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Educators convene speaker series to address pressing questions in early childhood education and research in the 21st century

November 19, 2020

Lucy Angus and Cristina Delgado Vintimilla, assistant professors new to York and the Faculty of Education, have created a lecture series entitled
Disrupting Early Childhood: Inheritance, Pedagogy, Curriculum to explore new ideas about early childhood education (ECE) and create a space to bring together the innovative research conversations that are changing the field of ECE.

UNHack offers future changemakers an opportunity to design solutions and impact lives

November 18, 2020

The Bergeron Entrepreneurs in Science & Technology (BEST) program at the Lassonde School of Engineering is running a virtual three-day experiential learning event called UNHack, Nov. 20, 21 and 22. More than 400 student changemakers will work to solve some of the world’s most important problems.

York University marks Trans Day of Remembrance, Nov. 20

November 18, 2020

This year the Trans Day of Remembrance will take place Nov. 20 via Zoom. The event presents an important opportunity to remember Trans community members who have died. All are welcome to engage in this event, participate in critical discussions and envision a world free of transphobia.Read more

York alumni organize major conference on the state and future of the world post-pandemic and post U.S. election

November 18, 2020

York University alumni Irvin Studin and Sam Sasan Shoamanesh are back with a major two-day international conference titled, “The State & Future of the World, Post-Pandemic & Post-U.S. Election.” The conference takes place, virtually, Nov. 27 and 28 and features some of the world’s leading thinkers and practitioners.

Virtual event explores academic honesty in remote learning

November 18, 2020

Navigating online assessments, lecture delivery and examinations is an area where issues of academic honesty and contract cheating have moved to the forefront. A virtual event on Nov. 20 will explore these challenges, and more.

Eighth annual Mercier Seminar featured entrepreneur and philanthropist James Temerty

November 18, 2020

The Bergeron Entrepreneurs in Science & Technology (BEST) at the Lassonde School of Engineering hosted the eighth annual Mercier Seminar Oct. 27. The event featured a keynote presentation by James Temerty, who is the founder of Northland Power, a philanthropist and business executive.

Canadian Writers in Person continues with reading of Megan Gail Coles' debut novel

November 18, 2020

If you love meeting talented writers and hearing them read from their published work, or just want to soak up a unique cultural experience, don’t miss the opportunity to attend the Canadian Writers in Person Lecture Series which continues on Nov. 24.

Environmental and Urban Change Seminar Series to explore migrant workers and food justice

November 18, 2020

The inaugural Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change Seminar Series Seminar Series, “Miijim: Food as Relations,” features renowned Indigenous, Black and People of Colour food scholars, growers, artists and advocates. The series continues on Nov. 24 with a conversation on “Migrant Workers and Food Justice.”

York experts discuss race for a vaccine against COVID-19, Nov. 21

November 18, 2020

A timely topic will be the theme of the Nov. 21 York Circle @ Home Lecture Series, when York faculty members discuss “COVID-19 vaccine: Production, policy, politics” from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

York paper part of journal's special collection on health promotion in Indigenous communities

November 17, 2020

A paper out of York University is included in a special collection of “Health Promotion Practice” that focuses on health engagement, knowledge and participating in Indigenous communities. The eight papers included in the special collection are available for free download until Nov. 30.

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