TORONTO, December 18, 2002 -- In its continuing quest to enhance the quality of the student experience at York and to accommodate the increasing demand for university places in the next few years in the 905 area and beyond, York University is entering the second phase of its on-time, on-budget SuperBuild project. On January 27, […]
York U. scholars say battle over Wychwood car barns marks important change in notions about urban park space
TORONTO, December 16, 2002 -- York University cultural theorists say the battle over park space at the site of the Toronto Transit Commission’s Wychwood Avenue streetcar barns signifies an important transition in thinking about urban parks. Through lengthy community consultation, they say local views have evolved from modern to postmodern thinking about green space, public […]
SSHRC funds York U. to study effects of new economy on Canadian workers
TORONTO, December 10, 2002 -- The Centre for Research on Work and Society (CRWS) at York University will examine the nature of the "new economy" in Canada and how changes in the labour market and the structure of work are affecting Canadians’ lives, with a $900,000 grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council […]
Hospital volunteers a critical force in the delivery of quality health care shows York U. led study
TORONTO, December 6, 2002 -- Hospitals in the GTA and surrounding regions derive an average of $6.84 in value from volunteers for every dollar they spend, reveals a study led by York University Faculty of Environmental Studies (FES) Prof. Femida Handy. The two-part study, Hospital Volunteers: An Important and Changing Resource and Costs and Contributions […]
Women's remembrance day commemorated at York U.
TORONTO, December 5, 2002 -- As part of the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women on Friday, Dec. 6, York University will pay tribute to the 14 women who were slain at Montreal's L'Ecole Polytechnique in 1989 and all women victims of violence. The tribute, which will feature visual and video […]
York U. scholars respond to Romanow report on medicare
TORONTO, November 26, 2002 -- Will the Romanow royal commission report on medicare, to be released Thursday, offer solutions that can restore public confidence in Canada’s health care system? York University scholars in health management and public policy will comment on the report and government responses to it. Pat Armstrong, a professor in the department […]
Canadian Commander in Afghanistan Lt. Col. Pat Stogran at York U.
TORONTO, November 26, 2002 -- Canadian Armed Forces Lieutenant Colonel Pat Stogran, commander of the 850 Canadian soldiers who fought in Afghanistan this year, will visit York University on Friday, Nov. 29, hosted by the York Centre for International and Security Studies. Lt. Col. Stogran will discuss Canada’s military capability and involvement in the war […]
