TORONTO Nov. 28, 2012 – Seniors hospitalized for a serious event such as illness or injury have fewer falls, less functional decline and earlier discharge with lower costs of care if they are treated in an acute geriatric care unit where staff focus on early intervention for functional decline, according to a recent study by […]
New book tackles competing human rights: York U launch Wednesday
TORONTO, November 27, 2012 − The practice of human rights is becoming increasingly complex in diverse societies such as Canada according to a new book edited by two York professors and a director with the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC). Balancing Competing Human Rights Claims in a Diverse Society: Institutions, Policy, Principles (Irwin Law) explores […]
Research Forum provides new perspective on ways to end youth homelessness in York Region
November 26, 2012, Markham, ON – A systems approach is needed to respond to youth homelessness in York Region and Canada. This was the message at today’s research forum: Re-Imagining Our Response to Youth Homelessness: A Canadian and Global Perspective, organized by United Way York Region and York University at the Markham Convergence Centre. “A […]
New York City Improv comedian helps lawyers hone their skills: Osgoode workshop
TORONTO, November 26, 2012 – In the world of legal education, it’s rare to find a class that can be described as playful, silly and fun. But that’s exactly what lawyers enrolled in the “Improv(ed) Legal Skills” Improvisation Workshops on Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at Osgoode Professional Development Centre, 1 Dundas Street West, 26th floor, […]
Re-Imagining Our Response to Youth Homelessness: A Canadian and Global Perspective
TORONTO, November 23, 2012 – York University joins United Way York Region in presenting a research forum, ‘Re-Imagining Our Response to Youth Homelessness: A Canadian and Global Perspective,’ on Nov. 26. The forum will explore some of the underlying principles and practices that Canada applies when approaching youth homelessness in comparison to elsewhere in the […]
York U symposium to celebrate Canada’s linguistic heritage
Toronto, Nov. 21, 2012 – Canadian English, along with its history, social and regional patterns will be the focus of a symposium Nov. 23 at York University. Canadian English: Linguistic Variation in Space and Time will bring together York faculty and graduate students, as well as scholars from across the country, to explore how Canada […]
York U symposium to celebrate Canada’s linguistic heritage
Toronto, Nov. 21, 2012 – Canadian English, along with its history, social and regional patterns will be the focus of a symposium Nov. 23 at York University. Canadian English: Linguistic Variation in Space and Time will bring together York faculty and graduate students, as well as scholars from across the country, to explore how Canada […]
