How this psychology graduate is leading police reform Shawna Coxon never intended to go into law enforcement. “I’d had negative experiences with the police growing up,” she explains. “I thought I would go into law or social work. Both required more education, and I was struggling because I was paying for everything myself. I was […]
How studying English Literature inspired this grad’s first startup When Rusul Alrubail was accepted to Glendon to study English Language & Literature, she received a personalized postcard from the program and a phone call welcoming her. It was a good indication of what she could expect from the school. “It was a small place where […]
How this Glendon graduate serves her country abroad in the Canadian Armed Forces Many students work a part-time job while earning a university degree. Karissa Barbro was one of them. What made her part-time job a little different, however, is that it was with the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), a job she still holds today. […]
This young professional uses her communications degree to give back to her community After graduating from high school in Quebec City, Gabrielle Ouellet embarked on a three-year career as an international model with Toronto as her home base. When she decided to pursue post-secondary studies, Glendon felt like the obvious choice. “Being able to study […]
How collaboration and gratitude grew William Thornes’ career as a Canadian banker William Thornes had three key criteria when choosing a university: it had to be local, in a city with a thriving financial sector, and bilingual. Glendon checked all the boxes. “I grew up just outside Toronto and attended French Immersion programs my entire […]
How Anna-Kay Russell du Toit is creating a sustainable, socially-just future for Canada Most people want to make a difference, but not everyone knows where to focus their efforts or start. Anna-Kay Russell du Toit’s advice is simple: volunteer. “The best way to test out something and have the room to make mistakes and learn […]
How Kevin Bourne went from political staffer to media entrepreneur & changemaker When asked what his proudest moment is, Kevin Bourne has a lot to choose from. There’s interviewing Kevin Hart. Hosting on national radio with CBC Music. Working his first red carpet as a journalist during the 2017 Junos. And of course, getting to […]
“Language connects us all”: how this multi-faceted linguaphile uses his love of languages to build community on and offline Since graduating in 2018 with a BA in French Studies and BED in French as a Second Language, Niccoh has come ways in his journey as a professional and language enthusiast. From French, Spanish, then Drama […]
Turning words into action for people with disabilities With a thriving communications career, two books and five languages under her belt, and a passion for high-performance fitness and sports, Jess Silver knows the hard work and dedication that goes into reaching your dreams. Despite these many achievements however, Jess’s journey has not been without challenges. […]
The Canadian Association for Theatre Research/Association canadienne de la recherche théâtrale (CATR/ACRT) has announced York University Professor Cynthia Zimmerman as the recipient of its Lifetime Achievement Award for 2022. Zimmerman is a professor at Glendon Campus in the English Department. She has devoted her professorial career to scholarship and teaching in the field of Canadian drama, as […]
