Dr. Jason von Meding, Associate Professor at Rinker School of Construction Management, University of Florida will be speaking about his recent portfolio of work that relates to reframing the concept of vulnerability to better reflect its complexity and potential to be something that unites and inspires rather than something to fear and pity. He will […]
Join us for another session of the Learning from and with Indigenous Community Members Book Club on Thursday, January 12, from 6-7:30 pm EST! This book club will be a space where non-Indigenous and Indigenous people can come together to learn through conversations amongst Indigenous guest speakers in relation to Indigenous literature and topics that are meaningful to them and their nations/communities. It is […]
Writing Difficult Histories in Difficult Times Speaker: Barrington Walker This talk is about the challenges of writing difficult histories in difficult times. It asks how members of the historical community should respond to the demands for social justice and inclusion being placed on a profession. How do we grapple with the modernity’s difficult legacies and […]
The Art Gallery of York University (AGYU) invites you to join us on Thursday, January 19th from 6 to 9 p.m. for the opening reception of Meleko Mokgosi: Imaging Imaginations, on view January 20–June 10, 2023. The reception will include a public dialogue between the artist and exhibition curator from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Nick […]
With Chengjiao Zhang, Visiting Doctoral Candidate in Comparative Literature, York University According to Mao Zedong’s article, ” ln Memory of Norman Bethune,” Dr. Bethune was a famous, caring surgeon and selfless internationalist, expressed through his altruistic commitment to soldiers and civilians during the Sino-Japanese War (1937–45). However, many Chinese citizens were suspicious of his motives. […]
Join us for a sneak peak of Congress 2023, including a preview of live musical and Indigenous dance performances to be featured in York’s Arts@Congress programming. We’ll also share details about opportunities for York students to get involved and offer a “taste of Congress” with some fun and light refreshments. Congress 2023: ‘Reckonings & Re-imaginings’ […]
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Launch of the book by B. Michael Frolic (Professor Emeritus, Politics, York University) and panel discussion on past, present and future Canada-China relations with: Susan Gregson, University of Ottawa Jeremy Paltiel, Carleton University Kim Richard Nossal, Queen’s University Qiang Zha, York University (Moderator) A reception will follow. Presenting a thorough record of Canada’s diplomatic ties […]
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Join us every Wednesday at 7:30 pm through on our Youtube channel to learn more about what we are up to at YorkU observatory.