TORONTO, October 13, 2015 – At York University’s fall convocation ceremonies, four exceptional individuals who have contributed significantly in their respective fields will receive honorary degrees. The recipients include a world-class scientist, a doctor on a peace mission, an accomplished businesswoman and arts advocate, as well as a noted scholar and lawyer. “We are thrilled […]
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Personal concussion insight to be imparted to 1,000 first-year kinesiology students, athletes
TORONTO, September 25, 2015 — Nearly a thousand first-year undergrads – about 100 York U Lions athletes and 900 kinesiology students – will have breakfast for their brains on Monday, Sept. 28. They will learn first-hand about concussion from a victim’s mother, a survivor, and a researcher. “Breakfast for your Brain: Donald Sanderson Memorial Perspectives […]
New report will reveal serious challenges faced by LGBT refugees
The challenges of leaving home and seeking asylum in Canada are compounded for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans refugees by the requirement to prove their sexual orientation or gender identity within the drastically shortened timelines for refugee determination, according to a new report that will be released on Tuesday. Envisioning LGBT Refugee Rights in Canada: […]
Osgoode Artist in Residence incorporates 12-foot long seesaw into public performance
WHO: Julie Lassonde, 2014-15 Artist in Residence, Osgoode Hall Law School, York University WHAT: Counterbalance performance and installation, and public reception WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015, 12:30 to 1pm, and Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, 3 to 3:30pm WHERE: Gowlings Hall, Osgoode Hall Law School on the Keele Campus of York University. See #32 on map. […]
Osgoode Artist in Residence wraps Kingston Pen photo around part of Law School
WHO: Cindy Blazevic, 2013-14 Artist in Residence, Osgoode Hall Law School, York University WHAT: Through A Prison System, Darkly: Criminal Justice Through the Lens of Kingston Penitentiary (2013-15) WHEN: Public reception on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015, 1 to 3pm, at front entrance of Law School WHERE: Osgoode Hall Law School on the Keele Campus […]
York U to host 6,500 students at Canada’s largest consent education event
York University will host Canada’s largest student orientation event on September 8 when 6,500 new students will be welcomed by University leaders, learn about consent and expectations, and attempt to break the world record for the most number of selfies taken at one time. Noted speaker Mike Domitrz will talk about the importance of respect, […]
Researchers to explore latest in human & computer vision at conference
TORONTO, June 22, 2015 - The process of seeing is a lot more complicated than it looks. A roster of leading biological and computer vision researchers will discuss the latest research on how humans and machines integrate and organize visual cues, June 24 to 26, at York University. The international speakers will showcase their work […]
