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Jinjun Shan

Professor Jinjun Shan has been elected as a member of the European Academy of Sciences & Arts, which unites exceptional scholars and practitioners across the globe to stimulate cross-disciplinary collaboration

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.

Déclaration à l’occasion du Jour de l’émancipation

Le 1er août est le jour où on célèbre l’entrée en vigueur de la « Slavery Abolition Act » de 1833 (Loi sur l’abolition de l’esclavage), partout dans l’Empire britannique. Dans le passé, des membres des communautés noires et autochtones ont été réduits en esclavage sur le territoire qui est aujourd’hui le Canada, ce qui a profondément marqué […]

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. 

Students participate in research program at Holland Bloorview

Four York University undergraduate students were chosen among 17 people across Canada to participate in a summer research program at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital to advance work in pediatric disability and developmental differences.

Passings: John Laurier Van Esterik

John Laurier Van Esterik, a retired York University social science and anthropology professor, passed away on June 29.

Denise Danda and Connor McGrath

The Canadian Council for the Advancement of Education has recognized Season 2 of the ‘This is Lassonde’ podcast – hosted by students Denise Danda and Connor McGrath – with the Silver 2024 CCAE Prix d’Excellence Award for Best Podcast

York U in the news: national emergency response, senior digital literacy and more

Does Canada need a national emergency response agency?York University Professor Ali Asgary was quoted in CBC News July 27. Vezina: Disruptions on the Horizon report offers scant detailsAn op-ed by York University instructor Alex Vezina was published in the Toronto Sun July 28. As more seniors head online, efforts are needed to help their digital […]

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.

Nomination de Laina Y. Bay-Cheng au poste de vice-présidente de l’équité, des personnes et de la culture

Chers collègues, chères collègues, Je suis heureuse de vous informer que Laina Y. Bay-Cheng, qui occupe actuellement le poste de vice-présidente intérimaire de l’équité, des personnes et de la culture (VP-EPC), a été nommée à ce poste à titre permanent au 1er janvier 2025. J’ai eu l’honneur de diriger une vaste recherche qui a abouti à la […]