Are Canadians purchasing homes prematurely?

Schulich Professor Moshe Milevsky feels that new homeowners have to think more critically about the market, reported the blog womenspot.ca Sept. 24.

Sidewalk now open on the north side of Steeles Avenue West

The south sidewalk between Founders Road and Murray Ross Parkway is now closed to allow for excavation of the new subway. It will remain closed until April 2013.

Calumet College is now accepting books for its annual book sale

Calumet College is looking for donations of books for the second annual Calumet book sale. Donations can be dropped off at the Calumet main office.

Building connections with international students

York University's crew of international recruitment officers travel the world to hand deliver acceptance letters to worthy students.

New schedule now available for community workshops on York's Strategic Research Plan

There are five workshops to choose from and each will be facilitated by Faculty of Education Professor Celia Haig-Brown and Gary Miller, instructor in the Schulich School of Business.

Emergency response warden program training sessions

The Office of Emergency Preparedness is hosting several upcoming training session for the Emergency Response Warden Program.

Conference and workshop will explore the capitalization of power

The conference and workshop bring together heterodox political economists to explore the qualities and quantities of accumulation. It will be held at the Keele campus on Sept. 28.

Weekend Wrap: Adrian Pena scores hat trick to beat Windsor Lancers

During game time on Saturday, Pena scored all three goals to lead the Lions to a victory over the University of Windsor Lancers.

Green tip of the week: Smart computer use can reap big rewards for the environment

With thousands of tablets, laptop and desktop computers in use every day on York's campuses, a few small tips can go a long way to save energy and lighten the University's footprint.

B.C. schools to promote student self-discipline

Six school districts in British Columbia have embraced the philosophy of York University Professor Stuart Shanker, that teaching children to self-regulate is the best way to help them learn, reported the Vancouver Sun Sept. 23.