Seven York University researchers received funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) to pursue projects that include artificial intelligence, immersive technologies and more.
Recognized for creating positive change in their respective fields, alumni Michael Eubanks, Scott D. Tanner, Alia Abbas and Bri S. Darboh are the recipients of this year’s awards.
Throughout September, York University will recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation through special events and resources that help community members learn about the history of residential schools in Canada and the lasting impacts on Indigenous community members.
Eight professors across York University’s campuses and Faculties have received support from the University that enables them to spend more time building a more inclusive community.
Osgoode Hall Law School will host a a touring exhibit which commemorates a period between the late 1970s and early 1980s when 60,000 Southeast Asian refugees arrived in Canada.
In her message to the University community for National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day on Sunday, President Lenton affirmed York University’s commitment to the Indigenization of higher education. Through active listening and engagement, the University is building academic programming and research initiatives that serve and reflect the experiences of First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples in the York community and beyond.
There are many ways to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day. Faith Desmoulin of the Centre for Aboriginal Student Services at York University offers a comprehensive guide.
York University Vice-President of Equity, People and Culture Sheila Cote-Meek answers 10 questions about the book “Critical Reflections and Politics on Advancing Women in the Academy.” The book will be launched May 28 with a free webinar.
A new book focused on the importance of women in the Academy will be virtually launched on Thursday, May 28 with a free webinar. The book, “Critical Reflections and Politics on Advancing Women in the Academy” (ICI Global 2020) was co-edited by Laurentian University Professor Taima Moeke-Pickering, York University Vice-President of Equity, People and Culture Sheila Cote-Meek and Laurentian University Professor Ann Pegoraro.
The Nathaniel Dett Chorale, current artists in residence at York University’s Harriet Tubman Institute, are performing the American Opera Project’s original commission of “Harriet Tubman: When I Crossed That Line to Freedom,” on Friday, Feb. 7. beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the Tribute Communities Recital Hall.