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Subversions: New Works/New Media

TORONTO, January 26, 2004 -- Subversions – New Works/New Media, a collection of nine short productions by emerging independent Canadian filmmakers, will be showcased January 29 in The Independents, a monthly series of free screenings and discussions on independent Canadian cinema presented by York University’s Department of Film & Video. Hot Docs senior Canadian programmer David […]

York U. to offer international internships for students

TORONTO, January 26, 2004 -- York University is helping its students reach out to the world this summer under a new internship program organized by York International, the university’s office responsible for promoting all aspects of the university's international activities. This unique program will enable York undergraduate and graduate students to gain international and cross-cultural […]

York U. prof. available to comment on Tony Blair's future

TORONTO, January 26, 2004 -- British Prime Minister Tony Blair may face a revolt within his own Labour Party this week over a proposal to increase university tuition fees and the release of the Hutton report into the suicide of government scientist David Kelly. York University History Prof. Stephen Brooke, who specializes in modern Britain, is […]

York U. grows share and number of first choice applicants

TORONTO, January 22, 2004 -- More students are making York University their number one choice for post-secondary studies despite an overall softening in the growth of university applications for 2004, according to preliminary figures released by the Council of Ontario Universities. York led Ontario universities in resisting a decline in applications following the year of […]

Jane-Finch community receives research support from York U.

TORONTO, January 21, 2004 -- Researchers at the Atkinson School of Social Work at York University have launched an initiative to help agencies in the Jane-Finch community develop new strategies to deal with key issues in the neighbourhood. The Leveraging our Strengths (LOS) project, made possible by a $78,000 gift to the York University Foundation by […]

Theatre @ York presents Kalidasa’s Shakuntala

TORONTO, January 21, 2004 -- On the heels of the sold-out run of Big Love, comes Theatre @ York’s scintillating production of Kalidasa’s Shakuntala. Directed by Charles Roy, this ancient gem, described as a "necklace of poetic love strung with humour," will open on January 27 in the intimate Joseph G. Green Studio Theatre at York […]