TORONTO, July 5, 2012 – Thirty-five Aboriginal high school students will step into the shoes of a lawyer next week and immerse themselves in the law as part of a unique Aboriginal Youth Summer Program offered for the first time by the University of Toronto Faculty of Law and York University’s Osgoode Hall Law School. […]
York University experts available to comment on Olympic Games
TORONTO, June 4, 2012 -The following experts from York University are available to comment on the Olympic Games and can be reached directly or through media relations. Olympic Experience Frances Flint, Associate Professor, School of Kinesiology & Health Science, fflint@yorku.ca Flint can comment on physical or psychological aspects of injury, psychological aspects […]
York University announces new Board appointments
TORONTO, June 27, 2012 – The Board of Governors of York University announces the appointment of Julia Foster as the Chair of the Board, effective July 1, 2012. Mrs. Foster (right) has been a member of the Board since 2005 and is also Chair, Dean’s Advisory Council, Faculty of Fine Arts at York. She chairs […]
York University appoints dean to new Lassonde School of Engineering and reappoints leaders in Schulich School of Business and Faculty of Education
TORONTO, June 27, 2012 – York University has appointed Dr. Janusz A. Kozinski as inaugural dean of the university’s new Lassonde School of Engineering, commencing July 1, 2012. The University’s Board of Governors on Monday approved the establishment of the new Faculty, renamed the Lassonde School of Engineering. Dean Kozinski, who was appointed as dean […]
York U welcomes budding scientists backed by Schulich Leader Scholarships
TORONTO, June 25, 2012 – Two new faces on the York University campus this fall will be science students with a big name backing them, having received prestigious Schulich Leader Scholarships for full undergraduate tuition. Toronto high school students Yaakov Green and Arpit Sharma will each receive the $60,000 entrance award, part of a $100 […]
York U Fine Arts Summer Intensive builds community connections with workshops for emerging and established artists and educators
TORONTO, June 21, 2012 − Things are getting intensive at York University this summer. High school and university students, emerging professionals, established artists and educators are converging on campus for the Fine Arts Summer Intensive (FASI), an ambitious new community outreach and continuing education initiative of the Faculty of Fine Arts. As diverse in scope […]
Chantal Hébert to receive honorary degree at Glendon College, York University, on Saturday
Toronto, June 15, 2012 – Journalist Chantal Hébert will receive an honorary degree, Doctor of Laws, from York University on Saturday, June 16. She will address graduates at the 2:30pm Convocation at Glendon College. Chantal Hébert is one of the most respected political journalists in Canada – in both official languages. She is a […]
