Retirement Planning Course: Helping You Sail Successfully into the Future

David Braley Health Science Centre

Oct 22, 2019
8:30AM to 4:00PM

Retirement Planning Course: Helping You Sail Successfully into the Future McMaster has partnered with Eckler Ltd. to offer you a retirement planning course that is geared to employees who are preparing for and transitioning into retirement. This full-day course is designed to guide participants through the process of preparing and transitioning into retirement with confidence.…

Healthy Workplace Month: Resilience Building Training

Mills Library Room L304

Oct 31, 2019
11:00AM to 1:00PM

Adversity, stress, and tragedy can all be an inevitable part of life. Resilience is a way to empower individuals who experience this, as you can't always choose what happens to you, but you can choose the response. This two hour session will give employees tools to help recover from stressful situations, providing opportunities to respond…

Financial Literacy Month Workshop: Making Cent$ of Money - Budgeting 101

Waterloo Regional Campus

Nov 1, 2019 to Nov 4, 2019
1:00PM to 2:00PM

Financial Literacy Month Workshop: Making Cent$ of Money - Budgeting 101 Personal finance is seen as the #1 issue causing workplace stress. Financial stress has been shown to be linked to mental, physical and emotional health problems – some of which can be severe. At McMaster, we are concerned about your well-being and offer courses…

Careering at McMaster Session 1: Who Am I? An Introduction to Self Awareness

Mills Library, Connection Centre L113

Nov 5, 2019
12:00PM to 1:30PM

November is Canada Career Month, and we will be celebrating here at McMaster with a series of workshops to help you manage your career. Managing your career is not an option these days – it’s a necessity, especially in a dynamic and changing workplace. Career management requires specific skills and activities applicable to all career-life…

McMaster Continuing Education Staff & Faculty Information Session

Nov 6, 2019
11:00AM to 12:00PM

As you know, McMaster University is a community dedicated to the pursuit of lifelong learning and skill development. As staff and faculty of McMaster, you have the opportunity to participate in professional development courses at no cost to you or your department Learn more about the opportunities available to you by joining our free webinar!…

Financial Literacy Month Workshop: Making Cent$ of Money - Budgeting 101

Mills Library, Connection Centre L113

Nov 7, 2019
12:00PM to 1:00PM

Financial Literacy Month Workshop: Making Cent$ of Money - Budgeting 101 Personal finance is seen as the #1 issue causing workplace stress. Financial stress has been shown to be linked to mental, physical and emotional health problems – some of which can be severe. At McMaster, we are concerned about your well-being and offer courses…

Financial Literacy Month Workshop: Making Cent$ of Money - Budgeting 101

David Braley Health Science Centre, Room 2011

Nov 8, 2019
12:00PM to 1:00PM

Financial Literacy Month Workshop: Making Cent$ of Money - Budgeting 101 Personal finance is seen as the #1 issue causing workplace stress. Financial stress has been shown to be linked to mental, physical and emotional health problems – some of which can be severe. At McMaster, we are concerned about your well-being and offer courses…

Careering at McMaster Session 2: What Do I Want? Exploring Your Work Preferences

L.R. Wilson Room 1003

Nov 12, 2019
12:00PM to 1:30PM

November is Canada Career Month, and we will be celebrating here at McMaster with a series of workshops to help you manage your career. Managing your career is not an option these days – it’s a necessity, especially in a dynamic and changing workplace. Career management requires specific skills and activities applicable to all career-life…

Financial Wellness Course: See Your Money Differently

Mills Library, Connection Centre L113

Nov 15, 2019
9:00AM to 4:00PM

Financial Wellness: See Your Money Differently Too often, we spend our time looking back with our money; paying bills, paying off debt, having enough money to buy lunch, and figuring out if we have enough to make it to the end of the month. See Your Money Differently is a program designed to change the way…

New Employee Orientation Program - November

McMaster University Club - Great Hall

Nov 19, 2019
8:30AM to 4:00PM

New Employee Orientation Program The McMaster New Employee Orientation Program (NEO) is designed to be an informative and highly interactive experience to welcome new employees to the University. If you are a new employee to McMaster, don’t miss your opportunity to join fellow new hires for an engaging day of learning about the University’s mission, structure, culture,…

Careering at McMaster Session 3: How Do I Get There? Strategic Career Planning

L.R. Wilson Room 1003

Nov 19, 2019
12:00PM to 1:30PM

November is Canada Career Month, and we will be celebrating here at McMaster with a series of workshops to help you manage your career. Managing your career is not an option these days – it’s a necessity, especially in a dynamic and changing workplace. Career management requires specific skills and activities applicable to all career-life…

1 on 1 Education Meetings for Group RRSP Members

9AM-12PM (MUSC 214) & 1PM-4PM (MUSC 203)

Nov 20, 2019
9:00AM to 4:00PM

One-on-One Education Meetings for Group RRSP Members November 20, 2019, McMaster University Student Centre McMaster Group RRSP members are invited to spend 30 minutes with a Desjardins Education Advisor in a personal one-on-one meeting to review your Group RRSP. In this session, you will have the opportunity to review your account and investment selections online,…

Mental Health First Aid - November 2019

Mills Library, Connection Centre L113

Nov 20, 2019 to Nov 21, 2019
9:00AM to 4:30PM

Mental Health First Aid Training (November session) When:  November 20 & 21, 2019 Time:  9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Where:  Mills Library, Connection Centre, L113 Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a two day interactive course with a focus on adults with mental health problems. Practical skills are taught using a model that is easy to apply…

Financial Literacy Month Webinar: The Frank Truth About Income Taxes, RRSPs, and TFSAs

Nov 21, 2019
2:00PM to 3:00PM

Financial Literacy Month Webinar: The Frank Truth About Income Taxes, RRSPs, and TFSAs November is Financial Literacy Month.  McMaster has partnered with Eckler Ltd to bring you a highly rated 60-minute webinar about how income taxes work and the best way to use government tax programs (RRSPs and TFSAs) to make your money go further.…

Fall Yoga (2019)

Mindfulness Centre, David Braley Athletic Centre

Oct 3, 2019 to Nov 22, 2019
12:05PM to 12:55PM

Fall Yoga   Yoga is an ancient system of breathing practices, physical exercises, postures and meditation intended to integrate the practitioner’s body, mind, and spirit. Enjoy deeper levels of health and vitality while you build strength, improve your balance, increase flexibility and reduce stress and tension for overall wellness.”  Yoga is also tied to the…

Retirement Ready - Salaried Pension Plan

MDCL 3020

Nov 25, 2019
5:30PM to 7:30PM

This workshop is intended for active employees enrolled in a Contributory Pension Plan.  In this workshop, participants will: explore an overview of the Contributory Pension Plans, including how your pension is calculated and the pension options available to you. review key ages and dates in the retirement process. learn about the retirement process, including key…

Financial Literacy Month Workshop: Financial Basics - Borrowing 101

Waterloo Regional Campus

Nov 25, 2019
1:00PM to 2:00PM

Financial Literacy Month Workshop: Financial Basics - Borrowing 101 Personal finance is seen as the #1 issue causing workplace stress. Financial stress has been shown to be linked to mental, physical and emotional health problems – some of which can be severe.  At McMaster, we are concerned about your well-being and offer courses and supports focused…

Happiness and the Employment Life Cycle

LR Wilson Hall Room 1003

Nov 25, 2019
10:00AM to 11:00AM

Join this session as we celebrate Canada Career Month. Everyone likes to be happy. However, often people struggle on how to get there. This session will investigate not only various sources of happiness from different parts of the world, but also how to fit them into our very busy schedules. In addition, this session will…

Retirement Ready - Salaried Pension Plan

MDCL 3020

Nov 26, 2019
9:00AM to 11:00AM

This workshop is intended for active employees enrolled in a Contributory Pension Plan.  In this workshop, participants will: explore an overview of the Contributory Pension Plans, including how your pension is calculated and the pension options available to you. review key ages and dates in the retirement process. learn about the retirement process, including key…

Financial Literacy Month Workshop: Financial Basics - Borrowing 101

Mills Library, Connection Centre L113

Nov 26, 2019
12:00PM to 1:00PM

Financial Literacy Month Workshop: Financial Basics - Borrowing 101 Personal finance is seen as the #1 issue causing workplace stress. Financial stress has been shown to be linked to mental, physical and emotional health problems – some of which can be severe.  At McMaster, we are concerned about your well-being and offer courses and supports focused…

Retirement Planning WEBINAR Course: Helping You Sail Successfully into the Future

Nov 6, 2019 to Nov 27, 2019
12:00PM to 1:30PM

Retirement Planning Course: Helping You Sail Successfully into the Future McMaster has partnered with Eckler Ltd to bring you a retirement planning program that is geared to employees who are preparing for and transitioning into retirement. This four-week WEBINAR program will help you build a much clearer personal retirement lifestyle vision, determine how much you…

Healthy Workplace Month- Walk & Run Clubs

Ivor Wynne Centre, Main Entrance

Oct 3, 2019 to Nov 28, 2019
12:10PM to 12:50PM

Whether you want to have a group to walk with and keep you accountable, are looking to progress from walking to running but aren’t sure where to start, or are a seasoned runner looking to find some running buddies, you have a place in the Healthy Workplace Run Club. The club will meet every Thursday…

Financial Literacy Month Workshop: Financial Basics - Borrowing 101

One James North (OJN) - Room 213

Nov 29, 2019
11:00AM to 12:00PM

Financial Literacy Month Workshop: Financial Basics - Borrowing 101 Personal finance is seen as the #1 issue causing workplace stress. Financial stress has been shown to be linked to mental, physical and emotional health problems – some of which can be severe.  At McMaster, we are concerned about your well-being and offer courses and supports focused…

Mental Health First Aid - January 2020

Jan 22, 2020 to Jan 23, 2020
9:00AM to 4:30PM

Mental Health First Aid Training (January session) When:  January 22 & 23, 2020 Time:  9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Where:  L. R. Wilson Building, Room 1003 Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a two day interactive course with a focus on adults with mental health problems. Practical skills are taught using a model that is easy to…

Retirement Planning Course: Helping You Sail Successfully into the Future

One James North (OJN)

Feb 11, 2020
8:30AM to 4:00PM

Retirement Planning Course: Helping You Sail Successfully into the Future McMaster has partnered with Eckler Ltd. to offer you a retirement planning course that is geared to employees who are preparing for and transitioning into retirement. This full-day course is designed to guide participants through the process of preparing and transitioning into retirement with confidence.…

Winter Yoga (2020)

Mindfulness Centre, David Braley Athletic Centre

Jan 16, 2020 to Mar 6, 2020
12:05PM to 12:55PM

Winter Yoga (Tentative) Winter can be a tough season to stick to your yoga practice. But if you change your clothes with the seasons, so why not your yoga practice? Numerous studies have linked regular yoga practice to improved mental health: it fights seasonal affective disorder, depression and stress. Join us to stretch, warm your…

President's Awards for Outstanding Service in 2019

May 11, 2020
3:00PM to 5:00PM

SAVE THE DATE... President's Awards for Outstanding Service in 2019 Monday, May 11, 2020 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. CIBC Banquet Hall McMaster University Student Centre, Room 319 REGISTRATION WILL TAKE PLACE CLOSER TO THE EVENT For further information or support, please visit the website, email presidentsawards@mcmaster.ca, or contact Deb Garland at extension 24556.