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Osgoode professor recognized for governance leadership

Poonam Puri from Osgoode Hall Law School has been inducted as a fellow of the Institute of Corporate Directors in recognition of her impactful career in corporate law and governance. 

Ceremony celebrates Pride Month with York University community

A ceremony to celebrate Pride Month on June 4 in the Vari Hall Rotunda was attended by staff, faculty, students and other community members.

Passings: Robert Simmons

Robert Simmons, a former York University professor and Chair of the English Department, passed away on May 19 at the age of 87.

Marc Dupuis-Désormeaux

A paper about citizen scientists conducting turtle nest monitoring and conservation work, co-written by Glendon College Adjunct Professor Marc Dupuis-Désormeaux, was recently published in the journal FACETS

York U in the news: COVID-19 wastewater surveillance, obesity medication coverage and more

‘Absolutely brutal’: Ontario to end COVID-19 wastewater surveillance programYork University Professor Eric Kennedy was quoted in CityNews Toronto June 5. Should Wegovy, the $400-a-month obesity medication, be covered by the provinces?York University Professor Emeritus Joel Lexchin was quoted in CBC News June 3. Could Mississauga be next in line for a ‘new deal?’York University Professor […]

Actioning the University’s three-year budget plan approved by the Board of Governors

The recently approved plan outlines institutional priorities, recognizes current budget challenges and highlights opportunities to address them.

Mise en œuvre du plan budgétaire triennal de l’Université approuvé par le conseil d’administration

Lors de la conversation communautaire du lundi 10 juin, la présidente et la haute direction présenteront le plan budgétaire triennal qui vient d’être approuvé par le conseil d’administration. Ce plan est le fruit de prévisions prudentes, d’analyses sectorielles et de contributions de la communauté. Il décrit les priorités institutionnelles prenant en compte les défis budgétaires importants auxquels […]

Over 20 York-affiliated creatives win Canadian Screen Awards

York U alumni walked away with around two dozen awards across a diverse range of categories, including Best Motion Picture and Best Drama Series.

Lassonde prof tackles AI in health care with support from tech giant

Professor Laleh Seyyed-Kalantari’s work addressing fairness in artificial intelligence (AI) models used in medical practice will be generously funded by Google’s Research Scholar Program.

Lions Cup raises record proceeds for varsity student-athletes

The 21st annual Lions Cup Golf Tournament, hosted at King’s Riding Golf Club by York University Athletics & Recreation, raised $165,500 to fund bursaries for varsity student-athletes.