President's Open Forum on Campus Safety set for Thursday, Nov. 29

Faculty, staff and students are invited to bring their ideas and thoughts about campus safety to the open forum on Thursday, Nov. 29, from noon to 2pm, in the Founders Assembly Hall.

Professional writing students use 'gorilla' marketing at bake sale

The animal-themed bake sale was organized by professional writing students and raised almost $300, which will go towards supporting their next Leaping Lion Books title.

Seniors fare better in acute geriatric care units with function-focused approach

A study led by York researchers has found seniors have fewer falls, less functional decline at discharge and shorter stays when admitted to acute geriatric care units when ill or injured.

Social business changes dynamics of collaboration

"York University's Schulich School of Business recently joined forces with IBM to launch an incubation project in social business involving 400 students," co-wrote Schulich Professor Jean Adams in the Financial Post.

Call for nominations for Distinguished Research Professor

Nominations are now being accepted for the title of Distinguished Research Professor, to be conferred at the spring or fall 2013 convocation.

Workshop looks at impact of precarious legal status on immigrants

York sociology Professor Luin Goldring and University of Toronto sociology Professor Patricia Landolt will present the findings of their research Thursday on the long-lasting economic impact on immigrants with precarious legal status.

Research forum provides new perspective on ways to end youth homelessness

A research forum organized by the United Way York Region with York University's Knowledge Mobilization Unit brought researchers together with community leaders to devise new ways to approach youth homelessness.

Former Lions football player Ricky Foley named Grey Cup's most outstanding Canadian

Foley, a defensive end with the Toronto Argonauts, earned the award after recording four tackles, one fumble recovery and one sack for a loss of five yards in the Grey Cup championship game.

Weekend wrap: Women's volleyball Lions top Ottawa Gee-Gees

The Lions women's volleyball team extended its season opening winning streak to eight games on Sunday afternoon with a thrilling 3-2 victory over the Ottawa team.

Online auction supports student awards, experience and the United Way

Lunch with LA&PS Dean Martin Singer, jewellery, paintings and more are among the many items up for grabs in the third annual online holiday auction.