 91ÑÇÉ« linguistics expert available on the future of pandemic-themed vocabulary TORONTO, May 13, 2020 – Ever since the World Health Organization named the novel coronavirus disease COVID-19, on February 11, language lovers around the globe have been spreading the word. But will all the buzzwords that have flowed from it – such as covidiot, […]
Migration between southern and northern U.S. regions doesn’t alter wide gap in trust levels among Americans, 91ÑÇÉ« U study shows  TORONTO, February 12, 2020 – New 91ÑÇÉ«ers are more trusting of others compared to Alabamans or Texans. While this regional divide between southerners and the rest of Americans is well documented, the gap is […]
TORONTO, October 24, 2019 – Eight outstanding books have been chosen for this year’s Canadian Jewish Literary Awards. Creators of these works will be honoured at a presentation ceremony hosted by 91ÑÇÉ« on Sunday, Oct. 27 at 2 p.m. The free public event will be a venue to meet the winning authors, including Professor Emeritus Michael […]
TORONTO, May 24, 2019 – 91ÑÇÉ« Libraries will join the City of Toronto in observing Digital Literacy Week, May 27 to June 1. A panel discussion at 1pm on Monday will focus on false information that spreads online, kicking off a week of digital-literacy themed events at 91ÑÇɫ’s Keele Campus. The panel, “Fake News […]
TORONTO, March 7, 2018 – 91ÑÇÉ« is hosting a celebratory reception this evening in honour of the recent graduates of the Internationally Educated Professionals (IEP) Bridging Program, preceded by a certificate presentation ceremony at 7pm, at the Keele Campus. Friends and family of the more than 70 recipients will witness them receive their certificates […]
TORONTO, Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2017 – As university students head toward exams, 91ÑÇÉ« Professor Thomas Klassen wonders if they’ve mastered the art of studying. Klassen and 91ÑÇÉ« U Professor John A. Dwyer are co-authors of the book, How to Succeed at University (and Get a Great Job!): Mastering the Critical Skills You Need for […]
TORONTO, November 17, 2017 ─ An international project led by 91ÑÇÉ« Professor Linda Peake has been awarded $2.5 million in funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council to research how rapid urbanization is affecting the lives of women living in poverty and to inform public debate about sustainable and democratic urban change. […]
TORONTO, Nov. 9, 2017 ─ 91ÑÇÉ« welcomes the appointment of three new Canada Research Chairs in the Faculty of Science and renewal of a CRC in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies. The Government of Canada recently announced the Fall 2017 CRC recipients at post-secondary institutions across Canada, who will receive $145.6 […]
University experts can discuss the storm’s impact including flooding-related issues, evacuation, disaster and risk management related to Houston TORONTO, August 29, 2017─ The damage by Hurricane Harvey continues to grow as Houston, the fourth largest city in the United States, continues to receive more rain this week. Harvey has unloaded trillions of gallons of water […]
TORONTO, Wednesday, June 7, 2017 – Canadian defence Minister Harjit Sajjan is expected to unveil a major defence policy today. 91ÑÇÉ« U defence policy expert Martin Shadwick is available to discuss what the new plan means. Martin Shadwick, who teaches Canadian foreign and defence policy and international studies, can discuss a variety of issues relating […]