TORONTO, March 29, 2011 — The Climate Consortium for Research Action Integration (CC-RAI) will host the first Canadian screening of the Oscar-nominated documentary, Sun Come Up – A story of the world’s first climate change refugees, at York University’s Keele campus on Friday, April 1. Students interested in how climate change will affect people in […]
SECURITY BULLETIN: York Student robbed of glasses and money
TORONTO − A York student was robbed of his glasses and money at 12:30 pm Tuesday March 22, 2011 in a classroom in South Ross 4th floor. The robbery was reported late Tuesday evening. York Security is assisting Toronto Police Service (TPS) in the investigation of the incident. The suspect is described as follows: Male, […]
SECURITY BULLETIN: Student robbed of smartphone near fountain
TORONTO − A York student was robbed of her Blackberry Bold smartphone at 8:30pm on Monday, March 21, 2011, near the fountain in the Harry W. Arthurs Common at York’s Keele campus. The robbery was reported late Tuesday. York Security is assisting Toronto Police Service in the investigation of the incident. The suspect is […]
York U students aim to cut energy use by more than a third
Res Race to Zero counting down to Earth Hour TORONTO, March 22, 2011 – Students in York University’s residences aim to reduce their energy consumption by more than 30 per cent this year, in the university’s third annual Res Race to Zero. The competition, which runs March 1 - 28, challenges students living in Keele and […]
Students’ origami cranes raise $5,000 for Japanese earthquake relief
Students’ origami cranes raise $5,000 for Japanese earthquake relief TORONTO, March 18, 2011 – Fingers were whirling all this week, bending and folding colourful squares of thin paper into thousands of origami cranes to raise money for Japan in the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami. The Japanese International Students’ Association (JISA) is making an […]
SECURITY BULLETIN: Assault and robbery near Student Centre
TORONTO − A York student was assaulted and robbed of his wallet at approximately 9pm on Wednesday, March 16, 2011, between the Behavioural Science Building and the Student Centre on the Keele campus. The student reported he had been walking from Scott Library to York Lanes Parking Garage when the assault occurred. York Security is […]
New partnership embeds York researchers at Southlake Hospital
TORONTO, March 14, 2011 − A new research initiative involving a partnership between York University and Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket will feature leading scientists from the University serving as embedded researchers at the hospital. York Professors Chris Ardern, Imogen Coe, Paul Ritvo and Lauren Sergio will work on site for one to two days a week […]
