TORONTO, June 19, 2008 -- York University will confer an honorary doctor of laws degree on business leader and environmental policy activist Charles Hantho, on Friday, June 20, 2008. “Charles Hantho’s pioneering work in the area of corporate environmental responsibility is in keeping with York’s strong focus on issues of sustainability,” said York University President […]
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York University to award honorary doctorate to John Willinsky
TORONTO, June 19, 2008 -- York University will confer an honorary doctor of laws degree on distinguished scholar and author John Willinsky, on Thursday, June 19, 2008. “Professor Willinsky’s initiatives to improve the quality of academic research are of great value, not just to the academic community, but to the global community” said York […]
Former Latvian president to receive honorary doctor of laws from York U
TORONTO, June 18, 2008 -- Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga,who returned to her native Latvia after 45 years in Canada and, soon after, became the republic’s first female president, will receive an honorary doctor of laws degree from York University on Wednesday, June 18, 2008. Elected as the sixth President of the Republic of Latvia in 1999 […]
York University awards honorary doctorate to Margaret Norrie McCain
TORONTO, June 18, 2008 -- York University will confer an honorary doctor of laws on prominent social activist and early childhood educator Margaret Norrie McCain, on Wednesday, June 18, 2008. “Ms McCain embodies the values of York University, particularly where the promotion of social justice and equality are concerned,” said York University President and […]
York U to award honorary degree to Preston Manning at spring convocation
TORONTO, June 16, 2008 -- York University will confer an honorary doctor of laws degree on former federal politician and Reform Party leader Preston Manning, during its spring convocation ceremonies, Tuesday, June 17, 2008. “Mr. Manning has a distinguished record of public service, including a strong advocacy of public policy reform and a vision […]
York U refugee conference coincides with push for new immigration laws
TORONTO, June 13, 2008 -- A conference on the forced migration of refugees is coming to York University at a critical juncture in the federal government’s campaign to overhaul Canada's immigration system. The conference, "Refugees and the Insecure Nation: Managing Forced Migration in Canada 2008," will bring together more than 100 researchers, academics, graduate […]
York U to award honorary degree to Sandra Faire and Ivan Fecan at spring convocation
TORONTO, June 13, 2008 -- York University will confer a joint honorary doctor of laws degree on film and television producer Sandra Faire and broadcast executive Ivan Fecan, during its spring convocation ceremonies, Monday, June 16, 2008. “Ms. Faire and Mr. Fecan are towering figures in Canadian broadcast media,” said President and Vice-Chancellor Mamdouh […]
