Terry Sejnowski, the Francis Crick Chair at The Salk Institute for Biological Sciences and an investigator with the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, will deliver the next Ian P. Howard Lecture at York on Friday, Nov. 9.
Four of last year's top scorers are back for this season and this year's squad features some talented players. The experience gained last year is helping prepare the team for success in a tough division.
Nominations recognizing colleagues, staff and members of the administration are currently being accepted, in paper and online, for each of the five award categories.
The second annual Focus on Sustainability Film Festival will return to York in the winter of 2013 with a spotlight on the vital and complex topic of food.
York University's inaugural employee engagement survey launches Nov. 19. The survey takes just 20 minutes to complete and it is completely confidential.
York tree experts John Wilson and Tim Haagsma have developed a proactive strategy to fight the Emerald Ash Borer, an invasive species of insect that is responsible for killing millions of ash trees in Canada and the US.
Nominations of candidates for honorary degrees are considered throughout the year. Nominations received by Friday, Nov. 30 will be considered at the next meeting of the Senate Sub-Committee on Honorary Degrees & Ceremonials.
York University Professor Jonathan Weiss will chair a new autism research program that will focus on mental health issues. The federal government announced Monday that it would contribute $1 million in funding for the program, reported CTV News and others.
The Frost Library's former "Reserves Room" is transformed into a comfortable oasis for students, complete with a fireplace, a cozy seating area and collaborative study spaces.
Donald Drummond, former senior federal civil servant and chief economist at the TD Bank, will deliver the 2012 McLaughlin Public Policy Lecture at York University on Nov. 8.