Dean Paul McDonald (left) was delighted to host the Consul General of India, His Excellency Dinesh Bhatia (centre), during his visit to the Faculty of Health yesterday. Joining them is Prof and former dean Harvey Skinner. Topics discussed included the development of more and stronger relationships with India related to the recruitment of Indian students, work placements in India, joint research projects, and the distribution of innovations developed within the Faculty of Health.
Hey first and fourth year students: Want to make the undergrad experience at York better? Take the NSSE survey and get a free latte or $5 gift card for York Lanes. You could also win one of four $500 Tuition Waivers or one of ten $100 YU-Card "Top-Ups" yorku.ca/nsse #yorkunsse
Are you in your first or fourth year of study at York University? We encourage you to complete the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). The survey is e⋯⋯asy to do, confidential, and helps improve the campus experience for all students. We even have perks and prizes for participation.
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Psych Prof Jennifer Mills, whose research focuses on body image and eating behaviour, was highlighted on CBC Radio in a segment on the harm caused by fat shaming.
A new study from Psych Prof and York Centre for Vision Research Director Laurence Harris and Engineering Prof Michael Jenkin shows that astronauts who experience extended periods of microgravity experience long-term disturbances in their perception of upright.
A recent study led by Psych Prof Michaela Hynie in partnership with Kine Prof Chris Ardern and Angela Robertson of the Queen West-Central Toronto Community Health Centre, highlights the "invisible" uninsured and the limitations of our system.
The York Senate Committee on Awards is now accepting nominations for University Professorships and Distinguished Research Professorships. The deadline for nominations is March 8th and nominations may be submitted electronically to tcarter@yorku.ca or to the University Secretariat.
Calling all York community members with a background (honours degree, graduate, or PhD) in biotechnology, earth and environmental sciences, engineering and computer sciences, health sciences, life sciences, and physical and mathematical sciences. Discover tomorrow's science stars by being a judge at the upcoming 2017 York Region Science and Technology Fair on campus Saturday April 1st.
York is looking for new volunteers to help out with upcoming Convocation ceremonies. Learn more about what's involved and the time commitment at two information sessions at 12pm and 1pm on Friday, Feb. 24 in Room 519, Kaneff Tower. Register at http://bit.ly/2jnuy1n, or email Liz McMahan at lmcmahan@yorku.ca for more info.
#YorkU Kine student and 2nd place Instagram contest winner, Michelle Nelson, shares her thoughts on a favourite campus spot for learning and reflection. #YUProgressive
Looking for inspiration? Listen in as 2nd place Instagram contest winner and York University - Faculty of Health student, Michelle Nelson, shares why this #York⋯⋯U campus spot gives her room to learn and reflect.
更多Emily Gillespie, MA, and an alumna of the Critical Disability Studies Program, just published her debut novel, Dancing with Ghosts, which is coming out in March and touches on the themes of domestic violence and the Canadian mental health system. Launch party is March 9th at The Dora Keogh Irish Pub, 141 Danforth Ave (near Broadview, doors open at 5pm). http://bit.ly/2jvyGHv RSVP at simransachdeva5@gmail.com Congrats Emily! #YUProgressive
Health Policy & Management Prof Serban Dinca-Panaitescu shares his very moving and insightful video From Fear to Love: A Healing Journey in which he recounts his experience with the mental health system on his journey from anxiety and depression to wellness.
#BellLetsTalk about the mental health services available to #YorkU students. Share to raise awareness, and to #EndTheStigma.
Kine student Michelle Nelson won second-prize in York's Instagram photo contest for her photo entitled "Lear and Reflect." Congrats Michelle!
#Instagram Photo Contest Winner: second-prize goes to Michelle Nelson with her inspiring #YorkU photo titled 'Learn and Reflect'.
"What I find inspiring about t⋯⋯he space just outside the Life Sciences building is the landscape architecture. I always found coming here in the warmer weather that it was just nice to sit and relax. It’s really peaceful and relaxing and a great place to come and reflect on things.” - Michelle Nelson
更多Kine Prof Michael Riddell led a team of international researchers that published a set of guidelines to help people with type 1 diabetes exercise safely to avoid fluctuations in blood sugar.
