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York U researchers find “sweet” solution to kill E. coli in drinking water
TORONTO, November 14, 2016 – Paper strips laced with sugar could be the sweetest solution so far, literally, to kill E. coli in contaminated water. York University researcher Sushanta Mitra says the “
November 14, 2016 | 12:28 pm
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TODAY: York U hosts workshop on experiences of Filipino diaspora in Canada and US
TORONTO, November 14, 2016 – The experiences of Filipino immigrants living in the US and those living in Canada will be compared and contrasted at a York University workshop today, even as the topic o
November 14, 2016 | 9:03 am
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York U expert available to comment on impact of the Trump presidency on LGBTQ issues
TORONTO, November 11, 2016 – During Donald Trump’s campaign, he and his running partner Mike Pence spoke openly on their stance on LGBTQ issues and many fear the new administration may work to
November 11, 2016 | 10:26 am
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Justice for victims of forced marriage in war to be focus of international meeting at York University
Forced “marriage” and sexual slavery in war lead to a variety of devastating but different outcomes for their victims. For this reason, many victims require reparations tailored to their specific need
November 10, 2016 | 3:13 pm
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Justice for victims of forced marriage in war to be focus of international meeting at York University
Forced “marriage” and sexual slavery in war lead to a variety of devastating but different outcomes for their victims. For this reason, many victims require reparations tailored to their specific need
November 10, 2016 | 1:44 pm
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York U expert available to comment on impact of a Trump presidency on on women's issues, voices
TORONTO, November 10, 2016 – Donald Trump angered many women with his sexist remarks in the weeks leading up to the US election and now that he has been elected as the 45th President of the Uni
November 10, 2016 | 11:31 am
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York U experts available to comment on impact of a Trump Presidency for Canada, NAFTA, TPP
Donald Trump’s stunning victory in yesterday’s American election has Canadians talking about how to speak to their kids about the results, what to expect for our economy and how it happened. The follo
November 9, 2016 | 11:08 am
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Theatre @ York launches its 2016-17 season focusing on dis/ability and inclusion
TORONTO, November 7, 2016 – York University’s Department of Theatre has announced Extraordinary Lives: Difference and Ability as its theme for the year. Theatre @ York launches its season with a compe
November 7, 2016 | 1:47 pm
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York University, City of Markham unveil official signage at future campus
*UPDATE* TORONTO, November 3, 2016 –York University and the City of Markham will unveil official signage to mark the new site for York University’s Markham campus on Friday November 4, 2016. York U –
November 3, 2016 | 11:18 am
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Bilingual citizenship ceremony at Glendon College a lesson in real-life experiences of new Canadians
TORONTO, Nov. 2, 2016 − Students taking a course on Canadian citizenship at York University’s Glendon College will be given a unique experiential education opportunity on Thursday, as they meet with a
November 2, 2016 | 11:25 am