In a world more connected than ever, why are we feeling so alone? The Glendon Global Dialogues on November 20th will explore the startling rise of loneliness and its far-reaching consequences. There are over 8 billion humans on the planet. Over half of us are in urban areas and have internet access. This begs the […]
Join us on October 3, 2024, for the next edition of the John W. Holmes Memorial Lecture, where we are honoured to welcome Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist at Nanos Research, as our featured speaker. From 7 PM to 9 PM, Nik Nanos will share his insights on the evolving dynamics of democracy in an […]
Amanda Ricci, a professor in the Department of History at York University's Glendon College, has received multiple recognitions for her 2023 book Countercurrents: Women's Movements in Postwar Montreal (McGill-Queen's University Press, 2023), a new history of the feminist movement in Montreal from the post-war period to the 1990s. Ricci's book was awarded the Canadian Committee on Women’s & […]
Events Training Session: Creating and Maintaining Positive Spaces Date: Monday, June 3, 2024Time: 2 PM - 3:30 PMLocation: Online This is a “101” session that will explore gender and sexual diversity, as well as homophobia and transphobia specific to the campus experience. Learn about using inclusive language, being a supportive ally, campus resources, and creating safer spaces […]
Building a stable career in an ever-changing world. Pathway(s): Business, Finance and Big Data. Title: Technology Sales Leader, IBM. The world is getting smaller every day. Technology’s rapid evolution continues to bring us closer together — something Tim Wilshaw has fully embraced over his 27 years and counting at IBM. With a passion for meeting […]
Discovering new opportunities to tell powerful stories Career Path(s): Public Affairs; Journalism; Communications & Public Relations Title: Public Affairs and Communications Attachée, Bureau du Québec à Toronto For Claudine Brulé, being adaptable to new experiences and changing circumstances has been key to her success. Whether by pursuing more education, embarking on a career change, or […]
Embracing change to welcome transformative experiences. Pathway(s): International Affairs, Public Policy and Human Rights. Title: Foreign Service Officer - Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. We all have a different relationship with the word "change." But instead of seeing it as something to avoid or fear, Marie-Claire Lemay decided to embrace it — leading her first […]
From Glendon campus to a powerful global career. Pathway(s): International Affairs, Public Policy and Human Rights. Title: Senior Advisor, Partnerships & Special Initiatives, United Nations Foundation. Being named one of the country’s most powerful women is a distinction reserved for only a small group of inspirational leaders. But for Rochelle R. Atizado, a Glendon grad […]
Shattering ceilings to advocate for social justice Pathway(s): Law Title: Justice of the Peace, Minister of the Attorney General When it comes to helping people in need, Karine Morin has never shied away from taking on a challenge, having a difficult conversation or venturing where others have not. And from her time as a student at Glendon […]
In collaboration with community organizations, this year's Francophonie week program celebrates the French language and diverse cultures of the international Francophone community. Click on the title for each event for more information, and register using the RSVP links. Events Soccer Tournament Date : Tuesday, March 19thTime : 3:00 PM - 5:00 PMLocation : Glendon Athletic […]
