TORONTO, January 2, 2014 – York University is pleased to acknowledge that President and Vice-Chancellor Mamdouh Shoukri, C.M., O. Ont. has been appointed Member of the Order of Canada in recognition of his contributions “… to the flourishing of Ontario’s academic institutions as both an engineer and an administrator.” “I am both honoured and humbled […]
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York U molecular communication researchers send world's first text message using vodka
TORONTO, Dec. 18, 2013 – After successfully text messaging "O Canada" using evaporated vodka, two York University researchers and their UK-based counterpart say their simple system can be used where conventional wireless technology fails. “Chemical signals can offer a more efficient way of transmitting data inside tunnels, pipelines or deep underground structures. For example, the recent massive […]
York U expert available for comment on proposed Canada Pension Plan reforms
TORONTO, Dec. 17, 2013 – Professor Thomas Klassen of York University’s Department of Political Science and School of Public Policy and Administration, is available to comment on proposed reforms of the Canada Pension Plan. Following yesterday’s federal-provincial meeting on CPP reform and Ontario’s avowal to move ahead with its own mandatory retirement pension, Canadians continue […]
From Grinchiness to gratitude: York U experts available to offer tips on managing seasonal stress
York University experts are available to comment on topics related to emotional well-being during the holiday season and the New Year. Story idea: Tips on how parents can help their children overcome mood swings and emotional ups and downs through self-regulation during the holiday season. York U expert: Stuart Shanker, Dept. of Psychology, Faculty of […]
York U experts available for comment on major changes at Canada Post
TORONTO, Dec. 11, 2013 – Alan Middleton, assistant professor of marketing at York University’s Schulich School of Business, and Bernard Wolf, professor emeritus of Economics and International Business, are available to comment on the major changes announced today by Canada Post. Professor Middleton, the Executive Director of the Schulich Executive Education Centre, is one of […]
Statement from York University on the late Nelson Mandela
TORONTO, December 6, 2013 − York University pays tribute to the late Nelson Mandela as an inspiration in striving toward justice, peace and equality for all citizens of the world. In 1989, York was privileged to confer on Dr. Mandela in absentia an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree, in recognition of his profound contribution to […]
York U experts available for comment on the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela
TORONTO, Dec. 6, 2013 – York University professors John Saul and Monika Thakur are available to comment on the life, legacy, and political history of South African leader and anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela. Professor Emeritus John Saul of York’s Graduate Program in Political Science is a founding member of the Toronto Committee for the Liberation […]
