A gift of appreciated publicly traded securities is a simple and tax-effective way of supporting York University. In most cases, when you donate publicly traded securities (including stocks, bonds, and units of mutual funds that are listed on the Canadian or U.S. stock exchanges) you can avoid paying tax on the capital gains. You’ll also get […]
When making a gift to York University as part of your estate plan, consider designating York as a beneficiary of a registered account, such as a tax-free savings account (TFSA), a registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) or a registered retirement income fund (RRIF). You may be surprised to learn that upon your passing, RRSP and […]
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% […]
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Dr. Allan Carswell, a renowned physicist, former York University professor and changemaking philanthropist, was recently named the Philanthropist of the Year by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). The award – presented to Dr. Carswell in November 2022, recognizes “an individual or family that has demonstrated outstanding civic and philanthropic leadership through a proven record […]
The York University Alumni Board has recognized four distinguished York students with 2022 Alumni Awards and Scholarships for their academic excellence and leadership. Alumni Silver Jubilee Scholarship The Alumni Silver Jubilee Scholarship is awarded to a graduating student who has demonstrated excellence both in and out of the classroom. This year’s recipient, Zahra Mawani (BEd […]
We can’t wait to welcome our 2023 graduands back to campus this month for convocation ceremonies! If you’re planning on taking a stroll down memory lane before or after your Convocation ceremony, whether on the Keele campus or at Glendon, here are a few outdoor locations that would make great photo backdrops. Outside of Sobeys Stadium […]
York’s community of changemakers recognized for prestigious research and impact The York University Research Awards Celebration, which took place April 19, recognized the contributions of researchers from all faculties and schools, and in areas including Indigenous knowledge, Black scholarship, global health, vision science, and space exploration, among others. Researchers were recognized for their prominent role […]
There will be no shortage of York alumni at the 45th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival. While this year’s festival, which takes place from Sept. 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 of […]
Ori Dagan (BFA ’07) graduated from AMPD with a BFA in Music. Since his time at York, Ori has been a staple of the Toronto jazz music scene and in recent years, has been showcasing his work on the international stage. Q: Why did you choose to study at York?A: From the time I was […]