TORONTO, January 12, 2006 -- York University welcomes today's federal government announcement establishing the National Institute for Convergent Technologies (NICT) in Markham, Ontario -- the first National Research Centre institute to be situated in the GTA. The NICT is the result of long-term partnership between York University and the Town of Markham, in collaboration with the […]
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York film student’s thesis paves way for role on CTV’s One Dead Indian
TORONTO, January 4, 2006 -- York University film student and actress Pamela Matthews joins a star-studded cast in CTV’s One Dead Indian which premieres Wednesday, January 4 at 8:00 p.m. Directed by Tim Southam, the film is based on Peter Edwards’ book of the same title. It tells the story of the 1995 skirmish between riot […]
York breaks down barriers for internationally educated nurses
Interdisciplinary program offers intensive ESL training as part of curriculum TORONTO, January 3, 2006 -- Nurses arriving in Canada as immigrants would normally have to go about the lengthy, costly and frustrating experience of starting their education from scratch – but a unique program at York University has recently opened its doors to bridge this […]
York astronomer: Was Christmas star a bright planet?
TORONTO, December 21, 2005 -- If you are looking for the star in the Christmas story, you may want to cast your gaze southwest at suppertime this week, says York University astronomer Paul Delaney. The planet Venus has been blazingly bright recently – a stellar point of light which may be similar to the one […]
York U holiday closure
York University offices and operations are closed from December 22, 2005 to January 2, 2006 inclusive. For emergencies, contact York Security at 416-650-8000. Further information can be located at: Library Hours http://www.library.yorku.ca/ccm/Home/Hours/WinterBreakHrs0506 University Food Services http://www.yorku.ca/foodservices/hours.htm Happy holidays to all members of the York University community.
York space scientist discovers 200-km/hour winds high above earth
TORONTO, December 19, 2005 -- On December 16th, 2005, York University co-hosted an event with the Canadian Space Agency to highlight the research findings and mark the successful conclusion of WINDII after 14 years in orbit. Right: Prof. Gordon Shepherd The $40-million Canadian-built instrument, sponsored by the Canadian Space Agency and the Centre National d'Etudes […]
Election polls about power, not public opinion, York prof says
TORONTO, December 15, 2005 -- New research on the 2004 Canadian federal election campaign challenges conventional wisdom about the nature and impact of polling technology on the political process during federal elections. Opinion polls that dominate election campaigns in Canada are undermining the democratic process, according to Bob Hanke, an assistant professor in York University’s […]
