TORONTO, December 10, 2002 -- The Centre for Research on Work and Society (CRWS) at York University will examine the nature of the "new economy" in Canada and how changes in the labour market and the structure of work are affecting Canadians’ lives, with a $900,000 grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council […]
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Hospital volunteers a critical force in the delivery of quality health care shows York U. led study
TORONTO, December 6, 2002 -- Hospitals in the GTA and surrounding regions derive an average of $6.84 in value from volunteers for every dollar they spend, reveals a study led by York University Faculty of Environmental Studies (FES) Prof. Femida Handy. The two-part study, Hospital Volunteers: An Important and Changing Resource and Costs and Contributions […]
Women's remembrance day commemorated at York U.
TORONTO, December 5, 2002 -- As part of the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women on Friday, Dec. 6, York University will pay tribute to the 14 women who were slain at Montreal's L'Ecole Polytechnique in 1989 and all women victims of violence. The tribute, which will feature visual and video […]
York U. scholars respond to Romanow report on medicare
TORONTO, November 26, 2002 -- Will the Romanow royal commission report on medicare, to be released Thursday, offer solutions that can restore public confidence in Canada’s health care system? York University scholars in health management and public policy will comment on the report and government responses to it. Pat Armstrong, a professor in the department […]
Canadian Commander in Afghanistan Lt. Col. Pat Stogran at York U.
TORONTO, November 26, 2002 -- Canadian Armed Forces Lieutenant Colonel Pat Stogran, commander of the 850 Canadian soldiers who fought in Afghanistan this year, will visit York University on Friday, Nov. 29, hosted by the York Centre for International and Security Studies. Lt. Col. Stogran will discuss Canada’s military capability and involvement in the war […]
National conference examines social determinants of health
TORONTO, November 25, 2002 -- York University’s school of Health Policy and Management will host a national conference on the social determinants of health which will, for the first time, bring together experts to provide an accounting of the state and quality of ten related areas of health policy and activity. The conference, "Social Determinants […]
A Creative Cultural Mosaic…. CONVERGENCE A Showcase of Original Works by York University’s Graduate Dance Students
TORONTO, November 21, 2002 -- York University’s Department of Dance presents Convergence, a culturally rich presentation of eleven fresh works choreographed and produced by the current Graduate Dance class. Performances take place November 28 and 29 at 7:30 pm in Burton Auditorium. Convergence offers a diverse range of dance idioms performed by an impressive group […]
