Will speak on “The New International Security Environment" TORONTO, March 4, 2005 – William J. Perry will give a public lecture at York's Glendon campus on "The New International Security Environment" at 7:30pm on Monday, March 7. Perry is the Michael and Barbara Berberian Professor at Stanford University, with a joint appointment at the Institute […]
York Stadium huge boost for GTA economy
Study projects $105.7 million in benefits from new sports complex TORONTO, March 7, 2005 -- The Canadian Soccer Association (CSA) recently retained Deloitte & Touche LLP to conduct a high-level economic impact study concerning all aspects of the FIFA World Youth Championship Canada 2007, including the construction of the York University Stadium. The review measured the […]
York coalition unites against violence and discrimination
Events commemorate International Women’s Day, International Day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination TORONTO, March 4, 2005 -- In recognition of the International Women's Day (March 8) and the International Day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination (March 21), York University will hold a series of special events aimed at addressing concerns of sexism, racism and related […]
York's Amelia Earhart flying to help needy
80-year-old told she'd 'never be a pilot' now flying humanitarian missions in Africa TORONTO, March 2, 2005 -- York University professor and aviator Daphne Schiff has a hard time taking no for an answer – an attribute that has stood her in good stead as a daredevil who is determined to help others. “On my first flight, my instructor […]
York U prof's "musical menu" one-of-a-kind sensory experience
TORONTO, March 2, 2005 -- York music professor, saxophonist and composer David Mott, who is also a connoisseur of fine food and wine, has conceived of a special evening marrying the culinary, oenophilic and musical arts in collaboration with the chef of Pangaea, one of Toronto's most accomplished restaurants. On March 2, for one night […]
Undergraduate Students Learn the Art of Advocacy
Undergraduate Students Learn the Art of Advocacy TORONTO, March 1, 2005 – Ten teams of undergraduate students from five Ontario universities will get a taste of what it is like to act as lawyers this weekend at the inaugural Osgoode Cup National Undergraduate Mooting Competition. The competition, which is sponsored by the law firm of […]
York U researcher explores the cocktail’s influence on culture
TORONTO, March 1, 2005 -- York University researcher and Humanities lecturer Christine Sismondo has a unique take on North American social history – she takes it one cocktail at a time. “The social history of the United States is inextricably linked with alcohol – the drinking of it, the regulation of it, prohibition and repeal, […]
