TORONTO, April 25, 2011 – Academics and political commentators dissect the Harper minority government and its impact on the Canadian consciousness in the Spring 2011 issue of Canada Watch. To download a copy, click here. Published by York’s Robarts Centre for Canadian Studies, the issue features commentary by: Daniel Drache, professor in York University’s Department […]
A statement from York University to members of the media
TORONTO, April 21, 2011 − At this time we are asking the news media to please understand that this continues to be a difficult time for the York Community, as we mourn the loss of one of our students. Please note the following: This is an ongoing criminal investigation and York University continues to work […]
Cultural theorist Manuel De Landa headlines Engaged Practices
York University’s 2011 Joan & Martin Goldfarb Summer Institute in Visual Arts TORONTO, April 21, 2011 − Internationally renowned theorist and educator Manuel De Landa is the keynote speaker for Engaged Practices, the third annual Joan & Martin Goldfarb Summer Institute in Visual Arts, to be presented by York University’s Faculty of Fine Arts […]
Message from the President – Arrest of suspect in death of York U student
April 20, 2011 Dear Members of the York Community: The York University community is relieved that police have arrested a suspect in the recent death of York student Qian Liu, as announced by Toronto Police Service at a press conference today. Qian Liu’s death has had a profound impact on all of us at York. […]
York increases security on campus
TORONTO, April 20, 2011 − York University has increased security patrols on its Keele campus as students, staff and faculty come to terms with the sudden death last week of a student in The Village, a private housing development south of the University. “The York community is mourning the loss of one of our students, […]
Message from the President – Tragic Passing of York University Student Qian Liu
April 18, 2011 Dear Members of the York Community: Toronto Police Service has identified the female victim in the suspicious death investigation in The Village, a community south of our campus, as Qian (Necole) Liu, a student at the York University English Language Institute. Qian’s death is a terrible tragedy and our entire community mourns […]
Message to students from VP Tiffin regarding tragic death
April 17, 2011 Dear Students: As you may know, there was a tragic incident in The Village on Friday, resulting in the death of a young woman. Toronto Police Service has not released the identity of the victim. However, given the close proximity to our campus and the number of students residing in The Village, […]
