Innovative research program to focus on mental health challenges facing Canadians with autism spectrum disorders For immediate release Toronto, Ontario (November 5, 2012) – On behalf of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, Parliamentary Secretary Dr. Colin Carrie, today announced a new research chair whose work will aim to improve the treatment and care […]
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Royal Mail’s Moya Greene to Receive Hennick Medal for Career Achievement
TORONTO, November 5, 2012 – The Jay and Barbara Hennick Centre for Business and Law at York University’s Osgoode Hall Law School and Schulich School of Business will honour Moya Greene, former CEO of Canada Post and now CEO of the Royal Mail Group headquartered in London, England, with the 2012 Hennick Medal for Career […]
Rhonda Lenton appointed York University Vice-President Academic and Provost
Toronto, Oct. 26, 2012 − Mamdouh Shoukri, President and Vice-Chancellor, York University, today announced the resignation of Provost Patrick Monahan and the appointment of Rhonda Lenton to the position of Vice-President Academic and Provost, effective November 26, 2012. Lenton has more than a decade of senior administrative experience at York, first as Dean of […]
Osgoode Anti-Discrimination Intensive Program honoured for excellence and innovation
TORONTO, October 24, 2012 – A groundbreaking experiential education program at York’s Osgoode Hall Law School that addresses racism in a variety of ways has been awarded an “Honourable Mention” in the Canadian Race Relations Foundation’s (CRRF) Award of Excellence program for 2012 (Education category). Juris Doctor (JD) student Njeri Damali Campbell from Osgoode’s Anti-Discrimination […]
York University hosts 2012 Canada Gairdner award-winner Dr. Michael Rosbash Oct. 24
Toronto, October 23, 2012 – York University is pleased to host top medical researcher and 2012 Canada Gairdner Award-winner Dr. Michael Rosbash as part of Gairdner’s National Program lecture series celebrating biomedical science. He will be presenting a lecture based on his research, titled “Circadian rhythms: Molecules, neurons and circuits.” Among the world’s most important biomedical […]
Emerging dance masters go solo in joint production at York University
TORONTO, Oct. 22, 2012 − Five rising choreographers in York’s Dance MFA program in Contemporary Choreography and Dance Dramaturgy have discovered that, despite diverging interests, they have a lot in common. Dancing alone but coming together to mount a collection of autobiographical solo works, Bee Margot Pallomina, Pamela Margot Rasbach, Catherine Jane Murray, Vanessa Jane […]
York University launches bridging program for internationally educated HR Professionals
HRSDC forecasts future shortage of skilled HR workers Toronto, Oct. 22, 2012 – York University has launched a bridging program for internationally educated human resources (HR) professionals to help skilled immigrants fill the gaps between their credentials and what is required to land a position in their profession in Canada. The program launch addresses an […]
