TORONTO, May 10, 2005 -- York University is changing how students choose a university by bringing the ‘big decision’ to the big screen, with a VIP movie premiere for top prospective students at the Paramount Theatre, which took place May 9th. Nearly 150 future academic stars had the chance to get up close and personal […]
York U. researchers receive $6.4 million in NSERC grants
TORONTO, May 9, 2005 -- The Natural Science & Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) announced Friday that 57 researchers at York University have received more than $6.4 million in NSERC grants and scholarships while 26 graduate students and postdoctoral fellows have received a total $988,400. Fifty-five York undergraduate students received a total of $247,500 […]
York prof’s exposé on corporate governance earns him spot on ‘Canada’s Top 40 Under 40’ list
Findings recently implemented by Ontario Securities Commission TORONTO, May 3, 2005 -- York University professor Richard Leblanc gained unprecedented access to the boardrooms of North America’s most powerful companies -- research that has significantly influenced rules surrounding corporate governance and has landed him on ‘Canada’s Top 40 Under 40’ list. Leblanc’s groundbreaking five-year study, […]
York U. names Robert J. Tiffin as new vice-president students
TORONTO, May 3, 2005 -- Robert J. Tiffin has been appointed to the position of vice-president students, Lorna R. Marsden, president and vice-chancellor of York University, announced yesterday. "The increasing emphasis on students’ satisfaction with their university experience ensures that the activities of the Student Services Division will continue to play a major role […]
York U's Association for Research on Mothering sponsors young mothers conference
TORONTO, May 3, 2005 -- The York-based Association for Research on Mothering will focus on the challenges of being a young mother at its conference, May 6-8, being held at the Atkinson Faculty. The weekend gathering begins with a keynote panel discussion on Friday, May 6, 7:00 -9:00 p.m., entitled "Being a Teen Mom: Trials […]
Ontario Superior Court ruling protects university autonomy
Madam Justice Alexandra Hoy of the Ontario Superior Court ruled Monday April 25, 2005 that York University’s president is not a public official and cannot be sued as such. “The decision is a welcome one because it upholds university autonomy,” said Harriet Lewis, York University Secretary and General Counsel. This decision follows earlier court […]
York U. response to decision by Argos to remain at Rogers Centre
Today’s decision by the Argos to remain at the Rogers Centre is disappointing, although not wholly unexpected. It provides final confirmation that the University and its partners are dealing with a significant funding gap for the York stadium project. As stated last week, the University is reviewing its options and working through all the requirements […]
