TORONTO, August 28, 2003 – York University’s student enrolment figures for the coming academic are within projections, showing an increase of 25 per cent in first year students overall compared to 2002. Despite predictions of a "doubling" of the number of high school graduates, planning at York has accurately reflected actual growth and the increase in […]
It's Mars week at York U
TORONTO, August 27, 2003 – Sky watchers of every age can expect clear skies and a perfect view of Mars tonight as they visit York U's two observation facilities to watch the Red Planet's closest approach to earth in 60,000 years. The Petrie Observatory and the Arboretum Observing Facility will be open to the public […]
Income inequality a factor in diabetes: York U health researcher
TORONTO, August 26, 2003 – With diabetes named as the next world pandemic putting more than 300 million people at risk by 2025, health care experts need to look at more than just poor diet and a lack of exercise as the main causes, says Dennis Raphael, associate professor at York University's School of Health […]
Energy needs in Ontario, what comes next?
TORONTO, August 22, 2003 – Now that the lights are back on in Ontario, future energy needs and how to ensure we meet them are uppermost in people's minds. York has several faculty members who specialize in energy issues. The following scholars and experts are available to offer timely commentary and insight into the stories […]
York U. Takes Action to Conserve Energy
TORONTO, August 18, 2003 -- York University is open and operating on limited power in order to reduce energy consumption as part of the region’s ongoing conservation efforts following the recent blackout. "To conserve energy, we have reduced the university’s cooling system by 50 per cent of total capacity, operating three chillers rather than the […]
York U. Ad Campaign Captures Excitement of Championship Tennis Series
TORONTO, August 8, 2003 -- York University has launched an integrated campaign to promote the University’s role as host of the Rogers AT&T Women’s Tennis Championship, being held from August 9 to 17, 2003. The creative for the campaign, which will run during the tennis championship series, was developed by Toronto-based doug agency and features […]
York U. celebrates "Phoenix" Mars Mission Win
TORONTO, August 5, 2003 -- The United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) yesterday gave space research in Canada a welcome boost by announcing that the Scout Mission "Phoenix" has been selected to go to Mars in 2007. Two of the original four finalists, the "Phoenix" and the "Marvel" bids, had included Canadian participation. […]
