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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.

Zachary Spicer

Professor Zachary Spicer has co-written a new book called Voting Online: Technology and Democracy in Municipal Elections, which explores the dynamics of online elections and their impact on those involved

Event parking rates to be implemented this summer

Event parking rates will be implemented for an upcoming concert series at The Bowl at Sobeys Stadium this summer and fall, impacting various lots on York University’s Keele Campus.

York U in the news: peak denial, strawberry full moon and more

We’ve hit peak denial. Here’s why we can’t turn away from realityAn op-ed co-written by Schulich School of Business Professor Maxim Voronov was published in Scientific American June 18. June’s strawberry full moon will light up southern Ontario skies a day after the summer solstice. Catch it while you can as it’s on its fastest orbit […]

President’s University-Wide Teaching Award recipients honoured

Three York U faculty members will be recognized during Spring Convocation for enhancing the quality of learning and demonstrating leadership in teaching.

York University’s energy management program helps navigate hot weather sustainably

During hot weather, York University Facilities Services leads with a program that ensures the community stays cool, while helping the University meet its sustainability goals.

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.

Passings: Arthur Forer

York University Professor Emeritus Arthur Forer, a leader in molecular research, passed away on June 6. 

York U in the news: whooping cough, deadly border technologies and more

What you need to know about the whooping cough in OntarioYork University Professor Dasantila Golemi-Kotra was quoted on CTVNewsToronto.ca June 15. Deadly border technologies are increasingly employed to violently deter migrationAn op-ed by Petra Molnar, associate director of the Refugee Law Lab at York University, was published in the Conversation June 16. Are animals conscious? How […]