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Writer Carol Rose GoldenEagle calls attention to missing and murdered Indigenous women

On Jan. 19, the 2020-21 Canadian Writers in Person Lecture Series presented Indigenous author Carol Rose GoldenEagle reading from her book, Bone Black. York University Teaching Assistant Dana Patrascu-Kingsley sent the following report to YFile. Indigenous writer Carol Rose GoldenEagle presented a reading from her book Bone Black (Nightwood Editions, 2019) during her presentation for the Canadian Writers in Person Series. Following the reading, […]

Mayor John Tory delivers inspirational address at McLaughlin College’s First-Year Student Forum

Toronto Mayor and Osgoode Hall Law School grad John Tory was the keynote speaker at McLaughlin College’s virtual First-Year Student Forum on Jan. 28. York University President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda L. Lenton welcomed attendees, including keynote speaker Tory, and encouraged students to stay hopeful in a difficult year. “We look forward to hearing the advice you have for our […]

Distinguished Research Professor Stephen Gill earns prestigious Killam Prize

Stephen Gill, a Distinguished Research Professor of Political Science, Communications and Culture at York University, is among the recipients of the 2021 Killam Prizes. Announced Feb. 3 by the Canada Council for the Arts, this distinguished program recognizes the work of active researchers who have devoted their careers to pushing the boundaries of knowledge and […]

BHRM degree: Setting the foundation for a career in law

By Anam Raheel The School of Human Resource Management at York University has proven to be a critical starting point for many of its current students and graduates interested in pursuing a career in law. A bachelor’s degree in human resource management (BHRM) gives students a deep understanding of how people and organizations work, in […]

York students win prizes for multi-media collaborative projects with South Korean university

Students from York University and Chung-Ang University in Seoul, South Korea were given the opportunity to collaborate on multimedia projects focused on various social policies, including topics such as child and elder care, education, and student financial services. This opportunity was carried out to students by leaders Dr. Thomas Klassen, professor in the School of […]

Moving Forward webinar series in LA&PS offers more opportunities for engagement in 2021

By Anam Raheel The COVID-19 pandemic will not stop us from engaging with our community. This is the commitment of the Dean’s Office in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS). Six new interactive webinars have been scheduled for the Winter term, the latest episodes in the Faculty’s Moving Forward series. Launched in September 2020, […]

Enhanced public education on flood risk could strengthen disaster resilience

The risk of flooding is real. In fact, almost two million households in Canada are at “very high risk” of flooding. It is now more costly than fire or theft for property owners. Contrary to the perception, Canada has experienced over 340 significant floods since the 1900s, costing more than $11.7 (Can.) trillion (Canadian Disaster […]

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 […]

Passings: Leo Panitch, Distinguished Research Professor Emeritus

J.J. McMurtry, dean, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, has issued the following announcement to the York University community. It is with great sadness that I share news of the passing of Leo Panitch, FRSC, on Saturday, Dec. 19. Professor Panitch was a friend and mentor to many of us at York University, and we […]

SPPA awards focus on public service resilience, innovation and leadership in times of crisis

The annual School of Public Policy and Administration (SPPA) Student, Alumni and Community Recognition Awards ceremony took place for the first time in virtual format, on Nov. 26. In today’s world, public service takes centre stage worldwide, and the School’s alumni, students and community partners have stepped up efforts to meet the needs of the […]