Prof turns poet's hat over to students

York English Professor Priscila Uppal has been madly scribbling poems for the Summer and Paralympic Games, but is now judging the Summer Sport Poetry Competition for the Literary Review of Canada.

Orientation activities connect new students to York

Excited groups of new students on the Keele and Glendon campuses mark the start of academic and social orientation events.

Growing population means 11 new ridings in the GTA

Toronto and its suburbs are set to gain almost a dozen new ridings reported the Toronto Star Aug. 27. York Professor Emeritus Robert Drummond said the changes could be beneficial to the Liberals and Conservatives, but not the NDP.

Starting today, expect lane diversions in both directions on Steeles Avenue West

An entire section of Steeles Avenue West will be diverted north as part of construction for the Toronto York Spadina Subway Extension, although lanes will remain open in both directions.

The making of Quasar 2.0: Star Incubator

York digital media Professor Mark-David Hosale, digital media artist and architect Jean Michel Crettaz and six fine arts students are building an LED-embedded, three-dimensional structure for the 2012 Nuit Blanche festival Sept. 29.

2012 Hall of Fame inductees announced

York grads Joel Brough, Nancy (Watson) Popovich, Allan Reddon, Enzo Spagnuolo and Irvin Studin will be inducted into the University's Hall of Fame on Friday, Sept. 21.

Dance to Your Health Program starts Sept. 11

Register now for the next session of Dance to Your Health. The six-week program starts Sept. 11 and runs every Tuesday from 12:05 to 12:50pm.

Rob Ford to testify in open court on conflict-of-interest allegations

Political science Professor Robert Drummond told the National Post that the court appearance was unusual, but unlikely to harm Ford.

Donations sought for the Vanier College Book Sale

Organizers of Vanier College's annual book sale are anxious to receive donations of new, used and previously loved books from University community members.

Jane-Finch youth,York students and grads to make NOISE for social change

Some 40 high-school students from Emery Collegiate Institute will be working with York students and grads in hands-on social action projects.