alumnus

Alumnus and award-winning author Jesse Thistle (BA ’15) on his journey, his memoir, and his time at York

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. During the virtual event, moderated by Dean of Libraries Joy Kirchner, Thistle shared his journey writing his […]

Goldman Sachs executive Tuvia Borok (LLB ’03) shares his advice to 2020 graduates for practicing authenticity in the workplace

If there’s a bright side to staying at home as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Tuvia Borok (LLB ’03) embraces it wholeheartedly. An executive director and senior counsel with Goldman Sachs in the UK, Borok makes time with his son to share three things they’re grateful for every day. Lately, it’s taking breaks to […]