TORONTO, September 18, 2000 -- A York University/University of Toronto joint Institute of European Studies aimed at encouraging Canadian study and research of European integration will be inaugurated by the head of the European Commission Delegation in Canada, Danièle Smadja, on Thursday, September 21. "There is a need for Canada to become better acquainted with […]
York University's Film Experts Coming Soon to a Film Festival Near You
TORONTO, September 6, 2000 -- If you are on deadline and in search of a "quotable" quote or analysis on one of the 329 films being shown at this year's Toronto International Film Festival, call on the expertise of the film and video professors at York University. Need an authoritative panelist speaking French, Italian, Romanian […]
York U. Political Scientist Reveals Secret to Conservatives' Electoral Success
TORONTO, September 5, 2000 -- As Premier Mike Harris and his caucus gather in Haliburton for their annual retreat this week, political analysts note that the Tories' "American-style" revolutionary fervour remains strong, with the government's latest advertising campaign promoting its education and environmental policies expected to top $3-million. York University political scientist Robert MacDermid says […]
Former CAW Director Sam Gindin 1st Packer Visitor in Social Justice Program Linking Learning & Social Activism Opens Classroom to Activists
TORONTO, August 30, 2000 -- York University is launching a unique experiment in education this fall with a new course on Social Justice and Political Activism which will open the academy to community activists and offer students of political science insight into social justice issues in the 21st century. Sam Gindin, former research director for […]
York University athletes, coaches gear up for Games Gender, drugs, politics, drive & dedication: York U. experts weigh in on Olympic issues
TORONTO, August 24, 2000 -- As the countdown to the Summer Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia begins, and as the Toronto 2008 Olympic Bid waits to hear if it will make the short list next Tuesday, York University offers up an array of experts to give pause, perspective and informed commentary on a wide range […]
Toronto 2008 announces York University as Multi-Sport Regional Venue
TORONTO, August 24, 2000 -- At a press conference today at the York University Stadium, York University President Dr. Lorna Marsden, Director of Sport and Recreation Patricia Murray and Curtis Hibbert, Vice President of Sport and Athletes, Toronto 2008 Olympic Bid (TO-Bid) announced that York University would host water polo and soccer Olympic competitions if […]
York University 2000-2001 Brownbag Research Seminars Lunch-and-learn series serves up smorgasbord of topics in science, technology, culture
TORONTO, August 17, 2000 -- York University will deliver food for thought during its Brownbag Research Seminars, a lunch-and-learn series on science, technology and culture this year featuring scholars from Canada, the US and New Zealand. Now in its seventh year, the Brownbag Research Seminars provide a public forum for scholars in science and technology […]
