Sunburnt frogs a myth: Pond scum offers natural sunscreen TORONTO, June 30, 2004 -- Being green has become a little bit easier thanks to the research of York Biology Prof. Larry Licht. Licht, who has been studying the potential effects of ultraviolet radiation (UVB) on the biology of amphibians, says that contrary to widespread […]
York U. experts available to comment on the good, bad and ugly of summer
From urban gardens to road rage and sun-burnt frogs TORONTO, June 25, 2004 -- For most people, the end of school, the start of vacations and wisps of smoke from backyard barbecues mark the official beginning of summer. With this in mind, York University offers up an eclectic range of experts on the good, bad and […]
York launches public campaign highlighting interdisciplinary studies, research
St. George subway riders walk by York U. campaign art York U. launches public campaign with a difference Pioneering subway advertisements target prospective students, GTA commuters TORONTO, May 3, 2004 -- York University today unveiled the first-ever integrated advertising and “subway domination” campaign by a Canadian university at a news conference attended by academic, business […]
York U. admissions remain strong in competitive environment
TORONTO, June 23, 2004 -- York University is very pleased with its strong admissions data for September, says Vice-President Academic Sheila Embleton. The figures recently released by the Ontario Universities Application Centre (OUAC) reflect York’s strong applicant pool this year, both in terms of quality and quantity. “Not only are these results in line with our historical […]
York U. raises the flag in celebration of sexual, gender diversity
University takes pride in fostering ‘positive space’ for sexual and gender diverse communities TORONTO, June 21, 2004 -- York University today helped to kick off Toronto Pride Week celebrations with the raising of its own rainbow flag. This is the fifth year that the University has raised the flag to celebrate lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual, […]
York U. students take top honours in international marketing competition
L’Oréal competition winners among first graduates of Schulich International BBA degree program TORONTO, June 17, 2004 – Three International Bachelor of Business Administration (iBBA) students from York University’s Schulich School of Business have taken first place in the 2004 L’Oréal Marketing Award finals, recently held in Paris, France, for their innovative business and marketing plan […]
New dean for Environmental Studies
Renowned feminist geographer Joni Seager has been appointed Dean of York's Faculty of Environmental Studies TORONTO, June 16, 2004 -- Celebrated environmentalist, feminist and academic Joni Seager has been appointed the next Dean of the Faculty of Environmental Studies (FES) at York University. Her appointment is effective July 1, 2004, for a five-year term. She […]
