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Star-studded panel discusses the role of universities as city builders
September 23, 2010
If you require this in another format, please contact Ryerson University Public Affairs at 416-979-5000 ext. 7134.
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WHO: |
Internationally renowned architects Will Alsop, Design Principal, RMJM, and 2009/2010 Distinguished Visiting Practitioner in Architecture at Ryerson University; Craig Dykers, Principal Architect and Co-founder, Snohetta; Eb Zeidler, Senior Partner, Zeidler Partnership Architects; and Ryerson University President Sheldon Levy will discuss how architects and universities are playing an integral role as city builders at the Design Exchange on Wednesday, Sept. 29, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Historic Trading Floor, 2nd floor, 234 Bay St., Toronto. |
| WHAT: |
Panel discussion: Universities as City Builders |
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WHEN: |
Wednesday, Sept. 29 |
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WHERE: |
Design Exchange |
Arranging Interviews:
Please note that Will Alsop will be available for interviews during the day on Wednesday, September 29.
Please contact Ryerson University Media Relations Officer Suelan Toye to make arrangements.
The panelists are also available for media interviews beginning at 6:45 p.m. before the program starts.
ABOUT RYERSON UNIVERSITY
Ryerson University is Canada's leader in innovative, career-oriented education and a university clearly on the move. With a mission to serve societal need, and a long-standing commitment to engaging its community, Ryerson offers close to 100 undergraduate and graduate programs. Distinctly urban, culturally diverse and inclusive, the university is home to 28,000 students, including 2,000 master's and PhD students, nearly 2,700 tenured and tenure-track faculty and staff, and more than 130,000 alumni worldwide. Research at Ryerson is on a trajectory of success and growth: externally funded research has doubled in the past four years. The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education is Canada's leading provider of university-based adult education. For more information, visit www.ryerson.ca
ABOUT DESIGN EXCHANGE
The Design Exchange (DX) is Canada's design centre and museum with a mission to promote the value of design. We are an internationally recognized non-profit educational organization committed to promoting greater awareness of design as well as the indispensable role it plays in fostering economic growth and cultural vitality. We build bridges by improving communication between various design disciplines, educators, businesses and the general public through programs, exhibits, lectures, and workshops. www.dx.org
MEDIA CONTACT:
| Suelan Toye | Cindy Grenke |
| Public Affairs | Director of Development |
| Ryerson University | Design Exchange |
| Office: 416-979-5000 x 7161 | Office: 416-216-2134 |
| stoye@ryerson.ca | cindy@dx.org |
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