TORONTO, November 21, 2003 -- The Art Gallery of York University has announced the inaugural exhibition by newly appointed Director/Curator Philip Monk, which runs from December 3 through February 1. "What It Feels Like For A Girl," inspired by the controversial Madonna music video of the same title, features five prominent Toronto women artists, musicians and […]
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York U. history professor publishes timely book on Iraq
TORONTO, November 20, 2003 -- As US and British forces entered his native country in March of this year, York professor Thabit A.J. Abdullah was writing the final chapter of his book: A Short History of Iraq released in New York this month by Longmans. Aimed at a general audience, the 264-page work is intended […]
A New Concept In Business Development: Innovation Synergy Centre Opens In Markham
MARKHAM, November 19, 2003 – The Town of Markham and founding partner York University are helping small and medium-sized businesses maintain their leading edge with the opening of the new Innovation Synergy Centre in Markham (ISCM) on Thursday November 20 at 3:30 p.m. “Many innovative companies grow based on their exploitation of a compelling […]
Veteran Montreal Filmmaker and Playwright Michael Mackenzie Headlines York’s Indie Film Series with The Baroness And The Pig
TORONTO, November 19, 2003 -- Veteran Montreal filmmaker and playwright Michael Mackenzie will be the featured guest on November 27 at The Independents, a monthly series of screenings and discussions on independent Canadian cinema presented by York University’s Department of Film & Video. Mackenzie, who took his celebrated stage play The Baroness and the Pig […]
York U. professor named recipient of 2003 Polanyi Prize
TORONTO, November 18, 2003 -- York University English professor Deanne Williams has been named the 2003 recipient of the John Charles Polanyi Prize for literature. Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities Mary Anne Chambers made the announcement today in Toronto. "I'm very honoured to receive this prize," Prof. Williams said. "Prof. Polanyi gave an inspiring talk […]
Lise Waxer Memorial Lecture at York University Celebrates Life and Music of Dedicated Ethnomusicologist
TORONTO, November 17, 2003 -- Ethnomusicologist Gage Averill will give an illustrated talk on "Female Folkloric Singers as the Embodiment of National Sovereignty in Haiti" as the featured speaker at the first Lise Waxer Memorial Lecture on November 27 at York University. Chair of the Music Department at New York University, Averill is author of […]
York U. helps launch new Innovation Synergy Centre in Markham
TORONTO, November 14, 2003 -- York University will help officially open the Innovation Synergy Centre in Markham (ISCM) on Thursday, Nov. 20, 3:30 p.m. The Innovation Synergy Centre, of which York is a founding partner, is a new concept, focused on assisting companies to realize their growth potential in both the domestic and international marketplaces. The […]
