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York’s president and Osgoode grad are in contention for the RBC Top 25 Immigrant Awards
published April 26, 2013
Canadian Immigrant magazine has kicked off voting for the fifth annual RBC Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards, identifying and celebrating the inspiring stories and achievements of Canadian immigrants from all walks of life. More than 600 entries were submitted following the call for nominations. The list was reviewed by a panel of » more
Q&A: Emmanuel Mbulu (BA ’77, BA Hons. ’80): From struggling student to philanthropic chief
published April 25, 2013
Leaving Nigeria to pursue a degree in economics, Chief Emmanuel Mbulu (BA ’77, BA Hons.’80) came to York in 1974 as an international student. While a student, he struggled to pay his school fees and bills and worked as a dishwasher and taxi driver to make ends meet – all » more
Distinguished digital arts and experimental media scholar is appointed as the new dean for the Faculty of Fine Arts
published April 15, 2013
President & Vice-Chancellor Mamdouh Shoukri has issued the following message to the York University community: I am pleased to inform you that the search for a new dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts has reached a successful conclusion. Last fall, I established a search committee, comprising members of the Faculty of » more
York unveils its own tipi, a place to learn and foster awareness
published April 15, 2013
Gathered around a small, smoky fire inside the newest addition to the York landscape, members of the University’s indigenous community and administration officially unveiled the York Tipi. Standing among tall trees outside of Osgoode Hall Law School, next to Hart House, the tipi is a reminder that the University sits » more
New book on bullying provides parents with a practical guide to prevention
published April 15, 2013
Three top experts in the study of bullying and bullying prevention have recently published a new book for parents who are concerned about the society-wide problem that affects children of all ages. Bullying Prevention: What Parents Need to Know explores key myths, such as the idea that children grow out of » more
