TORONTO, November 21, 2002 -- York University's Centre for Feminist Research, in association with the Hong Fook Mental Health Association, is hosting a one-day conference to examine how women in Canada from Asian countries, such as China, Thailand, South Korea and Vietnam, are marginalized by the health-care system. The conference will take place on York's […]
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15th Century Musical Gems Music from the Court of the Dukes of Burgundy
TORONTO, November 21, 2002 -- The Glendon Musical Ensemble is presenting 15th Century Musical Gems, Wednesday November 27, at 7:30 p.m., in the Glendon Gallery, located on the first floor of the Glendon College Manor, 2275, Bayview Ave (at Lawrence Ave. E.). The Glendon Musical Ensemble was formed in 1999 through the Office of Student […]
Dr. Sherry Cooper to address YBPA breakfast
TORONTO, November 21, 2002 -- Dr. Sherry Cooper, Executive Vice-President, BMO Financial Group and Chief Economist, BMO Nesbitt Burns, will be the guest speaker at the November 27, breakfast meeting of the York Business and Professional Alliance. Dr. Cooper’s presentation, "Volatility: Finding a Bottom", will examine the latest developments in today’s constantly changing economic and […]
York U. symposium examines research ethics
TORONTO, November 20, 2002 -- York University is hosting a one-day symposium on the importance of research ethics and its application across a broad range of academic disciplines, Friday, November 22, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The opening session will feature Prof. Harry Arthurs, York president emeritus and Dr. Robert Phillips, president and C.E.O. of […]
Award-winning writer Richard B. Wright to read at York U.
TORONTO, November 18, 2002 -- Celebrated Canadian writer Richard B. Wright will read from his award-winning novel Clara Callan (Harper Collins, 2001) at York University on Thursday, November 21, at 7:30 p.m. Set in the middle of the Great Depression of the 1930s, Wright's novel chronicles the lives of two sisters. Clara is a spinsterish […]
Seven studies, same conclusion: Governments ignoring important seniors issues Research indicates issues of aging population are not being adequately addressed
TORONTO, November 13, 2002 -- Seniors in seven municipalities across Canada believe while their quality of life is profoundly affected by policies at all levels of government, they have little input in the policy process, says a synthesis report of seven studies that involved hundreds of seniors, seniors service providers, and municipal staff across Canada. […]
New Canada Research Chair in health sciences at York U. to study effects of regular exercise on mitochondria, cell aging and disease
TORONTO, November 12, 2002 -- A new Canada Research Chair in cell physiology awarded at York University today will support research on the effects of regular exercise on mitochondria, cell aging and disease. The Canada Research Chair in Cell Physiology, awarded to Prof. David Hood, will advance the study of the organs within cells, called […]
