TORONTO, November 22, 2005 -- A new study by York university researchers suggests that children who are bilingual learn to read more rapidly than their monolingual peers. The study of more than 100 grade one students revealed that there are distinct advantages for children who learn two languages simultaneously. The study also found that there […]
Iran could be next, York prof warns
Previous global security assumptions being challenged TORONTO, November 21, 2005 -- In the wake of the suicide bombings in Jordan, there are signs that Iran could be next on al-Qaeda’s list, despite being a Muslim and largely anti-American country, says Dr. Michael Dartnell, a visiting professor of Political Science at York University. “The […]
New help possible for worriers, York U prof says
TORONTO, November 18, 2005 -- Preparing worriers for psychotherapy before it starts may help them stick with the treatment and learn how to manage their anxiety, says York University professor Henny Westra. Westra, a clinical psychologist and assistant professor of Psychology at York, is studying how “Motivational Interviewing” prior to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) may […]
York prof to present acclaimed feature film
TORONTO, November 16, 2005 -- Filmmaker, writer, activist and York University professor John Greyson will present his acclaimed feature film, Proteus, at York on November 24. A potent mix of history, sexuality and politics, Proteus is set in 1725 on Robben Island, the penal colony of Cape Town (where Nelson Mandela would be held two […]
York researcher releases book on cultural history of cocktails
TORONTO, November 16, 2005 -- Just in time for holiday tippling, York University researcher and Humanities lecturer Christine Sismondo has published a book with a unique twist on North American social history. Mondo Cocktail: A Shaken and Stirred History, explores this history through a consideration of drinks as diverse as the Manhattan, the Mint Julep, […]
York U celebrates National Philanthropy Day and the release of its third annual Report to Donors
TORONTO, November 14, 2005 -- On this national day of philanthropic appreciation, York University has cause to be thankful. This past year (fiscal 2004-2005) was York’s best year of fundraising ever, with 9,675 alumni, friends, staff and students supporting the University. Over the last three years, the number of donors to York has increased by […]
York U expert holds bullying prevention workshop at local schools
Interactive program coincides with National Bullying Awareness Week TORONTO, November 14, 2005 -- York University Professor Debra Pepler, an internationally-renowned expert on bullying, took her message to local school children on Monday, November 14, as part of National Bullying Awareness Week. View video of workshop Pepler visited Ursula Franklin Academy in High Park to speak about the […]
