TORONTO, October 11, 2005 -- York University professor Caroline Davis is investigating what makes us fat -- including our DNA and our decisions. A leading expert on eating disorders, Davis focuses on our biology and on certain cognitive processes that influence decision-making. She leads a group of Toronto researchers doing a genetic study of Binge Eating […]
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Subtle cues can shape women's attitudes toward math: study
TORONTO, October 6, 2005 -- A new study by a York University professor has found that female university students can be negatively impacted by gender stereotypes in as little as a fraction of a second. The study found that when undergrads are subconsciously reminded of their femininity, their attitudes towards math and science – areas […]
TTC shows preferred subway route at open house on Thursday, Oct. 6
TORONTO, October 5, 2005 -- The preferred alignment for a subway extension between Downsview Station and a York Region Transit gateway north of Steeles Avenue will be on display at an Open House at York University on Thursday, October 6, 2005. Toronto Transit Commission staff will be on hand to talk about the subway alignment, […]
Photos of tragedy raise moral questions, York U prof says
TORONTO, October 3, 2005 -- Photojournalism enables us to bear witness to tragedy, but may also violate the dignity of the people it portrays and promote stereotypes of them, York University professor Fuyuki Kurasawa says. Kurasawa, a professor of Sociology, will address a group of high school photography teachers Tuesday about the importance of discussing in their […]
“Girl in the picture” Kim Phuc to speak at York on 30th anniversary of Vietnam War
TORONTO, September 28, 2005 -- Legendary “girl in the picture” and York honorary doctorate Kim Phuc will speak at a forthcoming conference at York U commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Vietnam War. Kim Phuc gained international fame in 1972 when she was photographed being burned by napalm bombing in her hometown in South Vietnam." Her […]
YORK UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES GRADUATE TUITION FEE FREEZE UNTIL 2008
TORONTO, September 27, 2005 The President and Vice-Chancellor of York University, Lorna R. Marsden, has announced that the University will not increase tuition fees for most of its graduate programs for 2006/07 and 2007/08. “At York University, we want to give our current and incoming graduate students the certainty of knowing their tuition […]
Classes Not Scheduled on October 4th, 5th and 13th
The Vice President Students, at the direction of Senate, reminds faculty and students of the long-standing Senate policy and practice of not scheduling classes on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur or the evenings prior to these religious holy days (Monday, October 3 from 7-10 p.m.; all day and evening Tuesday, October 4; all day and […]
