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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 […]

Connections 2020 proves to be inspiring for both students and alumni

For students in York University's School of Administrative Studies, March 5 was a night of inspiration and career growth thanks to the alumni from their program. For the second consecutive year, the Connections speed mentoring and networking event was hosted by the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS) Development Team, bringing alumni and […]

York community members invested with the Order of Ontario

Three individuals with connections to York University are among 21 new appointees to the Order of Ontario, the province's highest official honour for individual excellence and achievement in any field. Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, will bestow the honour upon the newest appointees during an investiture ceremony at Queen's Park on March 11. An […]

York track & field Alumni now representing Canada in bobsled

Even as a young child Cynthia Appiah (BA '13) always knew that she wanted to represent Canada in some way. Growing up in Toronto, the Etobicoke native's passion for sports and track and field began early as a sprinter in grade six before switching to shot put in high school. It's surprising then that when […]

Speed mentorship and networking event pairs students with alumni partners

The Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS) Development Team, in partnership with the School of Administrative Studies and the New College Alumni Network, hosted a speed mentorship and networking event on March 5. Forty York University alumni and nearly 250 students took part in the event, which was held at the Second Student […]