Like so many Baby Boomers born in the 1950s, Deborah Spicer was the first in her family to attend university. As a student at St. Clement’s Private School for Girls in Toronto, she had two passions: journalism and theatre. She knew she wanted to pursue one of them when she moved on to university. When […]
Sunnuz Sarah Taheri was a vibrant, charming young artist who expressed her passions through singing, poetry, painting and other visual arts. She took an active role in furthering women’s rights, protecting the environment, politics, philosophy, her community and society, and the plight of the poor. Taheri completed a BA in English at York in 2005, […]
Positive energy is more than just a feel-good fad for Shawnette Bankasingh (BA ’14, BEd ’15); it is something the York University alumna believes will impact people’s lives for the better. “Once you give good energy, it will always come back to you in various ways,” she says. “It’s a good practice of paying it […]
When you include York University as a charitable beneficiary in your Will, life insurance policy, or retirement fund account, you invest in York’s future students and preserve wealth for yourself, your loved ones and your immediate and future needs. Quick Links Legacy Giving White Rose Legacy Circle For Professional Advisors Stay Connected "My bequest to […]
A gift in your will—also called a bequest—is the most popular and easiest way to make a future gift to York University. It has no effect on your cash flow during your lifetime and significantly reduces the taxes payable by your estate. In fact, in your year of passing, you can donate up to 100% […]