APRIL 22, 2005 -- York University was surprised to read today that the Argos owners may be considering an offer to play rent-free at the Rogers Centre. The Stadium at York University has been planned as the premier venue for soccer in Canada and host-site of the FIFA World Youth Championship Canada 2007. We […]
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SARS and the Global City: Two years after
Panel to delve into lasting effects of SARS outbreak TORONTO, April 22, 2005 -- Two years after SARS devastated communities in Southern Ontario, York University is hosting a panel that aims to delve into the human aftermath of the outbreak. On Friday, April 29, at Toronto City Hall, Harris Ali and Roger Keil, researchers in […]
York builds on strength in international studies with Canada Research Chair in modern Chinese history
Prof. Joshua Fogel will hold chair worth $1.4 million TORONTO, April 22, 2005 -- Joshua Fogel, one of the world’s leading scholars of modern Asian studies, has been awarded a Canada Research Chair worth $1.4 million and will begin his work at York in July. The announcement was made today in Winnipeg by the […]
Accolades to Phillip Silver, Dean of York's Faculty of Fine Arts, for setting the scene
Accolades to Phillip Silver, Dean of York's Faculty of Fine Arts, for setting the scene The “Accolades to” series showcases York University’s vibrant cultural community by profiling faculty, students, alumni and friends who deserve accolades for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the fine arts. Supporting this creative talent, York’s new Accolade buildings will offer Canada's […]
York U Prof Doug Crawford receives prestigious Steacie Prize
TORONTO, April 19, 2005 -- York U’s Dr. Doug Crawford, Canada Research Chair in Visual Motor Neuroscience, received the Steacie Prize in the Natural Sciences for his outstanding contributions to the field of neuroscience and vision research in a ceremony held today at York. Crawford, of the university’s pioneering Centre for Vision Research, released a […]
York University coming soon to a theatre near you
‘Theatre domination’ ad campaign underscores York’s innovative approach to recruitment TORONTO, April 14, 2005 -- York University is aiming for rave reviews from prospective students with its new ‘theatre domination’ ad campaign, premiering in Famous Players and Cineplex cinemas across the GTA on Friday, April 15. The university is launching the first ever fully-integrated university […]
14-year-old York U student proves age is no barrier
TORONTO, April 11, 2005 -- While most kids his age are just grasping the basic concepts of geometry, 14-year-old York University student Chen Kupperman is solving complex mathematical problems. The first year mathematics major, whose dream is to become a professor – and who may well reach the doctoral level as a teen – was rejected […]
