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York University kicks off Securing Black Futures: A National Partnership to Advance Youth Academic & Career Success

Made possible by $1.2-million donation from RBC Foundation, as part of RBC Future Launch York University has received a $1.2-million donation from the RBC Foundation as part of RBC Future Launch, directly supporting the work of the Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community and Diaspora, held by well-known educator Professor Carl James — in partnership with colleagues from four universities across the […]

York University launches first-of-its-kind initiative to address barriers for Black youth across Canada

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 […]

Study: New Pacific Ocean circulation findings may hold key to better predicting impact of El Niño and La Niña

TORONTO, Oct. 4, 2021 — For years scientists have been trying to understand variations in El Niño and La Niña to accurately predict year-to-year disruptions to weather patterns. New findings from York University scientists at the Lassonde School of Engineering suggest that a conveyer-like motion of heat across the equator in the Pacific Ocean — called […]

What does it mean to be a treaty person in Toronto?

TORONTO, Sept. 23, 2021 – As the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation approaches, the Polishing the Chain – Treaty Relations in Toronto speaker series will launch at York University, exploring the spirit and intent of Toronto treaties, along with settler and Indigenous treaty responsibilities.

York University celebrates graduates of the Internationally Educated Professionals bridging program

TORONTO, Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021 – York University is hosting Celebrate Success September 2021: Internationally Educated Professionals (IEP) Bridging Program, a virtual event in honour of its recent graduates, tonight at 7 pm. “When you find yourself as a newcomer starting over a new life, in addition to the required social, personal and professional skills, […]

York University celebrates graduates of the Internationally Educated Professionals bridging program

TORONTO, Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021 – York University is hosting Celebrate Success September 2021: Internationally Educated Professionals (IEP) Bridging Program, a virtual event in honour of its recent graduates, tonight at 7 pm. “When you find yourself as a newcomer starting over a new life, in addition to the required social, personal and professional skills, […]

Hellenic Heritage Foundation donation will highlight experiences of Greek diaspora in Canada

Funding to expand existing physical archive and establish a digital archive at York University TORONTO, Sept. 22, 2021 – York University will expand the Greek Canadian History Project thanks to a generous $1.4-million donation over five years from the Hellenic Heritage Foundation (HHF). In recognition of this gift, the Greek Canadian History Project will receive a […]

New Centre for Indigenous Knowledges and Languages launches at York

TORONTO, Sept. 22, 2021 – York University is launching a new Centre for Indigenous Knowledges and Languages (CIKL) which will host Indigenous and non-Indigenous researchers and students engaged in Indigenous research.

Expert advisory: fourth wave of COVID-19 and impact on healthcare workers with PTSD

TORONTO, Sept. 16, 2021 — The current wave of COVID-19 in Ontario is fueling continued stress on many frontline healthcare workers, including those who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Each uptick in COVID may boost levels of trauma and PTSD in healthcare workers already under stress from managing in the pandemic since 2020, says Skye Fitzpatrick, […]

Legal aid inquiries more than double at Osgoode Investor Protection Clinic

TORONTO, Sept. 14, 2021 — The number of Canadians seeking advice from an Osgoode Hall Law School-based free legal clinic for wronged investors has more than doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Osgoode Investor Protection Clinic (IPC) completed 57 intake interviews between May 1, 2020 and April 30, 2021, up from 18 in the same […]