TORONTO, April 1, 2002 -- Canada’s leading lawyers, judges and academics will debate the key constitutional decisions last year of the Supreme Court of Canada at Osgoode Hall Law School’s 5th annual Constitutional Cases Conference on Friday, April 12, 2002 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Osgoode Professional Development Centre, 1 Dundas Street […]
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Panitch Canada Research Chair will examine U.S. role in managing global capitalism
TORONTO, March 28, 2002 - Distinguished Research Professor at York University, Leo Panitch, has been awarded a Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) for his study of the role of the United States in leading and managing globalization. Federal Industry Minister Allan Rock today announced the awarding of new Chairs at universities across the country for […]
"Voices 2002" Much more than a whisper… Visual Arts Open House at York U
TORONTO, March 27, 2002 --Voices 2002, York's annual Visual Arts Open House, a diverse group show featuring the inspired work of over 100 emerging artists, runs April 5 and 6 throughout the Joan & Martin Goldfarb Centre for Fine Arts, York University. Voices 2002 celebrates creative explorations in various media, including digital art, print media, […]
"Matter: Ideas with Substance" York/Sheridan Design Grad Show Fuses the Conceptual and the Concrete
TORONTO, March 27, 2002 -- Matter: Ideas with Substance, an exhibition of bleeding edge design work by students graduating from the York University/Sheridan College joint Program in Design, runs April 9 to 13 at the Design Exchange. Come see a concrete sampling of fresh creative urges by the next wave of the design elite. Matter […]
York U. aims for cleaner air with conversion of fleet to natural gas vehicles
TORONTO, March 26, 2002 - York University is upgrading its campus transportation fleet to compressed natural gas- powered vehicles (NGVs) as a more environmentally sustainable mode of transport. The switch to Ford factory-produced NGVs fueled by ENRG natural gas suppliers and Enbridge Consumers Gas will start in May. The move is in line with the […]
York U. experts on Canadian Alliance / Ontario PC leadership races
TORONTO, March 19, 2002 --York University scholars are available to provide context and informed analysis of the Canadian Alliance and Ontario Progressive Conservative Party’s leadership votes taking place this Wednesday and Saturday respectively. In particular, they can address the race to succeed Ontario Premier Mike Harris and the indelible mark left by the Common Sense […]
York U. seminar examines challenges facing Ontario's Environmental Bill of Rights in achieving sustainable development
TORONTO, March 15, 2002 -- York University is hosting an afternoon workshop examining Ontario's Environmental Bill of Rights (EBR) and its effectiveness in contributing to sustainable development practices across the province, Wednesday, March 20, from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. The EBR was created eight years ago to give new environmental rights and responsibilities and provide new […]
