TORONTO, November 4, 2005 -- York University today denounced a pamplet that promotes racist views against the Jewish community. A number of pamphlets were found on campus, inserted into books at York's Scott Library. Copies of this material were also discovered at the University of Toronto and Ryerson University. “Our university is a place of higher learning […]
Tentative settlements reached - university operating normally
TORONTO, November 3, 2005 -- The parties have reached tentative settlements for new 3-year collective agreements for CUPE 3903 Units 1,2 & 3. The parties have agreed to submit these for ratification. For more information, please contact: Nancy White Director, Media Relations York University 416-736-5585 media@yorku.ca
York excels in 2005 Globe & Mail survey
Students’ views reflect across-the-board improvements since 2002 TORONTO, November 2, 2005 -- York University students gave their university an 'overall satisfaction' rating of B+ in this year’s Globe & Mail University Report Card (2005) published today, outranking other large Canadian institutions in the highly competitive category of large universities (enrolment over 25,000 full-time students). York […]
York Welcomes New Ombudsperson and Human Rights Office
TORONTO, November 1, 2005 -- York University’s Office of the Ombudsperson and Centre for Human Rights officially opens its doors to the York community today. Ombudsperson and Director of Human Rights Fiona Crean and her staff will play an important role in serving the needs of York’s 60,000-member community, advocating for fairness of process and […]
Halloween under fire in US, York U prof says
TORONTO, October 26, 2005 -- Canadians and Americans mark Halloween in many of the same ways, but the differences are growing, says York University history professor Nick Rogers. “The evangelical right in the States are a huge voice, and they are saying that Halloween is too permissive, even Satanic, and encourages a neo-pagan cult -- […]
Award-winning Time Warp jazz quartet-in-residence at York University
TORONTO, October 25, 2005 -- York University’s Department of Music is proud to announce that the award-winning ensemble Time Warp has become the department’s jazz quartet-in-residence. Noted for its unique style and original repertoire, Time Warp is co-led by drummer Barry Elmes and bassist Al Henderson, with Kelly Jefferson on tenor and soprano sax, and Kevin […]
York U Canada’s scientific lead for NASA 2007 Phoenix Mission
Canadian weather station receives $19.5 million from Canadian Space Agency TORONTO, October 27, 2005 -- York University scientists and industry representatives today welcomed the announcement by the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) of a final contribution of $6 million to build a fully- integrated weather station for NASA’s 2007 Phoenix Mission to Mars. The announcement […]
