Pioneering programs in Jane/Finch and Regent Park communities touted as hallmarks of urban education TORONTO, May 18, 2004 -- York University’s Faculty of Education is celebrating a milestone today – the 10 year anniversary of its Urban Diversity Initiative. The Urban Diversity Initiative was developed in response to the Ontario Ministry of Education’s challenge to […]
Provincial Budget 2004
TORONTO, May 17, 2004 -- Premier Dalton McGuinty’s government releases its first budget Tuesday to an expectant public keen to hear more about what priorities it contains and the cost of meeting them. Several York University commentators are ready to provide background and commentary on Finance Minister Greg Sorbara’s first budget speech in the legislature, […]
York U. student recognized by Maclean’s as one of Canada’s best and brightest leaders of tomorrow
Osgoode law student lauded for her work with children, women; taking on sexism in hip-hop and popular culture TORONTO, May 17, 2004 -- At only 23, Michelle Dagnino has already earned an uncommon degree of respect for her achievements as a leader in both her community and internationally. Her work with women, children and people […]
York U. roundtable on Middle Eastern peace features visiting scholars from Israel, Jordan, Palestinian territories
TORONTO, May 14, 2004 – York University is hosting a roundtable discussion featuring three prominent visiting scholars who will discuss the continued need for peace and understanding in the Middle East, Monday, May 17, 4:30-6 p.m. Panelists are: Dr. Hani Abdeen, Dean of Medicine, Al-Quds University, Jerusalem; Dr. Hillel Bercovier, Vice President Research, The Hebrew […]
High school 'science jocks' rule at York U. Engineering and Science Olympics
TORONTO, May 12, 2004 -- It’s York University’s 25th annual Engineering and Science Olympics, not the summer games in Athens, which is the destination for more than 1100 high school students this Friday, May 14, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The games, being held at York’s Keele campus, will bring together students from more than 67 […]
Joseph Sorbara, Peter Currie, Janet Green Foster, Tim Price to receive York University alumni recognition awards
TORONTO, May 12, 2004 -- York University will recognize the dedication and contributions of its alumni and friends during its annual Bruce Bryden Alumni Recognition Awards dinner to be held tomorrow, Thursday, May 13. Those being honoured are Joseph Sorbara, Principal, The Sorbara Group; Peter Currie, Vice-Chairman and Chief Financial Officer, Royal Bank of Canada […]
York U. international conference looks at Islamic diaspora
Speakers to explore issues of gender, culture and human rights TORONTO, May 6, 2004 -- Leading scholars on Islam and its many aspects will meet in Toronto tomorrow at an international conference sponsored by several York University research organizations. The conference, “The Making of the Islamic Diaspora” will be held at the Delta Chelsea Hotel, […]
