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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
