Protecting Indigenous language and culture is at the heart of a new instructional video game developed for students by Glendon Assistant Professor of Sociology Maya Chacaby. The game “Biskaabiiyaang: the Quest for the Language” is a massively multi-player online role-playing game.
Read moreBiology students need to learn fieldwork techniques, pandemic, or no pandemic, so Laura McKinnon, an associate professor in Glendon’s bilingual biology program decided to send them out into their backyards to practise and the results of this unique experiential education initiative were outstanding.
Read moreThree York University thought leaders consider the effects of the Trump-plus-COVID double whammy, the erosion of trust and the mending of international relations. In discussion with ‘Brainstorm’ guest contributor Paul Fraumeni, these change makers offer their expertise on how 2021 needs to unfold.
Read moreAs a new year emerges, YFile takes a look back on 2020 to share with readers a snapshot of the year’s highlights. “Year in Review” will run as a three-part series and will feature a random selection of top news stories published in YFile. Here are the stories and highlights for September to December, 2020.
Read moreWhen the shift to remote learning extended beyond the winter term, the Office of the Provost and Vice-President Academic launched the Remote Teaching Support Fund. Read about how the investment has strengthened virtual learning at York.
Read moreTwelve York University alumnae have been recognized as female leaders in Canada who work to build positive change and empower others. The women are recipients of the WXN Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Awards for 2020.
Read moreA course director at York University’s Glendon Campus is not letting COVID-19 restrictions disrupt experiential learning opportunities for his students. Instead, Charles-Antoine Rouyer is finding innovative ways to take his students on virtual field trips.
Read moreFollowing an extensive national and international search, which attracted a number of outstanding candidates, the search committee recommended the appointment of Professor Marco Fiola to the position of Principal. Professor Fiola has accepted an invitation to take up a 5.5-year term as principal, commencing January 1, 2021.
Read moreGlendon researchers, Gertrude Mianda and Shirin Shahrokni, conduct research in separate disciplines to explore the effects of systemic racism and discrimination on specific racial groups in Canada in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read moreSlips, trips and falls are among the most common types of workplace injuries. This year, due to the pandemic, and many community members working remotely, it is important to remember that slips, trips and falls don’t just happen at the workplace – they can happen at home too.
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