TORONTO, October 28, 2014 – York University congratulates Frank Scarpitti on his re-election as Mayor of the City of Markham in a solid mandate to continue leading one of Canada’s fastest growing municipalities. “We are extremely pleased to continue collaborating with Mayor Scarpitti and all members of City Council on York’s proposed new campus in […]
York University congratulates alumnus John Tory on election as Mayor of Toronto
TORONTO, October 28, 2014 – York University congratulates John Tory on his election as Mayor of the City of Toronto in a solid mandate to lead a new era in municipal government for Canada’s largest urban centre. “We are extremely proud that our new Mayor is an esteemed alumnus of York University’s Osgoode Hall Law […]
York University reappoints deans of Osgoode Hall Law School and Lassonde School of Engineering
TORONTO, Oct. 27, 2014 – York University is pleased to announce the reappointment of Dean Lorne Sossin to a second five-year term as Dean of Osgoode Hall Law School and Dean Janusz Kozinski to a second five-year term as Dean of the Lassonde School of Engineering. The appointments were approved by the Executive Committee […]
Wretches & Jabberers: York U to screen film on autism, host panel with stars and director
TORONTO, October 23, 2014 – Two men with autism who shed light on the disorder to change attitudes about disability and intelligence during a world tour, and York University Visiting Professor Gerardine Wurzburg who captured their global quest in a documentary film, will join a free screening of the film followed by an audience discussion […]
York U offers great vantage point for today’s solar eclipse
TORONTO, October 23, 2014 − Today residents of Toronto will experience a partial solar eclipse late in the afternoon when the moon will begin to obscure part of the sun's disk starting at 5:39pm local time (EDT). The maximum amount of obscuration - 44 per cent - will occur around 6:20pm, as the sun is […]
Geography conference at York U will focus on top global and local challenges
TORONTO, October 21, 2014 – Geographers from within and outside Ontario will meet at York University this week to discuss topics ranging from climate change and sustainable development to urban social movements. The Department of Geography at York University will host the annual meeting of the Canadian Association of Geographers - Ontario Division (CAGONT), a […]
Role of public intellectuals in shaping Canada to be debated at York U’s Glendon College
TORONTO, October 21, 2014 – How can we empower citizens and invigorate public debate on the future of Canada? A group of thought leaders will come together to discuss the role of public intellectuals and scholars in shaping Canada at a one-day conference, “Fiddling while Rome burns? A Conference on Public Intellectuals and the Future […]
