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Media Advisory: York University experts available to discuss provincial budget

TORONTO, Thursday, April 27, 2017 – York University experts are available to discuss today’s provincial budget, including homelessness, a balanced budget, the housing market and infrastructure projects, climate change, provincial marijuana laws, as well as federal-provincial relations. Stephen Gaetz, Professor in the Faculty of Education and Director of the Canadian Observatory on Homelessness, can comment […]

Experts: Black history and diaspora

  York U experts available to comment on Black history and diaspora topics TORONTO, February 6, 2017 – February is Black History Month in Canada. Should the focus on the contributions of Black Canadians be confined to one month of the year? Is there still a need for Black History Month? While the debate continues, […]

York U hosts Inclusion Day event: “The relationship between post-secondary institutions and Truth and Reconciliation”

TORONTO, January 26, 2017 – York University is hosting a symposium to explore the relationship between post-secondary educational institutions and Truth and Reconciliation on Friday, January 27. The event, which will also discuss Canada’s Syrian refugee resettlement efforts, marks York University’s eighth annual Inclusion Day celebrations. President and Vice-Chancellor Mamdouh Shoukri will welcome the participants […]

Media Advisory: Summit focuses on economic strategies for underserved communities

TORONTO, January 25, 2017 – Creating strategies and opportunities for Canada’s disadvantaged and underserved communities, including youth, is the goal of a summit at York University’s Osgoode Hall Law School this Thursday and Friday. The Creating Opportunities Summit 2017 will explore strategies and initiatives to remove barriers to inclusion. What: Creating Opportunities Summit 2017 Who: […]

Joint Statement from York University and Mandi Gray, Human Rights Tribunal Settlement

Mandi Gray and York University have reached a settlement to Ms. Gray’s HRTO application. Although the parties were unable to reach an agreement on many issues, part of the resolution of the HRTO Application is that the University will collaborate with sexual assault centres to provide specialized counselling to sexual violence survivors from the York […]

Inspirational alumni to receive York University’s 2016 Bryden Awards

  Top executives from CAMH, CAA and the City of Toronto, and a youth human rights worker recognized for their leadership TORONTO, November 24, 2016 – Four of today’s most inspiring leaders and top executives whose path to success included a York University education will be honored at the 16th Annual Bryden Alumni Awards. The […]

York U Students, faculty and alumni drive important name change: Bachelor of Administrative Studies officially renamed Bachelor of Commerce

  TORONTO, November 22, 2016 – The Bachelor of Administrative Studies (BAS) degree offered by York University’s School of Administrative Studies, Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies (LAPS) since the 1970s has been officially renamed as a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree. Students will now be able to receive a BCom degree beginning in 2018. […]

York U expert available to comment on impact of the Trump presidency on LGBTQ issues   

  TORONTO, November 11, 2016 – During Donald Trump’s campaign, he and his running partner Mike Pence spoke openly on their stance on LGBTQ issues and many fear the new administration may work to repeal some of the legislative progress made with the Marriage Equality Act and anti-discrimination laws. Professor Sheila Cavanagh in the Department […]

Theatre @ York launches its 2016-17 season focusing on dis/ability and inclusion

TORONTO, November 7, 2016 – York University’s Department of Theatre has announced Extraordinary Lives: Difference and Ability as its theme for the year. Theatre @ York launches its season with a compelling new production of Austrian playwright Thomas Bernhard’s dark comedy A Party for Boris, which previews November 13 and 14, opening November 15. Veteran […]