What lessons can we learn from Japan's disasters?

Emergency managers, journalists, health scientists, economists, engineers and ethicists will share their insights at a York seminar March 9.

Doomed or lucky? Predicting the future of the Internet generation

"Addictive responses to peer pressure, boredom and social anxiety are playing a bigger role in wiring Millennial brains than problem-solving or deep thinking," says York communications instructor David Ellis.

Mexican human rights defenders to visit Keele campus

The four activists from Mexico will visit York March 7 to talk about the worsening public security and human rights situation in different regions of their country.

York honours 45 long-serving faculty members

York University celebrated long-serving faculty members who collectively have contributed some 1,300 years of experience in teaching and research at York.

PowerStream invests in environmental education at York

PowerStream, the second-largest municipally-owned electricity distribution company in Ontario, has pledged a gift of $930,000 to support sustainable energy research and student awards.

Photo exhibit details crimes and trials of Khmer Rouge

The exhibit, From Impunity to Accountability? The Khmer Rouge Tribunal, is in the link walkway of York's Scott Library until Thursday, March 8.

A day of new experiences for York's president(s)

Insights about microwaves, student space and York pride are on their minds as Mamdouh Shoukri and Rabia Sajun swap places for the University's inaugural President for a Day contest.

Work begins on new walkway near York Research Tower and York Lanes

Construction will involve some demolition of concrete, grading and compaction of the area for a six-metre wide asphalt walkway, and the work may result in noise and vibration.

Buffy's back! Student orchestra performs music from TV, movies and games

The 35-member group of York music students will perform their novel Music Media Concert on March 8 in Accolade East.

Creating a Better Workplace launches website

The new website offers all York employees a "one-stop shop" for information, updates, videos, and clear and concise information about Creating a Better Workplace.