Toronto, Nov. 6, 2012 – York University President and Vice-Chancellor Mamdouh Shoukri will outline on Wednesday in a speech to the Empire Club how education will define our future economy and workforce. Dr. Shoukri will speak about how the successful conduct of business in Canada and internationally relies on a global world view that is made possible through ‘the endless campus.’

Who: Dr. Mamdouh Shoukri, President and Vice-Chancellor, York University
When: Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, 12:45pm speech
Where: Royal York Hotel, Ontario Room, 100 Front Street W., Toronto

York University is helping to shape the global thinkers and thinking that will define tomorrow. York’s unwavering commitment to excellence reflects a rich diversity of perspectives and a strong sense of social responsibility that sets us apart. A York U degree empowers graduates to thrive in the world and achieve their life goals through a rigorous academic foundation balanced by real-world experiential education. As a globally recognized research centre, York is fully engaged in the critical discussions that lead to innovative solutions to the most pressing local and global social challenges. York’s 11 faculties and 28 research centres are thinking bigger, broader and more globally, partnering with 288 leading universities worldwide. York's community is strong − 55,000 students, 7,000 faculty and staff, and more than 250,000 alumni.

Media Contact: Joanne Rider, Chief Spokesperson and Director, Media Relations, York University, 416 736 5593 / jrider@yorku.ca