business’ spring convocation.

June 8, 2017

McMaster moves up in rankings of world’s top universities

McMaster continues to be ranked among the world’s top universities, according to global rankings released Thursday.

June 5, 2017

Dr. Joe Kim recipient of D2L Innovation Award in Teaching and Learning

Dr. Joe Kim has been given the Innovation Award in Teaching and Learning for his McMaster Introductory Psychology program which combines traditional lectures with interactive online resources and small group tutorials.