In pictures: Holiday open house

Faculty and staff gathered for a moment of festive cheer.

December 5, 2025

A group of people sit in chairs around a table with plates of food at the 2025 McMaster holiday open house

Faculty and staff got together for a moment of festive cheer at the holiday open house, hosted by the President and vice-presidents of the university.

Held in the airy and bright Loft space on the fourth floor of the Hub, the gathering gave employees a chance to catch up and share a smile, look back on the year and share plans and hopes for the year ahead over snacks.

Swipe through the gallery below for more scenes from the holiday open house.

All photos by Georgia Kirkos, McMaster University

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