Two LA&PS students among recipients of Governor General's silver medals

Three undergraduate students at York University have been awarded the Governor General’s Silver Medal. The medal recognizes the outstanding scholastic achievements of undergraduate students in Canada. Receiving the medals are changemakers Alina Kuimova, Katelyn Conferido and Amirarsalan Rahimian. Alina Kuimova is graduating with a Specialized Bilingual B.A. (Hons.) in linguistics and language studies, which she completed in […]

LA&PS alumna wins prestigious Griffin Poetry Prize

Canadian poet and York University alumna Canisia Lubrin has won the 2021 Griffin Poetry Prize for her book The Dyzgraphxst (Penguin/Random House, 2020), a long poem that examines the idea of selfhood while exploring issues of race, oppression and colonialism. Widely considered the most prestigious poetry award in Canada, the Griffin family gives out two $65,000 prizes annually: one […]

Grad students make queer history accessible through collaborative special podcast series

York University PhD candidates Hannah Maitland, Stephanie Jonsson and Angela Stanley, from the Gender, Feminist and Women’s Studies program, are highlighting queer oral history through a new special podcast series. “Resisting the Script: 25+ Years of Queer Activism” is a seven-episode series of the Queer Devotions podcast that was created in partnership with the Out […]

York University graduate student receives Trudeau Doctoral Scholarship

Cristina Wood, a PhD candidate in York University's Department of History, has been awarded the prestigious Trudeau Doctoral Scholarship, presented by the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation, which recognizes top doctoral students in Canada and abroad in the fields of humanities and social sciences. This is the first time since 2016 that a York student has been […]

Michael Tulloch, justice of the Ontario Court of Appeal, delivers a masterclass in what it means to be a changemaker

York alumnus Michael H. Tulloch, justice of the Ontario Court of Appeal was the keynote speaker at this year’s McLaughlin College Year-End Student Special Event on Thursday, March 25. The event, which was held over Zoom, also featured brief opening remarks from York University President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda L. Lenton and J.J. McMurtry, dean of the Faculty of Liberal […]

LA&PS Moving Forward webinar shares career journeys of six York alumnae in leadership roles

On March 8, International Women’s Day, join the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS) for the next Moving Forward webinar, “Women in Leadership,” taking place from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Hosted by Associate Dean, Students, Michele Johnson, this lunchtime webinar brings together women LA&PS graduates who are currently in leadership roles. Panellists will share their career […]

Moving Forward webinar series returns for Winter 2021

By Anam Raheel Last fall, the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies (LA&PS) launched a new webinar series titled Moving Forward, creating an opportunity to allow our alumni, students, donors, retirees, faculty, and staff to connect during this difficult time of physical isolation. You can watch the recorded Fall 2020 webinars here. The series will resume […]

Moving Forward: a new webinar series for meaningful conversations

By Anam Raheel The Dean’s Office in the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies (LA&PS) is launching a new webinar series titled Moving Forward, creating a new opportunity for engagement within the LA&PS community. This virtual series of lunchtime talks will allow our alumni, students, donors, retirees, faculty, and staff to connect during this […]

1033 - Emergency management grads respond to pandemic's call

By Anam Raheel COVID-19 has had a tremendous effect on businesses globally, leaving not-for-profits and small business owners grappling with plans to re-open. Many face the difficult question: What needs to happen so that I can stay afloat and keep my business running? Enter Master of Disaster and Emergency Management graduates Alisha Khan and Magda […]

LA&PS students among 2020 Alumni Award recipients

The York University Alumni Board has recognized four distinguished York students for their academic excellence and student leadership. The Alumni Awards and Scholarships started in 2009 and are adjudicated by the York University Alumni Board every year. Awards include the Harry Arthurs Alumni Families Scholarship, the Golden GRADitude Award and the Silver Jubilee Award. Harry […]