TORONTO, October 28, 2014 – York University congratulates Frank Scarpitti on his re-election as Mayor of the City of Markham in a solid mandate to continue leading one of Canada’s fastest growing municipalities.

“We are extremely pleased to continue collaborating with Mayor Scarpitti and all members of City Council on York’s proposed new campus in the heart of Markham Centre,” says Mamdouh Shoukri, President and Vice-Chancellor of York University. “Mayor Scarpitti was a key player in the development of our submission to the Province that will, if approved, provide post-secondary education close to home for the people of York Region. Frank is an outstanding ambassador for both Markham and York Region.”

York University is helping to shape the global thinkers and thinking that will define tomorrow. York U’s unwavering commitment to excellence reflects a rich diversity of perspectives and a strong sense of social responsibility that sets us apart. A York U degree empowers graduates to thrive in the world and achieve their life goals through a rigorous academic foundation balanced by real-world experiential education. As a globally recognized research centre, York U is fully engaged in the critical discussions that lead to innovative solutions to the most pressing local and global social challenges. York U’s 11 faculties and 28 research centres are thinking bigger, broader and more globally, partnering with 288 leading universities worldwide. York U's community is strong − 55,000 students, 7,000 faculty and staff, and more than 250,000 alumni.
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Media Contact: Joanne Rider, York University, 416 736 5593, jrider@yorku.ca