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York Faculty Member Reviews Indymedia Phenomenon

TORONTO, January 31, 2005 -- In the just released issue of The Canadian Journal of Communication, York University professor Bob Hanke develops a political economy of Indymedia practice.   In his article, “For a Political Economy of Idymedia Practice,” Hanke offers an analysis of the Ontario Independent Media Center as a website of social struggles […]

York U researchers help astronauts orient themselves in space

Innovative techniques measure perception of up and down Read National Post article TORONTO, January 27, 2005 -- Outer space is set to become increasingly user-friendly for astronauts, thanks to York University Psychology Professor Laurence Harris and a team of researchers at York’s Centre for Vision Research (CVR). Harris’ team is studying ways to combat the disorientation […]

Disruptions on campus

All York community members should be aware of two issues surrounding the recent demonstrations on campus: 1) When students arrive at York they agree to the following: "Student conduct on campus is governed by long-standing Presidential Regulations that require students to abide by reasonable instructions given orally or in writing by any official of the […]

York U. researcher’s prototype will revolutionize drug development

New process significantly speeds up chemical reactions   TORONTO, January 24, 2005 -- York U. organic chemistry Prof. Michael Organ has developed a proprietary process that could significantly shorten the time it takes to bring pharmaceutical drugs to market by speeding up chemical reactions in the laboratory. Organ’s new Capillary Flow Reactor will now enable […]

Students bring prominent Geneva Accord peace experts to York U

Campus peace activists Shalom-Salam to host  forum by negotiators of Geneva Accord TORONTO, January 24, 2005 -- York University will host a forum by internationally-recognized negotiators of the Geneva Accord, thanks to the efforts of students who are working to promote campus unity surrounding issues of conflict in the Middle East. “Although right now we’re […]