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 […]

York alumnus Jay S. Hennick appointed a member of the Order of Canada

  York alumnus and honorary degree recipient Jay S. Hennick (BA ’78, LLD ’11) has been named a member of the Order of Canada. Hennick is among the 103 new appointments to the Order of Canada announced on Dec. 27 by Governor General of Canada Julie Payette. “On behalf of all of the entire York […]

LA&PS recent grad Kiana Blake wins the prestigious Murray G. Ross Award

  Kiana Blake Kiana Blake, a recent graduate of the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies (LA&PS), is the recipient of the prestigious Murray G. Ross Award. Blake received the award during the 2018 Spring Convocation ceremonies. It is one of the highest honours given by York University to a graduating student. Blake, who […]

Author, lawyer and youth leader Jamil Jivani (BA ’10) to be honoured at the 2018 Bryden Alumni Awards

    Jamil Jivani is a Canadian lawyer, activist, professor and author. An alumnus from LA&PS, Jivani is being honoured at the Bryden Alumni Awards on Nov. 20 in the category of One to Watch for his work creating economic opportunities for families, empowering youth and improving public safety. Jivani has held research and teaching […]

HR School's research on gender pay gap could guide policy-makers’ equity goals

  The gender pay gap is a complex global issue that has attracted attention in the academic world for decades. In 2018, it made headlines in Hollywood, thereby entering public consciousness in a new and profound way. In Ontario, three decades after pay equity legislation was introduced, the gender pay gap is still wider for […]

Jivani celebrated as a 2018 Bryden Alumni Award recipient

Now in its 18th year, the Bryden Alumni Awards celebrate outstanding York University alumni who have achieved the extraordinary and made remarkable contributions in their fields, communities and to the University. Jamil Jivani (BA ’10) will be one of four leaders celebrated on Nov. 20 at a celebration at Arcadian Court and . “As we welcome […]

Recent York BCom Graduate elected a Member of Parliament in Somalia

  Mohamud Siraji, 30, a recent York graduate with a Bachelor of Commerce (2014), visited Toronto this month, on break from his new role in Somalia as a Member of Parliament in the country’s federal government. Mohamud Siraji “It was a difficult decision to leave Toronto, but this was the right time to give back […]