Described as an extraordinary humanitarian and health care leader, Schulich alumnus and physician Dr. Narendra Singh received an honorary doctor of laws during the morning Spring Convocation ceremony held June 18. From left: Chancellor Greg Sorbara, honorary degree recipient Narendra Singh and President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda L. Lenton The honorary degree was conferred before graduands […]
Eric Armstrong Theatre professors are no strangers to the limelight, but for one York University academic, Eric Armstrong, the cool factor is off the charts. He created the accent for a constructed language called Belter, used in the white-hot sci-fi television series “The Expanse,” set 200 years in the future. This new language, developed by […]
Huntington disease is a progressive disorder that causes brain cell degeneration resulting in the gradual onset of motor, cognitive and psychiatric symptoms. Psychology Professor Christine Till wanted to know if working memory (WM) training could help early-stage patients with the disease. WM refers to a mental work space that allows information to be temporarily stored […]
Seven individuals with an affiliation to York University have been appointed to the Order of Canada, as announced on Dec. 29, 2017 by Governor General of Canada Julie Payette. The individuals from the York University community are among 125 new appointments to the Order of Canada that includes four companions (C.C.), 35 officers (O.C.) and […]
The Toronto real estate market just got an upgrade thanks to the inventiveness of York alumni Daniel Steinfeld (BBA ‘04) and Katie Steinfeld (BBA ‘04) and their new real estate company On The Block Realty. With auctions, On The Block brings transparency to the home buying process, remedying a problem within the real estate market […]
Hayley Wickenheiser, celebrated Olympian, author and motivational speaker visited York University on Wednesday, June 21 to accept an honorary doctor of laws degree during spring convocation ceremonies for the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies. Hayley Wickenheiser Considered one of the best female hockey players in the world, Wickenheiser is a five-time Olympic medalist […]
SCHULICH EXECUTIVE EDUCATION CENTRE (SEEC) (York Alumni receive 10% discount – please call us directly to discuss eligibility and to receive this discount) The Executive Program in Sales Management November 13 - 17, 2017 (Program Duration: 5 days) The Schulich Executive Education Centre (SEEC) is proud to offer The Executive Program in Sales Management. The […]
Earle Nestmann (MSc ’71, PhD ’74) knows first-hand the importance of discovery. Inspired by his experience exploring the challenges and joys of research, which helped to change, shape and direct the course of his life, the York University alumnus recently provided a legacy gift in support of the Sci-X: Science Explorations Summer Camps. “It’s a […]
York University’s Faculty of Environmental Studies (FES) is providing opportunities for current students and alumni to work together through enriched mentorship and real-life work experiences. Master of Environmental Studies (MES) candidate Craig Stephens recently completed an internship withPlug’n Drive, a non-profit organization lead by York alumna Cara Clairman (MES LLB ’93) that is accelerating the adoption of electric […]
New research out of York University’s Schulich School of Business shows that those who collect celebrity memorabilia are susceptible to judgment by others in some unexpected and startling ways. Many people acquire celebrity memorabilia in hopes that some of the star power will rub off. However, the study “How inferred contagion biases dispositional judgments of […]