TORONTO, Feb. 28, 2018 ─ York University will add a new School of Continuing Studies building to its Keele campus to accommodate significant growth and support the creation of even more innovative programs for recent graduates, working professionals, international students and new Canadians in the future. The University’s Board of Governors on Tuesday approved a […]
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York University hosts Black History Month event: Everyday activism against racial bias
TORONTO, February 13, 2018 – Three noted leaders from different walks of life, but sharing the same goal of activism against racism, will engage in a conversation at the Black History Month event hosted by York University at the Tribute Communities Recital Hall, February 15. The event, “Everyday Activism, Critical Resistance: A Conversation with Angela […]
York U’s 8th President and Vice-Chancellor formally installed, sets out vision for the future
TORONTO, October 19, 2017 – York University’s eighth President and Vice-Chancellor, Rhonda L. Lenton, was formally installed at a moving ceremony during the first day of York’s Fall Convocation, yesterday. Together with Chancellor Gregory Sorbara and Board of Governors Chair Rick Waugh, President Lenton spoke the solemn oath of office. During her first formal address, […]
NAFTA renegotiation, focus of York U’s Glendon Global Debates
TORONTO, October 20, 2017 – York University is hosting The Political Implications of the NAFTA Renegotiation, as part of its Glendon Global Debates series, on Oct. 19 at the Centre of Excellence, Glendon Campus. Experts will debate the political ramifications of the proposed changes to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) between Canada, Mexico […]
York University, Sheridan College announce changes to joint design program
TORONTO/OAKVILLE, Thursday, October 12, 2017 - After what will have been a successful 22-year collaboration between two leading post-secondary institutions, York University and Sheridan College will end the York-Sheridan Design program (YSDN) in 2022. The change supports both institutions’ long-term academic goals, while providing current students with many years notice. The existing YSDN program will […]
York U Summer Institute to explore education, diversity and social outcomes at Canada 150
TORONTO, August 22, 2017 – York University is hosting the Faculty of Education Summer Institute (FESI) 2017 themed “Relationships to Canada 150: Paradoxes, Contradictions and Questions” on August 23 and 24 at the Victor Phillip Dahdaleh Building in York’s Keele Campus. Educators, teacher candidates, parents and community members attending the two-day conference will engage in […]
York University to appeal recent copyright decision
Statement from Maureen Armstrong, General Counsel, York University “As many will know, in 2013 Access Copyright launched a lawsuit against York University and recently, the Federal Court issued its decision in the first phase of that litigation. The lawsuit followed changes to the Copyright Act and a series of Supreme Court of Canada decisions […]
