TORONTO, May 15, 2002 -- York University President and Vice-Chancellor Lorna R. Marsden is pleased to announce the appointment of Prof. Alex Pomson to the Koschitzky Family Chair in Jewish Teacher Education. He is the first person to hold the prestigious chair. Pomson will give an inaugural address on the future of Jewish education, For […]
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"Angle On: York Screenwriting" An intimate evening of screenplay readings at Hugh’s Room Inspired screen-scribes share their craft…
TORONTO, May 15, 2002 -- Angle On: York Screenwriting is the first annual public reading of feature film screenplays by York University’s grad and undergrad screenwriters. Scheduled for May 30 at Hugh’s Room, the evening features excerpts from 11 potent and eclectic scripts that range from dark comedy to provocative drama, fantasy and beyond. Organized […]
Poor more adversely affected by air pollution says 'green' health-care advocate
TORONTO, May 9, 2002 -- Dr. Trevor Hancock, an outspoken champion for healthy cities and 'green' health care, will deliver the 2002 Morris Katz Memorial Lecture in Environmental Research at York University, on Monday, May 13, at 2:30 p.m. During his lecture, Energy Use, Transportation, Air Pollution and Health: From Science to Policy to Environmental […]
Scholars and activists critique Canadian mining in Latin America on eve of global mining conference
TORONTO, May 6, 2002 -- Can voluntary, industry-driven guidelines for corporate social responsibility assure real community participation and sustainable economic practices? That is the question that scholars and non-governmental organizations will address at York University, May 9-11 when they debate the role of Canadian mining companies in Latin America and their economic, social and environmental […]
High-school students flex their science muscles at York U. 23rd annual Science Olympics
TORONTO, May 3, 2002 -- It’s the day they’ve all been training for -- the 23rd annual Science Olympics at York University. Celebrating the excitement that young people have for science, this year’s Olympics on Friday, May 10, 9 a.m to 3:30 p.m. will attract a record 1,000 high school students from 65 schools across […]
SSHRC funding to help Canada manage immigration in a globalized world
TORONTO, May 2, 2002 -- Canada’s policy of multiculturalism has always encouraged newcomers to retain certain customs and language, assuming that Canadian identity, culture and values come first. But globalization and its new technologies have created a more transnational style of immigration. Now newcomers maintain stronger ties to their countries of origin, and some experience […]
York University Spring Convocation 2002 Former UN peacekeeper Roméo Dallaire, theatre producer David Mirvish, Canadian astronaut Marc Garneau, African-Canadian railway porter Lee Williams among honorary degree recipients
TORONTO, May 2, 2002 -- York University will confer 11 honorary degrees during its spring convocation ceremonies, which run from June 8 to June 18. Recipients this year include individuals whose unparalleled vision, dedication and commitment have produced exemplary achievements in fields ranging from peacekeeping and space exploration to children’s literature and equal rights for […]
