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York University releases summary of its new economic and social impact report

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York University contributes $4.4 billion to Ontario’s economy, according to “Driving Positive Change: The York University Economic and Social Impact Report 2020 Summary,” a new report released today. The summary, which is based on a 72-page report, profiles the University’s economic, fiscal and social impact in the GTHA, Ontario and beyond.

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Fact or Fiction: Does Trump’s social media ban threaten our freedom of expression? Click here for more York U in the news

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Fuyuki Kurasawa, associate professor, research chair and director of the Global Digital Citizenship Lab at York University, was quoted in Global News Jan. 21. Read full story. The Power Gap: Women are outnumbered and outranked at Canada’s vital public institutions, Globe analysis finds Fay Faraday, assistant professor at Osgoode Hall Law School, was quoted in […]

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Welcome to the January 2021 issue of ‘Innovatus’

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Welcome to the January 2021 edition of ‘Innovatus,’ a special issue of YFile devoted to teaching and learning innovation at York University. It offers compelling and accessible feature-length stories about York University’s commitment to excellence in teaching, learning, internationalization and the student experience.

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York event explores life of music and literary giant Leonard Cohen

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York University will host an event to celebrate the extraordinary life of one of the world’s greatest music and literary icons with “Leonard Cohen, Untold Stories – A Conversation with Michael Posner” on Feb. 7 at 6 p.m.

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Glendon’s community-based initiatives improve language skills while breaking isolation

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To lessen the social isolation caused by the pandemic, faculty and staff at the Glendon Campus have sought ways to build connections among students and the community. Three programs have decreased social isolation, fostered a strong sense of community, while giving students a chance to practise their non-dominant official language (English or French) in unique experiential education settings.

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Exploring the European Union through a Dutch Lens

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The Netherlands and Europeanization course offered by Glendon Professor Willem Maas gives students a good understanding of the Netherlands and the European Union (EU). Maas, who is a Jean Monnet Chair, pivoted the course to an online format that offered students an opportunity to interact with an impressive list of speakers with real world experience in the EU.

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