High achievers more prone to emotional, physical and relationship problems TORONTO, June 1, 2004 -- York University psychology professor Gordon Flett says that perfectionists are prone to health problems because they are under constant stress. Flett and a team of Canadian researchers in a landmark study have developed a 45-item questionnaire to identify the […]
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Eight honorary degrees to be conferred at York U. spring convocation
Former Supreme Court Justice Peter Cory to become York’s 11th Chancellor TORONTO, May 31, 2004 -- York University will confer honorary degrees on eight distinguished individuals during its spring 2004 convocation ceremonies, which run from June 12 to 18. This year’s honorees include high achievers in fields as diverse as immunology, jazz music, international law, […]
York U. experts ready to comment on federal election
York U. experts ready to comment on federal election TORONTO, May 26, 2004 -- Will Paul Martin’s Liberals weather the storm of recent controversies over the sponsorship scandal and be able to deliver their message to voters on plans for health care, education and cities? Will Stephen Harper succeed in challenging them with a new […]
York University Artist-in-Residence Rona Pondick makes Canadian Debut with Public Lecture at AGO
TORONTO, May 21, 2004 – York University will host renowned American sculptor Rona Pondick as the L.L. Odette Visiting Artist from June 7-11. Pondick will launch her residency with a free public lecture about her recent work on June 7 at the Art Gallery of Ontario. “Pondick was invited because she is an exciting artist […]
York U’s Faculty of Education celebrates 10th year of Urban Diversity Initiative
Pioneering programs in Jane/Finch and Regent Park communities touted as hallmarks of urban education TORONTO, May 18, 2004 -- York University’s Faculty of Education is celebrating a milestone today – the 10 year anniversary of its Urban Diversity Initiative. The Urban Diversity Initiative was developed in response to the Ontario Ministry of Education’s challenge to […]
York U. welcomes Ontario budget as good for students
TORONTO, May 18, 2004 -- Lorna R. Marsden, president and vice-chancellor of York University, today welcomed the announcement of improved access to student loans for more than 50,000 students through a $20.9 million enhancement to the Ontario student assistance plan which will also be harmonized with the Canada student assistance plan. Dr. Marsden noted […]
Provincial Budget 2004
TORONTO, May 17, 2004 -- Premier Dalton McGuinty’s government releases its first budget Tuesday to an expectant public keen to hear more about what priorities it contains and the cost of meeting them. Several York University commentators are ready to provide background and commentary on Finance Minister Greg Sorbara’s first budget speech in the legislature, […]
