$1.4 million interdisciplinary project includes filmmakers, vision scientists, psychologists and industry partners TORONTO, February 22, 2010 -- Filmmakers, vision scientists, and psychologists at York University have secured over $1.4 million to fund the 3D Film Innovation Consortium (3D FLIC), a two-year academic-industry partnership that will expand capacity for 3D film production in the GTA and […]
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Strong and Free: Dancing Canadiana with the York Dance Ensemble
TORONTO, February 16, 2010 -- The York Dance Ensemble (YDE), the spirited young repertory company of York University’s Dance Department, leaps into the limelight with patriotic fervour with Strong and Free, running March 4 to 6 at the Sandra Faire and Ivan Fecan Theatre. Subtitled From Living Legacies to Emerging Forces, this dynamic celebration […]
Barry Elmes Ensemble Centre Stage in York U Faculty Concert Series Finale
TORONTO, February 11, 2010 -- Celebrated jazz percussionist, composer and bandleader Barry Elmes, Chair of York University’s Music Department, steps into the spotlight March 2 for the final performance in the 2009-2010 Faculty Concert Series. Elmes leads a group of friends and colleagues assembled especially for this showcase concert. Joining him on stage are […]
York professor receives over $265,000 from NSERC
Professor Lewis Molot to study effect of fertilization on Northwestern Ontario lakes TORONTO, February 9, 2010 -- Lewis Molot, professor in York University’s Faculty of Environmental Studies, has received more than $265,000 over three years from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). The award will fund Molot’s experiment to assess the […]
Babies wise to what we really mean: York U study
Researchers find first evidence that six-month-olds comprehend adults’ intentions TORONTO, February 8, 2010 -- A study by York University researchers reveals that infants as young as six months old know when we’re “playing” them – and they don’t like it. Researchers in York’s Centre for Infancy Studies examined six-and nine-month-old babies’ reactions to a game […]
Two York U lecturers reach top ten in Ontario
Underground Railroad historian and human rights lecturer recognized by TVO TORONTO, February 8, 2010 -- York University archaeologist and historian Karolyn Smardz Frost and human rights lecturer Nadia Habib were chosen today as two of the top 10 finalists in TVOntario’s 2010 Best Lecturer Competition. Both from York’s Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional […]
Toronto facing financial crisis in election year: York University economist
TORONTO, February 5, 2010 -- The biggest challenge the next Mayor of Toronto will face is sorting out the megacity’s balance sheet, according to Harvey Schwartz, professor emeritus in the Department of Economics at York University. “The tax revenue collected is not sufficient to pay for operating costs. As a result, the City has had […]
