The Victor Phillip Dahdaleh Building is named in recognition of $20 million transformational donation TORONTO, Dec. 8, 2015 — York University today announced the establishment of The Dahdaleh Institute for Global Health to address some of the most pressing issues of our time. The Institute will be a leader and catalyst in addressing global health […]
York U Experts offer tips on holiday blues, books, and buying…or not
With the holiday season upon us, York University has a number of experts available for media Interviews: Natalie Coulter, assistant professor in Communication Studies, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, and author of Tweening the Girl (Lang 2014) can comment on: advertising to children; electronic toys for young people; the gendering of toys; tween […]
York U students to spread warmth to Toronto’s most needy
TORONTO, December 2, 2015 — Even as many of us browse flyers and online ads for bargain deals on winter gear or holiday gifts for friends and family, a group of York University students are getting ready to distribute warming kits to total strangers. On Dec. 5, students who live in York’s Pond Road Residence […]
York University appoints Executive Director, Community Safety
TORONTO, Dec 1 2015 – York University has appointed a leader with a deep commitment to safety initiatives to the position of Executive Director, Community Safety. Samina Sami will lead York’s Community Safety department. Ms. Sami will support the University on matters related to campus safety, one of the University’s key institutional priorities. […]
York U sports marketing expert available on Grey Cup
TORONTO, November 27, 2015 – On Sunday, Nov. 29, the Edmonton Eskimos and Ottawa RedBlacks will clash for the 103rd Grey Cup in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The Canadian Football League (CFL) championship is sure to create fan frenzy not only at the venue and in sports bars across the country, but also for those watching the […]
Research on refugees’ resettlement experiences could improve policy and programming: York U Centre for Refugees
The federal government’s decision to welcome 25,000 Syrian refugees by the end of February is an important first step in their resettlement but following their progress over the next five years may be more crucial to ensuring they successfully establish themselves in Canada, say researchers at York University’s Centre for Refugee Studies (CRS). “Integration […]
Leading experts talk environment, energy and climate change on road to Paris
TORONTO, Nov. 25 – In the lead up to the climate change conference in Paris, York University’s Faculty of Environment Studies will host a panel of energy, environment and climate change leaders to discuss the new Trudeau government’s likely direction. On the Road to Paris: The Trudeau Government and the Environment, Energy and Climate Change […]
