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Experts available: What’s next for Canada’s Olympians?

Experts available: What’s next for Canada’s Olympians?

Many athletes face an uncertain future of physical and mental challenges — and a difficult transition to ‘normal’ life TORONTO, Feb. 18, 2022 — As the Beijing Games draw to a close, Canadians have many reasons to be proud. As was once again demonstrated by the likes of snowboarder Max Parrot, legendary speedskater Charles Hamelin, and […]

York University advances new School of Medicine plans

York University advances new School of Medicine plans

TORONTO, February 16, 2022 – Today, York University has announced the next steps in its plan to develop a new School of Medicine that will focus on training family and primary care doctors in an integrated community setting. The University’s plan for the new medical school has received wide support from health sector partners and […]

York U gospel music scholar available on the African American vocal genre

York U gospel music scholar available on the African American vocal genre

Professor Karen Burke is considered an authority on gospel music, including its origins dating back to slavery TORONTO, Feb. 09, 2022 – “Gospel music since its inception, and even further back to the development of spirituals by enslaved Africans, has always been about encouraging people and uplifting the soul,” says York University Professor Karen Burke, a singer, […]

Public Services and Procurement Canada’s Translation Bureau announces new partnership with York University’s Glendon Campus

Public Services and Procurement Canada’s Translation Bureau announces new partnership with York University’s Glendon Campus

GATINEAU/TORONTO,  February 1, 2022 - The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, today announced a partnership agreement between the Translation Bureau and Glendon Campus at York University. Under this agreement, the Translation Bureau will provide educational support for Glendon’s Master of Conference Interpretation (MCI) program to help develop Canada’s conference interpreter workforce. […]