TORONTO, November 13, 2002 -- Seniors in seven municipalities across Canada believe while their quality of life is profoundly affected by policies at all levels of government, they have little input in the policy process, says a synthesis report of seven studies that involved hundreds of seniors, seniors service providers, and municipal staff across Canada. […]
New Canada Research Chairs at York U. in Space engineering and biodiversity
TORONTO, November 12, 2002 -- York University today announced new Canada Research Chairs that will advance the engineering of Space-based technology to study climate change and ozone depletion, and enhance research on the effects of the loss of Canadian forests on declining migratory bird populations. "The Canada Research Chairs Program is key to Canada’s competitiveness […]
New Canada Research Chair in health sciences at York U. to study effects of regular exercise on mitochondria, cell aging and disease
TORONTO, November 12, 2002 -- A new Canada Research Chair in cell physiology awarded at York University today will support research on the effects of regular exercise on mitochondria, cell aging and disease. The Canada Research Chair in Cell Physiology, awarded to Prof. David Hood, will advance the study of the organs within cells, called […]
New Canada Research Chair in Greco-Roman culture establishes York as a centre for the study of ancient texts
TORONTO, November 12, 2002 -- A new Canada Research Chair in the study of the ancient world awarded today at York University promises to make valuable resources from the Mediterranean basin in Roman times more accessible, beginning with the 30 volumes written by the Jewish historian Flavius Josephus -- the most important source in the […]
York U. students deliver patch designs for Space Shuttle mission
TORONTO, November 11, 2002 -- A team of York University students shared the spotlight with Canadian Space Agency astronaut Steve MacLean, and York President and Vice-Chancellor Lorna R. Marsden, as the designs for MacLean’s personal patch and the patch to be worn by all crew members of the next Space Shuttle mission were unveiled today […]
Randal Dooley Memorial Fund established at York University
TORONTO, November 11, 2002 -- Members of the Jane-Finch community have established the Randal Dooley Memorial Fund at York University with a $16,000 donation presented to the York University Foundation by members of the community, the Jamaican Canadian Association and The Markham African-Caribbean Association. The Fund is established in honour of the seven-year-old child, Randal […]
Media Advisory Space Shuttle mission patches to be unveiled at York U.
TORONTO, November 6, 2002 -- On Monday, November 11, at 9:45 a.m., York University President and Vice-Chancellor Lorna R. Marsden and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Steve MacLean will officially unveil the patches to be worn by the crew of the next Space Shuttle mission. The unveiling will take place at York University’s Keele St. campus, […]
