TORONTO, Wednesday November 7, 2018 – If you missed the meteor showers in October, there is another chance to catch sight of them in November at York University when the Leonid meteor shower will light up the night sky. The Leonid meteor shower can be viewed for free by the public at York University on […]
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New research suggests human aptitude for hearing may play a part in the origin of our speech
TORONTO, November 1, 2018 − Humans can hear sounds more clearly and sharper than some other animals and that may have played a role in the evolutionary origins of speech, according to a new research paper co-authored by York University Associate Professor Christopher Bergevin. The research focused on the frequency analysis of the cochlea, a part […]
York University to host Canadian Jewish Literary Awards ceremony honouring eight outstanding works
TORONTO, Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018 – The Canadian Jewish Literary Awards is honouring eight outstanding books for 2018 at a ceremony hosted by York University, Oct. 14. At the event, book lovers will be treated to readings by authors of the winning works in categories including fiction, memoir/biography, poetry, history, scholarship, holocaust literature, and books […]
Lisa Philipps appointed York University Provost and Vice-President Academic
Toronto, June 26, 2018 – Rhonda L. Lenton, President and Vice-Chancellor, York University, announced the appointment of Professor Lisa Philipps to the position of Provost and Vice-President Academic, effective July 1, 2018, for a five-year term. The appointment follows a pan-university community consultation process, and extensive international search, approved by the Board of Governors today. […]
Public education champion Annie Kidder receives York University honorary degree at Spring Convocation
TORONTO, June 21, 2018 – Annie Kidder received an honorary doctor of laws degree from York University today in recognition of her dedication to strong and responsible public education. The degree was awarded during Spring Convocation for graduates of York’s Faculty of Education. Kidder has worked tirelessly to support parents, help students and to guide […]
York University announces new Indigenous teacher education degree
TORONTO, June 19, 2018 – York University’s Faculty of Education, in partnership with the Toronto District School Board (TDSB), has created a new degree program rooted in Indigenous thought. The Bachelor of Education (BEd) – Waaban Indigenous Teacher Education has been developed to address the persistent need for more Indigenous educators, and education, across Ontario. […]
York University hosts The REDress Project special events in support of Indigenous women, girls, trans and two-spirit persons
TORONTO, March 6, 2018 – York University hosts special events throughout this week to mark the arrival of The REDress Project to its Keele and Glendon campuses, and to create an open discussion about the gendered and racialized nature of oppression of Indigenous peoples since colonization. Led by Kanisha Brown-Bear of the Indigenous Students Association […]
