TORONTO, September 21, 2006 -- Lorna Marsden, President and Vice-Chancellor of York University issued the following statement on the safe return to Earth of the Space Shuttle Atlantis. “Today is a day of triumph and celebration. On behalf of the entire York University community − our students, alumni, faculty, and staff − I want to congratulate […]
York introduces its new Student Code of Conduct
Student consultation helped build a fairer, more transparent system TORONTO, September 18, 2006 -- Following an extensive consultation with students, faculty and staff, York University has released its new Student Code of Conduct that aims to provide a fair, transparent, and easily understood system to deal with inappropriate student behaviour. “Our extensive consultation process clearly […]
BMO Financial Group donates $1.25 million to York University’s Glendon College
Will fund BMO Financial Group Conference Centre in new School of Public Affairs and student scholarships TORONTO, September 8, 2006 -- York University today announced a $1.25 million gift from BMO Financial Group in support of Glendon College through the Glendon College Opportunity Fund, to be commemorated with an opening reception on Sept. 8, […]
York welcomes Ontario Premier's announcement
TORONTO, August 30, 2006 -- York University welcomes today’s announcement by Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty of investment in programs to help young people become the first in their families to pursue higher education. “York has one of the highest rates of first generation students in Ontario,” noted Dr. Lorna Marsden, President and Vice-Chancellor of […]
Artists studying the art of teaching at York U
TORONTO, August 29, 2006 -- Forty-two artists who present special arts education projects in Ontario schools have gone back to class themselves this week for a new program offered by York University and the Ontario Arts Council (OAC). They know their art – whether it is music or visual arts, dance or drama. This week, […]
Steve MacLean taking York art and music into space
TORONTO, August 24, 2006 -- When astronaut and York alumnus Steve MacLean blasts off on board Space Shuttle Atlantis, he’ll be bringing the sight and sound of his alma mater with him – in the form of a York-designed mission logo, and a special composition he’ll play once the shuttle is in orbit. MacLean, a mission […]
York's Steve MacLean returning from space station
TORONTO, Sept. 20, 2006 -- York alumnus Steve MacLean and other crew members of the Space Shuttle Atlantis were given the all-clear on Wednesday to prepare to land the shuttle at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The first available landing opportunity is 6:21 a.m. on Thursday. Full details and updates on the mission and its schedule, […]
