Research looks at effects of growth and underfunding TORONTO, November 8, 2004 -- In a modern tale of two cities, York University Economics Prof. Harvey Schwartz compares Sydney and Toronto and questions why two cities with similar populations, growth patterns and potential issues are so far apart in situation. His findings predict continuing challenges for […]
Invasive species conference at York U examines economic costs of non-indigenous plants, insects
TORONTO, November 5, 2004 -- York University is hosting a conference examining the growing problem of invasive species – non-indigenous plants and insects – that are either brought into Canada deliberately (imported) or come here by accident (such as in a ship’s ballast). The conference, which is being organized by York’s Centre for International and Security […]
York U. commemorates Holocaust Education Week
Photo exhibit examines Bergen-Belsen Displaced Persons Camp TORONTO, November 5, 2004 -- 'Rebirth After the Holocaust: The Bergen-Belsen Displaced Persons Camp, 1945-1950’ is a travelling photo exhibit which is making a one-month stop at York University to commemorate Holocaust Education Week (Oct. 28 – Nov. 11). The exhibit, which runs November 9 through December […]
York University professor's research setting girls on path to healthy relationships
TORONTO, November 4, 2004 -- The romantic entanglements of a 10-year-old might seem trite to some, but York University Psychology Professor Debra Pepler is all ears. Pepler’s study, Preventing Violence in the Lives of Girls and Women: a Focus on Relationships, looks at girls’ early relationships, from childhood to adolescence, in order to determine how […]
York U Prof. studies how pagers help deaf students
Research will help develop independence, improve social and literacy skills TORONTO, November 3, 2004 -- York Prof. Connie Mayer is studying how two-way text pagers can assist deaf and hard of hearing students in developing their independence and social skills while also improving their literacy. “Our preliminary research indicates that these pagers can help deaf and hard of […]
The new stadium at York U.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and Answers Background: On October 18, 2004, York University President Lorna Marsden announced the construction of a new 25,000-seat stadium on the Keele campus. A wide variety of York sports teams – the York Lions football team, women’s and men’s soccer teams, and York U students in general -- will […]
York U psychology prof pioneering new wave of therapy tailored to women’s unique needs
TORONTO, November 2, 2004 -- A new, cutting-edge form of therapy is poised to change the course of treatment for women who experience emotional trauma and depression. York University Psychology Professor Leslie Greenberg is one of only a handful of researchers studying the benefits of emotion-focused therapy, or EFT – a treatment he pioneered. EFT […]
