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York University's response to MPs' letter on antisemitism

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A statement from President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda Lenton and Vice-President Equity, People & Culture Sheila Cote-Meek on International Women’s Day | Déclaration de la présidente et vice-chancelière Rhonda Lenton et de la vice-présidente de l’équité, des personnes et de la culture, Sheila Cote-Meek, à l’occasion de la Journée internationale des femmes

La version française suit la version anglaise. Dear York community members, Each year, on March 8, York University joins communities around the world in celebrating International Women’s Day, and the many contributions women have made locally and globally to advance gender equity. York University champions the diverse lived experiences of women and acknowledges the intersectionality […]

Statement from President Rhonda Lenton on the Conflict in Ukraine | Déclaration de la présidente Rhonda Lenton sur le conflit en Ukraine

La version française suit la version anglaise. Dear York Community, With the armed conflict in Ukraine continuing to heighten, I know that many of our community members, myself included, are profoundly distressed by the unconscionable scenes of violence and devastation we are witnessing in the news each day. York University condemns these acts of aggression […]

Announcement of Dean, Schulich School of Business | Annonce du doyen de l’École Schulich des hautes études commerciales

Dear colleagues, I am delighted to inform colleagues in the Schulich School of Business and across the York University community that the search for the next Dean of the Schulich School of Business has reached a successful conclusion. The search committee, chaired by Provost Lisa Philipps and comprised of members of SSB (full-time and contract […]

A Message on the First National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Message pour la première Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation

La version française suit la version anglaise. Dear Colleagues,  Today marks the first annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This new day of remembrance and reflection falls on what has been previously known as Orange Shirt Day. The day is intended to provide space for ongoing discussions of truth and reconciliation, and time for us […]

A Statement from President Rhonda Lenton on the Discovery of the Marieval (Cowessess) Residential School Unmarked Graves | Déclaration de la présidente Rhonda Lenton au sujet de la découverte des tombes anonymes du pensionnat pour Autochtones de Marieval (Cowessess)

Today we are once again confronted with the truth of the residential school system and the devastating impact on Indigenous peoples and communities across Turtle Island. More than 750 unmarked graves, primarily of children, were announced to have been found on or near the grounds of the Marieval (Cowessess) Residential School. York University grieves with […]

A Statement from President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda Lenton on the Attack in London, Ontario | Message de la présidente et vice-chancelière, Rhonda Lenton, au sujet de l’attaque à London (Ontario)

On behalf of the entire York University community, I want to extend my deepest condolences to the family, loved ones, and friends of the five family members who were intentionally struck down by a driver in London, Ontario, in a horrific and hateful act of violence. York unequivocally opposes all manners of hate and discrimination, […]

A Statement from York University President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda Lenton on the Passing of Alain Baudot | Déclaration de la présidente et vice-chancelière de l'Université York Rhonda Lenton à l'occasion du décès d'Alain Baudot

It is with great sadness that the York University community learned of the passing of Professor Emeritus Alain Baudot, a founding member not only of the French Studies Department at York, but of Glendon College. Alain was one of the very first professors at Glendon. Among his many contributions to the University were the creation […]

Letter to the Ontario Human Rights Commission on York University’s Actions to Address Systemic Discrimination

Dear Chief Commissioner Chadha, Thank you for your letters dated December 18, 2020, and April 14, 2021. We welcome the opportunity to share with you the many initiatives and actions we have taken and continue to take at York University to address concerns of racism, including anti-Black racism and anti-Indigenous racism, as well as all forms […]

Announcement of Appointment of Dean, Faculty of Education

I am pleased to inform members of the Faculty of Education and the York community that the search for Dean of the Faculty of Education has reached a successful conclusion. In 2019 I established a search committee, comprised of members of the Faculty of Education (faculty, staff, and students), one member appointed by me, and […]