At the end of 2020, eight York University alumni were appointed to the Order of Canada, in announcements made on November 27 and December 30. Created in 1967, the Order of Canada is one of the country's highest honours. Presented by the governor general, the Order honours people whose service shapes society, whose innovations ignite […]
A total of eight York University alumni and honourary alumni are among those invested with the Order of Ontario for 2020 and 2019. The announcements came simultaneously on Jan. 1 from Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario and Chancellor of the Order of Ontario.
From launching the COVID-19 Student Relief Fund to hosting anti-Black racism panels, pivoting to virtual events (including York’s first and second ever virtual graduation ceremonies), and expanding our alumni programming, this past year was one of major change and upheaval that had our team working to adapt our programs and services to ensure that they […]
Twelve York University alumnae have been recognized by Women’s Executive Network (WXN) Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100 list for their leadership and work empowering and championing others and influencing positive change in their workplace and communities. The list honours women in a variety of professional fields and career levels and is divided into 13 […]
Hundreds of York community members gathered virtually on November 19 to celebrate 20 years of York alumni who have changed the world for the better. The York U Alumni Celebration brought past Bryden award recipients together with York’s global community of alumni, friends, students and leaders for an entertaining and inspiring evening.
There will be no shortage of York alumni at the 45th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). While this year’s festival, which takes place from September 10-19, will be slightly reimagined to meet COVID-19 guidelines, the show will go on. Many of the talented directors, actors, producers and cinematographers behind the much-anticipated selection […]
On Aug. 18, Alumni Engagement and York University Libraries hosted a virtual fireside chat with alumnus Jesse Thistle (BA ’15), author of the award-winning memoir, From the Ashes: My Story of Being Métis, Homeless, and Finding My Way. Thistle shared his journey writing his first novel, and discussed the influences and impact that York had on […]
The York University Alumni Board has recognized four distinguished York students for their academic excellence and student leadership. We are proud to share the recipients of the 2020 Alumni Awards and Scholarships, and their incredible academic journeys.
Leading up to the GRADitude 2020 Speaker Series, Goldman Sachs executive Tuvia Borok (LLB ’03) shares his advice to 2020 graduates for practicing authenticity in the workplace
As a registered nurse on the Nursing Resource Team at St. Michael’s Hospital, Nicole Bradbury (BSCN ’19) works at the hospital’s COVID-19 assessment centre in downtown Toronto.