Toronto, June 11, 2012 – Energy lawyer David J. McFadden will receive an honorary degree from York University on Monday, June 11, and speak to Environmental Studies and Science and Engineering students at their 10:30am Convocation ceremony. William J. S. Boyle, a champion of the arts, will also be awarded an honorary degree, and will […]
Honorary degrees at York University Convocations FRIDAY − Barbara Turnbull and Laura Jane Robinson
Toronto, June 8, 2012 – Journalist and activist Barbara Turnbull will receive an honorary degree from York University on Friday, June 8, and speak to Faculty of Health students at their 10:30am Convocation ceremony. Athlete, journalist and activist Laura Jane Robinson, who will also be awarded an honorary degree, will speak to students at the […]
Statement from York University President and Vice-Chancellor Mamdouh Shoukri re alleged fraud
TORONTO, June 7, 2012 − York University welcomes the action taken by Toronto Police in the alleged fraud conducted by two former employees. As a not-for-profit institution entrusted with monies from our students and public funds, York University takes its fiduciary responsibilities very seriously and has rigorous procurement policies and procedures in place. York University […]
York University will confer 13 honorary degrees at Spring Convocation
Toronto, June 5, 2012 − Thirteen exceptional people, including a journalist, an athlete, an innovation leader and champion of arts and culture, along with a senator, human rights activist and a judge will receive honorary degrees from York University at spring convocation ceremonies. “We are pleased to recognize such a highly distinguished group of […]
York University's new ‘Kine Kids’ program offers community based solutions of the problem of inactive kids, just in time for summer
TORONTO, May 29, 2012 – With Canadian children receiving an "F" grade on active play and leisure according to the latest report card from Active Healthy Kids Canada, York University's School of Kinesiology & Health Science in the Faculty of Health is at the forefront of providing community-based solutions to the problem of inactive […]
SSHRC awards more than $3.6 million to York-led research partnerships
TORONTO, May 28, 2012 – Seven York-led research partnerships have received a total of $3,647,551 through the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) Partnership Grants program and Partnership Development Grants program. York University Psychology Professor Debra Pepler, together with Shelley Cardinal of the Canadian Red Cross, has received over $2.4 million […]
York Senate approves new Lassonde School of Engineering
TORONTO, May 25, 2012 − During its meeting on Thursday, May 24, the Senate of York University approved the establishment of a new Faculty of Engineering, which will be known as the Lassonde School of Engineering (LSE). “I am pleased to see our engineering aspiration become a reality,” said Mamdouh Shoukri, York’s president and vice-chancellor. […]
