HR guru challenges human resources professionals to think from the outside

  A Forbes’ top-five coach and renowned management guru, Professor Dave Ulrich of the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business headlined this year’s HR Talks: Monica Belcourt Speakers Forum. Above: From left, left to right: Professor Dave Ulrich with York HR Professors Monica Belcourt, Parbudyal Singh and David Doorey, chair of the School of […]

Economics student makes history on Dragons’ Den

    York University student Kevin Chau made television history when his innovative app fired up Dragons’ Den, inspiring all six Dragons to invest in his venture. The Financial & Business Economics student is the first entrepreneur to strike a deal with all six Dragons at once. A few weeks before his 22nd birthday, he […]

Social activist Angela Robertson urges grads to take action

  With the histories of Canada’s Indigenous peoples and the slaves stolen from their communities during the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade behind and in front of her, Angela Robertson stood on the convocation stage to accept an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from York University. The Oct. 19 ceremony took place during fall convocation for graduates […]

Success hinges on education, Rudy Bratty tells LAPS graduands at Convocation

Solicitor and developer Rudy Bratty told graduands of York University’s Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LAPS) that success hinges on education. Rudy Bratty delivers a speech during convocation after receiving an honorary Doctor of Laws Bratty was the recipient of an honorary degree, Doctor of Laws, during the third fall convocation ceremony on […]

Classical Association of Canada’s Distinguished Lecturer presents keynote

    Each year the Classical Association of Canada/Société canadienne des études classiques selects three distinguished colleagues as its Distinguished Annual Touring Lecturers in the Maritimes, the West and Central Canada. On Monday Oct. 23, York University will welcome this year’s Central Canada Lecturer, Professor Peter Toohey of the Department of Classics and Religion at […]

Two honorary degrees to be conferred during fall convocation

  Two community leaders will be recognized with honorary degrees at York University’s fall convocation ceremonies, during the two ceremonies for the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies on Thursday, October 19. The honorary degrees will mark the contributions of a business leader and a social justice activist. “We are proud to honour these individuals […]

Canadian Writers in Person series features CanLit talent

This fall will be a real page turner for those interested in CanLit. On select Tuesday evenings throughout the 2017-18 academic year, York University’s celebrated Canadian Writers in Person Series presents 11 established and new writers presenting readings readings from their work. “We have a terrific lineup of authors for 2017-18,” says Professor Gail Vanstone, […]

Grad Jamil Jivani discusses link between young men who join gangs and those who join terror cells

  Jamil Jivani (BA '10), lawyer, professor and community organizer was interviewed on CBC Radio's Sunday Edition program on August 6, 2017. Interviewer Michael Enright, himself a recipient of an Honorary Doctorate from YorkU, delved into Mr. Jivani's research into the profiles and similarities of young men who join gangs, and the link to those who join […]

IT professor leads discussion on basic income and the post-work world

  In a world where machines are increasingly replacing paid human labour, Ontario’s high profile pilot project — the basic income guarantee — could be a solution to some of the challenges within our changing economy. Information Technology Professor Stephen Chen will be joining Canadian Senator Art Eggleton and the Why Should I Care? (WSIC) […]

Watch the speeches of five remarkable Canadians who received honorary doctorates at spring convocation

  York University recognized the tremendous contributions of a dozen community and business leaders at this year’s spring convocation ceremonies. An inspiring Canadian athlete will also be recognized with an honorary degree. “This year’s honorary degree recipients truly are a remarkable group of Canadians, who embody in every way the high public purpose of universities […]