Chinese Canadian writer Jack Wang launched the Canadian Writers in Person series for 2022-2023 with a reading from We Two Alone. Wang offered a compelling presentation about the historical figures and events that inspired the short stories in this collection. When asked about the research he undertook for these stories, Wang said the process can be […]
Author, journalist and human rights advocate Sally Armstrong received an honorary doctor of laws degree during York University’s convocation ceremony for graduands from the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies. Armstrong visited York University on Oct. 13 to accept an honorary doctor of laws degree during Fall Convocation. Known for her pursuit of stories […]
Planning on joining us for “#YUGood? LA&PS Stress-Buster Fest”? Want to make your study break that much sweeter? Snap a photo the captures your experience of #YUGood and you could win one of three $50 gift cards to the York University Bookstore. How to Enter: Follow the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS) […]
The annual Ontario Public Service (OPS) Breakfast presented by School of Public Policy & Administration (SPPA) on Oct. 4 focused on Indigenous justice with a special talk by guest speaker Kate Forget, legal counsel, Indigenous Justice Division (IJD) at Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General. The event attracted close to 100 people, hosting a number of faculty, […]
The Modern Greek Studies Association Symposium is considered to be the world’s pre-eminent conference on Greece. The event is held every two years and is organized by the Modern Greek Studies Association (MGSA) at locations across North America. This year marks the 27th symposium and it will be held at York University. An international cohort […]
York University will award honorary degrees at Fall Convocation to three exemplary changemakers who will each receive an honorary doctor of laws. Graduates will cross the stage at eight convocation ceremonies on Oct. 12, 13, 14 and 21. Amongst the recipients is Sally Armstrong (Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies), award-winning author, journalist and human rights […]
Prioritizing self-care is an important part of staying well – especially as we move into the second leg of the semester. Although being busy is normal for many students during this time of the year, it shouldn’t deter you from finding moments to de-stress and enjoy a much-deserved mental break. This month, the Faculty of […]
The second annual Smyth Dialogues event in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS) will feature two award-winning writers in a discussion of refuge. Two of Canada’s greatest writing talents, Billy-Ray Belcourt and David Chariandy will visit the York Keele campus for this in-person and livestreamed event on November 1, 2022. The topic […]
On Oct. 17, Vivienne and Neville Poy will have dialogue with Jack Leong, associate dean of Libraries, to share the remarkable life stories that lead to their collaboration of the Precious Moments book project. York University Libraries invite members of the University community to the event. From their childhood memory of Hong Kong and Southern China, the stroke of […]
The Moving Forward webinar series, launched by the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS), is back for a third season beginning Sept. 29. In 2020, the LA&PS Dean’s Office launched the series to create an opportunity for engagement within the LA&PS community. This virtual series of lunchtime talks allows alumni, students, donors, retirees, faculty and […]