TORONTO, June 10, 2014 – Income inequality affects us all, and the gap between the very wealthy and everyone else is currently on the rise throughout North America and Europe. On June 16, 2014, Income Inequality: Where Economics and Social Justice Collide, co-sponsored by The Institute of Public Administration of Canada and the Institute for […]
York University to confer 12 honorary degrees at spring Convocation
TORONTO, June 10, 2014 – Twelve outstanding individuals who have excelled in their respective fields and given back to their communities through their work will receive honorary degrees at York University’s spring convocation ceremonies. "This year, we are delighted to recognize twelve outstanding individuals who exemplify our York spirit and values," said York University President […]
York U sport marketing expert available to comment on 2014 FIFA World Cup
TORONTO, July 7, 2014 – With just days until the 2014 FIFA World Cup finals, all eyes are now focused on Brazil. What can we expect from the games from here, and what lasting impact will they have on their host country? Vijay Setlur, sport marketing instructor at York University's Schulich School of Business, is […]
York U expert available to comment on the 'Eugenie Bouchard effect' on Canadian tennis
TORONTO, June 4, 2014 – Eugenie Bouchard continues to make Canadian sports history, recently becoming the first Canadian to advance to the semifinals of the French Open, where she'll face her idol Maria Sharapova on Thursday, June 5. How will her performance affect her marketability? What will it mean for the future of tennis in […]
Even at infancy, human can visually identify objects that stand out: York U study
TORONTO, May 30, 2014 — Even by three months of age, babies are visually able to locate objects that stand out from a group, a York University study has found. “For example, an infant can pick a red umbrella in a sea of grey ones,” says Psychology Professor Scott Adler in the Faculty of Health, […]
York U experts available to comment on provincial election
TORONTO, May 30, 2014 — York University experts are available for commenting on various issues related to provincial elections and party platforms, leading up to the election day, June 12, as well for post-election commentary: Burkard Eberlein,professor of public policy in York U’s Schulich School of Business is available to comment on the role of […]
York U prof’s new documentary follows struggle to decriminalize homosexuality in India
TORONTO, May 28, 2014 – York University professor and veteran filmmaker Nancy Nicol’s latest documentary, No Easy Walk to Freedom, will premiere June 1, 2014, as part of this year’s Inside Out Toronto LGBT Film Festival. The film tells the story of the struggle to strike down Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, decriminalizing […]
