In 2021 while the COVID-19 vaccine was rolling out across Canada, Dr. Tiffany Richards (BSc ’09) started to notice threads of misinformation about the vaccine all over the internet. As a resident physician in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Toronto , she began spending all her free time online, […]
For 21 years, The York U Alumni Awards have celebrated alumni who exemplify the values of York University, have made remarkable contributions to their fields, and changed the world for the better. The tradition of recognizing their contributions will continue, honouring the legacy of the Bryden Alumni awards, in a virtual event on Nov. 18 at 7pm. Leaders honoured at this year’s awards include Dr. Earle Nestmann (MSc ’71, PhD […]
Six York University alumni have been recognized amongst the 75 finalists for Canadian Immigrant magazine’s Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards. The Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards is a people’s choice awards program that recognizes inspirational immigrants who have made a positive impact on their communities since arriving in Canada.
Mikhaela Gray-Beerman (BA '14, MEd '18), one of York’s Top 30 Changemakers Under 30, is an anti-trafficking advocate, researcher, and educator, as well as a non-profit consultant. The work she does is informed by the many inspiring women and girls who have entrusted their stories with her. Human trafficking is one of the fastest-growing crimes […]
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, York University’s first priority has always been to keep our communities healthy and safe, including our alumni. As Ontario and the world reopens, we will take a gradual approach to holding in-person alumni events in accordance with our plan for a safe return to campus. Alumni Engagement will continue to follow York U’s plans and guidelines and strongly encourage our Alumni Networks, event guests and others […]
The York University Alumni Board has recognized four distinguished York students for their academic excellence and student leadership. We are proud to announce the recipients of the 2021 Alumni Awards and Scholarships. Meena Shanmuganathan (iBBA ’21) – Alumni Silver Jubilee Scholarship The Alumni Silver Jubilee Scholarship is awarded each year to a graduating student who […]
Farah Motani (BES '14) is an environmentalist, holistic nutritionist and yoga teacher. She currently resides on the unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Səl̓ílwətaʔ (Tsleil-Watuth), and Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) Nations of the Coast Salish peoples, also known as the settler lands of Vancouver. The environmental studies alumna combined her many passions and has spent the last […]
It’s eight o’clock in the evening and alumna Ingrid Pui Yee Chu is still all a smile in Hong Kong. She is an accomplished curator and writer in the city, and it is clear from her enthusiasm as she describes her work that she enjoys what she does, even if it means putting in long […]
Calling all February and June 2021 YorkU graduates! In honour of your accomplishments, we’re offering you a chance to kick start your professional networking and win a career mentoring session with York alumnus, Ivan Ho (BASc ’07), Strategic Partner Manager at Google. To enter the contest all you have to do is:- Comment on this […]
Sindiswa Moyo (MPPAL ’20) is the acting Manager and Senior Advisor in the Office of the Chief Planning Officer at Metrolinx, a Crown agency of the Government of Ontario, which is undertaking the largest transportation investment in Ontario’s history. She was born and raised in Zimbabwe and moved to Canada in December 2008. Tell me […]