York's MBA ranked 10th in the world
The Economist released its ninth annual list of top business schools in the world Sept. 16, and ranked York’s Schulich School of Business 10th best.
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Canadian studies program poised for comeback
After it was put on probation last year due to dwindling student interest, the Canadian studies program at York is back with new initiatives and a guest speaker series.
Spotted on campus (Sept. 22, 2010)
Students sit back and relax during their break time in the new Vari Hall lounge. According to Keith Marnoch, York’s associate director of media relations, new seating accommodations are a part of a larger building renovations plan. An information desk will be placed in the center of Vari Hall later this academic year.
International students hindered by high tuition costs
ST. JOHN’S (CUP) — “If I am from this province, it does not make any sense if I am taking first-year English and I am paying $255 for the course and then somebody sitting along side of me, but [who] happens to be from Zimbabwe, is paying $800 for the same course,” said Daniel Smith.
Reinventing First Nations art
While many artists shy away from works tackling First Nations subject matter for fear of controversy or inaccessibility, Terrance Houle’s new exhibition “GIVN’R” features a body of work that earnestly explores Aboriginal culture and is still able to poke some fun at itself.
York shines in the lowlights at TIFF
You’ve been hearing it for weeks: it’s TIFF time in Toronto, and that means glitz, glamour and whatever other buzzword bullshit will get stargazers flocking to the ticket booths.
TIFF tid-bits
TIFF’s primary nod to Canadiana this year was its opening night presentation of Michael McGowan’s Score: A Hockey Musical (the title is self-explanatory), whose red carpet guests included Walter Gretzky, Ron MacLean and George Stroumboulopoulos. However, the festival also showcased multiple Canadian short films, as well as some Canadianfeatures.
Hyped film failed to impress
After attending the world premiere of Mitch Glazer’s directorial debut, the romance-fantasy-gangster flick Passion Play, I can’t help but feel that TIFF Director and CEO Piers Handling gave the most impressive performance of the evening. In the presence of the film’s director and principal cast, Handling introduced the film with such enthusiasm and conviction in its tribute to love and fantasy that I actually began to think we might be in for an unexpected treat.