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Alumni Matters - January 2018
From The York University Magazine
Power Play
How York grad Sudarshan Maharaj turned his love of the game into his dream job. 
Alumni Leadership

Order of Canada appoints individuals with York U connections
Seven individuals with an affiliation to York University have been appointed to the Order of Canada, as announced on Dec. 29, 2017 by Governor General of Canada Julie Payette.
Research

Memory training points to new directions for treatment of Huntington disease
Psychology Professor Christine Till wanted to know if working memory (WM) training could help early-stage patients with the disease. WM refers to a mental work space that allows information to be temporarily stored while carrying out a goal.
Alumni Privileges Program
Choice Hotels

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TD Insurance

Preferred rates with TD Insurance

Get straight answers about your car insurance from your alumni group rate program provider.
Contiki

Travel for 18-35 Year Olds

Contiki Holidays is offering young alumni $150 in coupon savings. Book for yourself or as a grad gift. Summer and Fall 2018 trips on sale now.
For more information and to take full advantage of your alumni privileges, visit our website. 
York University In The Community
Theatre prof contributes to constructed language in hit sci-fi TV show
Theatre professors are no strangers to the limelight, but for one York University academic, Eric Armstrong, the cool factor is off the charts. He created the accent for a constructed language called Belter, used in the white-hot sci-fi television series “The Expanse,” set 200 years in the future.
A Giving Story
York first Canadian university to give 'Dreamers' a chance at a degree

Thousands of young people without legal status in Canada living in education limbo. Read the story at cbc.ca.
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Events
Upcoming Events

Markham YorkU Scholars Hub: Harnessing Nature’s Pharmacy - Feb. 8

Aird & Berlis StartupSource Market Entry Award Announcement - Feb. 15

The York Circle - Mar. 3, 2018

Toronto Alumni Reception - TBC

York Region Alumni Reception - TBC

MYPAC/PLANit Speaker Series - Various Dates
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