La version française suit la version anglaise. Dear York Community Members, I am writing to share the unsettling news of an act of vandalism that occurred on our Keele Campus last weekend, in which deliberate damage was caused to Skennen’kó:wa Gamig. Toronto Police Services have been informed of the damage, and they are currently […]
La version française suit la version anglaise. Over this past year, 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 […]
It is with decidedly mixed emotions that I announce the upcoming retirement of Lucy Fromowitz, Vice-Provost, Students. Ms. Fromowitz has had a long history with York. Prior to joining the University as Vice-Provost, Students in 2017, she had worked at York from 1978–2001 in several directorial positions, including as Director of Admissions/Recruitment, before her terms […]
Dear members of the York community, I am pleased to share that yesterday, the University’s Board of Governors approved Living Well Together: Keele Campus Vision and Strategy, a foundational document that sets a clear path forward for re-imagining more than 190 acres on York’s Keele campus. Centered on the priorities identified within the University […]
Dear colleagues, It is with great pleasure that I inform colleagues from across the University that the Board of Governors has approved the re-appointment of Lisa Philipps as Provost & Vice-President Academic for an additional five-year term, commencing July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2027. Professor Philipps has provided outstanding leadership as Provost & […]
Dear colleagues, I am delighted to inform colleagues in our Division of Advancement and across the University that, following an extensive national and international search process, York University has selected a new Vice-President of Advancement. The Board of Governors has accepted the recommendation of the search committee that Susana Gajic-Bruyea be appointed for an initial […]
Dear colleagues, We are delighted to announce that the search for the Deputy Provost to lead our Markham Campus realization has reached a successful conclusion. This is an important and exciting time in York’s evolution as we bring to fruition plans for innovative teaching and research programs, physical space, and partnerships for our new Markham […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dear Community Members, As we begin to welcome our community members back onto our campuses today, I want to provide you with an update on our Fall 2021 convocation ceremonies. After careful consideration, given the ongoing public health concerns resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and current public health restrictions, York University, Ryerson University, Seneca College, […]