TORONTO, December 7, 2009 -- As we mark the 20th anniversary of the massacre of 14 young women at l'École Polytechnique de Montréal, let us remember the victims’ families, the survivors, faculty, staff and students, and all those whose lives changed forever on that day. Today, we mark the National Day of Remembrance and Action […]
York U experts available for comment on UN climate change conference
TORONTO, December 7, 2009 -- York University experts are available to comment on issues arising out of the United Nations Climate Change Conference, which begins today in Copenhagen. For the first time, York University has been accredited with official observer status at the conference; York delegates will observe proceedings and participate in UN-sanctioned side-events. The […]
Hennick Centre hosts roundtable consultation on disclosure and reporting about corporate social responsibility
TORONTO, December 2, 2009 -- The Jay and Barbara Hennick Centre for Business and Law at York University and Jantzi-Sustainalytics, with the generous support of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA), will host a policy consultation on corporate social reporting and disclosure in Toronto on Monday, Dec. 7, 2009. The roundtable consultation will […]
"Healthy" and "unhealthy" obese people have similar mortality risk: York U study
TORONTO, December 1, 2009 -- Being seriously overweight will cut your life short, even if you experience no major health problems as a result of your condition, according to a new study by researchers in York University’s Faculty of Health. The study examined the mortality risk of more than 6,000 Americans aged 18-65 years over […]
York U panel examines impact of Sri Lankan conflict on Canadian society
TORONTO, November 30, 2009 -- York’s Centre for International & Security Studies will hold a panel discussion on Dec. 2, exploring how Tamil and Sinhalese Canadians have mobilized to shape public opinion and policy in Canada. Part of the Contentious Conflict and Canadian Society Series, the panel discussions will take place from 4:30pm to 6:30pm in […]
Global Football conference at York U will focus on history and politics of the game
Scholarly interest in soccer inspired by upcoming 2010 World Cup TORONTO, November 27, 2009-- An international conference at York University Dec. 3 to Dec. 5 will examine how global football – known as soccer in North America – has shaped societies and altered political and economic relations around the world. Researchers from Africa, […]
York University ecological economist part of pre-Copenhagen webcast
TORONTO, November 24, 2009 -- York University Professor Peter Victor will take part in a live, interactive web “Earthcast” on Wednesday, Nov. 25 about how to reorganize economies to reduce emissions and promote wellbeing. The free online event is being held in anticipation of the United Nations Climate Change Conference, which begins Dec. 7 in […]
