Environmental studies alumni return to mentor current students

Alumni and current students from the Faculty of Environmental Studies master's program came together for the 7th annual Anita McBride Mentoring Luncheon last week.

York Bookstore bringing in books and course kits for 2013 winter courses

Although the York Bookstore requests all Faculties submit their textbook and course kit requests early to ensure their materials are ready for January, it is well prepared to work with faculty members to accommodate last minute requests.

Osgoode Anti-Discrimination Intensive Program honoured for excellence and innovation

A groundbreaking experiential education program at York's Osgoode Hall Law School that addresses racism has been awarded an honourable mention in the Canadian Race Relations Foundation's 2012 Award of Excellence program.

Year-long Urban Asia lecture series kicks-off Thursday

Geography Professor Alana Boland of the University of Toronto will deliver the first talk looking at the spectacular and mundane in the greening of urban China.

Deadline to register Grade Nine students for Take Our Kids to Work day Oct. 31

Take Our Kids to Work Day returns Wednesday, Nov. 7. If you are interested in bringing your Grade niner with you to work, be sure to fill out the permission and registration forms and submit them by Oct. 31.

Sports wrap: Men's soccer Lions finish undefeated with win over Golden Hawks

The No. 1 nationally ranked Lions finish the year with a stellar 14-0-2 mark and won their sixth straight Ontario University Athletics West Division title.

York hosts 2012 Canada Gairdner award-winner

Dr. Michael Rosbash of Brandeis University will discuss his research on circadian rhythms -- biological clocks -- Wednesday afternoon

What if the Canada-China investment treaty is unconstitutional?

Otherwise known as the Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement, it is a questionable deal for Canada, writes law Professor Gus Van Harten in The Globe and Mail Oct. 23.

Effects of precarious legal status on immigrants long lasting

A new study by York sociology Professor Luin Goldring and University of Toronto Professor Patricia Landolt published by the Institute for Research on Public Policy shows the economic effects continue even after they become permanent residents.

York launches bridging program for internationally educated HR professionals

The bridging program for internationally educated human resource professionals will help skilled immigrants fill the gaps between their credentials and what is required in Canada.