TORONTO, October 15, 2020 − York University will hold a livestreamed event on Friday morning to celebrate a generous gift that will be dedicated to development of the University’s new Markham Centre Campus.

The livestream will include remarks by: York University President & Vice-Chancellor Rhonda L. Lenton; Chancellor Greg Sorbara; Board of Governors Chair Paul Tsaparis; Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti; and the donor.

 

WHAT: Announcement of major gift for York University’s Markham Centre Campus

WHEN: Friday, October 16, 2020, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

WHERE:  Link to livestream here.

Interviews are available upon request through Media Relations. The livestream will also be available following the event.

York University champions new ways of thinking that drive teaching and research excellence. Our students receive the education they need to create big ideas that make an impact on the world. Meaningful and sometimes unexpected careers result from cross-disciplinary programming, innovative course design and diverse experiential learning opportunities. York students and graduates push limits, achieve goals and find solutions to the world’s most pressing social challenges, empowered by a strong community that opens minds. York U is an internationally recognized research university – our 11 faculties and 25 research centres have partnerships with 200+ leading universities worldwide. Located in Toronto, York is the third largest university in Canada, with a strong community of 53,000 students, 7,000 faculty and administrative staff, and more than 300,000 alumni.

Media contact:
Janice Walls, York University Media Relations, cell 416-455-4710, wallsj@yorku.ca