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The holidays are upon us! A quick reminder that McMaster University will close for the holiday break at the end of the work day on Wednesday, Dec. 24, and will reopen Monday, Jan. 5, 2026.
https://news.mcmaster.ca/mcmasters-holiday-break-and-campus-closure/
https://news.mcmaster.ca/mcmasters-holiday-break-and-campus-closure/
December 24, 2025 at 6:45 PM
The holidays are upon us! A quick reminder that McMaster University will close for the holiday break at the end of the work day on Wednesday, Dec. 24, and will reopen Monday, Jan. 5, 2026.
https://news.mcmaster.ca/mcmasters-holiday-break-and-campus-closure/
https://news.mcmaster.ca/mcmasters-holiday-break-and-campus-closure/
Attention parents! Join us summer 2026 for an all new season of Arts at McMaster summer camps from July 6 through to August 7th. Registration begins January 8! Save the date!
December 22, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Attention parents! Join us summer 2026 for an all new season of Arts at McMaster summer camps from July 6 through to August 7th. Registration begins January 8! Save the date!
Five Humanities students have received certificates from the Department of French in recognition of bursaries awarded for their studies in French as a Second Language (FSL) program. https://french.humanities.mcmaster.ca/french-bursaries/
December 16, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Five Humanities students have received certificates from the Department of French in recognition of bursaries awarded for their studies in French as a Second Language (FSL) program. https://french.humanities.mcmaster.ca/french-bursaries/
Join us today! Our conversation with Dan McQuillan will examine the political stakes of AI, asking what can and should be done—particularly by students and universities.
📅 Friday, December 12 at 12:00 pm EST
📍Live on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/wi0u3Hs6jGU?feature=share
📅 Friday, December 12 at 12:00 pm EST
📍Live on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/wi0u3Hs6jGU?feature=share
Resisting AI with Dan McQuillan | Critical AI Talks
Technology and AI are often thought of as being neutral, objective, technical, or apolitical. Our conversation with Dan McQuillan will examine the political ...
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December 12, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Join us today! Our conversation with Dan McQuillan will examine the political stakes of AI, asking what can and should be done—particularly by students and universities.
📅 Friday, December 12 at 12:00 pm EST
📍Live on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/wi0u3Hs6jGU?feature=share
📅 Friday, December 12 at 12:00 pm EST
📍Live on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/wi0u3Hs6jGU?feature=share
The Creative Writing and Narrative Arts (CNWA) certificate gives students from all faculties the opportunity to develop their creative writing skills.
https://www.humanities.mcmaster.ca/2025/10/28/concurrent-certificate-in-creative-writing-brings-together-interdisciplinary-community-of-writers/
https://www.humanities.mcmaster.ca/2025/10/28/concurrent-certificate-in-creative-writing-brings-together-interdisciplinary-community-of-writers/
Concurrent Certificate in Creative Writing brings together interdisciplinary community of writers – Faculty of Humanities | McMaster University
www.humanities.mcmaster.ca
December 11, 2025 at 5:35 PM
The Creative Writing and Narrative Arts (CNWA) certificate gives students from all faculties the opportunity to develop their creative writing skills.
https://www.humanities.mcmaster.ca/2025/10/28/concurrent-certificate-in-creative-writing-brings-together-interdisciplinary-community-of-writers/
https://www.humanities.mcmaster.ca/2025/10/28/concurrent-certificate-in-creative-writing-brings-together-interdisciplinary-community-of-writers/
Critical AI Talks hosts its first in a series of lectures this Friday. Our conversation with Dan McQuillan will examine the political stakes of AI, asking what can and should be done.
📅 Friday, December 12 at 12:00 pm EST
📍Live on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/wi0u3Hs6jGU?feature=share
📅 Friday, December 12 at 12:00 pm EST
📍Live on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/wi0u3Hs6jGU?feature=share
Resisting AI with Dan McQuillan | Critical AI Talks
Technology and AI are often thought of as being neutral, objective, technical, or apolitical. Our conversation with Dan McQuillan will examine the political ...
youtube.com
December 9, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Critical AI Talks hosts its first in a series of lectures this Friday. Our conversation with Dan McQuillan will examine the political stakes of AI, asking what can and should be done.
📅 Friday, December 12 at 12:00 pm EST
📍Live on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/wi0u3Hs6jGU?feature=share
📅 Friday, December 12 at 12:00 pm EST
📍Live on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/wi0u3Hs6jGU?feature=share
The language you learn as a child becomes the lens through which you understand the world. A team of researchers has found it also affects how you read in your second language.
https://news.mcmaster.ca/analysis-new-global-research-shows-eye-movements-reveal-how-native-languages-shape-reading/
https://news.mcmaster.ca/analysis-new-global-research-shows-eye-movements-reveal-how-native-languages-shape-reading/
November 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The language you learn as a child becomes the lens through which you understand the world. A team of researchers has found it also affects how you read in your second language.
https://news.mcmaster.ca/analysis-new-global-research-shows-eye-movements-reveal-how-native-languages-shape-reading/
https://news.mcmaster.ca/analysis-new-global-research-shows-eye-movements-reveal-how-native-languages-shape-reading/
“Young people are already deeply engaged in civic life,” says Kristina Llewellyn, professor in the Wilson College of Leadership & Civic Engagement. https://news.mcmaster.ca/youth-political-engagement-beyond-the-ballot/
November 25, 2025 at 8:24 PM
“Young people are already deeply engaged in civic life,” says Kristina Llewellyn, professor in the Wilson College of Leadership & Civic Engagement. https://news.mcmaster.ca/youth-political-engagement-beyond-the-ballot/
New toolkit helps community groups take leading role in data management. The Community Research Data Toolkit lives online in open-access formats. Learn more: https://news.mcmaster.ca/new-toolkit-helps-community-groups-take-leading-role-in-data-management/
November 24, 2025 at 7:01 PM
New toolkit helps community groups take leading role in data management. The Community Research Data Toolkit lives online in open-access formats. Learn more: https://news.mcmaster.ca/new-toolkit-helps-community-groups-take-leading-role-in-data-management/
November 24th: Find out how two McMaster grads, Kyle Empringham and Sujane Kandasamy, turned one class into climate action across the country. https://wilsoncollege.mcmaster.ca/events/seeds-of-hope-how-two-mcmaster-grads-turned-one-class-into-climate-action-across-the-country/
Seeds of Hope: How two McMaster grads turned one class into climate action across the country – Wilson College of Leadership & Civic Engagement
wilsoncollege.mcmaster.ca
November 20, 2025 at 3:49 PM
November 24th: Find out how two McMaster grads, Kyle Empringham and Sujane Kandasamy, turned one class into climate action across the country. https://wilsoncollege.mcmaster.ca/events/seeds-of-hope-how-two-mcmaster-grads-turned-one-class-into-climate-action-across-the-country/
Barry Allen, internationally-known philosopher and Distinguished University Professor, passed away on Nov 9 after an unexpected and sudden illness. https://www.humanities.mcmaster.ca/2025/11/14/an-inspiration-for-all-who-knew-him-barry-allen-remembered-as-an-exceptional-scholar-professor-and-mentor/
November 18, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Barry Allen, internationally-known philosopher and Distinguished University Professor, passed away on Nov 9 after an unexpected and sudden illness. https://www.humanities.mcmaster.ca/2025/11/14/an-inspiration-for-all-who-knew-him-barry-allen-remembered-as-an-exceptional-scholar-professor-and-mentor/
We've just had our first taste of winter and that means that its a great time to dust off the McMaster Snow Day policy. Learn more through McMaster News here:
https://news.mcmaster.ca/your-annual-reminder-of-mcmasters-snow-day-policy/
https://news.mcmaster.ca/your-annual-reminder-of-mcmasters-snow-day-policy/
November 13, 2025 at 3:44 PM
We've just had our first taste of winter and that means that its a great time to dust off the McMaster Snow Day policy. Learn more through McMaster News here:
https://news.mcmaster.ca/your-annual-reminder-of-mcmasters-snow-day-policy/
https://news.mcmaster.ca/your-annual-reminder-of-mcmasters-snow-day-policy/
Tomorrow: You’re invited to attend live streamed lecture “To Challenge our Education System is to Practice Freedom” at 7:00 pm with Dr. Richard D. Wolff. https://www.humanities.mcmaster.ca/events/to-challenge-our-education-system-is-to-practice-freedom
November 12, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Tomorrow: You’re invited to attend live streamed lecture “To Challenge our Education System is to Practice Freedom” at 7:00 pm with Dr. Richard D. Wolff. https://www.humanities.mcmaster.ca/events/to-challenge-our-education-system-is-to-practice-freedom
Professor Bonny Ibhawoh will share recommendations at the upcoming at COP30 Climate Change Conference from a study conducted with the support of McMaster students and researchers.
https://news.mcmaster.ca/bonny-ibhawoh-climate-justice-cop30/
https://news.mcmaster.ca/bonny-ibhawoh-climate-justice-cop30/
McMaster expert unveils blueprint for climate justice at COP30
Professor Bonny Ibhawoh, chair of the United Nations Expert Mechanism on the Right to Development, will share recommendations from a study conducted with the support of McMaster students and researchers at the global climate summit in Brazil.
news.mcmaster.ca
November 7, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Professor Bonny Ibhawoh will share recommendations at the upcoming at COP30 Climate Change Conference from a study conducted with the support of McMaster students and researchers.
https://news.mcmaster.ca/bonny-ibhawoh-climate-justice-cop30/
https://news.mcmaster.ca/bonny-ibhawoh-climate-justice-cop30/
Play it Forward is a charity benefit concert features several McMaster ensembles as well as other musical groups on campus who will delight audiences with their favourite holiday selections!
https://www.humanities.mcmaster.ca/events/play-it-forward-charity-benefit-concert/
https://www.humanities.mcmaster.ca/events/play-it-forward-charity-benefit-concert/
November 6, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Play it Forward is a charity benefit concert features several McMaster ensembles as well as other musical groups on campus who will delight audiences with their favourite holiday selections!
https://www.humanities.mcmaster.ca/events/play-it-forward-charity-benefit-concert/
https://www.humanities.mcmaster.ca/events/play-it-forward-charity-benefit-concert/
You’re invited to attend live streamed lecture “To Challenge our Education System is to Practice Freedom” on November 13 at 7:00 pm with Dr. Richard D. Wolff. https://www.humanities.mcmaster.ca/events/to-challenge-our-education-system-is-to-practice-freedom/
November 4, 2025 at 7:15 PM
You’re invited to attend live streamed lecture “To Challenge our Education System is to Practice Freedom” on November 13 at 7:00 pm with Dr. Richard D. Wolff. https://www.humanities.mcmaster.ca/events/to-challenge-our-education-system-is-to-practice-freedom/
Participedia is hosting our first-ever hybrid Teaching Café on Democracy’s Archives, Archiving Democracy, held at McMaster University and online. Wed, November 12 from 1- 3pm. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/teaching-cafe-democracys-archives-archiving-democracy-tickets-1766720541699?aff=oddtdtcreator
November 3, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Participedia is hosting our first-ever hybrid Teaching Café on Democracy’s Archives, Archiving Democracy, held at McMaster University and online. Wed, November 12 from 1- 3pm. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/teaching-cafe-democracys-archives-archiving-democracy-tickets-1766720541699?aff=oddtdtcreator
Who applies to be an executioner? Resumes from 1883 reveal that those applying for the job were, on the whole, respectable working- and middle-class men. https://news.mcmaster.ca/who-applies-to-be-an-executioner/
October 30, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Who applies to be an executioner? Resumes from 1883 reveal that those applying for the job were, on the whole, respectable working- and middle-class men. https://news.mcmaster.ca/who-applies-to-be-an-executioner/
History professor Megan Armstrong explains how Halloween has evolved from a celebration steeped in ritual, community and the supernatural, to a playful night of fright. https://news.mcmaster.ca/from-harvest-to-horror-the-roots-of-halloween/
October 30, 2025 at 3:22 PM
History professor Megan Armstrong explains how Halloween has evolved from a celebration steeped in ritual, community and the supernatural, to a playful night of fright. https://news.mcmaster.ca/from-harvest-to-horror-the-roots-of-halloween/
On Saturday McMaster hosted our annual Fall Preview October open house. It doesn't stop there! Visit our Start Here website to learn more about why a Humanities degree can help you further your career and life goals! https://start-here.humanities.mcmaster.ca/
October 27, 2025 at 8:13 PM
On Saturday McMaster hosted our annual Fall Preview October open house. It doesn't stop there! Visit our Start Here website to learn more about why a Humanities degree can help you further your career and life goals! https://start-here.humanities.mcmaster.ca/
Fall Preview Open House is tomorrow and we can't wait to welcome you to campus! Join us from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm all across the McMaster campus for a day of tours, meet and greet, info sessions, and more! Learn more by starting right here: https://start-here.humanities.mcmaster.ca/
October 24, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Fall Preview Open House is tomorrow and we can't wait to welcome you to campus! Join us from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm all across the McMaster campus for a day of tours, meet and greet, info sessions, and more! Learn more by starting right here: https://start-here.humanities.mcmaster.ca/
Need a resume refresh? Register now for our Creating Effective Resumes career workshop on October 28!
Click on the link in our bio to register on OSCARplus > Humanities > Humanities Events!
Click on the link in our bio to register on OSCARplus > Humanities > Humanities Events!
October 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Need a resume refresh? Register now for our Creating Effective Resumes career workshop on October 28!
Click on the link in our bio to register on OSCARplus > Humanities > Humanities Events!
Click on the link in our bio to register on OSCARplus > Humanities > Humanities Events!
The Democratizing Human Rights Workshop invites you to attend "An Imperative of Accountability for Gross Human Rights Violations" presented by Judge Chile Eboe-Osuji, Former President of the International Criminal Court, The Hague.
October 21, 2025 at 8:15 PM
The Democratizing Human Rights Workshop invites you to attend "An Imperative of Accountability for Gross Human Rights Violations" presented by Judge Chile Eboe-Osuji, Former President of the International Criminal Court, The Hague.
Join us on Tuesday, October 28 for Archive Dive: Queer History as a Site of Community Connection with Kristy Harcourt (she/her) at 1 James North Room 206. Learn more: https://www.humanities.mcmaster.ca/events/archive-dive-queer-history-as-a-site-of-community-connection/
October 21, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Join us on Tuesday, October 28 for Archive Dive: Queer History as a Site of Community Connection with Kristy Harcourt (she/her) at 1 James North Room 206. Learn more: https://www.humanities.mcmaster.ca/events/archive-dive-queer-history-as-a-site-of-community-connection/
October 23: Join the campus community for a reading and conversation with Hamilton author, Pasha Malla, as he discusses his novel, All You Can Kill, this year’s Hamilton Reads title. Register today! https://secureca.imodules.com/s/1439/17/event.aspx?sid=1439&gid=1&pgid=15299&cid=27005
October 17, 2025 at 5:48 PM
October 23: Join the campus community for a reading and conversation with Hamilton author, Pasha Malla, as he discusses his novel, All You Can Kill, this year’s Hamilton Reads title. Register today! https://secureca.imodules.com/s/1439/17/event.aspx?sid=1439&gid=1&pgid=15299&cid=27005