Call for nominations: University Professorships

The prestigious award is conferred upon long-serving tenured faculty who have made extraordinary contributions to the University. The deadline for nominations is Feb. 8, 2013.

'Education for every girl' vision wins free tuition for future student

Sosina Tilahun, 18, is the winner of the "this is my time" free tuition contest jointly presented by MuchMusic. Tilahun plans to enrol in the film program.

York pays tribute to recent retirees with a celebratory luncheon

At this year's annual retirees' luncheon, members of York's senior administration gathered with recent retirees to celebrate the enormous contribution they have made to the University.

President's Open Forum on Safety: Stronger together than apart

Forum characterized by passionate debate and thoughtful dialogue as the York University community reflects on how to improve safety on campus.

Inmet gives $1 million to Schulich's MBA Global Mining Management specialization

The Inmet gift will help further growth and development of the Global Mining Management specialization through increased teaching capacity, academic research, industry outreach and scholarships.

Two profs head to Qatar to observe annual UN climate change conference

Professor Muhammad Yousaf, chair of the Department of Chemistry, and philosophy Professor Idil Boran will both be at COP 18 as civil society observers, while Professor Ian Garrett of the Department of Theatre plans to blog about it.

Video games help us

Researchers, including York University neuroscientist Lauren Sergio, are finding that video games have many brain benefits, reported the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner.

Tower crane to be installed on Highway 407 Station site

A tower crane is being assembled on the Highway 407 subway station construction site, west of Jane Street and south of Highway 407.

Green tip of the week: Take the shuttle

If you travel between the Keele and Glendon campuses, consider taking the YorkU shuttle.

Synopsis of the 589th meeting of Senate is now available

The synopsis of the 589th meeting of the Senate of York University is now available.