Our Vision: Ever since its inception, Stong College has steadfastly and enthusiastically upheld its commitment to the very best ideals of multiculturalism, sport and athletics, literacy, cultural studies, and above all, social commitment.

We believe that pluralism and eclecticism are essential features of a good liberal education. We are interested in the many groups who make up the Canadian mosaic, and their attempts at self-expression, whether in language and literary discourse, visual arts, music, or sports.

We are proud of our heritage and our origins, and of our connection to the Stong family who pioneered the land that York University now occupies. The strength of our community is based on our diversity, and our belief that body, mind, and soul must all be fully engaged in any worthwhile human activity.

We are proud to house the McLuhan Initiative for Literacies, the Canada-Maghreb Centre, and the Samuel J. Zacks Art Gallery. Our writer in residence is Hédi Bouraoui.

Thursday, March 18, 2010, 1:00 – 2:30 pm

Samuel Beckett Theatre, Room 112 Stong College

Top 10 Secrets in Landing your “Dream” job

“Explore and learn student success strategies leading to graduation and your dream job!”

Robert Martellacci will share the best job searching techniques, including how to effectively use technology and social networks in your job search.

Robert Martellacci is president & publisher of MindShare Learning (www.mindsharelearning.com), and the MindShare Learning Report, Canada’s Leading, Learning & Technology eMagazine. Mr. Martellacci is a graduate of York where he earned a B.A. in Economics and a Certificate in Sports Administration. He recently received his Masters degree in Educational Technology from Pepperdine University.

Stong Annual Student Show

Show runs Monday March 15 - Friday April 2, 2010

Samuel J. Zacks Gallery Presents the works of students at the annual student show.

Click on link for information on how to submit art work.

Samuel J. Zacks Gallery Presents...."Fart for Art's Sake"

In conjunction with the Samuel J. Zack's gallery, the Flying Walrus is curating

a fragmentary selection of young artists under an ethic of "Fart for Art's

Ache!"

On Wednesday, March 3rd, we will be hosting a cabaret-style event to gather,

schmooze, and act as if our art is somehow changing the world.

The night's performance, "Waiting for Waiting for Godot" will feature dramatic

readings, musical performances, comedy, and a good amount of open mic time for

YOU to come and show off your skills. Bring musical instruments, props, or

material to read and we will pressure you into performing in front of a group

of people.

Did I mention that there will be plenty of cheese?!

"Waiting for Waiting for Godot" is just the beginning. The exhibit will be open

from March 3rd until March 12th, so if you don't make it out to the

performance, make sure to come by to see the work of these artists:

Rasia Virani, Joe Shellard, Anna Veprinska, Madd Hattere, Devon Marinac, Shinjini Sur, Alex Sheriff, and More!

Slugs and Snails and Puppy Dog Tails

Opening Reception: Wednesday, February 3, 7-9pm

Show runs Wednesday, February 3 - Friday, February 26

Samuel J. Zacks Gallery Presents Simon Black and Robert Clements' interests lie in their own bodily materials and common instruments used to collect them - hair, finger nail clippings, soap, and dental floss to name a few. They have gathered these materials to create sculptures that invite reflection upon one's own physical excess.

Confluences

Wednesday, January 6 - Friday, January 29

Samuel J. Zacks Gallery presents the artists of Confluences. Chris Domanski, Peter W. and Vlasta Svoboda. This show opens on Wenesday, January 6th and runs until Friday, January 29th, 2010.

Our opening hours for the new year are: Monday, Tuesday, Friday 11:30-4:30

Bodyworks

Wednesday, November 4- Friday, November 20

Samuel J. Zacks Gallery, the Special Projects Gallery, and Pricila Uppal present the artists of Bodyworks. Craig Le Blanc, Jane Roos, and Kevin Light show their works involving sports and the Olympics. This show opens during the groundbreaking two day symposium on the enormous potential for intersections between sport, art, and culture in North America. Featuring a variety of exciting panel presentations by artists, professional and Olympic athletes, and cultural commentators, Bodyworks performs its own cultural Olympiad as it celebrates the return of the Olympics to Canada. Taking place just months before the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics, Bodyworks is sure to garner wide media coverage.

Critical Issues in the Studio, Group show

Wednesday, November 25- Thursday, December 10

Yam Lau's class of first year students come together to show their explorative artwork. Critical Issues in the Studio introduces students to visual, conceptual and theoretical language as it relates to studio practice.

Ashley de Jong-Doucette

Samuel J. Zacks Gallery Director

109 Stong College

4700 Keele St.

Tel: 416-736-2100 ext. 33055

Stong Academic Resource Advisors:

Drop by; we're here to help you succeed.

Academic Resource Advising, room 204 (fish bowl). Office hours 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
For an appointment with Kari Hoffman, Academic Advisor, please email: scacad@yorku.ca
The Junior Common Room 111 is a place to study and rest in between classes.
The Zacks Art Gallery is located in Room 109 Stong College.