TORONTO, Sept. 17, 2014: Several thousand women around the world – including 2,504 from Canada – left their home countries for the first time to join the First World War (WW1) as nurses. Did they take such bold steps to serve their country and express their patriotism, or with the hope of caring for their […]
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York University calls on York residents to register support for proposed campus
TORONTO, September 15, 2014 – Following last week’s announcement of the proposed Markham location and funding commitments for a proposed campus, York University is asking all York Region residents to actively show support for the bid to the Ontario government. “We need everyone’s voice to build the case that York Region should be home to […]
York University’s Mamdouh Shoukri statement on Order of Canada investiture
September 12, 2014 -- Mamdouh Shoukri, President and Vice-Chancellor, York University, paid tribute to colleagues and collaborators as he was invested into the Order of Canada by Governor General David Johnston today at Rideau Hall, in Ottawa. “This distinction is exceptionally meaningful to me as someone who came to Canada 42 years ago to pursue […]
York University to Officially Announce Location of Proposed York Region Campus
TORONTO, Sept. 9, 2014 – York University, in collaboration with The Regional Municipality of York, the City of Markham and academic partner Seneca College, will officially announce the location and provide important details about its proposal for a new campus in York Region, as it finalizes its submission to the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities. […]
York U to host third Southern Ontario Bee Researchers Symposium
TORONTO, Aug. 28, 2014 – York University will play host to the third Southern Ontario Bee Researchers Symposium on August 29, 2014. The event, dubbed “BeeCon” by its organizers, is free and provides an opportunity for local melittologists and students to network. Presentations will cover a wide range of bee-related topics, with many of this […]
York U experts available to offer back-to-school tips on personal and financial well-being
TORONTO, Aug 26, 2014 – With back-to-school time here again, students and parents can be stressed about issues such as personal and financial health. York University experts in the Faculty of Health and the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies are available to offer helpful tips on how to make the best choices during […]
Conference to kindle dialogue on community-school partnerships supporting student wellbeing
TORONTO, Aug 20, 2014 – Greater Toronto Area high school students and neighbourhood community youths will have their chance to tell educators, community organizers, health professionals and government representatives how they think their school engagement, educational performance and academic outcomes can be enhanced through more effective school-community partnerships, Aug. 22. The youth panel discussion will […]
