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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 […]

Community Update #63 - Key Reminders about York’s Vaccination Mandate

Community Update #63 - Key Reminders about York’s Vaccination Mandate

As recently announced by the province, Ontarians will need to provide proof of vaccination to access certain businesses and services from September 22 onward. You may already be aware that this can impact different spaces located on York’s campuses and you will be required to have proof of vaccination ready to show if and when it is requested.  […]

Community Update #62 - Upcoming Vaccine Clinics at York

Community Update #62 - Upcoming Vaccine Clinics at York

This week, York University will host more pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinics on Keele Campus, in partnership with Humber River Hospital. For those who are eligible and studying or working on the Glendon Campus, Sunnybrook Hospital is also opening up access to their walk-in vaccine clinic.   As announced, York will require all community members and visitors on our campuses this fall […]

Community Update #61 - Library Services for the Fall Term

Community Update #61 - Library Services for the Fall Term

Dear Instructors,  In preparation for the Fall Term, York University Libraries (YUL) has adapted its services to support the hybrid delivery of learning and research. This communication provides an overview of YUL resources and answers some frequently asked questions to help you plan your upcoming courses. Below is an outline of the many ways that […]

Community Update #60 - Please Upload Your Proof of Vaccination to YU Screen

Community Update #60 - Please Upload Your Proof of Vaccination to YU Screen

Dear York Community,  I am very pleased to report that since September 7, almost 20,000 university community members have now uploaded their proof of vaccination through YU Screen and that as of the start of this week, 96.3% of our students, staff, and faculty/instructors are fully vaccinated. This is welcomed news as vaccines function as a critical line […]

Community Update #58 - Confirming all planned in-person classes will proceed Monday, September 13

Community Update #58 - Confirming all planned in-person classes will proceed Monday, September 13

Dear Colleagues, I want to express my sincere appreciation for your efforts to ensure a successful launch of the Fall 2021 term. As always, in keeping with the most current public health guidance, it has been wonderful to see students, faculty and staff beginning the safe return to our campuses this week.   We look […]

Community Update #57 - Welcome to the 2021–22 academic year!

Community Update #57 - Welcome to the 2021–22 academic year!

Dear York Community,  A very warm welcome to the 2021–22 academic year!  While I know that we still face challenges ahead, I am grateful that we are able to be safely re-opening our campuses and resuming many of the activities that we have missed over the past eighteen months — from in-person classes, to extracurricular […]

Community Update #56 - Upload Proof of Vaccination to YU Screen

Community Update #56 - Upload Proof of Vaccination to YU Screen

Vaccination is one of the most important ways to protect individuals and the York community against COVID-19. Today, you will be able to start uploading your proof of vaccination using YU Screen, following the tips outlined below.  All York community members who plan to attend campuses this fall are required to submit proof of vaccination with a […]

Community Update #55 - York Fall Term Update

Community Update #55 - York Fall Term Update

Since the start of the pandemic, the health and well-being of the York community has been our top priority. We continue to work closely with Toronto Public Health, the Chief Medical Officer of Health and the Ministry of Colleges and Universities to ensure that the University follows the latest guidance from public health.  At the […]

Community Update #54 - Changes to In-person Instruction & Return to Campus Dates

Community Update #54 - Changes to In-person Instruction & Return to Campus Dates

Dear York Community, Last week, I shared that as of September 7, the University will begin to require proof of vaccination through YU Screen for all who will be attending our campuses this fall. Yesterday, we received long awaited guidance from the Ministry of Colleges and Universities for the fall. This direction appears to align […]