Student volunteer wins Terry Fox Humanitarian Award
Larissa Crawford, a double major in International Development Studies and Communication Studies, has won a 2015 Terry Fox Humanitarian Award. Full Story
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Students win academic prizes in Canadian Studies
History student Jesse Thistle has won the 2014-15 Odessa Prize for his paper, “We are children of the river: Toronto’s lost Métis History.” School of Social Work PhD candidate Ameil Joseph won the Barbara Goddard Prize for his dissertation, “Authorities on the Subject: Deportation and the confluence of violence within forensic mental health and immigration […]
Sprinter Khamica Bingham to represent Canada at 2015 Pan Am Games
Third-year LA&PS student Khamica Bingham, York’s female athlete of the year in 2014, will run in the women’s 100-metre and the 4 by 100-metre relay. Full Story
LA&PS student to represent Canada at Pan Am Games
Communication studies student Melissa Humana-Paredes has been selected to represent Canada in beach volleyball at the Toronto 2015 Pan Am Games. Humana-Paredes and partner Taylor Pischke are currently ranked number 10 in the world. Full Story
LA&PS student graduates alongside her service dog
Devon MacPherson was accompanied by her mental health service dog Barkley when she crossed convocation stage this week. MacPherson, who received her degree in individualized studies with a focus in the human/animal bond and communication studies, credits her poodle with helping her succeed in her studies. Full Story
Sociology graduate celebrated with Governor General’s Gold Medal
David Moffette, a PhD graduate in sociology, is a recipient of this year’s Governor General’s Gold Medal, awarded to graduate students with the highest academic standing. Full Story
York U students complete summer studies in South Korea
York University students studying in Seoul, South Korea, this summer are coming home with an international perspective on their education. Full Story
LA&PS student is a 2015 Pan Am hopeful in beach volleyball
Melissa Humana-Paredes wants to represent Canada at this year’s Pan Am Games. The communication studies major is one of the top beach volleyball players in the world. She says she is excited to see “how the Games electrify Toronto this summer” Full Story
History prof appointed to panel seeking public input on open pit mine
The New Brunswick government has appointed history Professor William Wicken to a four-member Environmental Assessment panel. Panel members will listen to public concerns regarding a proposed tungsten and molybdenum open pit mine. Full Story
LA&PS sponsors symposium on globalization and intensified inequality
Four departments from the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies will be represented at the international Resisting Inequality/Enabling Inclusion: An India-Canada Comparison Symposium at York University’s Keele campus on June 8 and 9. Full Story