Research led by York University suggests early intervention needed to prevent long-term problems TORONTO, March 25, 2008 -- Children who bully tend to have troubled relationships with parents and friends and may continue to bully throughout their teens if those problems are not addressed early, a new study by researchers at York University and […]
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New dean announced for Faculty of Fine Arts
TORONTO, March 24, 2008 -- Barbara Sellers-Young, a former dancer, choreographer and director has been named as the next dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts at York University. Sellers-Young, whose research on the intersections of dance, body and globalization has taken her around the world, will succeed Phillip Silver as the dean of the […]
Global slavery research project receives $2.5 million from SSHRC
TORONTO, March 24, 2008 -- More than 27 million people experience slavery today as defined by international conventions despite condemnation from world leaders that include the late Pope Jean-Paul II, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and Governor General Michaëlle Jean. How is modern slavery rooted in the experiences of the past? Can researching slavery’s […]
A Symphony of Talent at York U
TORONTO, March 24, 2008 -- York University’s Music Department serves up a symphony of talent in two classical concerts in the last week of March. The York U Symphony Orchestra takes centre stage March 27 with a Concert of Soloists featuring some of the department’s finest young musicians. The York U Wind Symphony, with guest […]
York U’s Gospel Choir Raises the Roof with special guest Carvin Winans
TORONTO, March 18, 2008 -- The York University Gospel Choir directed by powerhouse Professor Karen Burke will raise the roof of the Tribute Community Recital Hall at York’s Keele Campus on March 28 as part of the third annual York Fine Arts Festival. Be prepared for a foot-stomping, hand-clapping gospel extravaganza when special […]
York U professor’s new book delves into how Jesus became Christian
TORONTO, March 17, 2008 -- York University professor Emeritus Barrie Wilson has published a new book that delves into how Jesus became Christian. "The religion of Jesus is not being followed by Christians today," says Wilson, author of How Jesus Became Christian, which will be officially released Tuesday, March 18. "Paul was not a disciple of […]
York Shorts Graduate Film Showcase
TORONTO, March 12, 2008 -- York University’s Film Department showcases the diversity, originality and excellence of works by rising filmmakers in its graduate program with York Shorts, a screening of six thesis productions created over the past decade. Ranging from festival favourites to rarely-seen cinematic gems, this hand-picked selection of fiction, documentary and alternative […]
