TORONTO, April 3, 2002 -- Some of the leading minds on constitutional affairs will gather April 12 and 13 at a York University conference, The Charter at Twenty, commemorating the 20th anniversary of the adoption of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The conference will begin on Friday at 6:30 p.m. with a dinner […]
York Dance Ensemble Showcases a Fresh Wave of Creativity
TORONTO, April 3, 2002 -- The York Dance Ensemble (YDE), York University's inspired repertory touring company, presents its adrenaline-charged showcase of fresh works at the Betty Oliphant Theatre April 13 & 14. Under the artistic direction of visionary choreographer and York dance professor Holly Small, the YDE premieres two innovative commissioned pieces. Dance scene 'it-boy' […]
Legal Experts to Analyze Supreme Court of Canada’s 2001 Constitutional Decisions
TORONTO, April 1, 2002 -- Canada’s leading lawyers, judges and academics will debate the key constitutional decisions last year of the Supreme Court of Canada at Osgoode Hall Law School’s 5th annual Constitutional Cases Conference on Friday, April 12, 2002 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Osgoode Professional Development Centre, 1 Dundas Street […]
Panitch Canada Research Chair will examine U.S. role in managing global capitalism
TORONTO, March 28, 2002 - Distinguished Research Professor at York University, Leo Panitch, has been awarded a Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) for his study of the role of the United States in leading and managing globalization. Federal Industry Minister Allan Rock today announced the awarding of new Chairs at universities across the country for […]
"Matter: Ideas with Substance" York/Sheridan Design Grad Show Fuses the Conceptual and the Concrete
TORONTO, March 27, 2002 -- Matter: Ideas with Substance, an exhibition of bleeding edge design work by students graduating from the York University/Sheridan College joint Program in Design, runs April 9 to 13 at the Design Exchange. Come see a concrete sampling of fresh creative urges by the next wave of the design elite. Matter […]
"Voices 2002" Much more than a whisper… Visual Arts Open House at York U
TORONTO, March 27, 2002 --Voices 2002, York's annual Visual Arts Open House, a diverse group show featuring the inspired work of over 100 emerging artists, runs April 5 and 6 throughout the Joan & Martin Goldfarb Centre for Fine Arts, York University. Voices 2002 celebrates creative explorations in various media, including digital art, print media, […]
York U. aims for cleaner air with conversion of fleet to natural gas vehicles
TORONTO, March 26, 2002 - York University is upgrading its campus transportation fleet to compressed natural gas- powered vehicles (NGVs) as a more environmentally sustainable mode of transport. The switch to Ford factory-produced NGVs fueled by ENRG natural gas suppliers and Enbridge Consumers Gas will start in May. The move is in line with the […]
