TORONTO, March 12, 2004 -- York U. experts are available to comment on recent events in Spain and provide background on the history of ETA and its activities as well as the policies of the Aznar government, including its support for the invasion of Iraq. Adrian Shubert, Associate Vice-President International and professor of history, can […]
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York University Student’s Film A Moth and A Butterfly Sweeping International Independent Film Festivals
TORONTO, March 11, 2004 -- A film that quietly follows the mundane lives of two people with a minimal amount of dialogue may not, at first glance, have the look of a box office winner. However, York University film student Gilbert Kwong has done a lot better than any studio boss could ever imagine possible, […]
Conference examines “re-engineering" Quebec’s Quiet Revolution
TORONTO, March 11, 2004 -- “Citizenship, Social Change and Power in Quebec Today” is the impetus for the third annual conference of the Chair in Quebec Studies at York University’s Glendon College. The conference, which runs today, Thursday, March 11 to Saturday, March 13, will examine the “Quebec model” of social and institutional transformation currently […]
The Art of Decoding Life: Criticism, Parody & Satire on Science
Canadian Multidisciplinary Artists Jennifer Willet & Shawn Bailey Team Up for York’s Artist Speakers Series TORONTO, March 11, 2004 -- Canadian multidisciplinary artists Shawn Bailey and Jennifer Willet team up to headline the Artist Speakers Series in the Department of Visual Arts at York University on March 18. This midday lecture series gives students and the […]
York University, Georgian College offer Post-RN degree program at Orillia, Owen Sound campuses
TORONTO, March 10, 2004 -- Under a new joint-agreement announced today, York University and Georgian College will offer a Post-RN degree program for registered nurses, at its Orillia Campus and at the Grey Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound Hospital. The announcement, made at media conferences at both locations simultaneously was attended by officials from […]
York U. celebrates NSERC’s 25th anniversary
TORONTO, March 10, 2004 -- York University helped to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) today with a special lecture by NSERC President Tom Brzustowski. Brzustowski, who also recognized 39 veteran York NSERC recipients, outlined the council’s success over the past quarter century and its vision […]
York U’s Drum & Dance Fest features Compelling Array of World Music Ensembles
Toronto, March 10, 2004 - A cross-cultural rhythmic kaleidoscope comes together at York University on March 16 at the annual Drum & Dance Fest presented by the Department of Music. Coordinated by York ethnomusicologist and multi-instrumentalist Rob Simms, this talent-laden concert showcases some of the exceptional student ensembles in Canada’s oldest and largest world music program. […]
