TORONTO, July 27, 2004 -- York University President and Vice-Chancellor Lorna Marsden spoke on the role and responsibilities of a university president in an interview on CBC Radio's Metro Morning today. Host Jane Hawtin talked with Dr. Marsden about the demands of the job and how they might have changed in recent years. Dr. Marsden […]
York U. Prof. working towards eliminating post-surgical pain
TORONTO, August 17, 2004 -- York University Professor Joel Katz is studying methods of preventing or significantly reducing pain after surgery by employing preemptive or preventive analgesia to treat pain before it develops. “Basically, we are trying to block surgically-induced noxious signals that can cause a state of central nervous system hypersensitivity in the spinal […]
York U. researcher studies children's playground injuries
Alison Macpherson looks for ways to prevemt serious injuries TORONTO, August 12, 2004 – Young school-aged children hurting themselves in playgrounds during summer is a leading cause of visits to hospital emergency rooms - second only to cycling mishaps - according to data released yesterday by a national health organization. Alison Macpherson, an epidemiologist […]
Toronto’s Greeks target of 1918 race riots
York U. prof reveals one of darkest and most violent episodes in Toronto's history TORONTO, August 10, 2004 -- At last weekend's "Taste of the Danforth" festival over one million Torontonians took to the streets to share in the vibrant culture and sample the famous cuisine of the city's Greek community. While this annual event celebrates […]
Statement of the Ontario University Chancellors on importance of higher education, value of liberal arts
TORONTO, August 9, 2004 -- Recently a number of current and former chancellors of Ontario's universities gathered in Toronto for an informal discussion. The meeting brought together a group of distinguished Canadians from many walks of life who share a tremendous pride in the institutions for which they serve as titular heads and a great […]
York U.-led team works for rights of people with disabilities worldwide
TORONTO, August 9, 2004 -- Thanks to a $1.2 million grant from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA), a York University-based group of international researchers are pressing ahead with plans to develop a system for monitoring and promoting human rights for people with disabilities around the world. Disability Rights Promotion International (DRPI) received confirmation […]
York U. sends five of its own to Athens Games
TORONTO, August 6, 2004 -- York University will have lots to cheer about when the Olympic Games begin next week: five members of the Canadian team headed for Athens have York connections, including a reigning world champion athlete and a vice-president of the Canadian Olympic Committee. When Canada’s team marches into the Olympic Stadium, athletes […]
