Editor’s Picks

York University recognizes Emancipation Day

Vice-President Equity, People and Culture Laina Y. Bay-Cheng shares a message with the community in recognition of Emancipation Day.

Report on Black Inclusion Action Plan shows momentum

The York community is invited to read the third Annual Report on Black Inclusion, which features a look at what progress has been made on 86 calls to action aimed at shifting institutional culture towards the inclusion and affirmation of Black lives and experiences. 

Appointment of Laina Y. Bay-Cheng, vice-president equity, people and culture

Laina Y. Bay-Cheng will assume her new role effective Jan. 1, 2025, drawing on her expertise and past work to further drive the implementation of institutional initiatives such as the York U Forward Action Plan, the Decolonizing, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, and more.

York University takes significant step forward in journey to net zero

This summer, the York University Energy Management team has adjusted how it heats and cools the Keele Campus, resulting in a reduction in emissions that will play a big role in helping the University meets its net-zero goals.

York-affiliated athletes competing for gold at 2024 Olympic Games

Ten York-affiliated athletes, and one medical staff member, will travel to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games to represent Team Canada in a range of sports including rugby, volleyball, swimming and more. 

Doctoral student named Trudeau Scholar

Zoe M. Savitsky, a doctoral candidate at York University’s Osgoode Hall Law School, has been selected as a Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholar to pursue work in corporate accountability.

New funding supports training in vaccine production at York U

The Faculty of Science has received funding from the Ontario Ministry of Colleges & Universities to launch a micro-credential in vaccine production at York University’s Markham Campus in 2025. 

Study abroad course in Cuba breaks new ground

Two groups of first-year York University students travelled to Cuba this spring as part of a new Faculty of Health course exploring human rights, Cuban culture and the country’s health-care system.

York U Forward Action Plan website launches

A new website outlines initiatives and opportunities for the York community to actively participate in creating a path to a financially sustainable university of the future.

Schulich ExecEd partnership to empower municipal leaders

Schulich ExecEd recently delivered an updated version of its Masters Certificate in Municipal Leadership program to 50 City of Ottawa managers, with a new focus on future-proofing municipalities.