Toronto, June 12, 2012 – Scholar Jean-Robert Pitte and politicians Barbara Jean McDougall Zimmerman will receive honorary degrees from York University on Wednesday, June 13. They will speak to graduates of the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies. Jean-Robert Pitte, Scholar, Doctor of Laws, Wednesday, June 13, 10:30am One of the world’s eminent historical […]
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Honorary degrees at York University Convocations TUESDAY − Michael Enright and Don Oliver
Toronto, June 11, 2012 – Broadcaster Michael Enright will receive an honorary degree from York University on Tuesday, June 12, at the 10:30am Convocation ceremony. Senator Don Oliver will be awarded an honorary degree at the 3:30pm Convocation. Both will deliver speeches to students from the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies. Michael Enright, […]
Chief Justice Winkler to receive Honorary Doctorate from Osgoode Hall Law School: plans underway for new dispute resolution institute
TORONTO, June 11, 2012 – Ontario Chief Justice Warren K. Winkler, who has received numerous awards and honours during his distinguished years of service to the legal profession, the judiciary and the community, will be presented with the degree of Doctor of Laws (Honoris Causa) at Osgoode’s Spring Convocation on Thursday, June 14, 2012 at […]
Honorary degrees at York University Convocations MONDAY − David J. McFadden and William J.S. Boyle
Toronto, June 11, 2012 – Energy lawyer David J. McFadden will receive an honorary degree from York University on Monday, June 11, and speak to Environmental Studies and Science and Engineering students at their 10:30am Convocation ceremony. William J. S. Boyle, a champion of the arts, will also be awarded an honorary degree, and will […]
Honorary degrees at York University Convocations FRIDAY − Barbara Turnbull and Laura Jane Robinson
Toronto, June 8, 2012 – Journalist and activist Barbara Turnbull will receive an honorary degree from York University on Friday, June 8, and speak to Faculty of Health students at their 10:30am Convocation ceremony. Athlete, journalist and activist Laura Jane Robinson, who will also be awarded an honorary degree, will speak to students at the […]
Statement from York University President and Vice-Chancellor Mamdouh Shoukri re alleged fraud
TORONTO, June 7, 2012 − York University welcomes the action taken by Toronto Police in the alleged fraud conducted by two former employees. As a not-for-profit institution entrusted with monies from our students and public funds, York University takes its fiduciary responsibilities very seriously and has rigorous procurement policies and procedures in place. York University […]
York University will confer 13 honorary degrees at Spring Convocation
Toronto, June 5, 2012 − Thirteen exceptional people, including a journalist, an athlete, an innovation leader and champion of arts and culture, along with a senator, human rights activist and a judge will receive honorary degrees from York University at spring convocation ceremonies. “We are pleased to recognize such a highly distinguished group of […]
