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Legacy Giving

A return to Osgoode after 43 years  

Osgoode Hall Law School recently welcomed back alumnus Dionysios “Dennis” Apostolides (LLB ’83) and his wife, Sophia Voumvakis, for a campus visit marked by reflection, gratitude, and a shared commitment to expanding access to legal education.   Dennis arrived in Canada from Greece with a dream of becoming a lawyer. During his time at Osgoode, […]

Education as a transformative force  

Priti Sesha (MBA ’96) knows firsthand the transformative impact of education.  Her decision to pursue an MBA at Schulich marked a turning point in her life, opening doors to new possibilities and shaping both her career and perspective on the world.  Living on campus allowed Priti to immerse herself in the vibrant Schulich community. Surrounded […]

The opportunity you didn't know you had: Gift in wills 

Imagine you won $1M in the lottery. What would you do with your winnings? Pay down the mortgage? Take a five-star vacation? Set money aside for your parents, your kids, and your retirement? I bet you’d set money aside for charity too - maybe to fund a scholarship or advance lifesaving research?  Most of us don’t have […]

Honouring a beloved professor and supporting future thinkers 

When Ann Ball (BA '88, BA '10) reflects on her years at York University, she remembers an environment alive with thought, debate and possibility. “My overall memory of York is being among students from diverse backgrounds and sensibilities while being instructed by encouraging, creative professors and teaching assistants,” Ann says.   Decades later, those same values […]

New Year’s Resolutions for Wealth and Estate Planning  

By Kelli Preston (LLB ’02) As you embark on a new year filled with possibilities, consider prioritizing resolutions that ensure lasting financial security and peace of mind for you and your loved ones. Take these proactive steps in wealth and estate planning to safeguard your legacy and make certain that your wishes are honoured:  Make a […]

York alumnus enriching future generations through a legacy gift  

When asked what inspired him to leave a future legacy gift for York University, Tyler Ward (BA ’10, MA ’19) explains, “It’s not about leaving a legacy, it’s about enriching future generations. For me, it’s not just something to do, but it’s a personal mission.” That mission was shaped early in life through his exposure […]

The White Rose Legacy Circle

York is immensely grateful for the support of our donors who help to build and sustain the university through legacy giving. We recognize the generosity of alumni and friends who remember the university with a gift in their Will or other future legacy gift commitment with membership in the White Rose Legacy Circle . Since […]

Create Your Legacy at York University

York University has a legacy of revolutionizing education through a commitment to accessibility, social justice and interdisciplinary research and teaching. Donating to York is one of the ways you can participate in this legacy. By giving a legacy gift, you make an impact at York that will extend beyond your lifetime to change the lives […]