TORONTO, November 29, 2001 -- Five new Canada Research Chairs awarded at York University today support a bridging of disciplines that will speed up scientific advancement in the study of pain and human consciousness, and make Canada a recognized leader in the study of citizenship. "These appointments recognize that only an integrated approach to learning can […]
Extraterrestrial life researcher gives talk at York U.
TORONTO, November 28, 2001 -- Dr. Seth Shostak, the Public Programs Scientist at California’s Search for ExtraTerrestrial Intelligence Institute (SETI) will give a talk at York University, Searching for Extraterrestrials, on Friday, Nov. 30, at 7:30 p.m. Shostak will discuss his research and the work of SETI in searching the universe for intelligent life using massive […]
The Canadian Centre for German and European Studies: York U. hosts British High Commissioner Sir Andrew Burns talk on war against terrorism
TORONTO, November 28, 2001 -- British High Commissioner to Canada Sir Andrew Burns will talk about the war on terrorism and British involvement in the conflict on Thursday, Nov. 29 at York University. "The present military action is part of a wider political, diplomatic and intelligence campaign to defeat the terrorists and to dismantle the machinery […]
York U. opens newly-named Joan & Martin Goldfarb Centre for Fine Arts
TORONTO, November 27, 2001 -- York University will officially open the newly-named Joan & Martin Goldfarb Centre for Fine Arts today in recognition of the Goldfarbs’ $3.75-million gift to the University’s Faculty of Fine Arts – an impressive collection of art works and a donation towards capital improvements. The art collection will provide students and researchers […]
$3.75-Million Goldfarb Gift Unveiled at York U.
TORONTO, November 22, 2001 -- York University officials, including Board of Governors Chair Marshall A. Cohen, President and Vice-Chancellor Lorna R. Marsden, Chancellor Avie J. Bennett, Faculty of Fine Arts Dean Phillip Silver, and philanthropists Joan and Martin Goldfarb will officially open the newly-named Joan & Martin Goldfarb Centre for Fine Arts, at a reception […]
Groundbreaking partnership - York University and Seneca College launch construction of Technology Enhanced Learning Building
TORONTO, November 19, 2001 -- Officials from York University and Seneca College were joined today by Ontario Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities Dianne Cunningham at a ceremony marking the official launch of construction on the Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) Building at York University. The $84-million building, scheduled to be completed by Fall 2003, will provide […]
Osgoode Students Prepare Application to Minister of Justice for Romeo Phillion’s Exoneration
TORONTO, November 14, 2001 -- The Innocence Project, a clinical program at York University’s Osgoode Hall Law School that involves law students in the investigation of cases of suspected wrongful conviction, is currently preparing an application to the Minister of Justice for Romeo Phillion’s exoneration under Section 690 of the Criminal Code. Over the past four […]
