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Presidential statement on the autonomy of universities

TORONTO, June 20, 2007 From time to time universities across the world come under pressure to boycott the universities and academics of a particular nation, for one reason or another. Currently, for example, some UK academics are proposing a boycott of Israeli universities. Often, the rationale proposed for such action is to oppose the politics […]

Business ethics researchers win $2.1m SSHRC grant

York University Professor Emeritus Wesley Cragg will lead national network TORONTO, June 14, 2007 -- A new national research network on business ethics, led by York University Professor Emeritus Wesley Cragg, has received $2.1 million from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC). The funding will support the Canadian Business Ethics Research Network […]

York University marks milestone with 200,000th graduate

TORONTO, June 13, 2007 -- York University’s alumni community will officially reach 200,000 strong at tomorrow’s convocation ceremonies, marking an important milestone for the York community. Kaley Roosen, an undergraduate student in York’s new Faculty of Health, will become the university’s 200,000th graduate during the faculty’s convocation ceremony on Thursday, June 14 at 10:30 am. […]

CFI infrastructure funding awarded for York U research

TORONTO, June 11, 2007 -- Researchers at York University have been awarded more than $1.6 million from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) under the Leaders Opportunity Fund.   “Government investment in research infrastructure and equipment is essential to sustain globally competitive research programs and to attract and retain the best researchers and students,” says Stan […]

York professor's poetry heralded by Griffin Trust

TORONTO, June 7, 2007 -- York University professor Priscila Uppal was among the top Canadian poets celebrated yesterday at the seventh annual Griffin Poetry Prize Awards evening.   The $100,000 prize is awarded annually by The Griffin Trust For Excellence In Poetry and is divided equally between a Canadian poet and an international winner – this […]

York University acquires Mariposa Folk Fest archives

TORONTO, June 6, 2007 -- York University is the new, permanent home to the archives of the Mariposa Folk Festival – one of the longest running and most important music festivals in Canadian history.    “We are thrilled with the treasure trove of historical artifacts that the Mariposa archives offer,” said Michael Moir, head archivist at […]

HNES Power Failure - June 5/07

Campus Services & Business Operations Notice HNES Power Failure  Please be advised that as of 11:30 a.m., June 5, 2007, HNES has been evacuated due to a power failure.  The Executive Officers of the Faculties of Nursing and Environmental Studies have been notified to inform their staff, faculty, and students of the evacuation.  All classes […]