TORONTO, May 17, 2011 – Practicing small acts of kindness will make you a happier person, and the boost in mood stays with you for months, according to research out of York University. More than 700 people took part in a study which charted the effects of being nice to others, in small doses, over […]
York University becomes 17th member of MaRS Innovation
MaRS Innovation to act as commercialization agent for York’s life sciences and technology discoveries, leveraging potential for $70 million in existing research initiatives TORONTO, May 9, 2011 –York University has become the latest member of MaRS Innovation, the commercialization agent for many leading Toronto-based universities, hospitals and research institutes. “York has become one of Canada’s […]
Police issue alert about Seneca@York sexual assault
Toronto Police Service is investigating a sexual assault on Thursday, May 5, 2011 at approximately 4pm in the Seneca@York building. See police alert: http://www.torontopolice.on.ca/newsreleases/pdfs/20993.pdf
York U’s Michael Faulds coaching East West Bowl this weekend
Former UWO quarterback returning to London as York U Lions offensive co-ordinator TORONTO, May 6, 2011 – Michael Faulds, York University Lions offensive co-ordinator and former University of Western Ontario Mustangs quarterback, returns to London, Ont., this weekend to coach in the East West Bowl. Fresh off the announcement that he will lead the Canadian […]
Roy McMurtry reappointed as Chancellor of York University
“Unwavering commitment” to York’s mandate of social justice, equality and accessibility TORONTO, May 4, 2011 – The Board of Governors of York University is pleased to announce that Roy McMurtry will be reappointed chancellor of the University for a three-year term, commencing June 2, 2011. “The executive committee of the Board of Governors unanimously recommended […]
Southlake Regional Health Centre and York University bringing science and health care together at May 9 Open House
NEWMARKET, May 4, 2011 − How can Blackberry smartphones be used to reduce health risks? And what can head injuries teach us about how to rehabilitate our bodies? Physicians and clinicians from Southlake Regional Health Centre, and researchers from York University, will speak at an open house Monday about how they are working together – […]
York University benefactor Seymour Schulich to be inducted into Canadian Business Hall of Fame
TORONTO, May 3, 2011− Business leader Seymour Schulich, one of Canada’s most successful entrepreneurs and benefactor of York University’s Schulich School of Business, will be inducted into the Canadian Business Hall of Fame this evening. Mamdouh Shoukri, president and vice-chancellor of York University, congratulated the respected businessman on the rare honour, which will be awarded […]
