Provost launches search for new vice-provost students

Patrick Monahan announces the formation of a search committee to consult with the community about the opportunities and challenges associated with the portfolio.

#Legalhistory: law students argue first case via Twitter

Osgoode will be among five teams from law schools across Canada to participate in the virtual moot, set for Tuesday, Feb. 21. They will have to argue their case in 140 characters or less.

Smashing stereotypes around women and gaming

CBC News online quoted Nick Taylor, a postdoctoral researcher at York and part of the Feminists in Games Research Initiative. The group is trying to deconstruct the "hyper-masculinization" of gaming.

Annual testing of elevator shaft fire detectors set for this week

During the test and inspection, the elevator will be switched to maintenance mode and will be out of service for about 45 minutes.

Roving eyes help us see things better and faster

New studies from York's Centre for Vision Research find that it is possible to tell when a person is looking at an image for the first time and when they recognize it from memory.

Local Food Plus is nailing down what counts, exactly, as sustainable food

York grad and author Lori Stahlbrand (MES '93), who co-founded the Toronto not-for-profit organization Local Food Plus, talked to YongeStreetmedia.ca about what's next for the local food certification group.

For diabetics, physical activity improves longevity

If you are diabetic, getting off the couch may be as crucial as glycemic control, according to a new study by York researchers.

Internship experience puts Fine Arts students over the moon

Two students are engaged in an exciting experiential education initiative as part of Faculty of Fine Arts' ongoing partnership with Toronto's Harbourfront Centre.

Bookstore offers course material info sessions for staff and faculty

The sessions will be held Feb. 29 and March 1, or the new Bookstore Roadshow is available by appointment to address group and individual needs.

Law Dean for a Day wants to improve surroundings

Third-year Osgoode Hall Law School student Andrea Hill served as the school's Dean for a Day on Feb. 13, while Osgoode Dean Lorne Sossin spent the day attending Hill's classes.