Gregory Scott (BA ’03) graduated from LA&PS with a BA in East Asian Studies. He earned his master’s degree at the University of Toronto before completing his PhD at Columbia University. He is currently a lecturer of Chinese Culture and History at the University of Manchester in the UK. We chatted with him about his […]
Six York U alumni teams got the green light for funding up to $125,000 for their first feature films through Telefilm Canada’s 2019 Talent to Watch program. Now in its second year, the juried program supports the production, digital distribution and promotion of a first feature-length film or other format of narrative-based audiovisual content made specifically for […]
On June 6, 2019 the Division of Advancement partnered with the Faculty of Environmental Studies to host a unique event at the Plug‘n Drive Electric Vehicle Discovery Centre. Open to alumni and the broader York community, guests were invited to a reception with the opportunity to network with fellow alumni and test drive electric vehicles. […]
Diana Golts (BA ’10) graduated from LA&PS and is currently a producer living in New York City since graduating with an MFA in film from Columbia University. She worked as producer on Chapa and Mal de Ojo, and as associate producer on The Last Defense, and Enemies: The President, Justice and the FBI and is […]
As part of the York community, the Career Centre is a team of professionals who work with students, alumni, staff, faculty, and employers to support students and new graduates (up to two years after graduation) in the development of career self management skills. For the month of June, there are several workshops and webinars to […]
York’s Alumni Engagement team is conducting a survey of the University’s alumni, with the goal of better understanding how to communicate with alumni in the most effective and efficient ways possible, about content that matters to them. “Here at York, we have a global network of engaged, enthusiastic alumni. And as some of our most […]
A household name to the York community, alumna Lilly Singh (BA ’10) has become renowned the world over, and is about to make her big debut as a host on late-night TV. A psychology grad, Singh became an internet sensation on YouTube. She now has more than 14 million subscribers and her success is […]
Laura Calder is a trusted expert in food, entertaining and lifestyle. She hosted the James Beard Award-winning show French Food at Home on Food Network and appeared on Iron Chef America and Top Chef Canada. She is the author of four cookbooks and of The Inviting Life: An Inspirational Guide to Homemaking, Hosting and Opening […]
Each year, the York University Bryden Alumni Awards celebrate outstanding alumni who have achieved the extraordinary and made remarkable contributions to York University and the community. This year’s Bryden Awards will be held on Nov. 21, 2019 – and we are seeking nominations for our award recipients. Inspired by Bruce Bryden, who was an exceptionally committed […]
“This is a moment when Canada has the opportunity to be a leader in mobilizing an inclusive response to the complex problems facing the world, and I have never been more certain that York is the ideal university needed to realize that goal.” York University President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda L. Lenton addressed the crowd at […]