May 20, 2021
Welcome to the May 2021 edition of ‘Innovatus,’ a special issue of YFile devoted to teaching and learning innovation at York University. ‘Innovatus’ offers compelling and accessible feature-length stories about York University’s commitment to excellence in teaching, learning, internationalization and the student experience.
May 20, 2021
York University alumna Julie Nolke was profiled on cbc.ca May 19. Read full story. Human rights lawyer condemns Toronto over Lamport encampment clearing Osgoode Hall Law School Professor Estair Van Wagner was quoted in Now Magazine May 19. Read full story. This year’s Niven Smell could be worse. Here’s what’s going on York University Postdoctoral […]
May 20, 2021
YFile spoke with York University President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda L. Lenton about the vision for York’s School of Medicine and how it could drive positive change in the Greater Toronto Area by creating healthier and more equitable communities.
May 19, 2021
A Q-and-A with York University’s Special Advisor to the President for Academic Continuity Planning and COVID-19 Response, Faculty of Health Professor Parissa Safai, offers important details and insight into the depth of planning underway for the fall and winter terms.
May 19, 2021
The Research Apprentice Program offers students at Glendon an unparalleled opportunity to receive mentorship from a faculty member, develop skills in conducting research and explore their interests. The deadline to apply is June 11.
May 18, 2021
One of the most anticipated events of the academic year, the York Research Awards Celebration took place May 11 and allowed researchers to pay tribute to their colleagues and applaud the recipients of the 2020 and 2021 President’s Research Awards.
May 16, 2021
The program will provide funding to selected research clusters to support globally leading research excellence that will offer world-class training opportunities for high-calibre personnel. The deadline to submit a notice of intent is June 7.
May 16, 2021
The York University Bookstore needs faculty and staff to submit their Fall 2021 and Fall/Winter 2021-22 textbook requirements as soon as possible. To assist with planning, textbook adoptions for the fall term should be submitted by the end of June.
May 16, 2021
The first student award for York University’s Markham Centre Campus (MCC) has been established through an endowment from the Alex Chiu Golf Tournament.
May 12, 2021
On April 7, students from Canada, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico and the Philippines presented their final projects for the International Indigenous Student Exchange Program. This eight-week virtual pilot program brought together 16 Indigenous students from various countries and communities to learn about their commonalities and differences.
