TORONTO, January 6, 2011 − One year after the Haiti earthquake, representatives of non-governmental organizations, government officials and others who went to Haiti in the weeks and months following the initial disaster will meet at York University to discuss what the emergency management sector has learned from the tragedy and how risk reduction strategies can […]
“Making it with Multimedia” – A sustainable technology forum on stage projection at York U
TORONTO, January 6, 2011 − York University’s Faculty of Fine Arts is presenting a free, all-day symposium on January 15 exploring multimedia for live performance through the lens of design and technology. “Making it with Multimedia” will address the latest developments in projection techniques for the stage through talks, hands-on demonstrations and a panel discussion […]
York U computer scientist wins awards, grant for cloud computing
TORONTO, January 5, 2011 – York University computer scientist Marin Litoiu has received a $500,000 grant to expand his research, along with awards of recognition from the computing industry. IBM named Litoiu Centre for Advanced Studies 2010 Faculty Fellow of the Year. The award recognizes his leadership in cloud computing research, which benefits IBM and industry at large, and […]
School of Health Policy & Management writing contest offers Grade 12 students chance to win free tuition
York University’s School of Health Policy & Management is looking for Grade 12 students’ ideas to improve health in their communities – with an offer of free tuition for the best submission. The Three Ways to Healthier Days Writing & Multimedia Competition asks students to address the following questions: What are the three most important […]
Sundar Viswanathan Ensemble headlines York University’s Faculty Concert Series
Toronto, January 4, 2011 − Versatile jazz woodwind player, vocalist, composer and international touring artist Sundar Viswanathan takes centre stage with an all-star rhythm section in a signature concert January 18 at York University. The show is part of the Department of Music’s Faculty Concert Series, taking place in the Tribute Communities Recital Hall at […]
York University holiday closure
York University’s offices and operations are closed December 24, 2010 through January 3, 2011 inclusive. For emergencies, contact York Security at 416-736-5333. Library Hours: http://www.library.yorku.ca/ccm/Home/Hours/index.htm Happy holidays to all members of the York University community.
York U study pinpoints part of brain that suppresses automatic responses
TORONTO, December 22, 2010 − Research from York University is revealing which regions in the brain “fire up” when we suppress an automatic behaviour such as the urge to look at other people as we enter an elevator. A York study, published recently in the journal Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, used fMRI (functional Magnetic Resonance […]
