TORONTO, November 10, 2005 -- York University’s Music Department will showcase the glory of the human voice with a series of four choral concerts, all directed by Lisette Canton, taking place November 15, 16 and 21. The York University Male Chorus, with piano accompaniment by Frank Falco, will give its premiere performance in the Music […]
York U awarded Canada Research Chair funding
TORONTO, November 10, 2005 -- The federal government today renewed its commitment to two Canada Research Chairs (CRCs) at York University, a step which will help to advance research in the field of feminist political economy and push the boundaries of mathematics. Professor Leah Vosko, Canada Research Chair in Feminist Political Economy (Tier 2), will […]
York U welcomes announcement by Ontario government of increased financial support for post-secondary students
TORONTO, November 10, 2005 -- York University welcomes Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty’s announcement of a new trust fund that will increase financial support for post-secondary students. The Ontario Trust for Student Support, announced yesterday by Chris Bentley, Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities, will match private and corporate cash donations used by colleges and universities to […]
Steve Koven Trio international cultural envoys representing Canada and York university abroad
TORONTO, November 9, 2005 -- The Steve Koven Trio will be representing both Canada and York University at international cultural events this week. They will give a series of performances and a public presentation in Trinidad and Barbados, upon invitation of the Canadian High Commissions in both countries. The Steve Koven Trio is led by […]
France should not be demonized for complex problems, says York U Prof.
TORONTO, November 9, 2005 -- As France faces its 14th day of riots, York French Studies Prof. Ibrahim Badr argues that France should not be demonized for the civil unrest that is currently sweeping the country. Tensions remain high in France, sparked by the accidental death of two youths of North African descent on October […]
Canada needs disaster-reduction platform: York prof
Upcoming symposium to work towards creating Canadian platform for dealing with natural disasters TORONTO, November 9, 2005 -- With experts predicting a flu pandemic on the horizon, York University professor David Etkin says Canadians need a comprehensive disaster reduction platform -- an item that will be high on the agenda at an upcoming disaster-management symposium […]
Alumni trailblazers honoured at York U
TORONTO, November 8, 2005 -- The leadership and achievements of five York University Alumni will be recognized at the Bryden Alumni Awards dinner to be held Thursday, November 10. Those being honoured are: Sandie Rinaldo, weekend anchor of CTV National News; Helen K. Sinclair, Chief Executive Officer of BankWorks and BCN.tv; Debra Lynne Brown, Principal […]
