Doors Open McMaster

Doors Open McMaster gives the campus community a firsthand look at the many fascinating spaces on campus, and builds awareness about the importance of private financial support for the many initiatives at McMaster.

Doors Open McMaster 2012

William Ready Division of Archives and Research Collection, Mills Memorial Library
The principal repository for rare books, archives, antiquarian maps, and related historical material at McMaster, the collection is named after William Ready, the University Librarian from 1966 to 1979. In a year of historical importance to McMaster, this is an opportunity to view historically and culturally significant books and records of national and international scope, some even dated from as far back as 1150 A.D.

Monday, April 16, 2012
12 noon
(enter Mills Library and proceed downstairs)
Space is very limited for these tours so register quickly!
Note: sellout is 8 per tour

SOLD OUT

CFMU Radio Station, MUSC B 119
If you have only heard the voice of our community on the air, now is your chance to see behind–the–scenes of CFMU. Visit to learn about the process behind getting the music, interviews and news on the air.

Monday, April 16, 2012
12 noon
(meet at the radio station doors)
Space is very limited for these tours so register quickly!
Note: sellout is 10 per tour

SOLD OUT

David Braley Sport Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic, David Braley Athletic Centre
From the hydrotherapy pool with underwater treadmill, to the complete exercise area, to the private rooms offering numerous types of treatments, the clinic’s multi–disciplinary approach to health and wellness allows for complete treatment of clients. Come and learn how the clinic supports our community.

Tuesday, April 17, 2012
12 noon, 12:30, 1:00 pm
(Meet at the service desk in the main entrance lobby)
Note: 10 people per tour

Ron Joyce Centre, DeGroote School of Business (Burlington Campus), 4350 South Service Road, Burlington
This eye–catching facility is one of the most prominent highway sights when passing through Burlington. Home of the DeGroote School of Business’ MBA and executive education programs, this facility houses state–of–the–art classrooms, meeting spaces and lecture facilities. Join us for an end–of–workday tour of this amazing building.

Tuesday, April 17, 2012
4:45 pm
(Meet in the main entrance lobby of the building. Please let us know in advance if you will need a parking pass and we can provide one on your arrival to use upon departure.)
Note: 20–25 people for this tour

Stem Cell & Cancer Research Institute (SCC-RI)
Established in 2006, the McMaster Stem Cell and Cancer Research Institute (SCC-RI) represents a unique research facility in Canada. The Institute’s vision and mandate is to explore the underlying cellular and molecular origins that initiate human cancer by employing human stem cells and tissue regeneration. The Institute is home to Scientific Director and Senior Scientist, Dr. Mick Bhatia, and Scientists Dr. Brad Doble, Dr. Sheila Singh, Dr. Jon Draper, Dr. Kristin Hope and Dr. Karun Singh. You can learn more about us by visiting our website at http://sccri.mcmaster.ca/index.html.

Wednesday, April 18, 2012 ***NEW DATE
12 noon, 12:30 pm
(meet in the main reception area of the SCC-RI)
Note: 15 people per tour

SOLD OUT

McMaster Ancient DNA Centre
The McMaster Ancient DNA Centre approaches a wide range of evolutionary and molecular biological questions using DNA and proteins from archaeological, paleontological, and forensic remains. Recently making international headlines with the reconstruction of the genome of the Black Death, using state–of–the–art techniques to extract and sequence these molecules, discerning origins and population histories of a wide range of species, both extinct and extant. This allows us to follow evolution in action, directly testing models based on modern theory and observation.

Thursday, April 19, 2012
12 noon to 1:00 pm
***NEW LOCATION***
Farncombe Family Digestive Health Research Institute
Health Sciences Centre, Room 3N4
(3rd Floor Blue)
Note: groups of 15 will be escorted through the lab

McMaster Downtown Centre (DTC), 50 Main Street East
Formerly the courthouse for the City of Hamilton, McMaster’s DTC is a site featuring a unique history, combined with current claims it is haunted. Don’t miss this chance to view the cells and former courtrooms of the buildings, hear stories about some of Hamilton’s infamous trials and criminals, and learn other interesting facts about this historic building.

Thursday, April 19, 2012
12 noon, 12:30 pm
(meet in the main lobby of the Downtown Centre)
Note: 20 people per tour

McMaster Nuclear Reactor
Participation in this tour requires a visit to the Nuclear Reactor website http://mnr.mcmaster.ca. Please Click on Overview/Tours and read the specific rules and regulations for tours. Tour visitor cards should be downloaded from the site and should be filled out in advance. Photo ID must be presented before the tour commences. NO EXCEPTIONS. Please be advised, you must wear low heeled, closed toed shoes; no sandals, slingbacks or high heels. Please note, no cameras, large bags, or hats will be permitted in the Reactor.

Friday, April 20, 2012 ***NEW DATE
12 noon, 12:30 pm, 1:00 pm, 1:30 pm
(meet in the main lobby of the Nuclear Research Building)
Note: 10 people per tour; 3 tours per half hour

SOLD OUT

McMaster Museum of Art – 125 & 45: an interrogative spirit
The Museum of Art celebrates both the 125th anniversary of McMaster University and the 45th anniversary of the Museum in 2012. The exhibition, in two parts, highlights some of the key donors and benefactors who have contributed to the development of the collection. Landmark moments represented by art works from the collection, track the history of both the University and the Museum.

125 and 45: an interrogative spirit presents more than fifty works of art from McMaster’s collection. In addition to Reid and Muybridge, works by Carl Beam, Gustave Caillebotte, Otto Dix, Elisabeth Frink, Naum Gabo, Natalia Goncharova, Betty Goodwin, Hortense Gordon, Alexej Jawlensky, Arnaud Maggs, Claude Monet, Camille Pissaro, Robert Rauschenberg, Gerhard Richter, Pauta Saila, Egon Schiele, Chaim Soutine, Andy Warhol, and Joyce Wieland and many others, will be on view.

Wednesday, April 25, 2012
12 noon, 12:30 pm
(meet in the main reception area of the MMA)
Note: 30 people per tour

 

CanmetMATERIALS OPEN HOUSE for McMaster University

Come to CanmetMATERIALS for an OPEN HOUSE for McMaster University faculty and staff on Tuesday, May 8, 2012. This new facility is Canada’s principal federal research and development laboratory for metals and materials research in the areas of automotive applications, clean energy including nuclear power generation, major infrastructure such as pipelines, defence and ecomaterials. CMAT is well–known for its pilot–scale facilities for metallurgy, supporting innovation in steel, aluminum, magnesium and other metals, alloys and composite materials for 70 years.

A presentation will be given on this unique facility, to be proposed for LEED Platinum certification, and its equipment and pilot–scale facilities. Current and future collaborations with McMaster University on R&D, equipment and personnel exchanges will be discussed. Following this session, attendees will join a guided tour of the CMAT laboratories.

Agenda:
3:00 – 3:25: Welcome remarks, introduction to the facility and presentation on current collaborations between McMaster and CanmetMATERIALS
3:30 – 4:45: Guided tour of CanmetMATERIALS facilities

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

CanmetMATERIALS
183 Longwood Road South,
Hamilton, Ontario

RSVP by May 4 with:Jennifer Bondy at 905–645–0702