The York University Brief is the Office of the President’s monthly newsletter. It provides us with the opportunity to share stories about some of York’s best and brightest with our valued partners, so that you are able to celebrate our successes with us. If you don’t already receive The York University Brief, you can sign up for it here.
At York, we are curious and progressive by nature. These qualities fuel knowledge and discovery within our community and enable success and groundbreaking research in a wide range of subject areas.
We take pride in our innovative community, and look forward to sharing more about it with you.
Sincerely,
Ijade Maxwell Rodrigues
Chief of Government and Community Relations & Protocol
Current Issue: October 2024
Top Stories
MP Ryan Turnbull Visits Keele Campus
In July, we welcomed Whitby MP Ryan Turnbull for a discussion of York’s social procurement policy, a meeting with YSpace entrepreneurs, and a tour of York’s Social Innovation Hub. It was a great opportunity to demonstrate the many ways in which York University supports small businesses and the local community.
Roundtable with Minister Valdez and MP Sgro
In September, we were thrilled to host Minister of Small Business Rechie Valdez and local MP Judy Sgro on campus for a discussion and showcase with founders of YSpace-supported businesses. These included Mississauga eatery Honey Soul Food, portable electric vehicle charging company Kiwi Charge, specialized fertility tracking services provider Fibra, as well as gourmet snacks purveyor EATABLE Popcorn, high-end chocolatiers One More Cocoa, and healthy frozen desert maker Nanashake.
Relationship agreement ensures Indigenous priorities are included in future of health care
In a spirit of fostering healing and reconciliation, York University and the Indigenous Primary Health Care Council (IPHCC) signed a relationship agreement on September 12 at Keele Campus as a first step toward developing joint initiatives and advancing Indigenous health priorities.