DeGroote upcoming events

Get inspired, gain new insights, and make new connections at one of our upcoming events.

ACADEMIC

DeGroote Graduate Programs Virtual Open House

September 9, 2026
8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Online

Discover all that DeGroote has to offer at our Virtual Graduate Programs Open House. This is your chance to explore programs, ask questions, and take the next step toward your graduate studies.

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ALUMNI FACULTY STAFF STUDENT

Celebration of Life: Professor Clarence Kwan

September 22, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

The Hub (Loft B) - 98143 Stearn Dr, Hamilton ON

We invite the McMaster and broader community to join us in celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Clarence Kwan.

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ACADEMIC

McMaster University Graduate and Professional Schools fair

September 22, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

McMaster University Student Centre (MUSC) Atrium

Explore your further education options by attending the Graduate and Professional Schools fair, where you can explore programs and find helpful information to guide your application process.

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DeGroote past events

ACADEMIC STUDENT

Master of Finance Info Session

September 1, 2026
9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Online

Thinking about graduate studies in finance? Join us for a live overview of the Master of Finance (MFin) program at McMaster's DeGroote School of Business.

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FACULTY STAFF STUDENT

SVPRO’s Monthly Crafting Circle: Junk Journaling

August 12, 2026
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

In person (location to be shared upon registration)

The Craft Circle is a welcoming space for people to disconnect for an hour, engage in craft activities, and build connections over coffee, tea, and snacks.

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STAFF

McMaster Employees: DeGroote Graduate Programs Information Lunch

August 11, 2026
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Room 313/311, McMaster University Student Centre (MUSC), Main Campus, Hamilton

Join us for lunch to explore DeGroote's flexible part-time graduate business programs in AI, leadership, finance and digital transformation. Learn about tuition support for McMaster employees.

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FACULTY STAFF STUDENT

SVPRO’s Monthly Crafting Circle: Affirmation/Quote cards

July 15, 2026
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

In person (location to be shared upon registration)

The Craft Circle is a welcoming space for people to disconnect for an hour, engage in craft activities, and build connections over coffee, tea, and snacks.

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FACULTY STAFF STUDENT

SVPRO’s Monthly Crafting Circle: Beading/Friendship Bracelets

June 17, 2026
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

In person (location to be shared upon registration)

The Craft Circle is a welcoming space for people to disconnect for an hour, engage in craft activities, and build connections over coffee, tea, and snacks.

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ALUMNI

Class of 1976 – 50th Anniversary Celebration

June 12, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

McMaster University - 1280 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8

Join classmates for a celebration in honour of the 50th anniversary of the Class of 1976. Catch up with old friends and meet new ones, while visiting new and familiar spaces on McMaster's campus.

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FACULTY STAFF STUDENT

Pride Events at McMaster

June 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026

Pride Month at McMaster: Events and resources

Starting with a launch event for staff and faculty, Pride Month will also feature workshops, webinars and programming for students.

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FACULTY STAFF

Universal Design for Learning in Assessment Design

May 27, 2026 to May 27, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Session on Universal Design for Learning in Assessment Design.

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FACULTY STAFF

Critical Conversations About UDL and Accessible Teaching Practices

May 27, 2026 to May 27, 2026
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Session on Critical Conversations About UDL and Accessible Teaching Practices.

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STUDENT

Hackathon: ARI.Software and Claude Code

May 27, 2026
3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Downtown Toronto, ON

This is your chance to build your own custom ARI module, collaborate with other builders, experiment with the platform and more.

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