TORONTO, November 20, 2009 -- On Thursday, November 19, 2009, a female community member of Bethune College residence reported that she had been allegedly sexually assaulted in her residence. Following an investigation, Toronto Police Service officers from 31 Division have arrested and charged a male community member in connection with this incident. Anyone with information […]
Bus rapid transit opens, improving access to York University
TORONTO, November 20, 2009 -- Greater Toronto Area residents, and specifically York University students and commuters, now have a faster and more efficient transit option, thanks to the new York University busway. A ceremony today celebrated the completion of construction and kicked off the official start of rapid transit service from Downsview Station to York University. […]
York professor debunks US criticisms of Canadian labour market
Among Canadian scholars analyzing US Employee Free Choice Act TORONTO, November 18, 2009 -- A group of Canadian scholars, including York University Professor Norene Pupo, has issued a collection of academic research regarding the US Employee Free Choice Act, and the emerging “Canadian connection” to the ongoing US debate over the provisions of that Act. […]
York U launches community-university research project for Jane-Finch youth
TORONTO, November 17, 2009 -- The Assets Coming Together for Youth (ACT for Youth) project will hold a launch and community forum at York University on Friday, Nov. 20 at 5:30pm. ACT for Youth will conduct community-based research focused on positive youth development in the Jane-Finch neighbourhood over the course of the next five years. […]
York U researchers identify trigger for blood vessel growth
Findings may aid diabetic patients TORONTO, November 16, 2009 -- York University researchers have identified a cell-signalling process that stimulates blood vessel growth and may help break the cycle of diabetes by making it easier for patients to exercise. Professor Tara Haas and colleagues in York’s Muscle Health Research Centre studied stimuli that can cause […]
Schulich School of Business launches new MBA program in India
TORONTO, November 9, 2009 -- The Schulich School of Business at York University in Toronto, Canada today officially launched the Schulich MBA in India – India's newest MBA program. The Schulich MBA in India is the first MBA program to be delivered in that country by a leading international business school from outside India. The […]
York professor explores Darwin for CBC documentary
TORONTO, November 10, 2009 -- To mark the 150th anniversary of the publication of Charles Darwin’s transformational and contentious book, On the Origin of Species, York film Professor Seth Feldman, director of York’s Robarts Centre for Canadian Studies, has produced his 26th documentary for CBC Radio’s "Ideas". In his series "The Evolution of Charles Darwin", broadcasting […]
