TORONTO, May 11, 2010 -- The Nathanson Centre on Transnational Human Rights, Crime and Security of York University, in partnership with Rights Action, is convening a press conference on Tuesday, May 18, 10am, at the downtown campus of Osgoode Hall Law School (1 Dundas West at Dundas and Yonge, 26th floor, Osgoode Professional Development Centre). The press […]
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Power Tool Drag Racing Revs Up Youth about Skilled Trades through Art
TORONTO, May 11 2010 -- In the spirit of hit TV shows Holmes on Homes, Pimp My Ride and Monster Garage, Power Tool Drag Racing is the most extreme after-school program to cruise into the University Heights community in the Jane and Finch neighbourhood. York University’s Department of Visual Arts and the Art Gallery of York […]
Forum on Senate reform seeks to ignite national debate
To view the archived webcast of this event, click here. TORONTO, May 11, 2010 -- The Centre for Public Policy & Law at York University and the Canada West Foundation will hold a joint forum on Senate reform on Wednesday, May 12. The forum is a response to the federal government’s initiative to reform the […]
Education and Communities the focus of York U conference
TORONTO, May 6, 2010 -- Aboriginal educators and activists Mary Lou and Dan Smoke will deliver the keynote address at a conference about Education and Communities, being held at York University this week. The couple, hosts of the newsmagazine program “Smoke Signals” on CHRW 94.9 FM Radio in London, Ont., will perform an Indigenous ceremony […]
York U scientists monitoring pollution from space win Canadian aeronautics award
TORONTO, May 5, 2010 -- York University researchers who designed and built a miniature space-borne pollution monitor are part of a team of Canadians being honoured with a 2010 Alouette Award from the Canadian Aeronautics & Space Institute (CASI). The annual prize, one of the top accolades for the advancement of space technology in Canada, […]
Police investigation not related to York community
TORONTO, May 5, 2010 -- Police are investigating an incident that began elsewhere on Wednesday evening but concluded near the north end of the Keele campus, on and around Founders Road. There is no indication at this point that the incident involves any York community members or activities.
York U health researchers produce public primer on who gets sick and why
TORONTO, April 28, 2010 -- A report released today by York University researchers offers Canadians the opportunity to learn how their living conditions will determine whether they stay healthy or become ill. Social Determinants of Health: The Canadian Facts shows why these factors are so important for health and documents the state of living conditions […]
