Mortimer Appley, former head of York psychology, dies at 90

Mortimer Herbert Appley liked to sing songs by Gilbert and Sullivan, wrote the Boston Globe April 12, in an obituary of the former head of York University's Psychology Department.

Weekend shutdown of domestic cold water for Bethune and Calumet

The domestic cold water systems in both buildings will be shut down this weekend for plumbing repairs.

Ontario needs community-based renewable power, says alum

York alumni from the master in environmental studies program presented research to students, faculty and industry professionals at this year's final Sustainable Energy Initiative seminar.

VPRI responds to the federal budget

The budget presents a stable agenda for research funding, delivering a longer term message on research and innovation.

2011 President's Voice of York winner inspires students to believe in themselves

Lauren Hall, coordinator of York's Transition Year Program, inspires students pursue their dream of higher education and realize their full potential.

Osgoode grad's film offers insight into a dark period in Canada's history

Osgoode Hall Law School grad Chris Hope's film offers a moving account of Japanese Canadian detention as seen through the eyes of his grandmother.

A new approach to infrastructure

Robert MacDermid, professor of political science in York University's Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies, spoke to the Financial Post April 10 about the aging infrastructure of our cities.

Work by rising stars in visual arts added to Sarick collection

Jaime Angelopoulos' drawing, Thief, and Julieta Maria's digital video, Soil, are now part of the Samuel Sarick Purchase Award Collection of contemporary Canadian art.

Pique your curiosity about design April 16 and 17

Designs by the graduating class of the York University/Sheridan Institute Joint Program in Design will be on display as part of the exhibit Pique April 16 and 17.

Can autistic kids be helped by a play-based program?

Professor Stuart Shanker, director of the Milton & Ethel Harris Research Initiative in York's Faculty of Health, talks to CBC News in a video item about the first study of a play-based therapy program for autistic children.