While many students pursue a degree in Education with the goal of teaching in the classroom, Miles Gargaritano (BEd ’15) pursued his degree with the goal of teaching in the workplace. As the Senior Director, Information Technology (IT) Operations at Loopio, a Toronto-based software company that supercharges response management, Miles utilizes what he learned in […]
As a proud alumna of York University, I’ve built a career deeply rooted in community, leadership and impact. Over the past decade, I’ve worn many hats: Non-profit director, executive recruiter, board leader, and now, your Alumni Career Coach. In this article, I’m sharing some of the most common situations job seekers are navigating right now […]
Growing up in a small town outside of Ottawa, Jocelyn Cadieux (MES ’20) learned the importance of accessibility and mobility. Now, as an urban planner working for the City of Ottawa, he aims to build strong communities by making urban spaces more accessible and developing the surrounding infrastructure. “Our communities shape who we are and […]
York University has a global network of engaged, enthusiastic alumni. As some of our most valuable community members, we’re inviting all York U alumni to participate in and help shape our future by completing our alumni survey. Your survey responses will help us to better understand how to communicate with you and ensure we are providing […]
Amidst the thousands of volunteers we celebrate this month, York University is excited to spotlight just a few of our dedicated alumni volunteers as part of this year's National Volunteer Week. The theme for 2025 is "celebrating service", by showcasing their stories, we aim to inspire and acknowledge the commitment of our entire volunteer community. […]
Know someone you'd like to nominate for an Alumni Award? The 2025 Alumni Awards will be held in the fall and we are seeking nominations for our award recipients. Each year, the York University Alumni Awards celebrate outstanding alumni who have achieved the extraordinary and made remarkable contributions to York and the community. Nominations are […]
Like many first year undergraduate students, Darren Adamah (BA ’20) wasn’t sure what career he wanted to pursue right away. As a newcomer to Canada by way of Ghana, Darren found himself in unfamiliar territory, leaving friends and family to study in a new country. While finding his way as a student, Darren began to […]
ALUMNI CONTEST ALERT! Come From Away, created by York alumni David Hein (BFA ’97) and Irene Sankoff (BA ’99) along with co-producer Natalie Bartello (BFA ’04) has returned to Toronto! We are giving away two tickets to the Toronto show at the historic Royal Alexandra Theatre! How to enter: 1. Follow the @YorkUAlumni Instagram account […]
ALUMNI GIVEAWAY ALERT 🎟️ We are giving away tickets to see Kevin Hart live on his Act My Age tour on September 6 at The Bowl. Don't miss out on the chance to experience a night of comedy at The Bowl at Sobeys Stadium. How to enter: 1. Follow the @YorkUAlumni Instagram account 2. Like the official […]
Sindy Singh (she/her) (BES ’09, MES ’13) has dedicated over a decade to environmental management and climate change. Originally from Trinidad and Tobago, she now resides in Queens, New York, though her heart remains tied to her upbringing in South Trinidad. Her education at the Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change (EUC) at York University […]