Leeanne Romane is McMaster’s new graduate studies librarian. We had a virtual sit-down with Leeanne to learn more about this new-to McMaster role. Welcome to the grad studies community, Leeanne. This is a new role for McMaster Library; how do you see this new role differing from that of other librarians at Mac? Thank you. […]
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“I have met with some incredible mentors”
Wilson Leader and doctoral student Michelle Ogrodnik shares her thoughts on winning the Wilson Leadership Scholar Award, valued at up to $25,000. The award also includes a leadership development and career launcher program. Applications for the graduate stream of the WLSA are due March 29, and more information is available at wilsonleader.ca. What has been […]
Introducing McMaster’s new vision statement: A letter from the president
The new statement reflects a collective aspiration for the future of McMaster. […]
Call for Zine Submissions: Disability, Accessibility & Teaching and Learning @Mac
Current and former McMaster students with lived experiences of disability, disablement, inaccessibility, and/or ableism are invited to contribute to a zine on Disability, Accessibility & Teaching and Learning at McMaster University. […]
Calling all graduate student artists! Submissions open for Gallery of Graduate Arts
The Gallery of Graduate Arts is now accepting submissions for the virtual edition of the gallery. The Gallery of Graduate Arts is a student-led initiative, which showcases art produced by graduate students and postdoctoral fellows who are pursuing studies here at McMaster. Grad students are invited to submit recent pieces to be featured in the […]
International grad students needed for advisory group
We are looking for international graduate students to join the International Graduate Student Advisory Group (IGSAG). IGSAG is committed to enhancing the international graduate student experience at McMaster University. The group is led collaboratively by the School of Graduate Studies and the International Graduate Students Association. Currently, group members include McMaster staff and graduate students. […]
McMaster looks at ways to improve university-student interaction
Interested in sharing your experience as you’ve navigated the various services offered by McMaster? Have you ever visited or booked an appointment with a department to solve a problem only to be told that you need to go to a different department, and then had to start the process over again? McMaster University is looking […]
Nominations open for annual Graduate Student Recognition Awards
Has your supervisor played a pivotal role in your graduate experience? Perhaps one of your teaching assistants made a difference and deserves kudos for all that hare work. Do you know a grad student-athlete who has made an outstanding contribution as a team builder? Nominations are now open for the annual McMaster Graduate Student Recognition […]
Join us in congratulating our November graduates!
Once again this fall, the Registrar’s Office is working to make November’s virtual convocation something special for graduating students. How you can help Instructors and faculty members are invited to submit a brief message of congratulations to their students. The message should be 10 to 20 seconds in length filmed horizontally uploaded to MacDrive submitted […]
Beginning a new life in changing times
Massoud has been planning his move from Iran to Canada since February. He and his wife, Faezeh, would arrive early enough to find a place to live and make that space their home – filling the kitchen cupboards, painting and decorating – before Massoud began his PhD studies in mechanical engineering in early May. But […]