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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ways to Give From funding desperately needed scholarships and research to creating world-class facilities and groundbreaking teaching methods, donations to York University help make it one of Canada’s leading universities. Your generosity is helping create a new generation of Canadian leaders who will not only go on to change their community, but continue the tradition […]
Professional advisors are crucial members of the York University community. As a professional advisor, you support your forward-thinking clients realize their philanthropic goals. We’re here to assist with providing the information you may need to assist your clients. Sample Wording “I give and bequeath [the sum of $ OR % OR the residue of my […]
Sunnuz Sarah Taheri was a vibrant, charming young artist who expressed her passions through singing, poetry, painting and other visual arts. She took an active role in furthering women’s rights, protecting the environment, politics, philosophy, her community and society, and the plight of the poor. Taheri completed a BA in English at York in 2005, […]
Positive energy is more than just a feel-good fad for Shawnette Bankasingh (BA ’14, BEd ’15); it is something the York University alumna believes will impact people’s lives for the better. “Once you give good energy, it will always come back to you in various ways,” she says. “It’s a good practice of paying it […]