Last month was among the most eventful months at York University. We witnessed the largest Spring Convocation in the history of York. More than 9000 new grads and alumni who, due to COVID-19 were unable to experience the thrill of convocation, celebrated their life-changing educational milestone and were recognized for their academic achievements. During the […]
February 2022 marks the 27th anniversary of Black History Month in Canada. For me, it is a time of deep reflection and learning. Black History Month in Canada was created to provide an opportunity to share and learn about people of African ancestry and those who define themselves as such (1). It is a month to celebrate and […]
The sun has taken a step back and the leaves are lulling themselves to sleep — fall is here. As you all know I believe in reflection and as each season flows into each other, I like to look back on the season past, remember all that was good, all the opportunities that were presented […]
As I sat writing my blog, I realized that there is so much about this month that warrants mentioning. June is the month in which we usher in summer, it has both the longest and the shortest days of the year— depending on where you’re standing! If you’re in the northern hemisphere, like we are, […]
Spring begins in March, but it really comes into its own in April. The sun starts to make its presence felt in April, giving way to young buds and the greening of the trees. It is also a time when our colleagues in Facilities Services Department (FS) put plans in motion for construction, renovation, planting […]
Hi everyone, I would like to begin my first post for 2021 with a great big Thank you!! As we continue to face challenging circumstances I am heartened by your resilience and dedication. You’ve adapted to the changes that we’ve had to accommodate over the long months, and you’ve championed through to ensure we provide […]