TORONTO, February 6, 2009 -- York University professor Hamzeh Roumani has been awarded a 2009 3M National Teaching Fellowship. The 3M Fellowship recognizes excellence and leadership in Canadian university teaching. Roumani, a Senior Lecturer in York’s Department of Computer Science & Engineering, was officially named a recipient yesterday. “The most meaningful reflection of Professor Roumani’s […]
Jazz Artist Al Henderson Headlines York U Faculty Concert Series
TORONTO, February 5, 2009 -- Acclaimed jazz bassist, composer and arranger Al Henderson leads an ensemble of colleagues and friends in his upcoming performance for the Faculty Concert Series of York University’s Music Department. He brings a wealth of new and original material to the stage with the Al Henderson Septet on February 24 in […]
New book examines impact of legalized gambling in Canada
TORONTO, February 5, 2009 -- In the face of the current economic crisis, it’s increasingly important to consider the social costs of legalized gambling, according to a York University professor whose new book delves into the issue. “During the recession of the early 1990s, profits from casino gambling were crucial for government budgets in many […]
(Re)Tracing Fred Dances Centre Stage at York U
(Re)Tracing Fred Dances Centre Stage at York U Darcey Callison’s World Premiere explores Masculinity in Movement TORONTO, February 3, 2009 --'Dance daredevil' Darcey Callison looks to Hollywood as a hotbed for men expressing masculinity in movement with his new dance/media production, (Re)Tracing Fred. York University’s Dance Department welcomes his company Da Collision as resident […]
York U to broadcast live telescope images of night sky online
Department to field requests regarding particular planets, stars and other astronomical objects TORONTO, January 30, 2009 -- On Monday, February 2, the York University observatory will go live to the internet, broadcasting campus telescope images of the stars to astronomy lovers around the world. The university’s Department of Physics and Astronomy will simultaneously host […]
Academic disruption has ended at York University
Courses and other academic activities resume Monday, February 2 The York University Labour Disputes Resolution Act, 2009 has been passed by the Ontario legislature and received royal assent. As a result, the Executive Committee of Senate declares that the disruption of academic activities that began on November 6, 2008 has ended. Courses and other academic […]
York president welcomes end of strike
President looks forward to welcoming 50,000 students back to class on Monday On Thursday Jan. 29, the Legislature of Ontario passed back-to-work legislation to end the 12-week strike by CUPE Local 3903 at York University. York President & Vice-Chancellor Mamdouh Shoukri said: “I am delighted that our 50,000 students will be back in class on […]
