Jonathan Rosenbaum brings “Goodbye Cinema, Hello Cinephilia” to York U TORONTO, September 17, 2010 − Eminent American film critic Jonathan Rosenbaum joins Toronto-based film reviewers Liam Lacey, Adam Nayman and Jennie Punter in “Goodbye Cinema, Hello Cinephilia,” a public panel discussion on contemporary film culture, October 6 at York University. Hailed by the London Times […]
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Catherine Robbin launches York U Faculty Concert Series
Selections from Hugo Wolf’s Italienisches Liederbuch at CD release concert TORONTO, September 16, 2010 − Distinguished classical singer, mezzo-soprano Catherine Robbin launches the Faculty Concert Series in York University’s Department of Music on October 5. Guest artists, bass-baritone Daniel Lichti and pianist Leslie De’Ath will join Robbin on stage in the Tribute Communities Recital Hall […]
Sherman Health Science Research Centre opens at York University
World-class labs and fMRI suite will advance vision and neuroscience research TORONTO, September 14, 2010 -- A new state-of-the-art health research centre which opened at York University today brings scientists who study the brain and vision, virtual reality and robots under one roof…a former hockey arena. The Sherman Health Science Research Centre project has transformed […]
York University announces inaugural Oscar Peterson Scholarship recipient
TORONTO, Sept. 13, 2010 − York University’s Department of Music is pleased to announce the inaugural recipient of the Oscar Peterson Entrance Scholarship, a major new scholarship program endowed by the Ontario government to commemorate legendary Canadian jazz musician Oscar Peterson. Young jazz saxophonist Eric Miller is receiving the prestigious entrance award, valued at $40,000 […]
Faculty Concert Series lineup announced for 2010-2011
Faculty Concert Series lineup announced for 2010-2011 TORONTO, September 9, 2010: York University’s Department of Music is pleased to announce the lineup for its 2010-2011 Faculty Concert Series. This annual series showcases the department’s resident talent, spotlighting some of the outstanding artists who teach in York’s music program. All five faculty concerts take place in […]
Facebook fiends tend to be narcissistic, insecure: York U study
TORONTO, Sept. 7, 2010 – Narcissists and those with low self-esteem gravitate toward Facebook as a self-promotional tool and tend to be heavier users of the site, according to a study by a York University psychology student. Soraya Mehdizadeh examined the online habits and personalities of 100 Facebook users at York University ranging in age […]
“Can I Kiss You?” event kicks off school year at York U
TORONTO, Sept. 3, 2010 − Orientation includes learning the secrets to dating.... Dating and relationship educator Mike Domitrz will teach York University students how to ask the really tough questions during his “Can I Kiss You?” show on Wednesday evening. Domitrz, who speaks at schools, universities and other institutions across the U.S. and Canada, draws […]
