TORONTO, May 3, 2011 ─ ‘Yes Man’ Andy Bichlbaum is the keynote presenter for Digital Activism and the Environment, the 2011 Summer Institute in Film to be held May 11 to 17 by York’s University’s Faculty of Fine Arts. Bichlbaum will present “The Yes Men Fix Canada”, a public how-to-hoax clinic, on May 11 at […]
SECURITY BULLETIN: Off campus attempted robbery
TORONTO − A York University student was assaulted off campus at 3:45 pm on Friday, April 29, 2011, during an attempted robbery. The assault occurred at Sentinel and Murray Ross south of the York University campus. While walking southbound on Sentinel Road, the student was approached by four suspects demanding his money. The suspects grabbed […]
Spring 2011
SECURITY BULLETIN: Cell phone stolen at Assiniboine and Sentinel
TORONTO − A York University student was robbed of her cell phone at 3:20pm on Wednesday, April 27, 2011. The robbery occurred at the corner of Assiniboine Road and Sentinel Road. The unknown male suspect was last seen running south into The Village and getting into a blue SUV. Toronto Police Service was contacted and […]
Saturday's York Circle offers fresh thinking for inquiring minds
TORONTO, April 28, 2011 − Leading thinkers from York University will tackle topics ranging from the ‘burbs to birds and from social justice to Olympic poetry during a full day of inspiring lectures on Saturday. The free Lecture & Lunch series, organized by the York Circle, invites parents of York students, alumni, friends and neighbours […]
Friends and family mourn Qian Liu, 'a beautiful gift' taken too soon
TORONTO, April 27, 2011 -- Last September, Qian Liu waved goodbye to parents and grandparents, friends and relatives in Beijing to embark on an exciting journey. To read a Chinese version of this statement, click here. A talented artist with a flair for language, “Necole”, as her friends called her, aimed to polish her English […]
Mamdouh Shoukri renewed as President and Vice-Chancellor of York
Will lead University through next five years of growth and change TORONTO, April 26, 2011 − The Board of Governors of York University is pleased to announce Mamdouh Shoukri will serve a second five-year term as President and Vice-Chancellor. The announcement was made at the Board’s April 25th meeting. Dr. Shoukri’s new five-year term will […]
