Canobi Tech Project Summary Our project was essentially to create a standalone convenient food growing unit that can be used easily in the most common of urban settings. This food-growing unit would also reduce the pressure on the urban biosphere whilst boosting its ecological benefits. We wanted to make a positive impact on the environment […]
Markham Arts Council Project Summary We only have one planet, and our careless production and handling of waste is harming it. Taking care of the environment is our responsibility, not just for ourselves, but for the sake of our future generations as well. With our interactive art-piece we want to convey the necessity of introducing […]
YuRide Project Summary How environmentally friendly is ridesharing? How can ridesharing programs function at their very best for the environment? Because of these questions, GreenGo was born. The goal of our project aims to convey the environmental impact of ridesharing to its users as well as the organizations that are hosting these programs for their […]
Current Projects Below are the projects that are currently underway in the 2020-2021 school year, organized by theme. Click to learn more about each project. Project 5: How do we use technology to enable a sense of connection between caregivers, family, and the residents of long-term care homes? YU Centre for Vision Research Project 14: […]
ArtHeart Community Art Centre Project Summary The challenge was to find a way for ArtHeart, a 28-year old arts organization based in Regent Park, to become financially sustainable again. My solution was to build up their existing volunteer program to ensure that volunteers have the tools they need to do their job and are recognized […]
2019 - 2020 Projects Here are the projects that C4 students chose to pursue in the 2019 - 2020 pilot year. Building Financial Sustainability Through Volunteerism ArtHeart Community Centre Learn More The Dream Crusher Markham Arts Council Learn More GreenG0: A Rideshare Footprint Tracker YuRide Learn More The Looped In Project Canobi Tech Learn More […]
What is Pitch Day? Pitch Day is an annual event where both off and on-campus partners pitch their real-world challenges to C4 students who want to make a social impact. Our inaugural Pitch Day drew more than 300 curious community partners, students, professors, and staff members to the library's Collaboratory. 2019 Pitch Day Projects There […]
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What is C4 like for students? C4 is unlike any other course you have ever experienced at York: interdisciplinary teams, real-world projects, and an opportunity to make an impact on the world. Are you interested in taking C4? Our application portal is now open. What's it like to be in the C4 classroom? What do […]
What is the Cross-Campus Capstone Classroom? The purpose of C4 is to provide students with an opportunity to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams on real-world challenges with social impact. Throughout this journey, students will develop and hone transferrable skills while learning the value of multiple perspectives and approaches to research, design, and problem solving. This […]