Coronavirus has without a doubt changed the lives of many, and in this video Eric Kennedy, assistant professor in the Disaster and Emergency Management program, discusses the significance of social interventions which have helped to teach people a new way of life. As a recipient of a rapid research funding grant, Kennedy acknowledges the quick […]
Finishing off the Winter Term online was a whirlwind for everyone, but even more so for students in ADMS 4211 – Live Client Learning Marketing in the School of Administrative Studies. Now in its third year, this Live Client Learning (LCL) course is a fast-paced experiential and competitive program that allows a handful of students […]
For students in York University's School of Administrative Studies, March 5 was a night of inspiration and career growth thanks to the alumni from their program. For the second consecutive year, the Connections speed mentoring and networking event was hosted by the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS) Development Team, bringing alumni and […]
Three York University researchers will receive more than $1.1 million in COVID-19 rapid research funding over two years to explore issues of trust, stigmatization and social perceptions of risk, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) announced Friday. The results from these Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies research projects could affect the response […]
Preparing students for the life beyond the classroom has always been a primary objective for York University’s Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS). For this reason, efforts have been made to utilize creative teaching strategies, collaborate with community partners, and create engaging ways for students to gain valuable experiences that will help them […]
On January 29, the Financial Post reported on Canadian retailers and other businesses who have started eyeing contingency plans in case of a coronavirus outbreak. Professors Ali Asgary and Jack Rozdilsky, from the Disaster and Emergency Management program, noted that there are many business hubs in Toronto and these companies will face difficulties controlling fluxes […]
Jacky Li, a marketing graduate from the School of Administrative Studies (SAS), received the Young Marketing Achiever Kotler Award at the World Marketing Summit in November. This award recognized his excellence, creativity and initiative in sales & marketing, as well as his roles mentoring other young marketers personally and professionally. Li is the first recipient […]
On January 13, Global News reported on Canada’s emergency alert system just 24 hours after an emergency alert was mistakenly sent out about a nuclear ‘incident’ at the Pickering Nuclear Generation Station. Prof. Jack Rozdilsky, from the Disaster and Emergency Management program, defended the alert system against mounting skepticism from the community. “From a public […]
On January 10, the Financial Post reported on TMX Group announcing their CEO would retire early. This news came less than two months after years-old allegations of harassment were raised about him in the media. Ultimately no evidence was found that Mr. Eccleston engaged in sexual harassment or sexual misconduct while employed at TMX, but […]
The School of Administrative Studies and the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies were pleased to welcome the first students to a new classroom environment in partnership with IBM Canada this semester. Now it’s your turn to take classes in Markham! Eligibility for Winter 2020 ADMS courses at York’s IBM learning space is now open […]