TORONTO, December 6, 2013 − York University pays tribute to the late Nelson Mandela as an inspiration in striving toward justice, peace and equality for all citizens of the world. In 1989, York was privileged to confer on Dr. Mandela in absentia an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree, in recognition of his profound contribution to […]
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Statement from York University President Mamdouh Shoukri on Professor John Greyson
August 29, 2013 -- York University remains extremely concerned about the ongoing detention in Cairo, Egypt of John Greyson, an associate professor at York University and director of York’s graduate program in film, and Tarek Loubani, an emergency medicine physician and professor from London, Ontario. The two men have been held in Cairo without charges […]
Statement from York University President and Vice-Chancellor Mamdouh Shoukri on Professor John Greyson
Toronto, August 19, 2013 − York University is extremely concerned about the safety and well-being of John Greyson, an associate professor at York University and director of York’s graduate program in film, as well as Tarek Loubani, an emergency room doctor from London, Ontario, who have been detained in Cairo, Egypt. Greyson, a valued member […]
