McMaster Science Welcome Week

HELLO MAC SCI FIRST YEARS! We hope you’re loving your welcome week so far! We are coming to you with another interfaculty event tomorrow, Kin x Sci Hike! 💚🖤

Only on Thursday, September 1st from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM can you join us on a hike to Sherman Falls for a Kin x Science interfaculty event! Please be sure to have your presto cards activated and loaded with your free HSR bus pass as we will be taking the Hamilton buses (5 and 51) from campus to the falls! So put on your best hiking shoes, load those presto cards, and get yourself ready to meet new people and explore one of Hamilton’s great waterfalls!

HEY MAC SCI FIRST YEARS! We hope you’re enjoying your welcome week so far! We are coming to you with day 3, FACULTY NIGHT!

Faculty Night is a night full of fun and interactive games tailored to all our board game lovers, video gamers, and athletes! Faculty Night will be the perfect opportunity for you to familiarize yourself with your new science peers while playing your favourite games and sports. We’ll wrap up the night with a karaoke night showcasing some of our MacSci family!

Faculty Night is running in person on BSB Field from 7 - 11 pm AND online from 9 am - 10 am! Come out to have a fun night with us 💚

HEY MAC SCI FIRST YEARS! We hope you’re enjoying your welcome week so far! We are coming to you with TWO interfaculty events tomorrow morning! 💚

Looking for some pets, pancakes, and yoga? Well you’ve come to the right place! Only on Wednesday, August 31st on Alumni House Field (behind Mary Keyes/Bates) from 10 am - 12 pm! Come join us at this interfaculty event with Eng x Health Sci x Science where free breakfast will be served, along with an animal petting zoo, and a relaxing morning yoga session!

Are you looking to meet people outside your faculty and explore the McMaster campus? Come out to the Humanities x Science Scavenger hunt (at the Arts Quad) from 1 - 4 PM! The group of first years who reaches the end of the scavenger hunt will win a campus store gift card!

HEY MAC SCI FIRST YEARS! HERE’S DAY 2 OF WELCOME WEEK!
Get excited for…

FACULTY DAY!! 🧪🧪

Get ready for a fun day of pseudo classes and games! There is so much in store for Faculty Day. The day will start off with some simulations of lectures and tutorials followed by an AMAZING Scitendopalooza. It will end off with the ultimate Faculty Fusion across ALL faculties!!

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GET HYPED!

Hey first years! Are you a plant lover who is looking for a cute succulent or cactus for your dorm or house??

McMaster Science is hosting a plant sale on Friday, September 2nd from 11 am - 2:30 pm! Find us at Mills Plaza to get your cute new friends 💚🖤

We will be selling them for $6 for one or $10 for two! Cash payment preferred. All proceeds will be going towards Living Rock Youth Resources!

HEY MAC SCI FIRST YEARS! T-1 DAY UNTIL WELCOME WEEK!

We hope you’re all excited! To kick off welcome week, we present to you…

FACULTY FEST! 🍪🧘‍♀️📚

Do you want to learn about university academics, make new friends, and unwind before school starts? Well, then faculty fest is the event for you! We will be hosting an SSC academic skills lecture, academic info booths, arts & crafts, a cookie decorating competition (note, cookies contain oats and soy), yoga, and much much more!

Make sure to sign the waiver on Presence (linked in our bio) if you want to participate! Waivers are also available in person :)

Swipe right for all of our events and swipe to the end for the event map! GET HYPED FOR WELCOME WEEK FIRST YEARS 💚

HEY MAC SCI FIRST YEARS! T-1 DAY UNTIL WELCOME WEEK!

We hope you’re all excited for welcome week! To kick off welcome week, we present to you…

FACULTY FEST! 🍪🧘‍♀️📚

Do you want to learn about university academics, make new friends, and unwind before school starts? Well, then faculty fest is the event for you! We will be hosting an SSC academic skills lecture, academic info booths, arts & crafts, a cookie decorating competition, yoga, and much much more!

Swipe right for all of our events and swipe to the end for the event map! GET HYPED FOR WELCOME WEEK FIRST YEARS 💚

Hello MacSci Class of 2026! Welcome Week 2022 is fast approaching in 9 DAYS! 🤩 In order to stay updated with all of our amazing welcome week events, please follow and 💚🖤

Counting down the days to Welcome Week 2022, we are excited to announce that this year's charity that we will be fundraising towards is Living Rock Youth Resources!
Living Rock is a Youth Resource Center that provides essential support to youth aged 13-25, that are affected by significant factors such as family, poverty, substance misuse, and mental health. All fundraising initiatives this Welcome Week will be directly donated to Living Rock!
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Hey First-Year Scientists!

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The time has come! Your free science merchandise is ready to be picked up! Come meet us at the Science Lounge in BSB- room 339. Pickup will take place next week, Monday to Thursday from 4-7 PM!

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See you soon!

TODAY IS THE DAY!

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The Science FACULTY FAIR is this afternoon! Join us on BSB Field at 1:30 PM for games, inflatable toys, fair activities, and even a dunk tank! See you there first years!

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Register on Presence!

Hey First Years!

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Looking a nice way to wake up tomorrow morning? Join us for a Rise and Shine tote bag painting session TOMORROW MORNING on BSB Field from 8:30 to 11AM! See you there!

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Register on Presence!

HEY FIRST-YEAR SCIENTISTS

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Today is FACULTY FEST! We have a full day of events for you to check out! Learn more about the Faculty of Science and your gateway program at our program booths, mock lectures, and workshops! Swipe through this post for an event breakdown!

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Register on Presence!

HEY CLASS OF 2025!

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Do you want to learn how to make some tasty, student-friendly recipes? Want to meet some of your McMaster professors and ask them questions? If so, come and join us TONIGHT, from 5-6pm EST for Cook, Chill, and Chat with Profs!

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Dr. Michelle MacDonald will demonstrate a delicious recipe for Pea Risotto, and Dr. Joe Kim will demonstrate his spin on a classic pizza dish! There will also be a contest with the chance to win some exciting prizes, so don't miss out! Register on Presence!

Hey First-Year Scientists!

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We’ve got some exciting events planned for tomorrow’s Faculty Night, including a virtual NEW CITY concert, a beat-making workshop, baking sessions, Minecraft bingo, and games!

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Join us for a wonderful Faculty Night SEPTEMBER 3RD from 8PM-9PM! Register using Presence!

Hey First-Years!

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A criminal is missing and at large, but they've left clues to where they're going! Work with your peers to solve mind-boggling puzzles and catch this mysterious mastermind before it's too late. You'll need creativity, smarts and speed to succeed.

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Join us for this exciting virtual event TOMORROW during one of the two sessions (11AM-12PM OR 5PM-6PM)! Register using Presence!

Hey First-Year Scientists!

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If you want to rep some Science merch this Fall, check out our Redbubble store! We have fun Science-themed designs on shirts, masks, stickers, pins, and more!

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All profits from the store will be donated to the Hamilton Regional Indian Centre, a non-profit organization that provides the Urban Aboriginal People with tools and services to help them achieve a more balanced and wholistic lifestyle!

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Check out the store here: https://www.redbubble.com/people/macsciww/shop

Hey First-Year Science and Humanities Students!

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Do you have a talent that you want to showcase? Are you looking to meet other first-years in a chill environment? Do you have questions for an upper-year student? If you answered YES to any of these questions, join us on September 4th from 8-9 PM for a virtual Coffee House!

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Register on mcmaster.presence.io

Performance Sign-Up: https://forms.gle/UErwkxcZgLG4j6pS8

HEY INCOMING FIRST YEARS!

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Do have a question that you would like to answered by a McMaster professor? If so, fill out the form below using your McMaster Email to make a topic suggestion for an upcoming Welcome Week 2021 event!

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Google form: https://forms.gle/MKFshLstZfAeYw6R8

Hello, first year Science students!

If you remember previously, we mentioned that ourselves and the Faculty of Science would be giving each of you Welcome Packages! Great news is that they have been mailed out to all students except for those with a Hamilton address. If you are a student in Hamilton, you can pickup your package from the Campus Store (https://campusstore.mcmaster.ca/) during their hours of operation.

If you are an international student, some packages will be delayed as more address or ID information is required. Please look out for an email from Heidi O’Brien, who will be reaching out if the faculty needs additional information.

Thank you for your patience and welcome to McMaster!

Sincerely,

The Welcome Week 2020 Sciclone Team, McMaster Science Society, and Debbie Marinoff Shupe (Manager, Remote Experiences)

Hey folks! Last call to help us raise money for Hamilton Mental Health Outreach and Black Lives Matter Toronto!
we’ll be closing the links (in the original post and our IG bio) on October 4th

Hey First Years of Mac Sci! Even though Welcome Week is over, we've collaborated with the Faculty of Science to bring each of you a Welcome Week surprise! :) Please log on to Mosaic before September 20th and ensure that your local address is up-to-date. Then check your mailbox in early October!

Looking to join the MSS Core Exec? Nominations for First Year Representative are open so here’s your chance😍

Hey MacSci! First Year Rep Elections are now here. As a first year rep, you will be responsible for advocating and hosting events for science students in the class of 2024! Nominate yourself for a rewarding experience, initiate your own projects, participate in MSS meetings, and so much more!

The process to submit your nomination form is now live at www.mcmastersciencesociety.com/coreexecutives

These are due by September 25th at 5:30pm to the VP Internal, Sahil Karnani ([email protected])

Any questions can directed to Sahil Karnani at [email protected]

Looking to get involved in the MSS Student Affairs squad?! Check out the applications for Arts Committee, Formdehyde Planning Team, or the Athletics and Wellness Team! 💚🖤 Applications are due this coming Monday the 21st at 11:59 PM!

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Are you interested in the arts? Do you value athletics and student wellness? Is event planning your passion? If you answered yes to any of these questions, apply to join the SA committees on the MSS: http://bit.ly/SAcommittee

We are looking for committed students to help bring some great programming to the Faculty of Science, such as de-stressor events, fitness classes, and Formaldehyde. We have positions open on the Arts Committee, the Athletics & Wellness Team, and the Formaldehyde Planning Committee.

Applications are due Monday, September 21st, 2020 at 11:59pm. Good luck!

Hi MacSci! We hope your first day of university went well. As we head into the start of a new semester, check out some advice for academic success from Dr. Joe Kim. As a professor and researcher from the Department of Psychology, Neuroscience, and Behaviour, Dr. Kim investigates the science of education and learning. Take a look at his suggestions on how to excel in the year ahead!

Access Dr. Kim’s talk, “Achieving Academic Success with the Science of Learning”, via http://macintropsych.com. Scroll down to view his scientifically-backed tips and tricks! Best of luck to everyone this school year :)

Good morning MacSci! On behalf of the Sciclones, we just wanted to wish you a fantastic first day of classes! To kick off this new year, we’re excited to present you with our 2020 SURVIVAL GUIDE 🖤💚 Our Special Projects and Media Teams have worked incredibly hard to bring to you this amazing resource including information about the MSS and getting involved, information about program societies, countless first year science course tips, academic and mental health resources, and our Science Welcome Week 2020 Oath!

That’s not all though! Once you’ve read through the whole guide (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ke-L5JkiLt5tQxB_C6Y-UhgPEyxW-CEy/view?usp=sharing), fill our our SCAVENGER HUNT (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf0Rs8O9nqZi1TnYXQQ7szm79B6hWoTKr76i0YcsBT8dfDcMw/viewform) for a chance to win:

- Microsoft Surface 3 13.5" Touchscreen Laptop
- One of two pairs of Airpods
- One of three $40 Doughbox Gift Cards
- One of four pieces of clothing from our Redbubble Science Swag website