York University professor champions arts of the Indian Ocean
Professor Zulfikar Hirji is looking to bring attention to the often understudied creative works of artists from the vast Indian Ocean region.
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In pictures: Spring Convocation celebrates Class of 2024
York University's Spring Convocation wrapped up on June 21, after eight days of celebration and inspiration at both the Keele and Glendon campuses. Relive some of the highlights through YFile's photo gallery.
York U student research reveals importance of native shrubs to wildlife
York University master's student Ethan Owen's first-ever published study involved scouring California’s deserts to understand how the density of native shrubs affects biodiversity.
York U prof co-curates international art exhibit
Professor S. D. Chrostowska has co-curated an exhibit called Marvelous Utopia with the Paris Surrealist Group, taking place this summer in Saint-Cirq-Lapopie, France. Dedicated to the persistence of surrealism as a living movement, it brings together some 100 artworks from around the world.
York University staff member elected to Fairtrade Canada board
Tom Watt, director of Food Services at York U, will join the Fairtrade Canada Board of Governors, where he will lend his voice – and York's – to advance fair trade efforts across the country.
York University’s new financial aid, awards, scholarships solution to launch next month
The York University community will soon have access to a new system that will transform financial aid, awards and scholarships processes for students, faculty and staff.
Lassonde celebrates International Women in Engineering Day
In honour of this celebratory day, the Lassonde School of Engineering is spotlighting Zoi Ralli, Stavroula Pantazopoulou and Baoxin Hu – three of the many women at Lassonde who are demonstrating excellence in the field and inspiring future generations.
Faculty of Health grad recognized with Murray G. Ross Award
The award was given to Nathaniel Goldstein, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in science, in recognition of his accomplishments as a student, President's Ambassador and more.
Mike Wessinger shares with graduands the secret to success
The co-founder of PointClickCare, the most widely used cloud-based health-care software provider in long-term and post-acute care, accepted his honorary degree by sharing with grads his tips for being a success.
Living wall at Student Counselling, Health & Well-being office promotes tranquility
A new living wall – made up of 260 plants of varying species – has been installed at the Student Counselling, Health & Well-being office to promote tranquility for those who visit and work there.