Pest control treatments start Aug. 24

Pest management control treatments for the Keele and Glendon campuses will begin Aug. 24 at 5pm.

York University Rover Team touches down

York University's Rover team brought their award-winning Mars Rover prototype to a Curiosity party this past Sunday and joined more than 200 guests to cheer on NASA's rover as it approached the red planet.

Collaboration helps students develop information literacy skills

York students are developing critical information literacy skills through a new program that sees York librarians collaborating with faculty members and students in course-specific library research sessions.

Drug companies profit through lack of innovation, says researcher

A new study co-authored by a York prof finds that US drug companies aggressively develop and market new drugs with few clinical advantages over existing ones.

Non-collegian Nestor humbled by honorary degree from York

Daniel Nestor says his wife, who went to York, is jealous of his recent honorary degree from the University, reported the National Post.

Tennis star Daniel Nestor awarded honorary degree

The honorary degree was conferred in recognition of Nestor's achievements and commitment to sport, the community and health science.

Gifted: Work by 37 Ontario artists on exhibit at Archives of Ontario

Thirty-nine dynamic and contemporary works by members of the Ontario Society of Artists are now on display in the Helen McClung Exhibit Area at the Archives of Ontario.

Are you overeating? Canadians underestimate serving sizes: study

New research from York University suggests that most Canadians underestimate what constitutes one serving under Canada's Food Guide, reported The Globe and Mail and others, Aug. 2.

York University and YUFA reach tentative settlement for new collective agreement

The tentative settlement for a new collective agreement will be subject to a ratification vote to be scheduled by the York University Faculty Association.

Tennis star Daniel Nestor to receive honorary degree

Canada's most celebrated tennis champion, Daniel Nestor, will be awarded an honorary degree by York University on Tuesday, Aug. 7.