Will play a leading role in Kyoto-related atmospheric experiments TORONTO, March 21, 2005 -- York Prof. Brendan Quine leads a research team that has designed a device that will help Canada monitor its production of greenhouse gas emissions as mandated under the Kyoto Accord. Quine is a specialist in the design of space-borne instrumentation and the […]
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York U’s Upfront Theatre presents Cycle of Violence Seminar
Event to feature guest speakers, film screening TORONTO, March 18, 2005 -- On Wednesday, March 23, 2005, York University student organization Upfront Theatre Foundation will present The Cycle of Violence Seminar. The seminar will feature keynote speaker Professor Livy Visano, Coordinator of the Sociology program, Atkinson College, York University. Hosted by students in […]
York U Fine Arts alumni in the spotlight
Nominated for six Genie Awards TORONTO, March 18, 2005 -- This year’s Genie Awards show on March 21 will boast a strong contingent of York U filmmakers among the nominees. Six former York students have been recognized by the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television with Genie nominations. “York Fine Arts film grads […]
York U prof comments on the wearing – and spending – o’ the green
St. Patrick’s Day in Canada now celebrates spending money TORONTO, March 17, 2005 -- What is it about St. Patrick’s Day that has so captured the imagination of Canadians? To Alan Middleton, professor of marketing at York University’s Schulich School of Business, it’s been many long years since marking the Saint’s Day of “the Welshman […]
York health researchers receive over $1.6 million in CIHR grants
TORONTO, March 15, 2005 -- Five groundbreaking York University research projects will receive more than $1.6 million in grants from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) over the next three to five years. "These grant awards reflect the growing breadth of York's exceptional health research community -- from genetics, cancer and vision research, […]
Notice: Call for Submissions
Review of the Sale of South lands, York University Date for Submissions extended to April 8, 2005 York University has asked the Honourable Edward Saunders Q.C. to undertake a review of the sale of lands by the University to Tribute Homes in March 2002. The review is to determine if the process through which […]
York U. prof says auto parts makers in danger
Entire Canadian economy vulnerable TORONTO, March 14, 2005 -- Auto makers with plants in Canada are putting a squeeze on their Canadian parts manufacturers that could have a profound and negative impact on the country’s entire economy according to Bernie Wolf, professor of economics at York University’s Schulich School of Business. “The fact is […]
