TORONTO, Aug. 7, 2012 − York University is proud to confer an honorary Doctor of Laws to Canada’s most decorated tennis athlete, world champion, 2000 Olympic gold medalist and 2012 Olympian Daniel Nestor in recognition of his achievements and commitment to sport, the community and health science. “Daniel’s contributions to the sport of tennis and the […]
Canadians super-sizing Canada’s Food Guide Servings: York U study
TORONTO, July 31, 2012 – Think you know what one serving of food looks like? You may want to think again, according to a new study from York University. Many people overestimate the size of one serving of food as defined in Canada’s Food Guide, so they may be overeating even if they believe they […]
It’s a bird, not a plane: York U study finds migrating songbirds depart on time
TORONTO, July 26, 2012 – A new study by York University researchers finds that songbirds follow a strict annual schedule when migrating to their breeding grounds – with some birds departing on precisely the same date each year. The study, published in the journal PLoS ONE, is the first to track the migration routes […]
Art helping Aboriginal youths talk about AIDS: York U study
TORONTO, July 11, 2012 – Art may be key to opening discussion among Aboriginal youth about their special vulnerability to HIV and AIDS, according to a project that has linked young Aboriginal people with their communities’ artists. The “Taking Action” community based research project for HIV prevention used weekend workshops in six Aboriginal communities across […]
SECURITY BULLETIN: Two sexual assaults reported near Vari Hall and Colonnade
TORONTO - Two female members of the York community reported incidents of sexual assault on Thurs. July 5, 2012, near Vari Hall and the Colonnade. York Security is assisting Toronto Police Service (TPS) in the investigation of the incidents. In the first incident, at 3:40pm, two men approached a female who was walking in the […]
Truth and Reconciliation Commissioner Marie Wilson to speak Monday to York U students
TORONTO, July 5, 2012 - Marie Wilson, one of three commissioners leading the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, will speak to York University students on Monday about the impact of more than a century of forced residential schooling for Aboriginal children. Appointed as a commissioner in 2009, Wilson is an award-winning journalist and executive […]
MP Olivia Chow to talk inequality Monday at York University and accept petition against child poverty
TORONTO, July 5, 2012 − Olivia Chow, MP for Trinity-Spadina, will talk to York University students on Monday evening about inequality in Canada and the increasing disparity between the rich and the poor. Chow will speak to students in the Social Interaction and Community course taught by Peter Dawson, of York’s Faculty of Liberal Arts […]
