TORONTO, Dec. 4, 2013 – York University students from the Faculty of Environmental Studies have digitally mapped contaminated areas or “brownfields” in the Jane and Finch neighbourhood and have identified potential concerns, as part of their Critical Urban Planning course, held at the YU-TD Community Engagement Centre located in Yorkgate Mall. At a student-community symposium […]
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York U President urges realization of Canada’s social innovation opportunities
TORONTO, Dec. 4, 2013 – York University President and Vice-Chancellor Mamdouh Shoukri says social innovation is a key driver for both economic and social development. Speaking at the Toronto Region Board of Trade today, he said investment in all-sector research collaborations can transform communities and create viable solutions to some of society’s most complex challenges. […]
York University’s Centre for Human Rights commemorates National Day of Remembrance at Dec. 5 event
TORONTO, Dec. 4, 2013 – December 6, 2013 marks the 24th anniversary of the Montreal Massacre, a tragic act of gender-based violence where fourteen young women were singled out for their gender and murdered on the campus of L’École Polytechnique in Montréal. In 1991, the Parliament of Canada established December 6 as the National Day of […]
York U expert available for comment on Ontario's long-term energy strategy
TORONTO, Dec. 2, 2013 – York University professor Mark Winfield, co-chair of the Sustainable Energy Initiative at the Faculty of Environmental Studies, is available for comment on the Ontario government’s long-term energy strategy announced today. Professor Winfield is an expert in environmental policy and governance, sustainable energy, and the sustainability of urban communities and can […]
BMO Financial Group’s $1.25 million donation funds public affairs education at York U’s Glendon College
TORONTO, Nov. 28, 2013 – York University announces a $1.25 million gift from BMO Financial Group to Glendon College, coinciding with the inauguration of the BMO Financial Group Skyroom, BMO Financial Group Lecture Hall and L. Jacques Ménard – BMO Financial Group classroom on November 28. “We are very grateful to BMO Financial Group for […]
Work in a Warming World Conference: Labour, Climate Change and Social Struggle
TORONTO, Nov. 27, 2013 – Climate change is already affecting the jobs people do around the world, forcing them to adapt to new ways of supporting themselves in a unpredictable environment. The Work in a Warming World Community-University Research Alliance (W3) is holding a three-day international conference Nov. 29 to Dec.1 that will bring labour […]
York University Astronomy expert available for comment on the meteor speculation
TORONTO, Nov. 27, 2013 – York University Astrophysics and Astronomy expert Professor Paul Delaney is available for comment on the sound of a booming explosion, possibly due to a meteorite strike, heard in Quebec-Ontario border region, Tuesday, Nov. 26 night. York University is helping to shape the global thinkers and thinking that will define tomorrow. […]
