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Speak up, be heard and make a difference: President reviews the results of employee survey

jpitt — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:42:23 +0000

York University's inaugural employee engagement survey revealed that employee engagement with York University as an institution and engagement with individual roles fell within five per cent of the comparative external database used by the independent third-party research firm that conducted the survey and is well within the normal/acceptable range for universities.

Three Schulich finance students among top 10 BAT performers in North America

sandramc — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:20:05 +0000

York's Schulich School of Business students Mudit Sharma, Balpreet Singh and Albert Huynh were named among the top 10 Bloomberg Aptitude Test (BAT) performers in North America in May. The BAT is a global, standardized exam designed to assess aptitude for business and finance.

Teachers can shape how young people see the world, says activist

sandramc — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:41:35 +0000

It only takes one teacher to change the life of a child and the only thing truly lasting is to teach a child, said co-founder of Free the Children Craig Kielburger, during Spring Convocation where he received an honorary doctor of laws degree.

‘Pristine’ Canada mired in scandal after Montreal mayor arrested

lmacadam — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:58:50 +0000

"We do not have as pristine a reputation internationally as we once did," said York Professor Richard Leblanc in Businessweek. "There seems to be a culture of entitlement and lack of controls and lack of oversight, which needs to be addressed."

Science Explorations offers new Big Ideas camp for kids

sandramc — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:58:11 +0000

Registration is now open for the summer 2013 session of the kids day camp, Science Explorations, with three programs to choose from, including its Big Ideas: Creativity, Design and Innovation Camp for ages 11 to 14.

New engineering building about to take shape at York University

jpitt — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:45:42 +0000

York University took a major step toward construction of a new Engineering Building Monday, with a groundbreaking ceremony for the $85-million project. The new Engineering Building will be home to the Lassonde School of Engineering.

A teacher is someone who has chosen to accept a most noble calling, says hon doc

lmacadam — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:36:14 +0000

"If we exclude parenting from being classified as a profession, what other profession plays such a significant, impactful and pivotal role in the development of a human being?" asked Mary Anne Chambers after receiving an honorary doctor of laws degree from York University.

Envisioning LGBT Struggle for Equality in the Commonwealth

jpitt — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:30:57 +0000

An international cohort came together in Envisioning Global LGBT Human Rights, a research and documentary film project examining the legacy of British criminal laws affecting sexual minorities. The researchers will share their findings at a book launch in Toronto on June 26.

Be vulnerable for success, honorary degree recipient tells Osgoode grads

jpitt — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:52:49 +0000

"Be vulnerable for success. Even in my career I don't see the change I'd like to see for children, but I am going to hang in there....this is my system. I care about it and I am going to work on it," said Mary-Ellen Turpel-Lafond to graduates of Osgoode Hall Law School on Thursday.

YFile moves to a summer schedule on June 24

jpitt — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:27:46 +0000

YFile will publish Tuesdays and Thursdays each week, instead of daily, until Aug. 15. As the news cycle ramps up in advance of orientation, we will resume daily publication on Monday, Aug. 19.