Bilingualism delays Alzheimer’s disease

A recent study co-authored by a York psychology professor revealed bilingualism can potentially delay the onset of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

Annual book sale comes to Vanier College

Wide selections of cheap, new and used books are being sold at Vanier College’s seventh annual book sale.
The sale, held until Nov. 19, features books donated by university students, professors and community members.

Many students unaware of loan risks

This is where credit counsellor Christi Quinn of the Credit Counselling Society comes in. Her job is to help students manage their debt before it becomes detrimental.
“About 25 per cent of students who receive student loans experience a lot of difficulty having to pay them back, especially in the early years after graduating,” she said.

‘Maclean’s’ ranks York 30th in national reputation

After failing to get an ‘A’ in the Globe and Mail’s 2011 University Report, York University once again scored some low ratings in Maclean’s 2010 University Rankings.

Racism in post-secondary institutions a serious matter: YFS