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Celebrating 20 Years of Gospel Music at York University
This fall marks a significant milestone for York University’s School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD) as it marks 20 years of gospel...
Professor Brandon Vickerd Receives 2023-2024 AMPD Research Award
AMPD student and alumni work debuts at 2024 Nuit Blanche
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Councillor Amanda Yeung Collucci Announced New Scholarship for Creative Technologies Program at Markham Campus
Councillor Amanda Yeung Collucci, Ward 6, Councillor for Markham, has established a scholarship award for students studying Creative Technologies at York University's Markham Campus. Councillor Collucci’s Markham Spring Gala event contributed the $25,0 ...
York University Alumnus Beau Han Bridge's Film, "Moving Matter," to Premiere at the Dance on Camera Festival
Moving Matter, a short film co-created by actor, director and York University AMPD alumnus Beau Han Bridge, will see its world premiere at the Dance on Camera Festival at the Film at Lincoln Center venue in New York City. Moving Matter, a 12-minute sho ...
Jamie Robinson receives Nathan Cohen Award, Outstanding Critical Essay for “The Conscious-Casting Conundrum”
The Canadian Theatre Critics Association gives out two major awards, The Nathan Cohen Award for Excellence in Critical Writing and The Herbert Whittaker Award for Distinguished Contribution to Canadian Theatre.
New online database makes York’s art collection accessible
The Art Gallery of York University (AGYU) recently announced the official launch of the York University Art Collection Online, a searchable database providing students, scholars and the public with access to York’s valued art collection. This digital r ...
$40K donation from Nick Nurse supports AMPD high school initiative
Fifty high school students had the rare opportunity this summer of learning from Juno-winning artists at York University’s School of the Arts, Media, Performance and Design (AMPD), thanks to a $40,000 donation from the Nick Nurse Foundation (NNF).
Justice Fund announced gift to AMPD for Black, Indigenous students’ arts education
A $100,000 donation from the Justice Fund will provide financial support for 14 Black and Indigenous students to attend York University's School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD).
Department of Dance and the Harriet Tubman Institute hosted a screening of the biographical documentary MABOUNGOU: Being in the World
During Florent Nikiéma's guest artist residency at York University from October 14 to November 3, a screening of the biographical documentary MABOUNGOU: Being in the World was hosted by the Department of Dance and the Harriet Tubman Institute on Novemb ...
Dance Innovations 2023: York University Unveils Infinite Corners, a Dazzling Showcase of Creative Resilience
Dance Innovations 2023: Infinite Corners, ran from Nov. 22 to 24 at the McLean Performance Studio and featured 25 new choreographic works by York University fourth-year Bachelor of Fine Arts students addressing various social issues and personal experi ...
York Alum's Documentary 'To Kill a Tiger' Nominated for Oscar in Documentary Feature Category
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has recently unveiled the shortlists for several categories for the upcoming 96th Oscars ceremony, including Documentary Feature. Among the contenders is "To Kill a Tiger," a compelling film directed by T ...