The events are sponsored by York’s Centre for Race and Ethnic Relations and the Office of the Advisor to the University on the Status of Women through The March 8 - 21 Coalition at York. The coalition was established to coordinate a month-long roster of events around International Women's Day (March 8) and the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (March 21).

"York University’s students, faculty and staff truly reflect the multicultural character and values of Canadian society, which includes a commitment to mutual respect and understanding," said York University President and Vice-Chancellor Lorna Marsden. "We are proud to be an integral part of that community and to be at the forefront of efforts to eliminate racism through education and programming."

Among the events York is sponsoring in recognition of both U.N. days:

Graduate Students’ Conference on Black Canadian Studies
Friday, March 19, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Saturday, March 20, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., Founders College, Assembly Hall Room # 152;

Tuesday, March 23, 12 - 2 p.m., North Ross Building, Senate Chamber Room N940;

Thursday, March 25, 4:30 - 7:30 p.m., Founders College, Assembly Hall Room # 152;

Film Screening: Voices of Change (follows five women of courage who work to create change in their societies);

Friday, March 29, 12 - 2 p.m., Founders College, Brian Cragg Cinema, Room # 211.

http://www.yorku.ca/womenyrk/Events/March%20Schedule04.htm

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