Call for papers for Expressions of Lusofonia international conference

An international conference planned for October 2018 at York University seeks to gather researchers from various fields interested in Lusophone studies, and is accepting papers until Nov. 30. The three-day conference, Expressions of Lusofonia, will look at research in the Lusophone field that falls within the mission of York University’s Faculty of Liberal Arts & […]

York hosts special 100-year commemoration of the tango

A celebration of tango and its place in Hispanic culture was marked by York University’s Department of Languages, Literatures and Linguistics (Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies) on Nov. 28 with the screening of two short films. Hosted by the Spanish Program, the event was a special commemoration marking the 100th anniversary of the […]

Passings: Professor Emeritus Michail Vitopoulos was passionate about Greek language and culture

  Professor Emeritus Michail Vitopoulos died on Feb. 18, with his family by his side. He was in his 70th year. Michail Vitopoulos Professor Vitopoulos was an associate professor of Modern Greek Studies in the Department of Languages, Literatures and Linguistics at York University. He retired in June 2017. He joined York University in 1989 […]

York professors host Toronto’s Cuban community in discussion on culture and identity

Toronto’s Cuban community gathered on July 7 for a Community Conversation, hosted by two York University Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LAPS) professors, to address issues of culture and identity surrounding their island nation. Julio Fonseca Spanish language and culture Professor Julio Fonseca from the Department of Languages, Literatures & Linguistics, alongside the […]

Vaughan mayor calls all to the table for a Community Conversation inspired by Italy

On June 15, City of Vaughan Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua welcomed guests to city hall to spark interest on the topic of shifting traditions and new experiences regarding Italian food experiences in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Participants discussed the notions of “authenticity” as related to “traditional” Italian cuisine, Italian-Canadian restaurants, home cooking, new recipes and […]

Career Fair Winter 2017 - Thursday, January 19, 2017

Career Fairs Career Fair Winter 2017 Thursday, January 19, 2017 10am – 3pm Victor Phillip Dahdaleh Building (formerly TEL Building) All Students Welcome: No need to register Meet employers who are looking to hire York students for a variety of opportunities, including part-time, summer, internship, and full-time positions after graduation. Career Fair Tips: what to […]

VIDEO Prof. Maria Figured Receives University-wide Teaching Award

We reported to you in April 2016, of the prestigious honour bestowed upon one of our distinguished Spanish professors.  Now, you can watch, for yourself, the convocation ceremony wherein Professor Maria Figueredo is introduced by Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies Dean Mukherjee-Reed, and presented with the 2016 President's University Wide Teaching Award for […]

LA&PS Community Conversations Launch Gives Voice to Portuguese-speaking Communities

Community Conversations, a new initiative in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies within the Global and Community Engagement portfolio, is designed to encourage stimulating, inspiring and inclusive dialogue among different communities on local and global issues that matter most to them. Held on Nov. 25, the first conversation in the series was titled […]

DLLL Professors Co-edited a New Volume Titled Social Media: Implications for the University

Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies Professors Roberta Iannacito-Provenzano and Jana Vizmuller-Zocco, of the Department of Languages, Literatures & Linguistics, have co-edited a new volume titled Social Media:  Implications for the University published by Aracne Editrice in Rome, Italy as part of the series on Social Theory, Communication and Media Studies. Read the YFile […]

DLLL Awards Reception

On Monday, Oct. 24, the Department of Languages, Literatures & Linguistics in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS) hosted an awards reception to celebrate 19 outstanding students for their academic achievements. Read all about it on the YFile Story.