Welcome Back Fireball Family!
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When: Thursday, August 29th, Wednesday, September 4th, Thursday, September 5th
๐ Where: JHE Lobby and Hatch Field Tent
๐ Who: All Faculty of Engineering students, faculty, and staff!
๐Mac Eng Reignites is organized by the Faculty of Engineering Communications team.
Thursday, August 29th – JHE Lobby
| Paralympics Viewing Party: Puisand Lai in Paris 2024 | 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Support Puisand Lai, a current Mac Mech Eng student, as she represents Canada in womenโs Wheelchair Basketball in Paris! Join us on Thursday, August 29th, in JHE Lobby. Enjoy free snacks, enter a draw for Team Canada Lululemon accessories, and test your skills in a basketball shooting challenge. We’re excited to cheer her on! More information about the event here. |
Wednesday, September 4th – Hatch Field Tent
| Flare’s Welcome Snapshots: Start the Semester Sweet | 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Start off your return to campus with a warm welcome from Flare the Fireball! Snap a photo with our spirited mascot in a digital photobooth and grab a tasty donut* from Momoco Donuts to celebrate the start of the sweet semester. Whether youโre here for the memories, the treats, or to get into the campus spirit, we’re excited to welcome you back to campus. Donut distribution – first come, first serve. Proof of Faculty of Eng student, faculty, or staff status required to claim your donut. 1 per person and cannot collect donuts for others who are not in line. Learn more about Jia Tian, McMaster Electrical Engineerging graduate of 2007 and the creator behind MySweeTooth Bakery and Momoco Donuts. |
| The Centre Connections: Bracelet Making & Meet & Greet | 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | The Centre for Career Growth and Experience (formally Engineering Co-op & Career Services) invites you to make friendship bracelets and connect with the fellow Fireball Family. This casual meet-and-greet is the perfect opportunity to unwind, build new friendships, and connect with the Centre team. Whether you’re a seasoned bracelet maker or just looking for a fun way to meet people, this event offers a chance to tie together creativity and community. Lawn games available for use. Proof of Faculty of Eng student, faculty, or staff status required to participate. |
| Private Event | 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Tent booked for a private event. |
| Tent Available | 5:00 p.m. – onwards | Tent available for evening bookings – contact Natalia with your request |
Thursday, September 5th – Hatch Field Tent
| Mac Eng Community Tent | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Visit the Community Tent to connect with some campus groups, explore resources, and engage with students, faculty, and staff. Booths participating are outlined below! |
| Wellness & Art: Paint, Reflect, & Connect with TalkSpot | 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Take a short break from the excitement of being back on campus in our calm room (or in this case, calm tent), where you can engage in soothing activities like rock painting and paint-by-stickers, and share positive affirmations to our community display. While you explore your artistic side, connect with TalkSpot, your on-campus mental health resource, and learn how they support Mac Eng students throughout the year. Lawn games available for use. Proof of Faculty of Eng student, faculty, or staff status to participate. |
| Tent Available | 3:30 p.m. – onwards | Tent available for evening bookings – contact Natalia with your request. |
Community Tent Participating Booths (Thurs, Sept 5th)
The Clinic (9 a.m. – 12 p.m.)
The Clinic health innovation hub equips emerging health inventors with education, resources, and support to move innovations forward. Health innovators coming through The Clinic can expect to grow their critical networks and connect with other health entrepreneurs, receive coaching and mentorship to work through any roadblocks, and get the support needed for next steps towards commercialization. The Clinic entrance is located on the lower level of the Health Sciences Library.
Engineering Graduate Society (EGS) (9 a.m. – 12 p.m.)
We are a student run organization dedicated to supporting engineering graduate students in any way we can, including hosting fun events, running professional development workshops, and providing travel bursaries.
McMaster Engineering Society (MES) (10 a.m. – 12 p.m.)
The MES is home to all students in BTech, CompSci, Eng and iBiomed and fosters the development of well rounded undergraduate engineering students through accessible support of academics, athletics, and recreational and professional activities, while maintaining the integrity and unique traditions of our faculty society.
M Factor (10 a.m. – 12 p.m.)
The M-Factor is a multi-challenge competition designed to enhance your management skills through hands-on, experiential learning. Over the course of three days, you’ll participate in three to four, team-based challenges that will push you to think critically, work collaboratively and demonstrate leadership โ all while having a good time with your peers in Mac Eng.
From Friday, January 24, to Sunday January 25, 2025 the W Booth School, in collaboration with the Faculty of Engineering, will be hosting the M-Factor Competition right here on campus!
The first-place winner will now take home an impressive cash prize of $3,000, with $2,000 for second place and $1,000 for third.
Computer Science Society (10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.)
The Computer Science Society (CSS) is a student-led organization dedicated to enhancing the academic and professional experiences of computer science students. We organize a diverse range of events, from hackathons and industry meet-and-greets to resume reviews with seasoned professionals. CSS also serves as the primary liaison between the student body and faculty, managing all academic affairs and administrative responsibilities to foster a collaborative and supportive environment within the department.
Bachelor of Technology Association (BTA) (9 a.m. – 12 p.m.)
We are a student run organization dedicated to supporting engineering graduate students in any way we can, including hosting fun events, running professional development workshops, and providing travel bursaries.