TORONTO, November 9, 2001 -- As traffic gridlock becomes an increasing source of frustration for commuters across the rapidly expanding communities of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), York University is holding a public forum, Transit Options for the GTA, to discuss the urgent need for improved public transit links and the financial support needed from all […]
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Pakistani Students Assn. & York Centre for Refugee Studies: Canadian NGO in Afghanistan a window on the unfolding crisis
TORONTO, November 9, 2001 -- The Pakistani Students Association and the Centre for Refugee Studies (CRS) at York University will host a lecture and photo exhibition on the Afghan refugee crisis, with presentations from Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders, the CRS, and the only non-governmental organization operating inside Afghanistan with the permission of the Taliban regime, […]
Sign up for Saturday Night at the Movies 101: TVOntario and York University to launch online film course based on popular TVO show
TORONTO, November 9, 2001 -- TVOntario and York University’s Faculty of Fine Arts are pleased to announce a new partnership to design and offer an introductory-level film course based on Saturday Night at the Movies and its centrepiece documentary program, The Interviews. "We’ve been teaching people to love and appreciate movies for 27 years, and it’s […]
York U. study gives WTO failing grade in addressing social effects of trade in Canadian trade disputes
TORONTO, November 7, 2001 -- Canada has been unable to defend its trade interests at the World Trade Organization (WTO) -- especially in areas of public health, and in industrial and regional policy -- raising questions about whether Ottawa needs to rethink its trade-dispute strategy, say the authors of a study at York University’s Robarts Centre […]
York U. scholars comment on WTO talks in Qatar
TORONTO, November 6, 2001 -- Clouded by fears of terrorist attacks and worldwide economic decline, the World Trade Organization (WTO) meets in the Persian Gulf kingdom of Qatar this week to launch a new round of trade liberalization talks, more than two years after that effort collapsed in Seattle. Another failure to launch a fresh round […]
Going for a "Doris": A new graduate scholarship in Women’s Studies at York University
TORONTO, November 5, 2001 -- Graduate students in Women’s Studies at York University will soon have the opportunity to "go for a Doris" - a $15,000 scholarship. The Doris Anderson Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) in Women’s Studies at York University is being established to celebrate the 80th birthday of its namesake, one of the leaders of […]
Business & Educators Partnership for Advanced Skills Seminar: RIM’s Mike Lazaridis’ vision of the future of wireless technologies
TORONTO, November 2, 2001 -- Mike Lazaridis, president and co-CEO of Research in Motion (RIM) will be presented with the OPAS Visionary Award for 2001 and will present his vision of the future of his company and industry. This is the 5th annual Visionary Seminar, presented by The Office for Partnerships for Advanced Skills (OPAS), […]
