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Where is McMaster University located?

Hamilton

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What year was McMaster founded in?

1887

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How many faculties are at McMaster (and what are they)?

6 - School of business, faculty of engineering, faculty of health sciences, faculty of humanities, faculty of science, faculty of social science.

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With 350+ clubs, this resource has something for all regardless of your interests

MSU clubs

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What street is HOCO/FOCO typically held on?

Dalewood

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True or False: Is this the correct address of McMaster University 1260 Main St W, Hamilton?

False, the address is 1280 Main St W, Hamilton

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What are the 2 official McMaster colours that were adopted in 1912?

Maroon and Grey

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True or false - McMaster is the home to 50 Research Centres and Institutions.

FALSE - McMaster is home to more than 70 research centres and institutions.

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Looking to Succeed? This resource does it all: from learning support, skills development, workshop and academic prep.

Student Success Centre

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Who walks the path behind the University Club the most? (2 answers)

Students and deer

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Where is the original location of McMaster University?

Toronto, Ontario

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In what year did McMaster relocate to Hamilton?

1930

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What is the total undergraduate student population at McMaster University?  

28,290 undergraduate students.

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Here you can find important dates and deadlines for important events; this resource also provide information on how to apply for aid and awards

The Registrar's Office

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True or False - One-fifth of Einstein’s brain is floating in a jar of alcohol in a McMaster science lab.

TRUE - McMaster neuroscientist Sandra Witelson has been studying the great man’s grey matter for more than 20 years. 

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What are the 4 regional campuses of McMaster?

Burlington, Kitchener-Waterloo, Downtown Hamiltonm and Niagara

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Where did the name "McMaster" come from?

The name McMaster comes from Senator William McMaster (1811-1887) who bequeathed substantial funds to endow “a Christian school of learning.”

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What lecture hall has the biggest capacity?

PGCLL B138

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This office specifies in helping students who aren't from Canada

International Student Services

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What are 5 off-campus food places McMaster students can use their meal plans at?

Boston Pizza, Ginos Pizza, Pinks, Basilique, Bar Burrito, The Bean Bar, East Side Marios, Fionns, Papa John's, Pita n' More, Pita Pit, Pizza Pizza, Popeyes, Quik Chik, Smokin' Classic Burger, 1280

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What capital of Canada is McMaster University located in?

The Waterfall Capital of Canada

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What year was the McMaster Pub "The Phoenix" established in?

1969

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What is the unite formerly known as the Centre for Leadership in Learning which helps support the academic mission by providing pedagogical and technical support for McMaster's faculty members?

MacPhersen Institute for Innovation and Excellence in Teaching and Learning (MIIETL)

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This resource promotes and supports institution-wide commitments to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility, and principles of inclusive excellence, to foster a campus culture and community that respect the human rights, integrity and dignity of all community members.

Equity and Inclusion Office (EIO)

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True or False - The W.J. McCallion Planetarium was the first of its kind in Ontario to offer public shows.

TRUE - Its original dome was a war-surplus parachute suspended from the ceiling. Now located in the Burke Science Building, it offers family-friendly public shows, with seats for 35 and two wheelchair spaces.

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