Future teachers gather for anti-racism and Holocaust event at York University TORONTO, February 9, 2006 - In a world where racial intolerance can lead to suicide bombs, burning embassies, and even genocide, York University is working to fight racism at its roots – by training future teachers to promote tolerance among the next generation. […]
York community saddened by tragic death of Chantel Dunn
TORONTO, February 8, 2006 -- The York University community is shocked and saddened to learn of the shooting death of Chantel Dunn in the incident that happened Monday evening while she was driving in Toronto. "All of us at York are devastated to hear the news of this tragic event. Our thoughts are with Chantel’s […]
York University President named to Order of Canada
TORONTO, February 6, 2006 -- York University President and Vice-Chancellor Lorna Marsden has been named to the Order of Canada, the country’s highest honour for lifetime achievement. Marsden is renowned as a pioneering educator, administrator and community leader who has guided York University since 1997. This recognition of her accomplishments represents a York tradition, as all […]
Study shows body checking hazardous to young hockey players
TORONTO, February 6, 2006 -- Body checking should not be allowed in ice hockey for boys under the age of 14 because of the risk of serious injury, according to a study by York University and The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids). The study’s lead author Alison Macpherson, an assistant professor in York’s School of […]
Women's health researchers at York U win awards
TORONTO, January 27, 2006 -- Five scholars at York University were honoured recently for their research into issues related to women’s health. Their research covers a wide range of topics: cell biology in ovarian cancer, cardiac rehabilitation after heart surgery, the mother’s role in health and education, and the health of immigrant women in Toronto […]
Flags, food and fun kick off York University Multicultural Week
TORONTO, January 26, 2006 -- Hundreds of colorful flags will be waving, feet will be dancing and the aroma of delicious foods from around the globe will be wafting over the campus as York University students celebrate the fourth annual Multicultural Week. On the menu are specialty foods such as Vietnamese shrimp chips, Armenian boregs […]
$ 1 million gift to help meet growing demand for courses on Islam
Funding to create York University’s first Chair in Islamic studies TORONTO, January 25, 2006 -- To meet the growing demand for courses and scholarly research on Islam, York University will establish the university’s first Chair in Islamic studies with a gift of $1 million, thanks to the generosity of Toronto’s Lakhani family.The Chair will be […]
