The 2023–2024 academic year marked another milestone for the School of Public and International Affairs and its master’s program. As Canada’s only bilingual graduate program of its kind, the master in Public and International Affairs (MPIA) prepares students for leadership in public service, diplomacy, and governance. Here's a look at what shaped this exceptional year. […]
In collaboration with community organizations, this year's Francophonie week program celebrates the French language and diverse cultures of the international Francophone community. Events Racelle Kooy : Réflexions de l'ouest Date: Tuesday, March 18Time: 12 pm - 1 pmLocation: Online With a Secwepemc, St’atl’imc and Dutch background, Racelle is a member of the Samahquam First Nation […]
Join us on March 12, 2025, for an essential conversation on democracy and external threats In an era of growing geopolitical tensions, the question of foreign interference in democratic elections has never been more urgent. With increasing reports of election meddling in Canada, the UK, and the European Union, concerns about disinformation, external influence, and […]
During Black History Month, we recognize and celebrate the legacy, history and contributions of the Black community. We celebrate Black excellence – the many achievements and successes of Black community members – and recognize that the contributions of this community have benefited the university and our wider society. View all Black History Month Events at York […]
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 […]
