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 […]
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Job Posting - DIRECTOR, CENTRE FOR JEWISH STUDIES, YORK UNIVERSITY
Applications are invited for the position of Director of the Centre for Jewish Studies at York University for a term of three to five years (negotiable), to begin July 1, 2005. York’s Centre for Jewish Studies, with its fellowship of more than 70 members, was established in 1989. The Centre is built on a foundation […]
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 […]
Financial Times Ranks Schulich School of Business Among World’s Top 25 MBA Programs
Schulich’s MBA Graduates Rank 7th in the World in Career Progress TORONTO, ON - Monday, January 24, 2005 - The Financial Times of London today ranked the Schulich School of Business at York University among the top 25 MBA programs in the world, while its graduates were ranked among the top ten in the world […]