COLLABORATIONS

Bounce at McMaster is an initiative funded by the Okanagan Committee that shares diverse, real stories told by McMaster faculty and alumni about their experiences as students, with a vision to build campus-wide resilience. By sharing stories through podcasts and videos, Bounce McMaster hopes to build a stronger sense of connection throughout their campus and to help students, as well as faculty and staff, to recognize that we are fellow human beings, all of whom can struggle and suffer during our lives.

The stories told are ones that could easily have remained untold. They are stories of loss, grief, relationship difficulties, transitions, mental health problems and more. Bounce McMaster hopes that by listening to these stories, many will realize that they are not alone and that they can find their way through difficult times and experiences. Their overall vision is that Bounce can take us another step forward toward becoming a more supportive and resilient university community, one that is more inclusive, caring and open to many different people and perspectives.