TORONTO, May 3, 2005 -- The York-based Association for Research on Mothering will focus on the challenges of being a young mother at its conference, May 6-8, being held at the Atkinson Faculty. The weekend gathering begins with a keynote panel discussion on Friday, May 6, 7:00 -9:00 p.m., entitled "Being a Teen Mom: Trials […]
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York U. names Robert J. Tiffin as new vice-president students
TORONTO, May 3, 2005 -- Robert J. Tiffin has been appointed to the position of vice-president students, Lorna R. Marsden, president and vice-chancellor of York University, announced yesterday. "The increasing emphasis on students’ satisfaction with their university experience ensures that the activities of the Student Services Division will continue to play a major role […]
York prof’s exposé on corporate governance earns him spot on ‘Canada’s Top 40 Under 40’ list
Findings recently implemented by Ontario Securities Commission TORONTO, May 3, 2005 -- York University professor Richard Leblanc gained unprecedented access to the boardrooms of North America’s most powerful companies -- research that has significantly influenced rules surrounding corporate governance and has landed him on ‘Canada’s Top 40 Under 40’ list. Leblanc’s groundbreaking five-year study, […]
York U. response to decision by Argos to remain at Rogers Centre
Today’s decision by the Argos to remain at the Rogers Centre is disappointing, although not wholly unexpected. It provides final confirmation that the University and its partners are dealing with a significant funding gap for the York stadium project. As stated last week, the University is reviewing its options and working through all the requirements […]
Ontario Superior Court ruling protects university autonomy
Madam Justice Alexandra Hoy of the Ontario Superior Court ruled Monday April 25, 2005 that York University’s president is not a public official and cannot be sued as such. “The decision is a welcome one because it upholds university autonomy,” said Harriet Lewis, York University Secretary and General Counsel. This decision follows earlier court […]
Crime scene forensics, global positioning systems, all in a day at York U.
1,000 Ontario high school students get real life lessons TORONTO, April 29, 2005 -- York University’s 26th annual Engineering and Science Olympics will pit over 1,000 high school students from more than 70 Ontario schools in a fierce battle of wits and time involving a forensic crime scene investigation, a mock environmental disaster, battling […]
York U professors call for ‘renaissance’ to meet climate change challenge
Technology will help trim Kyoto costs, but massive global attitude shift is needed TORONTO, April 27, 2005 -- To meet its Kyoto-mandated reductions in greenhouse gas emissions by 2012 will require a fundamental shift in Canada’s economic, industrial, social, science and legal policies that will amount to a renaissance, says a group of York University […]
