FilipiNEXT investigates the legacies, transformations, and aspirations of Filipinx people on Turtle Island
FilipiNEXT brought scholars, activists, and community members from all over Canada to York University to engage in creative discussions around Filipinx Studies emerging from the Canadian context. Filipinx scholars from intuitions across Canada make up the organizing committee, including AMPD professor visual art and art history professor Dr. Marissa Largo.
PhD Graduate Signy Lynch wins York University Barbara Godard Prize for Best Dissertation in Canadian studies
Ph.D. Graduate Signy Lynch was awarded the York University Barbara Godard Prize for Best Dissertation in Canadian studies for her thesis "Intercultural Relations: Direct Audience Address in Contemporary Theatre in Canada". The honour is awarded yearly to the doctoral dissertation on a Canadian topic defended at York University that best advances the knowledge of Canada.
Professor Caitlin Fisher named president of Electronic Literature Organization
Electric Literature Organization (ELO) named AMPD Professor Caitlin Fisher president, who assumed office July 1 after serving in various roles, including tenures as Treasurer and Vice President, since 2001.
Join AMPD’s Communications and Digital Engagement student team
AMPD's Communications and Digital Engagement team hires 16 students to cultivate community and promote the AMPD experience to diverse audiences. Roles include Website & Social Media Assistant, Graphic Design & Multimedia assistant and Recruitment & Campus Ambassador/Recruitment & Campus Ambassadors - International.
Ph.D. candidate Andrew Remington Bailey weighs in on the NFT craze gone crazy
Last year, an NFT made international headlines after selling for nearly US$70 million at an online Christie’s auction, digital art suddenly became the least-understood thing everyone wanted to talk about.
Ph.D. student Luis Ramirez interviewed by culture creator Hye’s Musings
Culture creator and entertainment blogger Hye's Musings invited AMPD Ph.D. music student Luis Ramirez onto her Spotlight podcast to talk about music composition, Ph.D. work, and much more.
Embracing young Asian Canadian talent through design
AMPD Design Professor Wendy S. Wong brought together the creativity of young Asian Canadians in a diverse, virtual exhibition organized in celebration of Asian Heritage Month in May.
Acclaimed jazz drummer Terri Lyne Carrington speaks to importance of a purpose-driven life
On Tuesday, June 14, Terri Lyne Carrington, a professor and internationally respected drummer in jazz was awarded an honorary doctors of letters from York University at convocation.
