TORONTO, March 19, 2002 --York University scholars are available to provide context and informed analysis of the Canadian Alliance and Ontario Progressive Conservative Party’s leadership votes taking place this Wednesday and Saturday respectively. In particular, they can address the race to succeed Ontario Premier Mike Harris and the indelible mark left by the Common Sense […]
York U. seminar examines challenges facing Ontario's Environmental Bill of Rights in achieving sustainable development
TORONTO, March 15, 2002 -- York University is hosting an afternoon workshop examining Ontario's Environmental Bill of Rights (EBR) and its effectiveness in contributing to sustainable development practices across the province, Wednesday, March 20, from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. The EBR was created eight years ago to give new environmental rights and responsibilities and provide new […]
World scholars on Modern Greece gather at York University to mark endowment of Hellenic Heritage Chair
TORONTO, March 14, 2002 -- The world’s foremost scholars on modern Greece will gather at York University March 22-23 in a symposium celebrating the establishment at York of Toronto’s first permanent Chair and program in modern Hellenic studies. Modern Greece in an International Context: A Symposium, traces the modern history of the descendants of Europe’s classical […]
Conference at Osgoode Hall Law School Focuses on Miscarriages of Justice
TORONTO, March 14, 2002 -- The Innocence Project, a clinical program at Osgoode Hall Law School of York University, is hosting a unique conference March 16 to 17, 2002. The conference will address such topics as how to start your own Innocence Project, causes and remedies for wrongful convictions, and how to investigate a wrongful conviction. […]
Princess Ivona Holds Court at York U
TORONTO, March 7, 2002 -- Theatre @ York winds up its season with a production of Polish playwright Witold Gombrowicz's surreal black comedy Princess Ivona, directed by Paul Lampert, opening March 19 at York University. Set against the backdrop of a dysfunctional royal court, Princess Ivona tells the story of an unattractive young girl who becomes […]
Steamed # Boiling # Percolating: Dance Innovations heats up York U
TORONTO, March 5, 2002 -- Dance Innovations, York University’s annual festival of contemporary dance, heats up the campus March 13 to 16 with three programs of inspired works by emerging and professional dancer-choreographers. Independent choreographer and York dance professor Darcey Callison is the artistic director of the series, which run in repertory throughout the festival. Steamed […]
York University welcomes federal funding for indirect costs of research
TORONTO, March 5, 2002 -- York University Vice-President of Research and Innovation, Stan Shapson, today welcomed a $3.7-million investment from the federal government in the indirect costs of federally funded research at the university. "We are very pleased with the investment that has been made today in the world-class research at York that is made possible […]
