TORONTO, November 24, 2003 -- First-time documentary filmmaker Mike Johnston will be the featured guest on November 27 in The Independents, a monthly series of screenings and discussions on indie Canadian cinema presented by the Department of Film & Video at York University. Johnston will present his wildly popular, Michael Moore-style 2002 documentary, My Student Loan, […]
Screening of The Baroness And The Pig by Michael Mackenzie CANCELLED
TORONTO, November 24, 2003 -- Due to an unforeseen scheduling problem, The Baroness and the Pig by veteran Montreal filmmaker and playwright Michael Mackenzie will not be screened at York University on November 27. Instead "The Independents" series spotlighting indie Canadian cinema will feature first-time documentary filmmaker Mike Johnston, who will present and discuss his […]
‘Girl Power’ to rock Art Gallery of York University!
TORONTO, November 21, 2003 -- The Art Gallery of York University has announced the inaugural exhibition by newly appointed Director/Curator Philip Monk, which runs from December 3 through February 1. "What It Feels Like For A Girl," inspired by the controversial Madonna music video of the same title, features five prominent Toronto women artists, musicians and […]
York U. history professor publishes timely book on Iraq
TORONTO, November 20, 2003 -- As US and British forces entered his native country in March of this year, York professor Thabit A.J. Abdullah was writing the final chapter of his book: A Short History of Iraq released in New York this month by Longmans. Aimed at a general audience, the 264-page work is intended […]
Veteran Montreal Filmmaker and Playwright Michael Mackenzie Headlines York’s Indie Film Series with The Baroness And The Pig
TORONTO, November 19, 2003 -- Veteran Montreal filmmaker and playwright Michael Mackenzie will be the featured guest on November 27 at The Independents, a monthly series of screenings and discussions on independent Canadian cinema presented by York University’s Department of Film & Video. Mackenzie, who took his celebrated stage play The Baroness and the Pig […]
A New Concept In Business Development: Innovation Synergy Centre Opens In Markham
MARKHAM, November 19, 2003 – The Town of Markham and founding partner York University are helping small and medium-sized businesses maintain their leading edge with the opening of the new Innovation Synergy Centre in Markham (ISCM) on Thursday November 20 at 3:30 p.m. “Many innovative companies grow based on their exploitation of a compelling […]
York U. professor named recipient of 2003 Polanyi Prize
TORONTO, November 18, 2003 -- York University English professor Deanne Williams has been named the 2003 recipient of the John Charles Polanyi Prize for literature. Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities Mary Anne Chambers made the announcement today in Toronto. "I'm very honoured to receive this prize," Prof. Williams said. "Prof. Polanyi gave an inspiring talk […]
