McMaster University is bordered on three sides by residential neighbourhoods, so cooperative relationships and communication are integral facets to a mutually benefitial partnership. Relations with our neighbours are very important to us, and the University takes steps to ensure that these relations are as positive as possible. On this website, you fill find helpful contact information for Hamilton, McMaster and the local community, McMaster's Neigbourhood Update newsletters, Daily News stories relevant to the community, and information on the President's Advisory Committee on Community Relations (PACCR).
Daily News - Community Stories
Exceptional Student Neighbour Awards, 2010-2011
Students were honoured at an award ceremony for being excellent neighbours in their student communities!
Students help keep Westdale clean during Welcome Week
The MSU held its first annual Community Cleanup during Welcome Week this year, as MSU and AWWCA reps, students and city councillor Brian McHattie did their part to keep Westdale clean.
Westdale BIA welcomes students back to community
Westdale business owners are welcoming McMaster students back to the community this week.
Their class may have ended in April, but that didn't stop Rachel Collins and Amanda Pavlakovic from continuing their work in the community for part of the summer.
Several McMaster students living in Ainslie Wood and Westdale were recognized for their outstanding contributions to the community and their efforts to be good neighbours and residents yesterday.