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Vaccination Clinics in Toronto and on Keele Campus

Vaccination Clinics in Toronto and on Keele Campus

Dear York Community,  York University is hosting another walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Keele Campus next week, in partnership with Humber River Hospital. More details on upcoming clinics will also be shared with the community in the New Year.   If you are looking to book your next vaccination appointment in the coming weeks, you can search for nearby participating pharmacies or consult the latest information from Toronto Public Health on city immunization, pop-up and hospital-based clinics that are currently operating.  As […]

Call for Volunteers: Care Ambassador Program

Call for Volunteers: Care Ambassador Program

As part of our ongoing commitment to building a community of care on York’s campuses this winter, the university is launching a Care Ambassadors Program. This is a pan-institutional initiative designed to help all community members safely transition to being back at York.   This month, we are looking for faculty and staff volunteers who are interested in working […]

De-enrollment Process for the Winter Term

De-enrollment Process for the Winter Term

Dear Colleagues, I am writing regarding your planning for the delivery of in-person instruction in the Winter 2022 academic term. I understand that some instructors are being approached by students requesting that they be excused from in-person attendance in courses in which they have enrolled and are scheduled for in-person delivery, such that they can […]

Community Update #71 - Changes to York’s Health and Safety Plan for Winter

Community Update #71 - Changes to York’s Health and Safety Plan for Winter

As the university prepares to welcome more in-person learning and research activities onto our campuses this winter, we’re building on the success of the programs that have kept our community safe throughout the fall term. In addition to our current practices of vaccination, enhanced ventilation, use of masks or face coverings in all indoor settings […]

Community Update #70 - Update on Provincial Reopening Plan

Community Update #70 - Update on Provincial Reopening Plan

As President Lenton discussed at Friday’s town hall, the Ontario Government announced plans to further reopen the province over the next five months and manage COVID-19 for the long-term. As mentioned late last month, this does not impact York’s Vaccination Mandate policy, including the requirement for community members to be fully vaccinated, or have an approved exemption in order […]

Community Update #68 - November Vaccine Clinics at York

Community Update #68 - November Vaccine Clinics at York

This month, York University will host more pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinics on Keele Campus, in partnership with Toronto Public Health. For those who are eligible and studying or working on the Glendon Campus, Sunnybrook Hospital will offer vaccinations by appointment until November 26. As a reminder, York will require all community members and visitors on our campuses this fall to be […]

Community Update #67 - Compliance with York’s Vaccination Mandate

Community Update #67 - Compliance with York’s Vaccination Mandate

Last week, the Ontario Government announced further steps to reopen the province. We are reviewing the potential impacts for the University at this time but can confirm that this does not impact York’s Vaccination Mandate, or any of the requirements for community members to be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption before coming to our campuses.    Our ability to mitigate much of […]

Community Update #66 - Update on the Winter Term

Community Update #66 - Update on the Winter Term

The University has undertaken extensive planning this year to support a safe and gradual return to York’s campuses. Our plans have enabled us to increase in-person courses from around 5 per cent in summer to 33 per cent in the fall, and all buildings on York’s campuses are now open, including offices and research spaces.   The combination […]

Community Update #65 - Reminder of COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Policy Compliance Requirements

Community Update #65 - Reminder of COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Policy Compliance Requirements

Throughout the pandemic, York has prioritized the health and safety of University community members, and those of our neighbouring communities, in our planning and actions.   To our many community members who have uploaded their vaccination status, thank you for your shared commitment to keeping our community safe. As recognized by national, provincial and municipal […]

Community Update #64 - Vaccine Clinics at York

Community Update #64 - Vaccine Clinics at York

This month, York University will host more pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinics on Keele Campus, in partnership with Toronto Public Health. For those who are eligible and studying or working on the Glendon Campus, Sunnybrook Hospital continues to welcome all to their walk-in vaccine clinic.   As a reminder, York will require all community members and visitors on our campuses this […]