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Provincial Budget 2004

TORONTO, May 17, 2004 -- Premier Dalton McGuinty’s government releases its first budget Tuesday to an expectant public keen to hear more about what priorities it contains and the cost of meeting them. Several York University commentators are ready to provide background and commentary on Finance Minister Greg Sorbara’s first budget speech in the legislature, […]

York U. roundtable on Middle Eastern peace features visiting scholars from Israel, Jordan, Palestinian territories

TORONTO, May 14, 2004 – York University is hosting a roundtable discussion featuring three prominent visiting scholars who will discuss the continued need for peace and understanding in the Middle East, Monday, May 17, 4:30-6 p.m.   Panelists are: Dr. Hani Abdeen, Dean of Medicine, Al-Quds University, Jerusalem; Dr. Hillel Bercovier, Vice President Research, The Hebrew […]

Joseph Sorbara, Peter Currie, Janet Green Foster, Tim Price to receive York University alumni recognition awards

TORONTO, May 12, 2004 -- York University will recognize the dedication and contributions of its alumni and friends during its annual Bruce Bryden Alumni Recognition Awards dinner to be held tomorrow, Thursday, May 13.   Those being honoured are Joseph Sorbara, Principal, The Sorbara Group; Peter Currie, Vice-Chairman and Chief Financial Officer, Royal Bank of Canada […]

York U. international conference looks at Islamic diaspora

Speakers to explore issues of gender, culture and human rights TORONTO, May 6, 2004 -- Leading scholars on Islam and its many aspects will meet in Toronto tomorrow at an international conference sponsored by several York University research organizations. The conference, “The Making of the Islamic Diaspora” will be held at the Delta Chelsea Hotel, […]

Community transit group celebrates new ‘Smartcommute Black Creek’

TORONTO, May 4, 2004 --  Members of Canada's first university-based transportation management association celebrated its third year of existence with a name change and new logo Tuesday. The former Black Creek Regional Transportation Management Association is now known as Smartcommute Black Creek.   York President and Vice-Chancellor Lorna R. Marsden, Toronto Mayor David Miller and […]