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Project maps Greek Canadian entrepreneurial history

The Hellenic Heritage Foundation Greek Canadian Archives (HHFGCA) at York University has created an innovative map that advances a more comprehensive history of Greek Canadians in Toronto and their businesses.

A legacy of love and learning: new scholarship honours late professor

To hear York University Professor Emeritus Hédi Bouraoui speak of the late Elizabeth Sabiston, a professor emerita at York and Bouraoui’s partner of 63 years, is to glimpse a life shaped by intellect and deepened by the quiet certainties of love.

King Charles III Coronation Medal honours York U community members

More than 20 York University community members have been recognized with a prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal, a commemorative honour awarded to individuals in recognition of their outstanding contributions to public service and society.

York U prof makes astronomy history with largest-ever observation grant

Adam Muzzin, a professor at York University's Faculty of Science, is "over the moon" about making astronomy history. Granted 260 primary hours and 127 parallel hours of observation time with the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) – which is orbiting in space near the sun – means Muzzin is the recipient of the largest single […]

York U students earn awards for achievements in social science

At York University, the Department of Social Science within the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS) is home to a vibrant community of scholars who are making remarkable strides in their academic journeys. These students, hailing from diverse fields of study, are setting new standards of excellence and innovation.

This Much I Know with Stefan Treffers

Much of my undergraduate life as a Health Sciences major at the University of Ottawa was about trying to figure out my interests and what I wanted to do in terms of a career. Although my parents encouraged me to pursue a career in medicine, they were always supportive when I chose my own path. […]

This Much I Know with Professor Wendy Geniusz

AS TOLD TO ELAINE COBURN... Growing up, I lived in Milwaukee, where I was part of the Native community. My late mother, Mary Siisip Geniusz, was a medicine woman and she told me, very early, “You are my apprentice.” It wasn’t a question of choice, it was just something that I did as part of […]