TORONTO, November 28, 2005 -- Sexual harassment in high schools is at a disturbing level that would not be tolerated in a workplace, says York University professor Jennifer Connolly. “We tend not to take sexual harassment in high school very seriously. But if we had 75 per cent of the employees in a workplace reporting […]
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York profs receive funding from Ontario government’s Early Researcher Award program
TORONTO, November 25, 2005 -- Four York University professors have been awarded funding from the Ontario government’s Early Researcher Award program. The recipients -- Professors John Eastwood, Kerry Kawakami, Scott Kelly and Leah Vosko -- will each receive up to $100,000 from the Ontario government under the newly-created program. The announcement was made today by […]
York President chosen as top female public sector leader
TORONTO, November 24, 2005 -- York University President and Vice-Chancellor Lorna Marsden has been honoured as one of “Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100”, and specially selected as the top public sector leader. The award, presented in Toronto today by the Women’s Executive Network (WXN), recognizes the Top 100 female achievers in Canada, in […]
York alumnus appointed Knight of the Order of Dannebrog
TORONTO, November 24, 2005 -- William J.S. Boyle, an alumnus of York University (BA ’69, MA ’71), has been named Knight of the Order of Dannebrog by Queen Margrethe II of Denmark. Boyle, who is chief executive officer of Harbourfront Centre in Toronto, was officially presented with the appointment yesterday by Poul E. K. Kristensen, […]
York University gospel choir brings new spirit to campus with debut concert
TORONTO, November 23, 2005 -- The York University Gospel Choir, directed by Karen Burke, will lift its voice with unabashed spirit in its debut concert at York on November 29. Accompanied by a live rhythm section, the choir will perform favourites from contemporary gospel artists such as Kirk Franklin and Mary Mary. The evening will […]
Bilingual children learn to read more rapidly: York U study
TORONTO, November 22, 2005 -- A new study by York university researchers suggests that children who are bilingual learn to read more rapidly than their monolingual peers. The study of more than 100 grade one students revealed that there are distinct advantages for children who learn two languages simultaneously. The study also found that there […]
Iran could be next, York prof warns
Previous global security assumptions being challenged TORONTO, November 21, 2005 -- In the wake of the suicide bombings in Jordan, there are signs that Iran could be next on al-Qaeda’s list, despite being a Muslim and largely anti-American country, says Dr. Michael Dartnell, a visiting professor of Political Science at York University. “The […]
