TORONTO, April 11, 2008 -- A grant of more than $18.5 million from the Government of Ontario will help ensure York University’s facilities are better equipped for cutting-edge research and today’s teaching needs. “This funding is vital to York’s future as we work with the government on a long-term plan for renewal that […]
York U appoints Education and Environmental Studies deans
TORONTO, April 8, 2008 -- Two longstanding York University professors have been appointed as deans to lead the University’s Faculty of Education and Faculty of Environmental Studies for the next five years. "I am delighted that we have confirmed the appointment of Alice Pitt as dean of the Faculty of Education and Barbara Rahder as […]
Public institutions up for debate at Glendon School of Public Affairs conference
New school at York University’s Glendon campus focusing on the future of public service TORONTO, April 2, 2008 -- Public servants and politicians will discuss the state of Canadian public institutions at a conference at York University’s Glendon College later this week. Along with scholars who study the public sector, they will examine how […]
York first Canadian university to tackle carbon offset program
TORONTO, April 2, 2008 -- York University is the first Canadian postsecondary institution to make its course kits part of a carbon offset program, the first step in a university-wide effort to lessen its carbon footprint. "While the best footprint is no footprint, making the course kit production at York carbon neutral is a very […]
Student sleuths will investigate Tom Thomson death on new website
Chief forensic pathologist will present his theory about the artist’s death TORONTO, March 31, 2008 -- Ninety years after Tom Thomson disappeared in Algonquin Park, a York University graduate student has created a new website to help students find out what happened to the man whose landscapes are among the most familiar and best-loved images […]
High-profile York alumni to speed-mentor students at University birthday bash
50 to the Power of 50 group begins countdown to University’s anniversary TORONTO, March 26, 2008 -- Fifty of York University's most accomplished alumni kicked off a year-long countdown to the university's 50th anniversary today with a unique speed-mentoring event for current York students. “As we look toward our 50th anniversary, York has a proud legacy […]
Children who bully have trouble with many relationships: York study
Research led by York University suggests early intervention needed to prevent long-term problems TORONTO, March 25, 2008 -- Children who bully tend to have troubled relationships with parents and friends and may continue to bully throughout their teens if those problems are not addressed early, a new study by researchers at York University and […]
