“Unwavering commitment” to York’s mandate of social justice, equality and accessibility TORONTO, May 4, 2011 – The Board of Governors of York University is pleased to announce that Roy McMurtry will be reappointed chancellor of the University for a three-year term, commencing June 2, 2011. “The executive committee of the Board of Governors unanimously recommended […]
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Southlake Regional Health Centre and York University bringing science and health care together at May 9 Open House
NEWMARKET, May 4, 2011 − How can Blackberry smartphones be used to reduce health risks? And what can head injuries teach us about how to rehabilitate our bodies? Physicians and clinicians from Southlake Regional Health Centre, and researchers from York University, will speak at an open house Monday about how they are working together – […]
York University benefactor Seymour Schulich to be inducted into Canadian Business Hall of Fame
TORONTO, May 3, 2011− Business leader Seymour Schulich, one of Canada’s most successful entrepreneurs and benefactor of York University’s Schulich School of Business, will be inducted into the Canadian Business Hall of Fame this evening. Mamdouh Shoukri, president and vice-chancellor of York University, congratulated the respected businessman on the rare honour, which will be awarded […]
Digital Activism and The Environment: York University’s Summer Institute in Film features the Yes Men
TORONTO, May 3, 2011 ─ ‘Yes Man’ Andy Bichlbaum is the keynote presenter for Digital Activism and the Environment, the 2011 Summer Institute in Film to be held May 11 to 17 by York’s University’s Faculty of Fine Arts. Bichlbaum will present “The Yes Men Fix Canada”, a public how-to-hoax clinic, on May 11 at […]
Saturday's York Circle offers fresh thinking for inquiring minds
TORONTO, April 28, 2011 − Leading thinkers from York University will tackle topics ranging from the ‘burbs to birds and from social justice to Olympic poetry during a full day of inspiring lectures on Saturday. The free Lecture & Lunch series, organized by the York Circle, invites parents of York students, alumni, friends and neighbours […]
Friends and family mourn Qian Liu, 'a beautiful gift' taken too soon
TORONTO, April 27, 2011 -- Last September, Qian Liu waved goodbye to parents and grandparents, friends and relatives in Beijing to embark on an exciting journey. To read a Chinese version of this statement, click here. A talented artist with a flair for language, “Necole”, as her friends called her, aimed to polish her English […]
Mamdouh Shoukri renewed as President and Vice-Chancellor of York
Will lead University through next five years of growth and change TORONTO, April 26, 2011 − The Board of Governors of York University is pleased to announce Mamdouh Shoukri will serve a second five-year term as President and Vice-Chancellor. The announcement was made at the Board’s April 25th meeting. Dr. Shoukri’s new five-year term will […]
