TORONTO, April 22, 2013 − York University has been named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. for its commitment to sustainability research, education and action. The Canada’s Greenest Employers competition recognizes the top 55 employers that lead the nation in building sustainability into their cultures. This includes unique environmental initiatives and programs, […]
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Toronto French for the Future Forum to be held at York U’s Glendon College
TORONTO, April 19, 2013 – On April 25, 2013, almost 200 students from 20 schools in the Greater Toronto Area will gather at York University’s Glendon Campus for the French for the Future Toronto Local Forum. Held annually, the Local Forum offers students a day full of activities that highlight the benefits of bilingualism through […]
Calgary speaker to highlight model homeless youth housing project
TORONTO, April 18, 2013 – A housing project that helps to keep homeless youth off the streets of Calgary, Alberta can be replicated in York Region and the rest of the Greater Toronto Area, say organizers of the Youth Homelessness Learning Series. The project will be the topic of discussion during the fourth event of […]
Air, land and water robots to be featured during NCFRN field trials at York U/UTIAS
TORONTO, April 18, 2013 – The NSERC Canadian Field Robotics Network (NCFRN) will be hosting a robotics field trials media event on Monday, April 22 at York University and the University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies (UTIAS). NCFRN, a network spanning eight universities and 14 partner organizations, brings together academic, government and industrial researchers […]
Acute pain in children after surgery can turn chronic, York U study finds
TORONTO, April 18, 2013 – Almost one in four children who undergo major surgery complain of moderate to severe pain one year after the procedure, a York University study reveals. “Children who reported pain of an intensity of 3 or higher [on a scale of 0-10] two weeks after surgery faced more than double the […]
Explore new creative outlets with Fine Arts Summer Intensive at York U
TORONTO, April 17, 2013 −Are you looking for a creative learning experience this summer? Want to hone your existing skills, extend your professional knowledge, or simply explore an exciting new art form for personal interest and enjoyment? Fine Arts Summer Intensive (FASI) is for you. Now gearing up for its second season, FASI is a […]
York University’s Faculty of Fine Arts launches Sensorium: Digital Arts and Technology Research
TORONTO, April 16, 2013 − York University’s Faculty of Fine Arts launches Sensorium, an ambitious new research cluster focusing on digital arts and technology, with a free public event on April 26 in the Accolade East Building on York’s Keele campus. The launch features a keynote lecture by Paola Antonelli, research director and curator at […]
