Welcome to LA&PS Through the Ages, a series where we speak to longtime members of the LA&PS community about how they got to York University, what their roles are like and even some of their fondest York memories. In the spring of 2022, Paulette Burgher was welcomed as the new Executive Director of Strategy & […]
We all know that trying to figure out "what to do with your life” after graduation can be a daunting task. However, for Black students navigating systemic barriers that persist in today’s working world can make getting on the path to career success that much more difficult. We turned to four Advancing Black Students mentors […]
The interactive Moving Forward webinar series is a part of a growing effort to bring the unique voices of Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS) alumni to comment on important topics. Launched in September 2020, Moving Forward invites students, alumni, faculty, staff and others into meaningful conversations about how to move forward in uncertain times like the […]
The annual School of Public Policy and Administration (SPPA) Student, Alumni and Community Recognition Awards ceremony was held on Nov. 24. John Riches, a graduate of the Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) program, Durham Region paramedics deputy chief, and last year’s recipient of the Foster-Greene Award for Excellence in Public Policy, Administration and […]
Zack Goldford graduated not just at the top of the Law & Society (LASO) program in 2019, but with the highest academic standing at York University across all Faculties. For that, he won the prestigious Governor General’s Academic Medal – now he surpasses another milestone: Supreme Court clerkship. LASO’s teachers remember him well for his […]
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 […]
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 […]
A transformative gift from an alumni family will allow York University to enhance its financial support for students seeking global learning opportunities. York University is launching a new scholarship program, which has been made possible thanks to a generous gift from an alumni family. The program will allow students to participate in diverse global learning […]
The York University Alumni Board recognized four distinguished York students with 2022 Alumni Awards and Scholarships for their academic excellence and leadership. The Alumni Golden GRADitude Award recognizes graduating students who leave York University a better place. Issa Abdi Jamaa and Tiana Putric are this year's Alumni Golden GRADitude Award recipients from the Faculty of […]
Ten York University students were honoured with the Robert J. Tiffin Student Leadership Award, recognizing their leadership at York University and their contributions to the growth, development and vitality of the York community. “Campus life and creating connections are a huge part of university life and each and everyone of these individuals have demonstrated dedication and […]