TORONTO, January 9, 2008 -- Osgoode Hall Law School has been ranked the number one law school in Canada in Canadian Lawyer magazine’s 2008 Law School Survey.  It is the second time in three years that Osgoode has taken top honours in the annual survey, winning previously in 2006. (See attached 2008 survey.)   The magazine’s […]

Toronto Dance Theatre in Residence at York University,culminating in a one-night-only performance of the critically acclaimedTimecode Break choreographed by Christopher House   TORONTO, January 7, 2008 --  Toronto Dance Theatre (TDT) will be in residence at York University’s Department of Dance January 14-17, culminating in a public performance on January 17 at 8pm of the […]

TORONTO, January 7, 2008 -- The tributes continue to flow in for renowned Canadian jazz pianist Oscar Peterson, a former York University chancellor, who died Dec. 23 at the age of 82. Dubbed the “maharajah of piano” by Duke Ellington, Peterson received an Honorary Doctor of Letters from York in 1982 and was an adjunct […]

TORONTO, January 4, 2008 --Stephanie Martin headlines the Faculty Concert Series of York University’s Music Department on January 16 in a recital of music by Baroque masters where she will debut York’s remarkable new harpsichord. Martin will present solo works as well as chamber music by Buxtehude, Sweelinck and J.S. Bach with guest artists, viola […]

TORONTO, January 3, 2008 -- A new study by two York University researchers estimates the U.S. pharmaceutical industry spends almost twice as much on promotion as it does on research and development, contrary to the industry’s claim.   The researchers’ estimate is based on the systematic collection of data directly from the industry and doctors […]

York University's offices and operations are closed December 21, 2007 through January 1, 2008.  We reopen January 2, 2008. For emergencies, contact York Security at 416-650-8000. Further information can be located at: Library Hours http://www.library.yorku.ca/ccm/Home/Hours/index.htm University Food Services http://www.yorku.ca/foodservices/Documents/RetailerHours-Exam-XmasBreak-2007.pdf Happy holidays to all members of the York University community.  

TORONTO, December 20, 2007 -- There is still time to donate to York University’s York to the Power of 50 fundraising campaign during the 2007 tax year, and to help the York University Foundation take another step toward its campaign goal of $200 million.   Donors who contribute to the campaign on or before December […]