TORONTO, January 7, 2005 -- York University professor Doug Crawford, of the university’s pioneering Centre for Vision Research, released a groundbreaking study that will assist stroke and head injury victims rehabilitate their sight. For the first time, Crawford and his associates used measurements of eye and head movements, computer simulations and brain recordings, to determine […]
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York U. intervenes with GCSU on behalf of Glendon students
TORONTO, January 6, 2005 -- York University today received a delegation of executive members of the Glendon College Student Union (GCSU) who formally delivered notice of a lawsuit brought against the university by the GCSU. The university is reviewing the claim and will respond appropriately. The claim arises out of an insistence by the […]
Info for York U community members affected by tsunami
Message from President Marsden to the York U Community: “The recent terrible tragedy of the tsunamis in Asia has caused untold suffering and loss to the people of the Indian Ocean Rim countries. We are also deeply concerned regarding students, faculty, staff and alumni who have been directly or indirectly affected by this disaster. To […]
The York Community expresses condolence and support for countries affected by tsunami
STATEMENT FROM YORK UNIVERSITY: JANUARY 2, 2005 The entire community of York University wishes to express our condolences and support for the peoples of South Asia and East Africa affected by the recent devastating tsunami. As the Winter term commences on January 3rd, York will be announcing details of how the York community can acknowledge […]
Wired dance studio mixes art with high tech
York U's new digital performance space breeding ground for computer-savvy choreographers, new media artists TORONTO, December 21, 2004 -- A computer interface and a dancer’s body might not seem to have much in common, but York University professors Don Sinclair and Holly Small are pioneering an interdisciplinary teaching environment that bridges the gap between backstage and centre […]
Holiday Closure Information
All University offices will be closed from Wednesday, December 22, 2004 to Sunday, January 2, 2005 inclusive. Library holiday hours can be found by clicking here.
TTC and York U make progress toward a transit solution
TORONTO, December 16, 2004 -- Toronto: York University took part in a productive meeting with Toronto Transit Commission officials yesterday. At the meeting, the extension of the subway and proposals for an interim bus rapid transit route from the Downsview subway station were discussed. “The University is pleased that the TTC has put forward […]
