TORONTO, October 21, 2014 – How can we empower citizens and invigorate public debate on the future of Canada? A group of thought leaders will come together to discuss the role of public intellectuals and scholars in shaping Canada at a one-day conference, “Fiddling while Rome burns? A Conference on Public Intellectuals and the Future […]
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York University's Glendon College to host Canada Prizes gala
TORONTO, Jan. 22, 2014 – York University is pleased to announce a new partnership with The Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences that will see York host the 2014 Canada Prizes gala awards ceremony at the university’s Glendon College campus on May 7, 2014. Celebrating the best Canadian scholarly books—not simply within a single academic […]
BMO Financial Group’s $1.25 million donation funds public affairs education at York U’s Glendon College
TORONTO, Nov. 28, 2013 – York University announces a $1.25 million gift from BMO Financial Group to Glendon College, coinciding with the inauguration of the BMO Financial Group Skyroom, BMO Financial Group Lecture Hall and L. Jacques Ménard – BMO Financial Group classroom on November 28. “We are very grateful to BMO Financial Group for […]
Government announces funding to expand French language programs
TORONTO, Nov. 6, 2013 - The provincial government recently announced at York’s Glendon campus that it plans to provide $16.5 million to help universities and colleges expand French language programs and services, which includes $1.5 million awarded to Glendon for that purpose. Glendon is using the funds to expand French programing in its communications, foundations […]