An ancient Greek comedy by Aristophanes, translated by Aaron Poochigian Tickets available here: http://tinyurl.com/york-lysistrata It’s the fifth century BCE, and Athens and Sparta have been at war for decades. The women of Greece have had enough. Lysistrata (‘Disbander of Armies’) finally hits upon a solution: to unite all of the women in a sex strike until […]
30 March 2023 via Zoom 4:30pm – 5:30pm Charlene Adhiambo is a Kenyan American writer currently based in Harlem, NY. Her one act play Guardian was read at Saudade Theatre’s Re-Descobrimentos Festival in July 2020. She writes stage plays, screenplays, fiction, and songs. She writes in a space somewhere between Ray Bradbury and Toni Morrison, […]
Join us for a Sustainability & Climate Action Conference hosted by Many Green Hands YU on March 31st (4 P.M. to 6:30 P.M.) in CLH B. Opportunities include networking with inspiring members of the York University community and learning about the many ways you can get involved in environmental volunteering, leadership and career building. We hope to […]
Join York’s 2023 Writer-in-Residence Karen Solie for a conversation with internationally revered author Miriam Toews. Miriam will read from her work and then speak with Karen about “writing, reading, fighting and talking.” The event will conclude with an audience Q&A and book signing, and is open to members of the York community and beyond. Karen Solie is […]
We Have Not Come Here To Die powerfully chronicles how a Dalit student and activist is driven to suicide after years of harassment and discrimination by both his university administration and right-wing Hindu supremacists. What transpired after was a moment of solidarity across the country, uniting mothers, student activists, and numerous marginalized groups. To this […]
The purpose of this event is to introduce Markham faculty to Research Services offered at our central office on Keele Campus and to provide an update on Markham Campus activities. At the event, we will let faculty know of opportunities to get involved. As well, would provide an opportunity for faculty members to provide feedback […]
Register at this link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/panel-on-afghanistans-neighbours-stabilization-and-peacebuilding-tickets-578080021907 The 2021 regime change in Afghanistan, precipitated by the withdrawal of US troops, has created a new geopolitical situation in the region. Due to the unique position of Afghanistan as a key crossroads of Asia, the continuing crisis in the country dramatically influences the prospects for security and cooperation in […]
To celebrate Earth Month, the York community is invited to participate in campus tree planting at Glendon (April 12) and Keele campus (April 13)! This event will help create positive change – a greener campus with restored ecosystems to help mitigate climate change. NOTE: Limited number of spots for tree planting. Please indicate in the […]
Working for Inclusivity in Chemistry at York University (WICYU) and the Chemistry Graduate Student Association (CGSA) are hosting a therapy dog event! On March 22nd, drop-by the Scott Library Atrium and Pet Your Stress Away with certified therapy dogs from St. John Ambulance. No registration is required. York University students from all years and programs […]
The Koschitzky Centre for Jewish Studies and the Department of Music in the School of the Arts, Media, Performance and Design are proud to present a chamber music recital celebrating the music of Canadian Jewish composers as part of the year-long performance series “Sound and Sense: Jewish Music @ York”. The diverse program features rarely […]