TORONTO, November 17, 2016 – York University and the Regent Park School of Music (RPSM) will establish a new research chair in music education, and develop a new partnership through a $2 million gift from the Carswell Family Foundation (CFF). York professor emeritus Allan Carswell announced the donation at an event held at York University on […]
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York University, City of Markham unveil official signage at future campus
*UPDATE* TORONTO, November 3, 2016 –York University and the City of Markham will unveil official signage to mark the new site for York University’s Markham campus on Friday November 4, 2016. York U – Markham Centre will be home to more than 4,000 students in eight different fields of study, including arts and media, information technology, […]
York U athletes compete at 2016 Rio Games
TORONTO, Aug. 5, 2016 – As the 2016 Rio Olympic Games officially begin in Brazil, York University is proud to support four current and former students – and one honorary alumnus – all making an impact through sport, competing in the 2016 Rio Olympics. Brittany Crew, Arthur Biyarslanov, Melissa Pagnotta, Khamica Bingham, and Daniel Nestor […]
York U sport marketing expert available on NBA topics
TORONTO, February 11, 2016 – The NBA All-Star Weekend is here, and all eyes are on the Toronto Raptors. The Canadian team is leading the playoff standings for the Eastern Conference with 35 wins for the 2015-16 season. York U Sport Marketing Instructor Vijay Setlur is available for media interviews to discuss marketing topics relating […]
York U sport marketing expert available on Super Bowl at 50
TORONTO, February 4, 2016 – This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Super Bowl: the greatest spectacle in American sport. The championship has had many eventful moments over its history and interest among fans continues to grow, making it one of the biggest consumer marketing arenas in the sports and entertainment industry. York U […]
York U students to spread warmth to Toronto’s most needy
TORONTO, December 2, 2015 — Even as many of us browse flyers and online ads for bargain deals on winter gear or holiday gifts for friends and family, a group of York University students are getting ready to distribute warming kits to total strangers. On Dec. 5, students who live in York’s Pond Road Residence […]
York University named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers….for third time
TORONTO, April 22, 2015 – York University has been recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers of 2015, an honour the university now has received three years in a row. The award, which was announced today by Mediacorp Canada Inc., is given to employers who lead the nation in creating a culture of environmental awareness. […]
