Toronto, Oct. 10, 2012 – Paul G. S. Cantor will receive an honorary Doctor of Laws from York University in recognition of his leadership as past Chair of the University’s Board of Governors, on Thursday, Oct. 11. Cantor, who has provided leadership to many corporate boards, will address graduates at the 10:30 Convocation at the Tennis […]
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York U Digital Culture researcher receives Fulbright Award
TORONTO, October 10, 2012 – York University researcher Caitlin Fisher, associate professor in the Department of Film and Canada Research Chair in Digital Culture, has received a Fulbright Award to conduct advanced research in the US on augmented reality and data visualization. As Fulbright Visiting Research Chair at the University of California - Santa Barbara from […]
Tenth annual CineSiege showcases top York U student films
TORONTO, October 9, 2012 − Now celebrating its 10th anniversary, CineSiege is an externally juried showcase featuring outstanding student productions created in the Department of Film in York University’s Faculty of Fine Arts. Catch a rising wave of fresh young talent as CineSiege 2012 lights up the silver screen at TIFF Bell Lightbox on October […]
York U honours outstanding Olympian Clara Hughes Oct. 10
Toronto, Oct. 9, 2012 – Six-time Olympic medalist Clara Hughes, who has inspired Canadians both as a cyclist and speed skater and is now dedicated to breaking down the stigma around mental illness, will receive an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from York University on Wednesday, October 10. She will address graduates at the 3:30pm Convocation […]
York U honours Canadian music industry trailblazer Bernie Finkelstein on Oct. 10
Toronto, Oct. 9, 2012 – Leading figure in the Canadian music industry, Bernie Finkelstein, will receive an honorary Doctor of Letters degree from York University on Wednesday, October 10. He will address graduates at the 10:30am Convocation at the Tennis Canada Rexall Centre on York’s Keele Campus (see map). For more than 45 years, Bernie Finkelstein has […]
Health Canada’s fast-tracked drug approvals can put public at risk: York U study
TORONTO, October 9, 2012 – Drugs streamed into Health Canada’s accelerated review process are more likely to be withdrawn from the market or earn a serious safety warning than those that undergo the standard review, according to a recent paper out of York University. The study, published online by the Archives of Internal Medicine on […]
York University to award five honorary degrees at Fall 2012 Convocation - Oct. 10 to 12
TORONTO, October 4, 2012 – York University will award five honorary doctorates during its Fall 2012 Convocation ceremonies, recognizing outstanding leadership in the music industry, sport, governance, low income advocacy and business. The ceremonies will take place from Wednesday, Oct. 10 to Friday, Oct. 12 at the Tennis Canada Rexall Centre on York’s Keele Campus […]
