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100

SCL is the acronym for the space that offers research assistance and services for those in the humanities, social sciences, fine arts, and environmental studies.

Scott Library

100

Christine likes to start her mornings with an energy drink, specifically Alani. This flavor is her favourite.

Peach
100

The names of the two TTC Subway stations that take you to York University. 

York University, Pioneer Village

100

These two individuals are our department’s assigned First Aiders

Nisha Khan and Manpreet Bola

100

This is Matthew’s email address.

mleising@yorku.ca

200

This acronym, WSC, refers to a building at York University that houses Parking & Transportation Services, Security Services, and the YU Card Office, among other student services.

William Small Centre

200

Nisha listens to these types of podcasts (and will be participating in her first one in January!)

Dungeons and Dragons

200

This is the extension you’d use to call facilities.

22401

200

Henry Jackman’s office is located here.

Ross Building, S434

200

This is the name of Mike’s dog.

Hunter
300

BCSS is the acronym for a key center on campus that offers a variety of services to support student success and well-being.

Bennett Centre for Student Services

300

In May 2024, Manpreet broke this bone while participating in this activity.

Cuboid/ankle bone and skateboarding

300

This is the room where you can pick up final exam booklets.

Vari Hall 1005

300

Our new section of AP/MODR 1770 Section T, will be instructed by this course instructor.

Hilary Davis

300

This academic lead held a post-doctoral fellowship with the Biomedical Ethics Unit in the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University.

Duff Waring

400

This acronym, FRQ, refers to a 70,000 sq. ft. building at York University that was renovated to accommodate teaching laboratories and postgraduate CL-2 research spaces, and is one of the school’s original structures.

Farquharson Life Sciences Building

400

Debbie took a week off at the beginning of this month to travel to this US state.

New Jersey

400

York University was established in this year.

1959

400

Kristin Andrews and Brian Huss' 5-year-old named Riddle, is this breed of dog.

Havanese

400

This academic lead works on early modern European philosophy, focusing in particular on John Locke and Ralph Cudworth.

Matthew Leisinger

500

This building at York University, abbreviated "MB," was named after two donors who contributed $8 million to expand the Schulich School of Business facilities.

Rob and Cheryl McEwen Graduate Study & Research Building

500

Christine recently bought this self-cleaning water bottle, known for its UV-C light technology.

Larq water bottle

500

Name 5 out of the 9 colleges at York University

Bethune, Calumet, Founders, Glendon, Mclaughlin, New, Stong, Vanier, Winters

500

Our Cognitive Science Speaker Series are typically held on this day of the week, starting at this time, and in this room.

Wednesdays, 12:30, in Ross S421

500

This academic lead has an upcoming publication: The Normativity of Law (Cambridge University Press, 2025)

Michael Giudice