TORONTO, June 14, 2013 – York University will begin construction on Monday of a new building for its Lassonde School of Engineering, designed to encourage collaborative learning for a new type of engineer. Dean Janusz A. Kozinski, of the Lassonde School of Engineering, will oversee the groundbreaking ceremony, which will include remarks by York University […]
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Osgoode visiting faculty collaborate with students and put law into action
TORONTO, June 11, 2013 – A Canadian-Croatian visual artist; a lawyer and community advocate for the rights of persons with disabilities; a general counsel to a First Nation community; a lawyer who has served on several high-profile commissions of inquiry; and a law firm partner who has acted on numerous precedent-setting cases will be among […]
Honorary degree at York University Convocation Saturday – Jean-Michel Lacroix
Toronto, June 14, 2013 – Canadian studies pioneer, scholar and educational leader Jean-Michel Lacroix will receive an honorary degree from York University, Glendon campus, on Saturday June 15, and speak to graduating students at their 2:30pm convocation ceremony. Lacroix is an internationally respected scholar and a notable academic leader. Currently Professeur de civilisation nord-américaine at […]
Honorary degrees at York University Convocations Friday – Mary Anne Chambers and Craig Kielburger
Toronto, June 13, 2013 – Former Ontario Cabinet member Mary Anne Chambers will receive an honorary degree from York University on Friday, June 14, 2013 and speak to graduating students at their 10:30am convocation ceremony. Child rights advocate Craig Kielburger, who will also receive an honorary doctorate degree, will address students at the 3:30pm convocation. […]
Honorary degrees at York University Convocations Thursday – Serge Godin and Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond
Toronto, June 12, 2013 – Business leader Serge Godin will receive an honorary degree from York University on Thursday, June 13 and speak to graduating students at their 10:30am convocation ceremony. Lawyer and human rights advocate Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, who will also receive an honorary doctorate degree, will address students at the 3:30pm convocation. Serge […]
Honorary degree at York University Convocation Wednesday – Nasrin Sotoudeh
Toronto, June 10, 2013 – Imprisoned human rights lawyer, women’s rights activist and writer Nasrin Sotoudeh will receive an honorary degree from York University on Wednesday, June 12, at the 10:30am convocation ceremony. Her longtime colleague and friend Karim Lahidji, Iranian lawyer and human rights activist who was recently elected President of the International Federation […]
Honorary degrees at York University Convocations Tuesday – Bromley Armstrong and the Hon. Gregory Sorbara
Toronto, June 10, 2013 – Social justice and human rights activist Bromley Armstrong will receive an honorary degree from York University on Tuesday, June 11 and speak to graduating students at their 10:30am convocation ceremony. Former Ontario Cabinet Minister and philanthropist the Honorable Gregory Sorbara, who will also be awarded an honorary degree, will speak […]
