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TORONTO, May 17, 2006 -- York University will welcome guest speakers from Asia, Europe and North America during its international conference on Asian comics, animation and gaming, May 18-19, 2006. Organizers aim to promote engagement between academics and cultural production professionals by providing a forum for research on emerging cultural markets in Asian countries. Speakers […]

TORONTO, May 15, 2006 -- York University today launched its 2006 reputational brand campaign, building on its existing brand with new broadcast, print and elevator-screen advertisements. Targeted at people whose opinion of York makes a difference, the campaign expands York’s interdisciplinary message with a series of nimble radio and video spots, plus a set of print ads, […]

TORONTO, May 12, 2006 -- Noted Canadian sculptor James Carl is joining York University’s Visual Arts Department from May 15 to 26 as the 2006 L.L. Odette Artist-in-Residence. He will give a free public talk about his work on May 25. During his visit, Carl will be working with a group of upper-level visual arts […]

TORONTO, May 5, 2006 --  As Canada continues its national debate over child care, York University’s Association for Research on Mothering will host a conference that examines issues surrounding child care, elder care, home care, and volunteer or community care. The conference, Caregiving and Carework: Theory and Practice, will be held from May 5 - […]

TORONTO, May 3, 2006 -- York University welcomes the $1-billion Post-Secondary Education Trust, the $1.3-billion public transit capital investment fund, the improved student loans program and the continued investment in research and development announced in yesterday’s federal budget. “It’s encouraging to see the government’s recognition and commitment for urgent post-secondary education projects,” said Dr. Lorna […]

TORONTO, May 3, 2006 – More than 1,000 high school students from 65 schools across Ontario will vie for scientific gold at York University’s Engineering & Science Olympics on Friday, May 5, 2006.   The games will take place on York’s Keele campus from 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.   “It’s a fantastic way to […]

TORONTO, May 2, 2006 --  The federal government has eliminated the capital gains tax on gifts of appreciated securities made to charities. Finance Minister, Jim Flaherty, made the announcement on Tuesday, May 2, in the context of the federal budget. The government recognizes that donations made by individuals help build capacity in the charitable sector, which […]