How this Glendon graduate serves her country abroad in the Canadian Armed Forces Many students work a part-time job while earning a university degree. Karissa Barbro was one of them. What made her part-time job a little different, however, is that it was with the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), a job she still holds today. […]
This young professional uses her communications degree to give back to her community After graduating from high school in Quebec City, Gabrielle Ouellet embarked on a three-year career as an international model with Toronto as her home base. When she decided to pursue post-secondary studies, Glendon felt like the obvious choice. “Being able to study […]
How collaboration and gratitude grew William Thornes’ career as a Canadian banker William Thornes had three key criteria when choosing a university: it had to be local, in a city with a thriving financial sector, and bilingual. Glendon checked all the boxes. “I grew up just outside Toronto and attended French Immersion programs my entire […]
How Anna-Kay Russell du Toit is creating a sustainable, socially-just future for Canada Most people want to make a difference, but not everyone knows where to focus their efforts or start. Anna-Kay Russell du Toit’s advice is simple: volunteer. “The best way to test out something and have the room to make mistakes and learn […]
How Kevin Bourne went from political staffer to media entrepreneur & changemaker When asked what his proudest moment is, Kevin Bourne has a lot to choose from. There’s interviewing Kevin Hart. Hosting on national radio with CBC Music. Working his first red carpet as a journalist during the 2017 Junos. And of course, getting to […]
“Language connects us all”: how this multi-faceted linguaphile uses his love of languages to build community on and offline Since graduating in 2018 with a BA in French Studies and BED in French as a Second Language, Niccoh has come ways in his journey as a professional and language enthusiast. From French, Spanish, then Drama […]
Turning words into action for people with disabilities With a thriving communications career, two books and five languages under her belt, and a passion for high-performance fitness and sports, Jess Silver knows the hard work and dedication that goes into reaching your dreams. Despite these many achievements however, Jess’s journey has not been without challenges. […]
Join us on an exclusive visit of Glendon Hall, the former country estate of Edward Rogers Wood, a prominent Toronto financier and philanthropist of the early 1900s. The Woods home became the founding campus of York University in 1959. Come discover our rich history and walk our beautiful campus grounds, located on 85 acres of natural parklands […]
Perspectives from award-winning foreign correspondent Nahlah Ayed will be the focus of this year’s John W. Holmes Memorial Lecture, which takes place online on March 1st from noon to 1:30pm. This event will be bilingual. Titled "Dispatches From The World Of Foreign Correspondents", the lecture will provide a glimpse into Ayed’s experiences and offer a behind-the-scenes look […]
Join the Glendon School of Public and International Affairs (GSPIA) and the Centre for Feminist Research, York University on Feb. 15 at 5:30 p.m., to explore the issue of women in leadership during an event presented as part of The Glendon Global Debates. During “Women in Leadership,” organizers will bring together a panel of passionate and trailblazing […]
