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/

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/

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/

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/

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

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/

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/

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!

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 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

Join us for a virtual panel presentation about the world of teaching October 23rd, 4:30 to 5:50 pm! Learn about the value & benefits of teaching roles and gain tips for a successful career from McMaster grads. Click on the link in the bio to register on OSCARplus under Humanities > Humanities Events

Q&A with Dr. Sara Bannerman on Bill C-4, the federal government’s affordability bill, which includes a controversial clause. https://news.mcmaster.ca/what-bill-c-4-means-for-privacy-and-political-data-in-canada-qa-with-expert-sara-bannerman/

Katie Swailes, Combined Honours in GPSJ and Indigenous Studies, has been driving social change since high school. Learn more: https://www.humanities.mcmaster.ca/2025/09/30/mahatma-gandhi-scholarship-winner-katie-swailes-champions-peace-and-social-justice/

Tomorrow at 6:00 pm in the L.R. Wilson Hall Concert Hall: Join us for the The Mahatma Gandhi Lecture on Nonviolence presented by visiting guest lecturer Dr. David Adams. https://www.humanities.mcmaster.ca/events/protecting-peace-and-democracy-with-mahatma-gandhi-in-mind-with-dr-david-adams/

Meet Talon Singleton who is a member of the community of Migisi Sahaigan First Nation, Treaty 3 and a third-year student in McMaster’s Media Arts Program. His design was selected for this year's Orange Shirt Day t-shirt. dailynews.mcmaster.ca/articles/qa-...

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