TORONTO, June 19, 2018 ─ York University today recognized the professional and philanthropic contributions of communications giant Tony Gagliano with an honorary doctor of laws degree, during Spring Convocation for the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies. Toronto born and bred, Gagliano helped to develop his family’s business, St. Joseph Communications, into one of […]
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What public should know on National Indigenous Peoples Day, York U experts
TORONTO, Tuesday, June 19, 2018 – As National Indigenous Peoples Day approaches, York University Indigenous experts can discuss Indigenous slavery in Canada, gender and colonization, justice, Métis treaties, the importance of Indigenizing education, as well as Indigenous knowledge systems and their effect on environmental governance and sustainable development, and more. Signa Daum Shanks (Métis), an […]
York U experts available for comment on provincial election
TORONTO, Tuesday, May 15, 2018 – York University experts are available to comment on various issues related to the provincial election and party platforms. Dennis Pilon, professor of political science in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, can comment on political strategy, media and citizen engagement, democratization and electoral reform, as well as […]
York University celebrates graduation of Internationally Educated Professionals from bridging program
TORONTO, March 7, 2018 – York University is hosting a celebratory reception this evening in honour of the recent graduates of the Internationally Educated Professionals (IEP) Bridging Program, preceded by a certificate presentation ceremony at 7pm, at the Keele Campus. Friends and family of the more than 70 recipients will witness them receive their certificates […]
Black History Month: Has enough changed?
TORONTO, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018 – Black History Month offers a dedicated space to celebrate the contributions of Black Canadians, but also to examine long-standing issues that many continue to face not only here in Canada, but around the world, including social and economic hardships. York University experts are available to comment on these and […]
Forum looks at social and economic isolation of Black women, York U
TORONTO, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018 – Black women fighting back against social and business exclusion in Canada, France and Brazil is the topic of a forum tomorrow at York University, the first day of Black History month. Many Black women have come as immigrants to Canada and France with the hopes of seeking a better […]
What does it mean to be a tween girl today?
TORONTO, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017 – In a world dominated by social media, how do tween girls see themselves and how are their identities shaped by representations in the media and company advertising? Join the conversation on Girls & Identity: Tweens & Teens Thursday in Toronto. Advertising directed at tweens suggest being a tween girl […]
