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

In pictures: Holiday open house

Faculty and staff gathered for a moment of festive cheer.
Two students dressed in black play the santoor and tonbak in the student centre

World Stage at Mac celebrates culture, creativity and connection

McMaster’s multicultural showcase brought music, dance and global flavours to this year’s Holiday Market.
three panelists and a moderator sit on armchairs on a stage in front of a big screen displaying the panelists' name and the name of the event: Remember. Reflect. Resist.

A call to remember, reflect and resist: The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

Commemorative events and a memorial walk served as a powerful reminder that action on gender-based violence begins with awareness.
Max Kerman, seated, surrounded by students from the Wilson College. Two of them are holding up Kerman's book.

Arkells frontman Max Kerman back on campus with inspiring call to pursue creativity and community

The McMaster grad, Juno Award-winning musician and civic advocate spoke at the inaugural Wilson Commentaries public event, where he shared his thoughts on leadership and insights from his new book.
Kylie Gun leans against an outdoor ivy-covered brick wall.

Where in the world is Kylie Gun?

Meet the engineering student who created MacGuessr, a wildly popular mapping game that tests players’ knowledge of campus.
A student in a maroon sweater and a chef in a white jacket make wonton soup together in a professional kitchen.

Find comfort and connection with students’ family recipes at La Piazza

Taste of Home returns this week, serving up a world of flavours — and family lore.
A white rose in the centre of text reading National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women 2025

Commemorate the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

Faculty, staff and students will gather on campus Dec. 3 for a commemorative event honouring those affected by gender-based violence.
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‘Anything is possible’: At 73, former RCMP employee earns MSc

Ken Jacquard plans to put his degree in Rehabilitation Science to work supporting and advocating for cancer patients.
Side-by-side headshots of Jonathan Vance and Chérif Matta.

Meet the Distinguished Alumni Award recipients of Fall 2025

Distinguished alumni Jonathan Vance and Chérif Matta will receive awards for Arts and Sciences on November 19 and 20.
Two people standing together, smiling.

Full circle: PhD student Lauren Dutcher’s dad supervised her PhD supervisor 

More than 25 years years after John Dutcher hooded Kari Dalnoki-Veress, both men will be on the convocation stage this week to hood Lauren Dutcher when she graduates with her PhD.  
A graduate crosses a stage.

Fall 2025 Convocation: What you need to know

What you need to know for McMaster's Fall 2025 convocation, including the dates, times, and location for all ceremonies.
A crowd sits in the bleachers of the Roy Joyce Stadium.

Little fans, big voices: 2,000 elementary students cheer out-of-towners at soccer nationals

The students, all from local schools, were invited to cheer on the Marauders and visiting teams at the 2025 U Sports Women’s Soccer Championship.