Symposium fosters a conversation about fair banking for all Canadians

Fair banking for all Canadians is a vision of the Black Creek Financial Action Network (BCFAN), a multi-partner network, coordinating efforts among the many agencies providing financial information in Black Creek and beyond. On Oct. 12, under the auspices of the York University-TD Community Engagement Centre (CEC), BCFAN presented a Fair Banking symposium. The event brought together participants […]

New textbook examines natural disaster and risk management in Canada

  Disaster and emergency management Professor Nirupama Agrawal’s new book, Natural Disasters and Risk Management in Canada(2018), offers wide-ranging information on a variety of hazards, including both the scientific and social aspects. Professor Nirupama Agrawal at the caldera of the largest active volcano in Japan, Mount Aso. The volcano last erupted in October 2016 launching volcanic […]

Featured Grad: Aadil Maan, Google Program Manager

Aadil Maan (2010, BCom ITEC Specialized Honours, Business System Analysis stream) In his own words... BCom IT grad Aadil Maan My experience at York was true to its moto,Tentanda Via: The Way Must Be Tried. I strived for an experience both academic and social, outside the bounds of my academic curriculum which allowed me the […]

Recent York Graduate, Mohamud Siraji, elected a Member of Parliament in Somalia

Mohamud Siraji, 30, a recent York graduate with a Bachelor of Commerce (2014), visited Toronto this month, on break from his new role in Somalia as a Member of Parliament in the country’s federal government. Mohamud Siraji “It was a difficult decision to leave Toronto, but this was the right time to give back and […]

First female Chief of Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service is Master of Disaster & Emergency Management grad

  Deryn Rizzi (MDEM '13) has been appointed as the new Chief of Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service (VFRS), the first woman in the role. A graduate of the School of Administrative Studies' Master of Disaster and Emergency Management program, Rizzi is now pursuing her PhD in Gender, Feminist and Women's Studies. As an expert in the […]

Hydro One board pay raise evaluated by Professor Richard LeBlanc on CBC

  Financial accountability Professor Richard  LeBlanc spoke with radio host Matt Galloway on CBC’s Metro Morning to discuss Hydro One’s pay raises for its part-time board members. LeBlanc, who is an expert in board governance, teaches in the School of Administrative Studies in York University’s Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies. Despite Hydro One’s […]

New book offers analysis of payday lending and presents solutions for policy makers

  Canadians of modest means are often left with no choice but to borrow from a high-cost payday lender. Since these fringe lenders charge upwards of 390 per cent annualized interest – well in excess of current consumer borrowing rates at banks and credit unions – those who can least afford to pay are forced […]

Students win at Canada’s Next Top Ad Executive competition with experiential learning edge

  Experiential Education is paving the way for School of Administrative Studies (SAS) student success, not just in the classroom, but also with inter-institution collaborative initiatives, careers and external competitions. The first competition of the year was Canada’s Next Top Ad Executive (CNTAE), arguably the country’s most influential competitive experiential program of its kind, running […]

Bachelor of Commerce alumna secures MaRS fellowship

Alumna Victoria Bisram secured a Studio Y Fellowship in the MaRS Discovery District.  She graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce (’16) in Accounting from the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies. Victoria Bisram The Studio Y Fellowship for young professionals is a residency-based, eight-month program that develops leaders through intensive workshops, projects, coaching and […]

Masters of Disaster & Emergency Management Application Extension

  The application deadline for MDEM at York University has been extended to March 18! Apply now. The only graduate program of its kind in Ontario and one of only two in Canada. Equips students with the skills and knowledge required to prepare for, mitigate, respond to and recover from local, national and international disasters […]