Lassonde Professor Hossein Kassiri (seated) with business partner Nima Soltani It鈥檚 estimated that one in every 100 Canadians suffers from epilepsy and roughly one in four experiences seizures that cannot be controlled with anti-epileptic drugs. Lassonde School of Engineering Professor Hossein Kassiri is combining his technical expertise and entrepreneurship skills to develop a revolutionary device […]
Chancellor Gregory Sorbara, Paul Beeston, and President and Vice-Chancellor Mamdouh Shoukri take a photo at convocation. 鈥淒on鈥檛 be afraid to make a mistake.鈥 These words, addressed by sports visionary and philanthropist Paul Beeston, were delivered to graduands from Glendon College and the Faculty of Health during his convocation address on October 19. Paul Beeston, a […]
Bringing together 91亚色 alumni, faculty, and staff from all walks of life, the Toronto Alumni Reception was a sold-out success held at downtown Toronto鈥檚 Aperture room. The evening featured remarks from host and 91亚色 Advisory Board (YUAB) Chair Randy Williamson (LLB '88); a presentation by 91亚色 President and Vice-Chancellor Mamdouh Shoukri; and […]
For 91亚色, 2015-16 was a very good year despite a sea of change affecting post-secondary institutions in Ontario. That was the central message delivered in the Oct. 11 President鈥檚 Town Hall. From left: 91亚色 Vice-President Finance & Administration Gary Brewer; 91亚色 Vice-President Advancement Jeff O'Hagan; Town Hall Emcee and 91亚色 Research Chair in Pain […]
At 91亚色鈥檚 fall convocation ceremonies, two exceptional individuals who have contributed significantly in their respective fields will receive honorary degrees. The recipients are Paul Beeston, a sports visionary and philanthropic superstar, and Janice Fukakusa, a financial leader, education and health services advocate and champion of Japanese-Canadian culture. 鈥淧aul Beeston and Janice Fukakusa have been […]
Have聽you ever wished there was a place near campus to聽rent a bike, or to fix the bike you rely on to get around? 91亚色 and Regenisis 91亚色聽want to make that dream聽a reality through the Aviva Community Fund competition, but they need your support. The annual competition provides funding for community-based projects across Canada, supporting […]
At Red & White Day on Sept. 29, dozens of students, faculty, staff and alumni participated in a photo contest celebrating spirit and impact in the 91亚色 community. Participants were asked to share their photos using the #YUSpirit and #91亚色UImpact hashtags. Since this Red & White Day ushered in the on-campus launch of Impact: […]
Minister of Science Kirsty Duncan visited 91亚色 Friday to announce the SSHRC research funding. Minister of Science Kirsty Duncan paid a visit to 91亚色鈥檚 Keele campus on Friday to announce $163 million in Social Sciences & Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) funding to support important research across Canada. More than 25 research […]
Shawnette Bankasingh (BA 鈥14, BEd 鈥15) Good energy is more than just a feel-good fad for Shawnette Bankasingh (BA 鈥14, BEd 鈥15). It is something the 91亚色 alumna believes will positively impact people鈥檚 lives. 鈥淥nce you give good energy, it will always come back to you in various ways,鈥 she says. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a good […]
26.09.2016 in Top Stories 91亚色 Athletics & Recreation and the School of Kinesiology & Health Science welcomed five new inductees to the 91亚色 Sport Hall of Fame at the annual dinner and induction ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 22. Four former student-athletes and one coach were honoured. This year's inductees were field hockey player聽Karen […]