Institutional News

The university has received notification of a confirmed COVID-19 case on campus, involving a staff member who tested positive on June 22.

Collective environmental actions captured in McMaster's first university-wide Sustainability Report

As part of a CBIE conference earlier this month, McMaster hosted a panel exploring best practices for higher education institutions (HEIs) seeking to advance the UN sustainable development goals (SDGs).

Andy Knights, professor of engineering physics, has been appointed McMaster's Associate Vice-President, Research. His five-year term begins July 1.

Bringing together over 200 faculty, instructors and staff from McMaster's teaching and learning community, this year's virtual President's Retreat concluded on June 7.

Learning about McMaster and getting to know people will be the first order of business for McMaster's new vice-president, Operations and Finance. Saher Fazilat's appointment has been approved by both Senate and the Board of Governors and she will be joining McMaster on July 21st.

Over the coming weeks and months, all McMaster staff, faculty, students, active alumni and retirees with a MacID will be scheduled to reset their passwords.

Getting safely back to McMaster this fall is on top of everyone's minds. If you're wondering how the fall term will look, you're invited to join two virtual town halls that will take place in mid-June - one for students and one for faculty and staff.

We must stand together and actively safeguard against the attitudes and conditions that can breed hate, bias, and extremism.

Friday July 2 will be a holiday this year to allow for an extended Canada Day weekend and to support our community members' well-being. Thank you for your commitment, caring and outstanding work.

As part of the Virtual Learning Strategy announced by the Ontario government in December, McMaster will receive over $2.5 million to fund 28 projects proposed by faculty, instructors and staff.