TORONTO, October 23, 2006 -- Two award-winning medical research scientists will speak to more than 300 high school students from the Greater Toronto Area on Wednesday, giving them a rare glimpse into the worlds of metabolic engineering and cell function. The event is presented jointly by York University’s Faculty of Science & Engineering and […]
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York University to confer two honorary degrees at fall convocation
TORONTO, October 19, 2006 -- York University will confer honorary doctorates on two distinguished individuals during its fall 2006 convocation ceremonies, taking place on Friday, Oct. 20 and Saturday, Oct. 21. “Our honorary doctorates are individuals whose achievements set the bar that much higher for all of us,” said Lorna R. Marsden, York University President and Vice […]
Italy's Reggio Emilia exhibit is teaching educators: York prof
Course looks at Italian preschools’ approach to early childhood education TORONTO, October 19, 2006 -- Ask a small child in the Italian city of Reggio Emilia what a tourist should make a point of seeing, and you may get an unexpected answer – not the piazza, for example, but the shadows created by columns in the […]
York University statement on medical marijuana use on campus
TORONTO, October 20, 2006 -- The issue of medical marijuana use and the need for on-campus accommodation has recently been raised in the news media. The university wishes to inform members of the York community that we are working with the parties involved to ensure resolution of this issue. Media contact:Alex Bilyk, Director of […]
York University Foundation launches its largest-ever fundraising campaign
TORONTO, October 19, 2006 -- The York University Foundation secured major donations as it launched an unprecedented fundraising campaign that aims to raise $200 million leading up to the University’s 50th anniversary celebrations in 2009. “The campaign will celebrate York’s first 50 years of achievement as well as our generous donors and volunteers who have […]
TD Bank donates $1 million to York to enhance education and outreach in neighbouring communities
TORONTO, October 12, 2006 -- York University Foundation is pleased to announce that TD Bank Financial Group is committing $1 million to provide a permanent York University satellite centre in the neighbouring Jane-Finch community. The one-stop shop will offer a wide variety of community-university initiatives that have been developed over the years to enhance student learning […]
York U launches major new space test facility
First among Canadian universities; equipment includes machine that can simulate effects of rocket launch and space flight TORONTO, October 11, 2006 -- York University’s Centre for Research in Earth and Space Science (CRESS) today launched its new space test facility with a lab tour, including a demo of a machine that can simulate the vibrations […]
