By Elaine Smith When political science major Sara Harsini heard that York University was hosting a Model European Union (EU) for university students nationwide, she signed up to participate and convinced her third-year classmate, Nawal Alhawari, to join her. The Model EU, a simulation of the work done by the European governing body, was organized […]
York University Assistant Professor Marsha Rampersaud, who teaches law and society in the Department of Social Science in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, has received a prestigious award from Community-Based Research Canada (CBRCanada) in recognition of her work with marginalized youth. The Emerging Community-Based Researcher Award is among the top honours given out […]
Indigenous community leaders, Christa Big Canoe, Jennifer LaFontaine, and Sylvia Maracle engaged in a lively conversation, sharing their lived experiences, and discussing their work supporting Indigenous people in Canada who live their lives mostly or entirely off-reserve. The event was hosted by Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS) on April 24th, and was […]
LA&PS Professor Jennifer Bonnell was awarded the Lieutenant Governor’s Medal for Historical Writing from the BC Historical Federation for her book titled Stewards of Splendour: A History of Wildlife and People in British Columbia (Royal BC Museum, 2023). Stewards of Splendour explores British Columbians’ changing relationships with wild animals and their habitats over more than 250 […]
In a remarkable testament to dedication and achievement, York’s very own contract faculty member, Barbara Bellissimo, has been appointed as the President and CEO of HSB Canada. HSB Canada, part of Munich Re, is a technology-driven company built on a foundation of specialty insurance, engineering, and technology. “I’m delighted to be the President and CEO […]
A paper by undergraduate students in York University’s School of Human Resource Management, titled “Discrimination against women in the workplace: Review and recommendations for more inclusive organizations,” was published in the esteemed International Journal of Employment Studies. It examines the pervasive issue of discrimination against women in the workplace, addressing key areas such as gender bias, […]
In an increasingly complex world facing daunting challenges from climate change to geopolitical conflicts, the need for skilled policymakers has never been greater. Crafting effective policies to tackle these multifaceted problems requires a deep understanding of systems, the ability to bridge diverse stakeholder interests and a commitment to the public good. As governments grapple with […]
Professor Randal F. Schnoor has received the 2024 Louis Rosenberg Canadian Jewish Studies Distinguished Service Award from the Association of Canadian Jewish Studies (ACJS) in recognition of his significant contributions to the field of study. The report by the award jurors recognized Schnoor as a “brilliant and insightful scholar [who] has looked at a wide range of […]
Five monetary awards were presented to teams of upper-year students at York University’s 2024 Spring Capstone Day, a public event hosted by the Cross-Campus Capstone Classroom (C4) in celebration of innovation, creativity, ambition and impact. Held on April 26, this year’s Spring Capstone Day drew more than 350 members of the York community and external […]
York University has announced its Top 30 Alumni Under 30 for 2024, and this year six alumni come from the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies. This distinguished group of alumni under the age of 30 have displayed exemplary leadership and volunteerism to address deep and complex social challenges – both locally and globally. […]