TORONTO, April 25, 2011 – Academics and political commentators dissect the Harper minority government and its impact on the Canadian consciousness in the Spring 2011 issue of Canada Watch. To download a copy, click here. Published by York’s Robarts Centre for Canadian Studies, the issue features commentary by: Daniel Drache, professor in York University’s Department […]
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A statement from York University to members of the media
TORONTO, April 21, 2011 − At this time we are asking the news media to please understand that this continues to be a difficult time for the York Community, as we mourn the loss of one of our students. Please note the following: This is an ongoing criminal investigation and York University continues to work […]
Cultural theorist Manuel De Landa headlines Engaged Practices
York University’s 2011 Joan & Martin Goldfarb Summer Institute in Visual Arts TORONTO, April 21, 2011 − Internationally renowned theorist and educator Manuel De Landa is the keynote speaker for Engaged Practices, the third annual Joan & Martin Goldfarb Summer Institute in Visual Arts, to be presented by York University’s Faculty of Fine Arts […]
Message from the President – Arrest of suspect in death of York U student
April 20, 2011 Dear Members of the York Community: The York University community is relieved that police have arrested a suspect in the recent death of York student Qian Liu, as announced by Toronto Police Service at a press conference today. Qian Liu’s death has had a profound impact on all of us at York. […]
York increases security on campus
TORONTO, April 20, 2011 − York University has increased security patrols on its Keele campus as students, staff and faculty come to terms with the sudden death last week of a student in The Village, a private housing development south of the University. “The York community is mourning the loss of one of our students, […]
Message from the President – Tragic Passing of York University Student Qian Liu
April 18, 2011 Dear Members of the York Community: Toronto Police Service has identified the female victim in the suspicious death investigation in The Village, a community south of our campus, as Qian (Necole) Liu, a student at the York University English Language Institute. Qian’s death is a terrible tragedy and our entire community mourns […]
York-led report on homeless teens featured in the Metro
York University Professor Stephen Gaetz spoke to the Metro newspaper in Toronto on Thursday April 14, 2011, about the need for change in the way youth homelessness is addressed, and an innovative Toronto program that tries to reconnect youths with their families. To read the story, click here. To read a report led by Gaetz […]
