OTTAWA, December 2, 2004 -- York University is launching the Canadian Initiative for the Prevention of Bullying (CIPB) during an inaugural partnership meeting taking place in Ottawa on Friday, December 3. The purpose of the meeting is to begin the process of developing a national strategy to reduce bullying and victimization among children and adolescents […]
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York U takes “holistic” approach to students’ health
Offers stress-reduction tips, helps students manage exam pressures with first ever “stress-buster” carnival featuring free seminars, massages TORONTO, November 29, 2004 -- When exam time rolls around and students hit the books, what they learn can impact more than just their GPA. “We hear so much about stress in the workplace, and how that can […]
York U launches Institute for Research and Innovation in Sustainability
IRIS will study innovative solutions to broad range of sustainability challenges from Don Valley West to Darfur TORONTO, November 26, 2004 -- York University today announced the establishment of IRIS, the Institute for Research and Innovation in Sustainability, an interdisciplinary initiative aimed at seeking sustainable solutions to a broad array of political, economic, scientific, social […]
York U researcher uncovers barriers for women working in IT
Listen to CBC Metro Morning interview here. TORONTO, November 25, 2004 -- According to York University researcher Krista Scott-Dixon, women IT workers have run up against a new kind of old boys club. “IT was supposed to be a radically new form of work,” says Scott-Dixon. “But the experience has been less than progressive for […]
York U. spirit squad opening act at Argos’ victory rally in Nathan Phillips Square
TORONTO, November 23, 2004 -- York University's Spirit Squad helped to warm up the jubilant crowd which gathered at Nathan Phillips Square today in celebration of the Argos’ Grey Cup win over the B.C. Lions. York's cheerleaders, dance squad and Lions mascots took to the stage at 11:30 a.m. and performed their routine through until the arrival […]
York U Prof. develops groundbreaking satellite mapping technology
‘SAME’ enables users to see any place on the planet in real time TORONTO, November 18, 2004 -- York University Prof. Vincent Tao has developed groundbreaking satellite mapping technology that enables users to visually zoom in on – or fly over – any place on the planet in real time. Called SAME (an acronym for ‘See […]
York U. sends submission to Rae review
TORONTO, November 16, 2004 -- York University has released a briefing paper, titled "The York U Difference", which it has submitted to the Ontario government's Postsecondary Review panel in response to the panel's discussion paper, issued on Oct. 1. The University's submission highlights three key areas of focus and contains responses to the five themes articulated in the panel's paper, "Higher Expectations […]
