TORONTO, May 11, 2012 – York University President and Vice-Chancellor Mamdouh Shoukri and Janusz Kozinski, Dean, Faculty of Science & Engineering, are extremely pleased to announce that Douglas Bergeron and his wife Sandra Bergeron are generously donating $2 million to create The BEST (Bergeron Entrepreneurs in Science & Technology) program at York. The funds will […]
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York U professor appointed president of Royal Canadian Institute
TORONTO, May 9, 2012 – University Professor Emeritus Ronald Pearlman of York’s Faculty of Science & Engineering has been named president of the prestigious Royal Canadian Institute (RCI) for the Advancement of Science. Pearlman, currently first-vice-president of the RCI, is the director of York’s Core Molecular Biology/DNA Sequencing Facility and former dean and associate dean […]
Bees’ sex drive preserves diversity: York U study
Findings show declining bee populations not caused by loss of genetic diversity TORONTO, May 8, 2012 – A new study by York University researchers debunks the myth that domestication has reduced genetic diversity in commercial honey bees and led to a decline in their numbers. Previous studies of commercial honey bees have suggested that, as […]
African Canadians’ role in War of 1812 should not be overlooked: York U-sponsored workshop
TORONTO, May 8, 2012 – A workshop co-sponsored by York University will delve into the role of African Canadians in the War of 1812 – a topic researchers say is underrepresented in scholarly and popular literature. “We Stand on Guard for Thee: African Canadians in the War of 1812,” taking place at Brock University May […]
Innovations in undergraduate education the focus of York U event
TORONTO, May 7, 2012 - The ways in which undergraduate students learn – and want to learn – are changing, according to speakers at an upcoming event at York University. On May 9, they will discuss how a number of innovative eLearning, experiential education and first-year transition projects are improving the student experience at York. […]
Constitutional Cases Conference to reflect on Charter
TORONTO, May 2, 2012 – Osgoode Hall Law School of York University will present its 15th annual analysis of the constitutional decisions of the Supreme Court of Canada on May 4 and 5, 2012 at Osgoode Professional Development Centre in downtown Toronto. In recognition of the 30th anniversary of the Canadian Charter of Rights and […]
Eight from York U to receive diamond jubilee medals
TORONTO, April 26, 2012 – Eight members of the York University community are among the early recipients of a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in honour of their achievements and significant contributions to Canada. The medals are in celebration of the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the throne as queen of […]
