TORONTO, March 2, 2011 −Two York University graduate students who believe dialogue about health issues can promote peace have organized a video conferencing event that will highlight the experiences of Palestinian, Israeli, Jordanian, Canadian and American doctors working together. Lavina Sadhwani and Inbal Marcovitch, co-presidents of the student group Health as a Bridge to Peace […]
CBC Quirks & Quarks interviews York U bilingualism researcher
York University Professor Ellen Bialystok spoke with Bob McDonald of CBC's Quirks & Quarks about how being bilingual can prevent the onset of Alzheimer's. To listen to the interview, click here. Bialystok, a Distinguished Research Professor in York's Department of Psychology, Faculty of Health, has published widely on bilingualism and its effects on aging, including […]
Coping with trauma the focus of new blog at York U
TORONTO, February 28, 2011 − A new blog written by student researchers at York University offers help for people seeking information on how to cope with traumatic events. Published online today, The Trauma and Attachment Report is an electronic, research-based blog designed to disseminate widely the latest information about trauma. The weekly publication consists of […]
SECURITY BULLETIN: Laptop stolen in Scott Library
TORONTO − A laptop owned by a York student was stolen at approximately 2:40pm on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011, while the student was studying on the second floor of Scott Library. The student reported chasing the suspect out of the library and through Central Square, and said the suspect indicated he had a knife, although […]
Professor's bilingualism research circles the globe
York University Professor Ellen Bialystok spoke to the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) about how being bilingual can prevent the onset of Alzheimer's. Media in the US, UK, Australia, New Zealand, India and the Middle East reported on Bialystok's research. Coverage included: National Geographic, TIME.com, The Telegraph, The Guardian, The Independent, CBS […]
York Region Transit operating as usual Tuesday
TORONTO, Feb. 21, 2011 - York Region Transit/Viva services are scheduled to run on a normal schedule Tuesday. The union representing more than 200 drivers and mechanics has announced that instead of going on strike at 12:01am Tues. Feb. 22, it will hold a re-vote on the contract later this week. For York Region Transit […]
York Region Transit strike will affect commute
TORONTO, Feb. 19, 2011 - The union representing more than 200 drivers and mechanics who operate the buses on many of the routes offered by York Region Transit will go on strike as of 12:01am Tues. Feb. 22, 2011. The strike will cause transportation problems for some 28,000 transit users in Vaughan, as well as some routes serving riders in King […]
