Toronto, September 3, 2013 – York University International Development Professor Merouan Mekouar is available for media interviews in English, French and Arabic regarding the ongoing turmoil in Syria, including the ramifications of outside military intervention. York University is helping to shape the global thinkers and thinking that will define tomorrow. York U’s unwavering commitment to […]
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York U gears up to welcome new students with campus orientation activities
Toronto, Aug. 30, 2013 – York University staff, faculty and student volunteers have joined forces to put together an impressive list of Orientation Week activities to welcome more than 55,000 new and returning students to the campus. The highlight of the week’s programming is a thought-provoking keynote speech, “You Had Me at Consent,” by football […]
Statement from York University President Mamdouh Shoukri on Professor John Greyson
August 29, 2013 -- York University remains extremely concerned about the ongoing detention in Cairo, Egypt of John Greyson, an associate professor at York University and director of York’s graduate program in film, and Tarek Loubani, an emergency medicine physician and professor from London, Ontario. The two men have been held in Cairo without charges […]
York U conference focuses on students’ educational and social well-being through community-school partnerships
TORONTO, Aug. 27, 2013: A two-day conference at York University aiming to strengthen the dialogue between communities and schools to support students’ educational and social well-being will bring together educators, parents, students and community members, Aug. 27 and 28. Community and School Collaborations Supporting Student Educational and Social Well Being, organized by the York Centre […]
York U experts available on healthy body, mind and soul of students and parents
Toronto, Aug. 26, 2013 – York University experts are available to offer helpful tips and suggestions on various back on campus related topics — from how to manage anxiety and stress as a student, to how parents can deal with empty nest syndrome after their brood leaves to pursue postsecondary education: Story idea: Is ‘freshman […]
YORK U SPORT MARKETING PROFESSOR AVAILABLE TO SPEAK ON TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS' NEW 2013-2014 TICKET PRICING PLAN
Toronto, Aug. 21, 2013 – With the NHL season fast approaching, anticipation is building towards the Toronto Maple Leafs' upcoming campaign. Today the club unveiled its "dynamic" ticket pricing and York U Sports Marketing Instructor Vijay Setlur is available for media interviews to discuss dynamic pricing, specifically its meaning, contrast with variable pricing, the impact […]
Statement from York University President and Vice-Chancellor Mamdouh Shoukri on Professor John Greyson
Toronto, August 19, 2013 − York University is extremely concerned about the safety and well-being of John Greyson, an associate professor at York University and director of York’s graduate program in film, as well as Tarek Loubani, an emergency room doctor from London, Ontario, who have been detained in Cairo, Egypt. Greyson, a valued member […]
