New deadline for nominations for University Professorships

The prestigious award is conferred upon long-serving tenured faculty who have made extraordinary contributions to the University. The new deadline for nominations is March 1, 2013.

Call for submissions: President's Prizes Creative Writing Competition

Think you can write? Submit a piece of poetry, short fiction, a play or screenwriting to the President's Prizes Creative Writing Competition by Jan. 11, 2013.

Campus-wide steam and hot water shutdown Friday night

A campus-wide steam shutdown is required to accommodate urgent repairs to the campus steam distribution system, beginning Friday, Dec. 14 at 10pm and lasting until Saturday, Dec. 15 at 4am.

Reporting bias found with industry-sponsored clinical trials

Industry-sponsored clinical trials present a more favourable picture of the effects of drugs and medical devices than those reporting on non-industry sponsored trials, according to a new Cochrane Review by an international team of researchers, including York Professor Joel Lexchin.

Unplug: Don't forget to turn off computers and appliances before the weekend

Switch off and unplug before leaving for the weekend to help York reduce its energy consumption by 25 per cent.

The complexities of autism spectrum disorder

One possibility for the increased number of autism diagnoses is that more children are being screened. "Some [researchers] suggest that it accounts for around two thirds of the increase," said Dr. James Bebko, psychologist and autism researcher at York, in CTV News.

Fitness comes to you starting January

Give your mind and body a power shot after the holiday season by joining one of the Fitness Comes to You programs available during the lunch break, beginning this January at the Student Centre and at the ELC fitness centre in the Seymour Schulich Building.

Fine Arts student services team receives Service Excellence Award

Staff in the Faculty of Fine Arts Office of Student & Academic Services received a star of their own on Dec. 7 when they were recognized for their excellence in serving students and supporting educational partnerships.

Autism project: Ontario moves to strengthen autism services

York University Professor Jonathan Weiss is one of eight experts from across Canada who have been selected to help Ontario further develop its autism programs and services, reported the Toronto Star.

York Cares United Way Campaign wraps up a success

The York Cares United Way Campaign is closing in on its campaign goal having raised more than $187, 500, and two more draw winners take home prizes.