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York U. Prof named Fulbright New Century Scholar

TORONTO, March 22, 2004 -- York University Political Science Prof. and department Chair Isabella Bakker has been named 2004 Fulbright New Century Scholar, a prestigious title reserved for a select few scholars from around the world. Bakker’s accomplishment was recognized today by York University President and Vice-chancellor Lorna Marsden during a luncheon attended by Dr. Shashi […]

Students receive W.I.N. International Women’s Day Award in recognition of peace building between faiths

TORONTO, March 22, 2004 -- Two York University students have been awarded the Women’s Intercultural Network (W.I.N.) International Women’s Day Award for helping to build peace and understanding between Jews, Muslims, Christians and other faith groups across the GTA.   York students Hina Khan and Miriam Yosowich were recognized by W.I.N. yesterday for their part in […]

Go Lions! Men’s Hockey team advances

TORONTO, March 22, 2004 -- York University’s Men’s Lions Hockey team has advanced to the national championships.   York Seeded No. 3 for CIS Men's Hockey National Championship   The OUA Champion York University Lions men's hockey team will enter the 2004 CIS Men's Hockey Championship, March 25-28 at the University of New Brunswick, as the […]

Wiebke von Carolsfeld Headlines York U’s Indie Film Series

TORONTO, March 19, 2004: Canadian director Wiebke von Carolsfeld will be the featured guest on March 25 at The Independents, a monthly series of screenings and discussions on independent Canadian cinema presented by York University’s Department of Film & Video. Von Carolsfeld will present and discuss her award-winning first feature film Marion Bridge. Set in […]