York University to mark International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination with lecture examining Science, Race and Culture

TORONTO, March 16, 1999 -- To mark the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Professor Thom Alcoze (Northern Arizona University) will examine the relationship between science, race and culture during a lecture at York University, Thursday, March 18, 1999.

Alcoze is best known for his work in developing culturally sensitive science curriculum materials for the Apache, Dine (Navajo), Hopi and Zuni First Nations in the U.S. Sponsored by York University's Faculty of Pure and Applied Science and the Centre for Race and Ethnic Relations, the event is free, and open to the public.

WHO:
Professor Thom Alcoze
(Professor of Forestry, College of Ecosystem Science and Management)

WHAT:
Lecture on science, race, and culture
(International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination)

WHERE:
Nat Taylor Cinema, Ross Building
York University, 4700 Keele Street

WHEN:
Thursday, March 18, 1999, 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

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For more information, please contact:

Heather Dryden
Centre for Race and Ethnic Relations
York University
(416) 736-5682

Ken Turriff
Media Relations Officer
York University
(416) 736-2100, ext. 22086
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