National pan-university program backed by $1.2 million from RBC Foundation as part of RBC Future Launch TORONTO, Oct. 5, 2021 – York University is launching a three-year initiative to enhance the representation of Black youth at universities across Canada by supporting upper-year high school students as they plan for their future such as pursuing post-secondary education or work […]
TORONTO, March 8, 2021 – A mother’s role is pivotal to the functioning of her family − especially evident during the COVID-19 pandemic − yet her extraordinary efforts are often overlooked, says motherhood expert Professor Andrea O’Reilly in the School of Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies at York University. “Mothers do the bulk of domestic labour, […]
TORONTO, February 6, 2020 – Millions of viewers tuned in to watch U.S. President Donald Trump deliver his televised State of the Union address on Feb. 4 outlining the country’s accomplishments under his presidency, and millions more watched as the Senate voted on the impeachment process. But the viewers witnessed more antics than usual, according […]
TORONTO, October 24, 2019 – Eight outstanding books have been chosen for this year’s Canadian Jewish Literary Awards. Creators of these works will be honoured at a presentation ceremony hosted by York University on Sunday, Oct. 27 at 2 p.m. The free public event will be a venue to meet the winning authors, including Professor Emeritus Michael […]
Students to work with adults, elderly and children in Markham to increase physical activity TORONTO, May 29, 2019 – Undergraduate students from York University’s School of Kinesiology & Health Science are heading to Markham to help the city achieve its goal of becoming ‘Canada’s Most Active Community.’ TheParticipACTION Community Better Challenge calls for all Canadians to […]
TORONTO, May 24, 2019 – A 27-metre high solar chimney, 3D printing lab, and uniquely designed architecture will welcome visitors this weekend as York University opens its doors to Doors Open Toronto. Visitors will be able to explore the Schulich School of Business’ newest building, the Rob & Cheryl McEwen Graduate Study and Research Building, as well as York’s […]
TORONTO, April 23, 2019 – From computer makers to installers and operators, the Portraits of Digital Canada exhibit will feature photographs from the IBM Canada Images Archive, depicting the budding of the information age in Canada. The exhibit, opening at York University’s Scott Library on April 24, features images authored by award-winning photographer George Dunbar, […]
“Arnait Ikajurtigiit: Women helping each other” will be on exhibit, April 17-June 23, 2019 in conjunction with Images Festival: Off-Screen program TORONTO, April 15, 2019 – An exhibition showcasing Artic filmmakers’ collective work on their own lives, both as Inuit and non-Inuit women from the region, will open at the Art Gallery of York University (AGYU) […]
TORONTO, April 1, 2019 – Osgoode Hall Law School of York University will present its 22nd annual Constitutional Cases Conference on Friday, April 5, 2019 from 8:30am to 5pm at the Bram and Bluma Appel Salon, Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge St. Recognized as the leading constitutional law conference in Canada, the event will […]
Taking it to Heart this Heart Month: Expert available on why survivors still need to be talked into cardiac rehab TORONTO, February 7, 2019 – Approximately 2.4 million Canadian adults are affected by heart disease and heart disease is the leading cause of death and disability globally. For many who have suffered a cardiac event, cardiac rehab can […]