The following appeared in the January 30th edition of YFile.

Research Month this February will celebrate the achievements and diversity of York University’s research community.

Every Wednesday throughout the month, Vari Hall Rotunda will play host to displays and demonstrations featuring the University’s faculty and graduate researchers. Drop by to learn what they are up to. IRIS will be on display February 8th!

“Research Month provides an opportunity for the York community to share knowledge and ideas as we celebrate excellence in research and scholarship at the University,” said Robert Haché, vice-president research & innovation. “We invite students, staff and faculty to drop by Vari Hall on Wednesdays in February to explore the many research projects and to learn more about the range of research activities at York.”

The Research Month index on York’s Research website contains complete information about the researchers and research centres and institutes participating in the event.

Social sciences and humanities research – Feb. 1, from noon to 2pm.

Dr. Rachel Hirsch has been awarded the 2011-12 Labrador Institute Postdoctoral Fellowship <http://www.mun.ca/arts/research/labradorPostdoc.php> .

Dr. Hirsch holds a PhD (Geography) from the University of Western Ontario and is currently a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Faculty of Environmental Studies at York University. Her research areas of interest include Arctic food insecurity, health and environmental governance, community resiliency, and knowledge sharing. In her work she is also concerned about issues of ethics and cooperation so that engagement with the public on policy issues can be made as transparent and equitable as possible.

Dr. Hirsch will be co-supervised by Dr. Trevor Bell (Geography, Memorial) and Dr. Chris Furgal (Indigenous Environmental Studies, Trent University). Her research will be conducted through the Labrador Institute, and it is funded by the Faculty of Arts, the Labrador Institute, and Drs. Bell and Furgal. Dr.

The following appeared in the Wednesday, May 25, 2011 edition of Y-File.

Today marks the debut of York’s new Accessibility Hub, a comprehensive online resource that gathers into one place all of the services, information and standards that are related to increasing accessibility at the University.

Accessibility builds and maintains standards for the inclusion of all individuals across the University in daily activities. Whether it is through face-to-face interaction, teaching, web or print materials, everyone has a role to play in making York accessible for people of all abilities.

York’s new Accessibility Hub provides information on accessible website standards, accessibility legislation, tips on interacting with persons with disabilities, training and more, all in one convenient location. As new information becomes available, the hub will be adapted and enhanced. It will serve as a living laboratory to reflect new thinking and developments in accessibility.

Interested in climate change adaptation and local greening in the York U. neighbourhood?    Looking for a field experience, course project, or volunteer opportunity?  Have skills to practice or share related to environmental education, community organizing, green entrepreneurship, or grassroots participatory planning?   Want to join a dynamic, award-winning local organization?   (See  www.greenxchange.ca/general/green-change-project-notes and    http://yorkwestadvocate.wordpress.com/2010/05/13/jane-finchs-green-change-project-wins-toronto-green-award/).

THE GREENXCHANGE PROJECT WANTS YOU!

Come to a Pizza Lunch on Tuesday, April 19, 12:30 – 2 p.m. in HNES 140 to learn more about the GreenXChange Project and how you can contribute to Phase II of the Green Change Agents training program — creating jobs in Jane/Finch while addressing climate change.

ALL ARE WELCOME.

The concept behind the makeover is simple – people are asked to stop what they are doing and get outside to clean up areas adjacent to their office or residence. Participants should dress appropriately for the weather and bring appropriate shoes or boots.

The Grounds Department in CSBO will provide work gloves and trash bags for litter pickup at the designated meeting spots on the Keele and Glendon campuses. The focus for this year’s makeover will be these locations on the Keele campus:

• Assiniboine and Passy Gardens Sportsfield
• Arboretum
• Boyer Woodlot
• Danby Woods
• Boynton Woods

For a map indicating the locations of each of the seven meeting spots, click here.

Glendon community members are asked to meet at 2pm outside Glendon Hall Manor.