Today, York University mourns the loss of Leo Panitch, Distinguished Research Professor in the Department of Politics at the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies. Leo was a renowned political economist, Marxist theorist and co-editor of The Socialist Register, and was awarded a Canada Research Chair in 2002 for his study of the role […]
I am delighted to announce that the search for Principal of Glendon Campus has reached a successful conclusion. As you may recall, earlier this year I reconstituted a search committee comprised of members of Glendon Campus — including faculty, staff and students, as well as a member appointed by me — which was chaired by […]
I am delighted to share with you that Maureen Armstrong has been appointed Interim York University Ombudsperson. Maureen will be familiar to the York community through her service as University Secretary and General Counsel from 2014 to 2019. In this role, she provided strategic and informed counsel to address a multitude of complex governance and […]
La version française suit la version anglaise. With the results of the United States election now announced, I’d like to acknowledge themany members of the York community who have been and continue to be affected by the political events south of the border. Whether you are an American citizen, have friends or loved ones living […]
La version française suit la version anglaise. The York University community is deeply saddened by the violence that has been occurring across Nigeria in recent weeks in connection with the EndSARS movement. We are particularly devastated by the tragic events of October 20, when police and military forces fired into a crowd of unarmed young […]
Over the past few months, several incidents bearing on the academic freedom of members of the York Community have been brought to my attention. In each case, individuals and groups external to the University have appealed to senior leadership to intercede against faculty members due to statements made, or research published, in the course of […]
Environmental change and urbanization represent two of the most critical challenges facing people and the planet. Universities are uniquely positioned to advance knowledge of and solutions to the issues posed by the climate crisis, loss of biodiversity and the rapid growth of cities. In response, York University has taken a leadership role in advancing, teaching, […]
Over the past months with the help of community members, York University has intensified efforts to improve and expand initiatives that aim to address anti-Black racism, and further our principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion across the entire University. To support this work, we have undertaken a series of consultations with students, faculty, instructors, staff and other […]
La version française suit la version anglaise. After careful consideration, given the ongoing public health concerns resulting from COVID-19 and the restrictions on public gatherings, York University, Ryerson University, Seneca College, and the University of Toronto, have made the difficult decision not to hold in-person fall convocation ceremonies. Although each institution will have a unique […]