February 3, 2020
York University students will have a chance to voice their opinions about their undergraduate studies through the National Survey of Student Engagement, or NSSE (“Nessie”). The survey begins Feb. 10 and will run until March 31.
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January 29, 2020
Science students interested in gaining hands-on, paid research experience during summer 2020 are invited to apply the Faculty of Science Dean’s Undergraduate Research Awards (DURA) program and the NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Award (USRA) program. Applications are due Friday, Feb. 21.
January 29, 2020
A new study led by psychology researchers at York University’s Faculty of Health has found that youth who feel like they do not matter are highly susceptible to distress and depression.
January 29, 2020
Professor Thomas Klassen will continue his “Common Read” series of workshops for first-year McLaughlin College students on Feb. 4 beginning at noon in Room 140 McLaughlin College (Senior Common Room). The workshop is rooted in content from the highly acclaimed book, How to Succeed at University (And Get A Great Job!): Mastering the Critical Skills you Need for School, Work, and Life.
January 29, 2020
This month, the School of Continuing Studies at York University celebrates its fifth birthday. Publicly launched in 2015, the school amalgamated York University’s English Language Institute with the former Division of Continuing Education, to establish what has become one of the largest schools of its kind in Canada.
Spotlight on Islamophobia series to explore sexuality and ways Muslim communities contest homophobia
January 28, 2020
York University’s Centre for Feminist Research will host a panel focused on Islam, sexuality and homophobia on Jan. 29 as part of their Spotlight on Islamophobia series. The free event will El-Farouk Khaki, co-founder of the Toronto Unity Mosque, Naveen Minai, CFR visiting scholar in Sexuality Studies and Abdullah Qureshi, CFR visiting graduate student.
January 28, 2020
Leanne Betasamosake Simpson’s presentation for the 2020 York Sociology Annual Lecture on Feb. 4 will explore creative and intellectual practice and include a screening of Amanda Strong’s animated short film,
January 27, 2020
Ontario health officials have announced two presumptive cases of the new coronavirus. York University is continuing to monitor the situation and while the risk remains very low, it is important to understand that individuals who are sick with flu-like symptoms should contact their health care provider about the symptoms and provide an update on any travel history to affected regions.
January 26, 2020
Fathima Cader joins York University as Osgoode Hall Law Schools McMurtry Visiting Fellow. Cader is a Toronto-based litigator, with a focus on human rights, labour, and employment law, including anti-discrimination applications, union certifications, grievance arbitrations, workplace investigations and preventative training.
January 23, 2020
Each month, Innovatus, a special issue of YFile, explores how York University community members are expanding experiential learning, enhancing the student experience, inspiring innovation in technology-enhanced learning and embracing educational development. This month, the spotlight shines on the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies.
