TORONTO, June 18, 2008 -- York University will confer an honorary doctor of laws on prominent social activist and early childhood educator Margaret Norrie McCain, on Wednesday, June 18, 2008.   “Ms McCain embodies the values of York University, particularly where the promotion of social justice and equality are concerned,” said York University President and […]

TORONTO, June 18, 2008 --  Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga,who returned to her native Latvia after 45 years in Canada and, soon after, became the republic’s first female president, will receive an honorary doctor of laws degree from York University on Wednesday, June 18, 2008.   Elected as the sixth President of the Republic of Latvia in 1999 […]

TORONTO, June 16, 2008 -- York University will confer an honorary doctor of laws degree on former federal politician and Reform Party leader Preston Manning, during its spring convocation ceremonies, Tuesday, June 17, 2008.   “Mr. Manning has a distinguished record of public service, including a strong advocacy of public policy reform and a vision […]

TORONTO, June 13, 2008 -- York University will confer an honorary doctor of laws degree on physician and educator Dr. Murray M. Fisher, during its spring convocation ceremonies, Monday, June 16, 2008.   “Dr. Fisher’s passion for environmental issues and his unique vision for protecting endangered rainforest through a partnership with York is just one […]

TORONTO, June 13, 2008 -- York University will confer a joint honorary doctor of laws degree on film and television producer Sandra Faire and broadcast executive Ivan Fecan, during its spring convocation ceremonies, Monday, June 16, 2008.   “Ms. Faire and Mr. Fecan are towering figures in Canadian broadcast media,” said President and  Vice-Chancellor Mamdouh […]

TORONTO, June 13, 2008 -- A conference on the forced migration of refugees is coming to York University at a critical juncture in the federal government’s campaign to overhaul Canada's immigration system.   The conference, "Refugees and the Insecure Nation: Managing Forced Migration in Canada 2008," will bring together more than 100 researchers, academics, graduate […]

Optical Illusion and Tumbling Room demonstrations expose students to careers in the sciences TORONTO, June 11, 2008 -- Twenty Grade 8 students will put their textbooks aside to investigate how the brain works through an experiential learning partnership at York University and a Toronto middle school.   Students from Portage Trail Community Middle School will […]