TORONTO, June 19, 2015 – Politician, strategic advisor, distinguished fellow David M. Collenette will receive an honorary degree from York University on Saturday, June 20 at 2:30pm at Glendon College. He will then deliver a speech to graduating students at their convocation ceremony. One of York University’s most illustrious alumni from Glendon, David Collenette (BA […]
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Honorary degrees at York University convocations Friday – Tom Jenkins and Murray Sinclair
TORONTO, June 18, 2015 – Entrepreneur, businessman and technology leader P. Thomas (Tom) Jenkins will receive an honorary degree from York University on Friday, June 19 and speak to graduating students at their 10:30am convocation ceremony. Judge, lawyer, social justice advocate and chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Justice Murray Sinclair will […]
Osgoode Professional Development celebrates international legal talent and launch of Online NCA Exam Prep Bridging Program
TORONTO – Osgoode Professional Development will celebrate international legal talent and the launch of its new Online National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) Exam Prep Bridging Program on Monday, June 22, 2015 with an afternoon workshop for internationally trained lawyers followed by a networking reception. The Online NCA Exam Prep Bridging Program is one of 10 […]
Honorary degrees at York University convocations Thursday – Mark Lievonen and Hélène Comay
TORONTO, June 18, 2015 – Life sciences leader, businessman and philanthropist Mark Lievonen will receive an honorary degree from York University on Thursday, June 18 and speak to graduating students at their 10:30am convocation ceremony. Early childhood educator, pioneer and mentor Hélène Comay will also be awarded an honorary degree and will speak to students […]
Media Advisory: First students of new Master’s Cohort in Urban Aboriginal Education graduate Thursday
TORONTO, June 18, 2015 – The first 17 graduates of the Master of Education Cohort in Urban Aboriginal Education will receive their diplomas today at 3:30pm during York University’s spring convocation ceremonies. The Master of Education Cohort in Urban Aboriginal Education is a partnership between York U’s Faculty of Education and the Toronto District School […]
Honorary degree at York University convocation Wednesday – Lloyd Norman Axworthy
TORONTO, June 17, 2015 – Politician, academic leader and human rights advocate Lloyd Norman Axworthy will receive an honorary degree from York University on Wednesday, June 17. He will talk to graduating students at their 3:30pm convocation ceremony. Axworthy has had a distinguished career as a member of parliament, a cabinet minister and, most recently, […]
Service dog and student to cross convocation stage in matching cap and gown
TORONTO, June 15 – York University student Devon MacPherson won’t be alone when she crosses the convocation stage tomorrow morning to receive her diploma. Barkley, her mental health service dog, will share the limelight in his own gown and cap. MacPherson is an excellent example of student success and York U’s commitment to mental health. […]
