TORONTO, April 6, 2016 – Meet York U’s own resident therapy dog Barnaby. The St. John’s Ambulance certified ‘therapist’ will begin helping students relieve stress starting tomorrow, April 7.

Barnaby will be hanging out at the Scott Library Atrium in the afternoon. The session, organized during winter examination period, is sponsored by York University Libraries and Health Education & Promotion.

Barnaby lives on campus with his owner Tammy Douglas, a residence life coordinator at Bethune and Calumet student residences. Aside from providing stress relief to York University community members, he will also visit community centres in Durham region.

WHAT:             York U’s therapy dog Barnaby visits Scott Library to help students cope with stress during exam period

WHERE:          Scott Library Atrium, York University, Keele Campus (building number 25 on map)

WHEN:             Thursday, April 7, 2016, 1pm-2pm

NOTE: Barnaby is available with owner Tammy Douglas to meet with media

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Media Contact:
Gloria Suhasini, York University Media Relations, 416 736 2100 ext. 22094, suhasini@yorku.ca

Sandra McLean, York University Media Relations, 416-736-2100 ext. 22097,
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