TORONTO, January 21, 2005 -- Yesterday, a violent protest was held at York University, organized by a small group calling themselves “GRAIN” (Grass Roots Anti-Imperialist Network). This group is not a recognized student club at York. Violent acts were initiated by the protesters against police. Due to these events, the University wishes to reaffirm […]
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York U says no to violent protest, condemns disruption of classes
TORONTO, January 20, 2005 -- Following a demonstration on York University campus, the University has confirmed that Toronto Police have arrested five protesters. A group of approximately 30 anti-Bush demonstrators congregated in Vari Hall, an area where protests are prohibited due to proximity to classrooms. For approximately 40 minutes the group carried on aggressively and […]
York Professor's new book uncovers feminine intellect behind the reign of Henry VIII
TORONTO, January 19, 2005 -- A York University professor’s research into the libraries of Henry VIII and his wives has shed light on the considerable influence of their intellect with regards to matters of church and state. “You certainly see it in the books owned by Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, and Catherine Parr,” says […]
York U. hosts public lecture: “In the Wake of Tsunami”
Experts discuss cause, relief and reconstruction TORONTO, January 18, 2005 -- York University is hosting presentations and a panel discussion open to the public entitled "In the Wake of the Tsunami" on Wednesday, January 19. The event will feature insights from environmentalists, anthropologists and political scientists from York’s faculty and guest speakers all of whom have […]
Balancing national security interests with human rights, role of ICC top agenda at Raoul Wallenberg Day International Human Rights Symposium
Listen to interview on CBC Radio's The CurrentRead Toronto Star article TORONTO, January 17, 2005 -- The balancing of national security interests with human rights and the role of the International Criminal Court were high on the agenda at York’s Osgoode Hall Law School, as international experts in law and human rights gathered for the Raoul […]
York U. hosts special presentation for those affected by Tsunami in Indian communities
TORONTO, January 10, 2005 -- On Tuesday, January 11, members of York’s Faculty of Environmental Studies who have been working in areas of India affected by the Dec. 26, 2004 tsunami, are mounting a special presentation to raise awareness of the need for assistance in India’s Chennai (formerly Madras) region. The presentations will take place […]
Osgoode Hall Law School hosting Raoul Wallenberg Day International Human Rights Symposium to educate leaders of tomorrow
Leading experts in international human rights law, law students to gather at York U A live Webcast of the symposium will be available on the Osgoode and York Web sites starting at 8.50 a.m. on Monday, January 17 at http://www.yorku.ca/osgoode/wallenberg . TORONTO, January 10, 2005 -- From January 17-18, 2005, York’s Osgoode Hall Law School will […]