Celebrating Black History Month through Dance and Music at York University TORONTO, January 23, 2009 -- Legendary jazz artist Randy Weston takes centre stage at York University’s Tribute Communities Recital Hall February 13 with a showcase performance spotlighting his consummate command of the keyboard and his visionary approach to music-making. Co-presented by the Department of […]
World Music Icon Ballaké Sissoko in Solo Kora Concert
Launches Performing Diaspora 2009 Celebrating Black History Month through Dance and Music at York University TORONTO, January 23, 2009 -- World music icon Ballaké Sissoko, one of the world’s greatest soloists on the traditional Manding kora, makes a rare North American appearance February 5 with a solo concert at York University’s Tribute Communities Recital Hall. […]
Osgoode Hall Law School Changes Law Degree Designation from LLB to JD
TORONTO, January 23, 2009 -- York University’s Senate yesterday approved a change in Osgoode Hall Law School’s undergraduate law degree designation from Bachelor of Laws (LLB) to Juris Doctor (JD). The JD will take effect with Osgoode’s graduating class of 2009, which will convocate in June and will also apply retroactively to alumni who choose […]
HIV/AIDS research and outreach lacking in rural areas: York U study
TORONTO, January 23, 2009 -- A new study led by a York University researcher identifies barriers to community outreach for people living with HIV/AIDS, with the urban-rural divide as a recurring theme. In a province-wide survey, researchers found that organizations serving both urban and rural areas had too many competing demands to participate in community-based research […]
Constitutional experts advise Governor General to call on the opposition
TORONTO, January 23, 2009 -- Academic constitutional experts are publicly advising the Governor General to call on the leader of the opposition to attempt to form a government if the Conservatives are defeated on a non-confidence vote. The advice appears in an open letter signed by thirty-five law professors and political scientists from universities across […]
Students in four units can return to class Monday
TORONTO, January 22, 2009 -- Students in four separate areas will be able to resume classes on Monday, Jan. 26 under decisions made by the Executive Committee of York University's Senate. They are: students in the School of Administrative Studies in the Atkinson Faculty of Liberal & Professional Studies; undergraduates in the Schulich School of Business; BBA […]
York President welcomes Premier McGuinty’s appointment of Ontario’s top mediator
TORONTO, January 21, 2009 -- York University President and Vice-Chancellor Mamdouh Shoukri welcomed today’s initiative by the Premier of Ontario to appoint the province’s Director of Dispute Resolution Services, Reg Pearson, to explore the possibilities of reaching a negotiated settlement between York University and striking union CUPE 3903. The Union, which consists of teaching assistants, […]
