York University’s EcoCampus in Costa Rica will see the reconstruction of a bridge in the Las Nubes corridor, and enhancements to the local learning and educational resource centre La Casita Azul, after a recent event raised more than $1,500 for the Las Nubes Project. The silent auction in support of the Las Nubes Project The Las Nubes […]
Three York University professors have received project grants from the Canadian Institutes for Health Research (CIHR). The grants will advance their important research into cell health and aging, new drug therapies and the changes that take place in the heart after a heart attack. “York University is delighted to see Faculty of Health Professor David […]
The York University Alumni Board (YUAB) welcomed York University President & Vice-Chancellor Rhonda L. Lenton for its first meeting of the 2017-2018 academic year. The YUAB is a presidential advisory committee on matters of alumni engagement. Working closely with Alumni Engagement, Division of Advancement, the YUAB members bring together a diverse set of experiences to […]
Supporting York University and its students has been an important commitment for the Pocock family. Don, his late wife Donna and their son Aaron Pocock established an award in honour of their late daughter Adrienne – who was a conscious environmentalist devoted to grassroots movements and had great concern for her world. “Our daughter Adrienne’s […]
Four community leaders were recognized with honorary degrees at York University’s fall convocation ceremonies that took place this past week. The honorary degrees marked the contributions of a visionary, a business leader, a social justice activist and a champion of gender equality. “We are proud to honour four individuals whose lives and careers are remarkable […]
Rhonda L. Lenton was officially installed as York University’s eighth president and vice-chancellor during an inspiring ceremony held on Wednesday, Oct. 18 at the Aviva Centre on York University’s Keele campus. The ceremony preceded the 2017 Fall Convocation ceremonies for graduates of the Faculty of Science, Glendon College, Osgoode Hall Law School and the Schulich School of Business. […]
On April 27, some of York University's soon-to-be alumni, comprised of the brightest and most engaged students, gathered at the Rosehill Venue and Lounge in Toronto for the annual GRADitude celebration. Over 200 people, including existing alumni, donors and sponsors, filled the intimate venue to celebrate the achievements and dedication of the soon to be […]
The weekend of May 27 to 28, York University will be a host site for Doors Open Toronto. Along with a sneak peek of the new York University TTC station, Torontonians will be able to visit the Ontario archives building as well as Aviva Centre, official host of the Rogers Cup tennis tournament. For more […]
It was a night to remember in New York City, where more than 80 people gathered to watch one of Broadway’s newest sensations. Alumni, friends and staff gathered to celebrate York Alumni David Hein (BFA ’97) and Irene Sankoff (BA ’99) and their production of the Tony Award-nominated Come From Away on the Broadway stage, […]
Nearly 100 guests gathered at Vaughan Estates on April 19, 2017 to celebrate the 15th and final Fisher Fund Wine Tasting and Auction in support of the Fisher Fund for Neotropical Conservation at York University. The event was started by Dr. Woody Fisher and Valerie Grant with the support of staff and volunteers of […]