TORONTO, June 5, 2013 – University students from Greece can hope for a better tomorrow, thanks to a $1 million donation to York University from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation. This generous gift will support exchange students from Greek universities pursuing studies at York U. “With the Foundation’s support to study in Canada, young students from […]
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York U, UofT hosted international urban studies conference will showcase innovative research from Berlin, New York and Toronto
TORONTO, May 28, 2013 – A four-day conference on the rise and development of modern metropolises is being jointly hosted by York University and the University of Toronto, with the attendance of international scholars and senior researchers from Berlin, New York and Toronto, May 30-June 2. Oak Ridges Moraine Battles, a book analyzing resistance to […]
York University will confer 12 honorary degrees at Spring Convocation
Toronto, May 28, 2013 − Twelve exceptional people will receive honorary degrees from York University at Spring Convocation ceremonies. “The collective and individual contributions of these distinguished men and women have made the global community a better place for all of us,” says Mamdouh Shoukri, president and vice-chancellor, York University. “Each one of them, by […]
Green jobs training to help homeless youth in GTA make life transition
TORONTO, May 22, 2013 – Trades training for eco-friendly jobs can be solution to help homeless youth transition from their situation, at the same time transform into fulfilled members of society and the workforce, experts believe. Sheldon Pollett, a proponent of the concept and the executive director of Choices for Youth, will talk about its […]
Passage to Promise Land: The Hon. Vivienne Poy launches new book at York U
TORONTO, May 13, 2013 – On Thursday, May 16, The Hon. Vivienne Poy will launch her latest book, Passage to Promise Land: Voices of Chinese Immigrant Women to Canada, at York University as part of this year’s Asian Heritage Month Festival celebration. Spanning six decades, Passage to Promise Land is a revealing study of Chinese […]
Author Joy Kogawa to deliver Asian Heritage Month lecture at York U
TORONTO, May 10, 2013 – Acclaimed author Joy Kogawa will be the featured speaker at this year’s Asian Heritage Month Lecture and Education Roundtable on Monday, May 13 at York University. Kogawa, a Canadian poet and novelist of Japanese descent, will give a talk based on the theme of “Youth, Identity and Asian Heritage,” followed […]
LEARNING FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE AT YORK U PRESENTS EDUCATING FOR RESPONSIBLE CITIZENSHIP SYMPOSIUM
TORONTO, May 10 2013 – What do children and youth need to know, do, and value in order to ensure they are responsible, active, and contributing citizens? And how can formal education be reoriented to meet these goals? These questions and more will be addressed at a symposium on Monday, May 13, hosted by Learning for a Sustainable Future at […]
