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 […]
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York U experts available to comment on Senate expense scandal
TORONTO, July 18, 2014 — York University experts in political science are available to speak on the ongoing Senate expense scandal that began in November 2012, including the recent developments in the RCMP investigations on concerned individuals. Professor Emeritus Ian Greene is available to speak on the ethics surrounding the Senate scandal and the recent […]
York U history experts explore WWI in documentary to mark centennial
TORONTO, April 24, 2014 — Did you know income tax in Canada is a direct result of the First World War? That we lost nearly an entire generation of men in the war that lasted more than four years? Or that only the Canadian military ranked women as officers during the war? York University’s Department […]
York U expert available to comment on current political crisis in Ukraine
TORONTO, Feb. 21, 2014 – As Ukraine’s president and opposition leaders signed a new deal Friday meant to end the country’s political crisis and violence that has turned its capital, Kiev, into a war zone, it remains to be seen if the proposed agreement will help shift Ukraine’s political future. The months-long crisis, which resulted in […]
York U experts available to comment on federal budget 2014
TORONTO, Feb. 10, 2014 – Finance Minister Jim Flaherty will present the Economic Action Plan 2014 in the House of Commons on February 11. Jobs, growth and long-term prosperity are anticipated to be priorities for the budget and York University experts are available to provide commentary. Thomas Klassen, professor of political science in York’s Faculty […]
York U to celebrate internationally educated bridging program graduates
TORONTO, February 4, 2014 — York University’s Bridging Program for Internationally Educated Professionals (IEPs) in the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies will celebrate the success of its 41 newest graduates, February 6. At the event, Celebrate Success 2014, two graduates will share their experience, from struggling as IEPs to how the program helped […]
York University student celebrated as an urban hero
TORONTO, Nov. 8, 2013 – York University’s Sam Tecle has been honoured with North York Mirror’s Urban Hero Award, for his notable contribution to education and for being a role model in the Jane and Finch community. “I am blessed, honoured and humbled by this award. The recognition serves as a validation of my work […]
