TORONTO, Dec. 11, 2013 – Alan Middleton, assistant professor of marketing at York University’s Schulich School of Business, and Bernard Wolf, professor emeritus of Economics and International Business, are available to comment on the major changes announced today by Canada Post. Professor Middleton, the Executive Director of the Schulich Executive Education Centre, is one of […]
Statement from York University on the late Nelson Mandela
TORONTO, December 6, 2013 − York University pays tribute to the late Nelson Mandela as an inspiration in striving toward justice, peace and equality for all citizens of the world. In 1989, York was privileged to confer on Dr. Mandela in absentia an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree, in recognition of his profound contribution to […]
York U experts available for comment on the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela
TORONTO, Dec. 6, 2013 – York University professors John Saul and Monika Thakur are available to comment on the life, legacy, and political history of South African leader and anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela. Professor Emeritus John Saul of York’s Graduate Program in Political Science is a founding member of the Toronto Committee for the Liberation […]
Environmental justice concerns in Jane-Finch, focus of York U student-community symposium
TORONTO, Dec. 4, 2013 – York University students from the Faculty of Environmental Studies have digitally mapped contaminated areas or “brownfields” in the Jane and Finch neighbourhood and have identified potential concerns, as part of their Critical Urban Planning course, held at the YU-TD Community Engagement Centre located in Yorkgate Mall. At a student-community symposium […]
York U President urges realization of Canada’s social innovation opportunities
TORONTO, Dec. 4, 2013 – York University President and Vice-Chancellor Mamdouh Shoukri says social innovation is a key driver for both economic and social development. Speaking at the Toronto Region Board of Trade today, he said investment in all-sector research collaborations can transform communities and create viable solutions to some of society’s most complex challenges. […]
York University’s Centre for Human Rights commemorates National Day of Remembrance at Dec. 5 event
TORONTO, Dec. 4, 2013 – December 6, 2013 marks the 24th anniversary of the Montreal Massacre, a tragic act of gender-based violence where fourteen young women were singled out for their gender and murdered on the campus of L’École Polytechnique in Montréal. In 1991, the Parliament of Canada established December 6 as the National Day of […]
York U expert available for comment on Ontario's long-term energy strategy
TORONTO, Dec. 2, 2013 – York University professor Mark Winfield, co-chair of the Sustainable Energy Initiative at the Faculty of Environmental Studies, is available for comment on the Ontario government’s long-term energy strategy announced today. Professor Winfield is an expert in environmental policy and governance, sustainable energy, and the sustainability of urban communities and can […]
