Sowing the seeds for social innovation

Work by York University's Knowledge Mobilization Unit served as one of the catalysts for a new funding model that is now being used by the United Way York Region to support grassroots social innovation.

Launch of the York University employee survey delayed

Due to some unforseen technical issues, the York University employee engagement survey has been delayed.

Donate to United Way for chance to win

If you have not already donated to the United Way, do so now for a chance to win. Community members who submit their United Way pledge of $1/week or $52/year or more for the York Cares United Way Campaign by 4pm Monday, Nov. 19 will be entered into a mid-campaign draw.

Kinesiology student recognized as a leader for her contributions to society

Mirian Dang was recently recognized by the Ontario Women's Directorate in celebration of the first United Nations International Day of the Girl for her volunteer work dismantling the stigma of youth mental illness.

2012 President's Staff Recognition Awards: Call for nominations

Nominations recognizing colleagues, staff and members of the administration are currently being accepted, in paper and online, for each of the five award categories.

New online tool created to help York researchers promote their discoveries

Research Forecast is a new online tool designed to assist researchers with submitting their ideas for stories about upcoming discoveries, publications or events to communications staff for promotion.

The challenge of teaching empathy to stop bullying

Empathy is Canadian education's best weapon against bullying, but it is a flawed tool. As Debra Pepler, a York University professor and psychologist told, The Globe and Mail, "Reading and math is amazingly simple to teach compared to learning how to get along with others".

Former mayor talks about sustainable energy and cities as engine for change

Cities will shape the future of the energy sector, but meeting this challenge will require innovative approaches to urban planning, development and infrastructure, and collaboration between government, business and academia, says David Miller, who will present, "Nations Talk. Cities Act.".

Faculty of Fine Arts students and grads connect and reconnect

Graduates from the Faculty of Fine Arts returned to the York campus Oct. 20 for Connect/Reconnect, a networking event for current students to hear from successful grads about careers in the fine arts.

York engages with prospective students at the 2012 Ontario Universities' Fair

A refreshed information booth and re-envisioned presentation room drew more prospective students to hear York's message at the 2012 Ontario Universities' Fair and many will be returning for this weekend's Fall Campus Day.