TORONTO, November 4, 2015 – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has just announced his cabinet, which has significant representation from minorities – women and ethnic diversity. York University Professor Ananya Mukherjee-Reed, dean of the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies, is available to speak to this significant change from the previous government. York University is known […]
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York U researchers recommend strategies for success in school & job market
TORONTO, August 24, 2015 — Skills learned in the classroom are vital to succeeding in the ‘real world’, says York University Professor Thomas Klassen, coauthor of a book that offers tips for being successful in university, landing a great job and having a good life. “For students who decide to pursue a university education, the […]
York U experts available for comment on federal and provincial budgets
Toronto, April 21, 2015 – York University experts are available to comment on Federal Budget 2015 as Canadian Finance Minister Joe Oliver presents it today. The experts are also available for media interviews to discuss Ontario’s 2015 Budget, to be presented by Finance Minister Charles Sousa April 23. Robert Drummond, professor emeritus of political science […]
York U announces new dean of Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies and university librarian
TORONTO, April 21, 2015 —York University announces the appointment of Professor Ananya Mukherjee-Reed as dean of the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, and Joy Kirchner to the role of university librarian, commencing July 15, 2015. “This is an important time in the development of York’s largest Faculty, as it builds on its strengths […]
Message from York University Vice-President Academic & Provost
Late yesterday, Senate Executive received and accepted the list of courses that will resume on Monday, March 23 in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies and the Faculty of Environmental Studies. To ensure accurate information, all courses and sections resuming will be added to the Resumption of Classes list on our website […]
Message from York University Vice-President Academic & Provost Rhonda Lenton
March 19, 2015 − Today, a special meeting of Senate was held to respond to Senators' concerns regarding the ongoing labour situation and the previously approved phased resumption of classes. During the meeting, Senators voted down a motion calling upon "Senate Executive Committee to continue the suspension of all classes that have not yet resumed […]
SSHRC awards more than $2.5 million in funding to York-led research partnerships
TORONTO, Aug 27, 2014 – Carla Lipsig-Mummé, professor of work and labour studies in York’s Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, has received more than $2.5 million over seven years through the Social Sciences & Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) Partnership Grants program. Lipsig-Mummé will lead a project titled “Adapting Canadian Work and Workplaces to Respond to Climate […]
