TORONTO, Nov. 6, 2013 - The provincial government recently announced at York’s Glendon campus that it plans to provide $16.5 million to help universities and colleges expand French language programs and services, which includes $1.5 million awarded to Glendon for that purpose. Glendon is using the funds to expand French programing in its communications, foundations […]
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Gas falling into black holes? York U researcher discovers unusual type of quasar
Toronto, November 4, 2013 – A team of researchers led by York University Associate Professor Patrick Hall have discovered some strange behaviour occurring in distant galaxies – observing several cases of gas “falling” into black holes at a high velocity. “Matter falling into black holes may not sound surprising,” says Hall, “but what we found […]
York U professor's new book examines the changes and challenges of retirement in Canada
TORONTO, Nov. 1, 2013 – A century ago, the average Canadian lifespan was 60 – today, we can expect to live 20 years longer than that. Just as the influence of the baby boom generation has transformed society, so will it transform the choices and challenges associated with retirement. York University professor Thomas R. Klassen […]
Forum York Development Corporation and York University Reach Agreement for New Student Housing and Mixed Use Project
“The Quad” Student Housing Community Will Include Student Residential Living Spaces & Retail TORONTO, October 30, 2013 − Forum Equity Partners Inc., a leading Canadian infrastructure development and investment firm, and Campus Suites Inc., an international student housing development company, have formed a consortium, the Forum York Development Corporation (FYDC), that has concluded a definitive […]
The Marcus Roberts Trio headlines the Oscar Peterson Scholarship Gala at York U
Toronto, Oct. 30, 2013 − The Marcus Roberts Trio, an American jazz institution, headlines the inaugural Oscar Peterson Scholarship Gala taking place Friday, November 8 in the Tribute Communities Recital Hall at York University. Hosted by York music professor and Oscar Peterson Chair in Jazz Performance Ron Westray, the event is an opportunity to celebrate […]
Former Ontario MPP Gregory Sorbara to receive Hennick Medal for Career Achievement
TORONTO, October 28, 2013 – The Jay and Barbara Hennick Centre for Business and Law at York University will present the 2013 Hennick Medal for Career Achievement to long-time Ontario Liberal politician Gregory “Greg” Sorbara on Thursday, October 31 at 3:30 pm in the Helliwell Centre of Osgoode Hall Law School (Room 1014). The […]
Leading policy expert will discuss at York U event on what’s next for Sri Lanka
TORONTO, October 25, 2013 – York University Centre for Human Rights is hosting ‘What’s Next for Sri Lanka?’, a discussion presented by The Mosaic Institute, Oct. 28. “The discussion is timely, as Sri Lanka prepares to host the 2013 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in its capital Colombo,” says Prof. Jennifer Hyndman in the Faculty […]
