York prof president of Royal Canadian Institute

University Professor Emeritus Ronald Pearlman of York's Faculty of Science and Engineering has been named president of the Royal Canadian Institute for the Advancement of Science.

RIM's corporate culture could be toughest battle for new hires

York marketing Professor Marcus Giesler said RIM's appointments were another sign it has failed to embrace consumer culture in its strategies, reported the Toronto Star May 9.

Pet a comet at Saturday's Science Rendezvous

This Saturday, science goes into the community as part of the fifth annual Science Rendezvous festival in downtown Markham.

New energy rules will curb OEB scrutiny, critics say

Environmental studies Professor Mark Winfield spoke to the Toronto Star about new rules proposed by Ontario's Liberal Government that will blunt the ability of the Ontario Energy Board to scrutinize costly projects.

The Centre for Staff Development & Technical Learning hosts an open house May 9

The Centre for Staff Development and Technical Learning is holding an open house on May 9. Everyone is invited to drop by and check out their new location.

VPs issue spring quarterly report on PRASE

After eight months of intensive work, which included comprehensive planning and consultation exercises, 24 separate PRASE initiatives are currently underway.

Students 'plug-in' to their studies at the Scott Library

Renovations to the Scott Library's silent study space have added 136 new seats.

Bees' sex drive preserves diversity

A new study by York University researchers debunks the myth that domestication has reduced genetic diversity in commercial honey bees and led to a decline in their numbers.

Innovations in undergraduate education the focus of event on Wednesday

On May 9, Academic Innovation Fund project leaders will showcase the results of their work to the York University community.

Wine auction celebrates 10 years of support for Las Nubes

York University's 10th Fisher Fund Wine Tasting & Auction raised more than $126,000 to support the Las Nubes Rainforest Project in Costa Rica.