TORONTO, November 18 — How can Canada and the world better prepare for global health challenges such as the Ebola virus? That’s what eminent researchers and young investigators will discuss at an upcoming infectious disease symposium at the Executive Learning Centre, Seymour Schulich School of Business, York University, November 18-20. The 11th annual International Consortium on Anti-Virals […]
PREVNet unveils new tools to help Ontario schools prevent bullying
TORONTO, Nov. 17, 2014 − York University professor Debra Pepler, and Queen’s University professor Wendy Craig, co-scientific directors of the Promoting Relationships and Eliminating Violence Network (PREVNet), are unveiling a new toolkit for educators in conjunction with Bullying Awareness Week, Nov. 17-23. Drs. Pepler and Craig and PREVNet worked with the Ministry of Education to […]
York University alumni to be honoured for achievements and contributions
TORONTO, Nov. 17, 2014 – Five alumni of York University will receive Bryden Awards this week in recognition of their achievements in science, law, social justice, education, public policy and community engagement. The awards gala will be held Thursday, Nov. 20, from 7:15pm to 9pm at the Royal Ontario Museum. The 2014 Bryden Alumni Award […]
Ebola virus threat: global experts to discuss how to prepare for infectious diseases
TORONTO, November 17, 2014 – What can we do to be better prepared for global health challenges such as the Ebola virus threat? The ongoing issue will be discussed at “Infectious Diseases: Global Public-Health Challenges of the Next Decade,” the 11th annual International Consortium on Anti-Virals (ICAV symposium, where eminent researchers and young investigators will […]
Osgoode Hall Law School professor to publish new book on corporate board diversity
TORONTO, November 17, 2014 – New research by Professor Aaron Dhir of York University’s Osgoode Hall Law School offers compelling insights into the role law can play in addressing the lack of gender diversity in corporate boardrooms. In his forthcoming book, Challenging Boardroom Homogeneity, to be published by Cambridge University Press in February, Dhir analyzes […]
York U celebrates Red and Day with comedian Gerry Dee
TORONTO, November 13, 2014 – Students, faculty and staff will celebrate York University’s Red & White Day, today across the campus, with a community spirit that recognizes the people who continue to make the University a success. York alumnus and one of Canada’s most recognized comedians, Gerry Dee, will be on campus to discuss his […]
York U to celebrate foreign trained bridging program graduates
TORONTO, November 12, 2014 – Hungary native Reka Tokes was sure to pack all her professional education and work experience certificates in her suitcase when moving to Canada with her husband and young daughter in 2012. However, she was also mindful that it could take a very long time to get employed in her field, […]
