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Alumni Matters - October 2014

Bergeron Centre for Engineering Excellence

Entrepreneurs Doug and Sandra Bergeron expand their investment in York U to $10 million

On Sept. 29, York University announced that Doug and Sandra Bergeron have increased
their support of the Lassonde School of Engineering to a record-breaking $10-million. In recognition of this exceptional and continued support from the Bergeron family, the school’s new home will be named the Bergeron Centre for Engineering Excellence. More...

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Times Higher Ed ranks York in Canada’s top four for social sciences, arts & humanities

Nobby Wirkowski

Remembering Nobby Wirkowski, CFL legend and founder of York's football program 

Tamil studies

York grads create Canada's first-ever scholarship in Tamil studies

Opening of Schulich campus in Hyderabad

York Hyderabad campus opens doors to Schulich’s MBA in India program

Opening of Schulich campus in Hyderabad

Pledge your support for the Yes to York campaign and proposed Markham campus

 
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EVENTS

Chancellor's Book Launch
Reception and book signing (includes free signed copy)
Oct. 30, Toronto, ON

!Viva Creatividad!
FES alumni art expo, celebration and fundraiser
Nov. 2, Toronto, ON

Fall Campus Day 2014
Tours, talks and lectures for prospective York students
Nov. 8, Keele campus
Nov. 9, Glendon campus

Hamilton Alumni Reception
Nov. 25, Hamilton, ON

Lambert Lecture on Indigenous Peoples and Neotropical Conservation
Nov. 26, Toronto, ON

The York Circle
Lecture series feat. exciting topics and York's top profs
Nov. 29, Toronto, ON

*Keep up with upcoming York events by visiting the Alumni Events page and the main York Events page.

DID YOU KNOW?

Rick Mercer at Fall Convocation

One of this fall's honorary doctorate recipients was
none other than Rick Mercer, Canadian comedian and television personality.

Click here to hear what advice Mercer and our other four hon docs had to share with more than 2,000 graduating York students at Fall Convocation.

Dating after breast cancer

Study: Dating after breast cancer can be a delicate balance

 

SEEC Executive Update

Close your skills gaps with Schulich's 2014 Executive Update continuing education program

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