York U experts available to comment on Black history and diaspora topics TORONTO, February 6, 2017 - February is Black History Month in Canada. Should the focus on the contributions of Black Canadians be confined to one month of the year? Is there still a need for Black History Month? While the debate continues, […]
TORONTO, January 26, 2017 – York University is hosting a symposium to explore the relationship between post-secondary educational institutions and Truth and Reconciliation on Friday, January 27. The event, which will also discuss Canada’s Syrian refugee resettlement efforts, marks York University’s eighth annual Inclusion Day celebrations. President and Vice-Chancellor Mamdouh Shoukri will welcome the participants […]
TORONTO, January 25, 2017 – Creating strategies and opportunities for Canada’s disadvantaged and underserved communities, including youth, is the goal of a summit at York University’s Osgoode Hall Law School this Thursday and Friday. The Creating Opportunities Summit 2017 will explore strategies and initiatives to remove barriers to inclusion. What: Creating Opportunities Summit 2017 Who: […]
Mandi Gray and York University have reached a settlement to Ms. Gray's HRTO application. Although the parties were unable to reach an agreement on many issues, part of the resolution of the HRTO Application is that the University will collaborate with sexual assault centres to provide specialized counselling to sexual violence survivors from the York […]
Top executives from CAMH, CAA and the City of Toronto, and a youth human rights worker recognized for their leadership TORONTO, November 24, 2016 – Four of today’s most inspiring leaders and top executives whose path to success included a York University education will be honored at the 16th Annual Bryden Alumni Awards. The […]
TORONTO, November 22, 2016 – The Bachelor of Administrative Studies (BAS) degree offered by York University’s School of Administrative Studies, Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies (LAPS) since the 1970s has been officially renamed as a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree. Students will now be able to receive a BCom degree beginning in 2018. […]
TORONTO, Nov. 16, 2016 – Are you ready to tumble? York University’s Centre for Vision Research has three new pieces of equipment to study how motion and gravity affects perception, which could have implications for astronauts and regular people alike. Media will be able to try out the equipment at an interactive technical briefing and […]
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 repeal some of the legislative progress made with the Marriage Equality Act and anti-discrimination laws. Professor Sheila Cavanagh in the Department […]
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 compelling new production of Austrian playwright Thomas Bernhard’s dark comedy A Party for Boris, which previews November 13 and 14, opening November 15. Veteran […]
TORONTO, October 31, 2016 – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has signed the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) with the European Union yesterday, October 30, in favour of free trade between Canada and the EU. York University experts in international trade and related topics are available to comment on the new trade deal with the […]