York University

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/york-university

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was York University built?1959
2. What is the location?Toronto, Ontario, Canada
3. What is the total student enrollment?Approximately 53,500
4. When was York University founded?York University was founded in 1959, when the York University Act received royal assent.
5. Where did the first York University students meet?The first 76 students met in September 1960 in Falconer Hall, a space borrowed from the University of Toronto.

Non-denominational Institution: A university that is not affiliated with any specific religion or religious group.
Labour Strife: Conflicts and disputes between employees and employers, often involving negotiations over wages, benefits, and working conditions.