2011 President's Voice of York inspires students to believe in themselves

Over the coming weeks, YFile will feature short profiles of the winners of the 2011 President’s Staff Recognition Awards. This year’s recipient of the 2011 President's Voice of York Award is Lauren Hall, coordinator of the Transition Year Program. As a proud alumna of York, Lauren Hall has been coordinating York University's Transition Year Program since May […]

Allan Hutchinson named dean of grad studies and AVP

Osgoode Hall Law School Professor Allan Hutchinson has been appointed the new associate vice-president graduate and dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, effective March 1. The announcement was made yesterday by York President & Vice-Chancellor Mamdouh Shoukri. The appointment of Hutchinson for the five-year term was made after extensive consultation and was approved by […]

York's Haché offers analysis of federal R & D report

Vice-President Research & Innovation Robert Haché is launching a series of topical commentaries on areas of interest to the York research community. "We are seeking to provide perspective and commentary on issues and initiatives in our external environment that are relevant to our researchers," says Haché. "It's important to highlight and create awareness about new […]

New directors appointed to five research centres

Five York professors have been appointed directors at York research centres.  The new directors are Professor Colin Coates, director of the Robarts Centre for Canadian Studies (RCCS); Professor Laurence Harris, director of the Centre for Vision Research (CVR); Professor Christina Kraenzle, director of the Canadian Centre for German & European Studies (CCGES); Professor David Mutimer, director of […]

Be part of the conversation at the president's town hall Sept. 21

Don’t forget to join President & Vice-Chancellor Mamdouh Shoukri and the rest of the senior executive team at the President’s Town Hall on Wednesday for an interactive dialogue bringing York University faculty, staff and students together. The town hall will take place Sept. 21, from 11am into the noon hour, in the Sandra Faire & […]

York President to hold town hall with faculty, staff and students Sept. 21

Seeking answers to questions is what a university is all about. What has York accomplished this year? Where are we going from here? Join President & Vice-Chancellor Mamdouh Shoukri and the rest of the senior executive team at the President’s Town Hall – an interactive dialogue bringing York University faculty, staff and students together. The […]