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Page turner: Unique class brings scores of literary giants to YorkU
published April 19, 2012
Yann Martel, Alistair MacLeod, Johanna Skibsrud, Lawrence Hill, Elizabeth Hay, David Bergen…the list goes on, and on, and on. In the past 13 years, more than 100 of Canada’s emerging and established literary stars have come to York University to read from their works and answer student questions as part » more
Q&A: Hocus pocus! One grad’s adventure in the world of magic
published April 19, 2012
It's true, a York degree can lead you anywhere. We sat down with York grad and magician Mike D’Urzo’s (BA ’07) to bring you a glimpse of what his world is like and how he turned his hobby into a flourishing career. How did you get into magic? Is it something » more
Red & White Day: York celebrates its 53rd birthday
published April 18, 2012
York's community spirit is second to none and this was proven March 26 with students, faculty and staff sharing their York pride by wearing red, white or York gear. The celebration included a spirit rally and a cake-cutting ceremony in celebration of York University’s 53rd birthday. » more
Can autistic kids be helped by a play-based program?
published April 18, 2012
Distinguished researcher Professor Stuart Shanker and a team of York researchers are conducting the first study of “floor time therapy”, a play-based therapy program helping children with autism find emotional connections and develop their desire to engage. The program has had success in drawing some autistic children out of their solitary » more
York coach leads Canada to world gold medal
published April 17, 2012
York University Lions women’s hockey head coach Dan Church led Team Canada to the gold medal at the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) women’s world hockey championship in Burlington, Vermont, on Saturday, where the Canadians defeated the United States 5 to 4 in overtime. Church, who was behind the bench as » more