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Legal Luminary Edward J. Waitzer Appointed Chair in Corporate Governance at York University’s Osgoode Hall Law School and Schulich School of Business

Legal Luminary Edward J. Waitzer Appointed Chair in Corporate Governance at York University’s Osgoode Hall Law School and Schulich School of Business   TORONTO, July 31, 2007 --  Edward J. Waitzer, former Chair of the Ontario Securities Commission and a Partner at Stikeman Elliott LLP in Toronto, has been appointed the inaugural Jarislowsky Dimma Mooney […]

York's RED Zone sets attendance record

TORONTO, July 26, 2007 -- A record number of incoming York U students are attending a pre-orientation program that is the first of its kind in Canada. RED Zone -- an on-campus lounge for incoming students and their parents -- offers a facilitated experience of "all things York,” immediately following admission and prior to orientation. Now […]

York students excel at Pan Am Games

TORONTO, July 27, 2007 -- York University student Shannon Condie triumphed early at the XV Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, landing a silver medal in taekwondo on the third day of the Games, which continue until Sunday. Another top athlete from York, wrestler Ohenewa Akuffo brings home a silver, and an alumna of York demonstrated her […]

York's engineering program receives accreditation

TORONTO, July 9, 2007 -- York University’s engineering program has been granted accreditation by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board, enabling graduates to apply directly for a professional engineering licence. Graduates previously had to undergo additional testing in order to receive accreditation. York’s engineering program focuses on three key strengths: space, geomatics and computer engineering. “Our […]

York U prof awarded $1.4 million USD grant to study bilingualism in children

TORONTO, July 6, 2007 --  A professor in York University’s Faculty of Health has been awarded $1.4 million USD to examine the effect of bilingualism on children’s cognitive and linguistic development and how this is linked to academic achievement. The five-year project, headed by psychology professor Ellen Bialystok, will look exclusively at children from Toronto, […]

Pro golfers’ skills show aging is not a "hazard": York U study

Skill retention by PGA pros is encouraging for seniors who remain active TORONTO, July 4, 2007 -- Professional golfers lose driving distance as they age, but maintain their putting prowess, a new study from York University has found. This is good news not only for optimistic duffers heading into their golden years with golf club in […]