During Black History Month, we recognize and celebrate the legacy, history and contributions of the Black community. We celebrate Black excellence – the many achievements and successes of Black community members – and recognize that the contributions of this community have benefited the university and our wider society. View all Black History Month Events at York […]
In a world more connected than ever, why are we feeling so alone? The Glendon Global Dialogues on November 20th will explore the startling rise of loneliness and its far-reaching consequences. There are over 8 billion humans on the planet. Over half of us are in urban areas and have internet access. This begs the […]
Join us on October 3, 2024, for the next edition of the John W. Holmes Memorial Lecture, where we are honoured to welcome Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist at Nanos Research, as our featured speaker. From 7 PM to 9 PM, Nik Nanos will share his insights on the evolving dynamics of democracy in an […]
Amanda Ricci, a professor in the Department of History at York University's Glendon College, has received multiple recognitions for her 2023 book Countercurrents: Women's Movements in Postwar Montreal (McGill-Queen's University Press, 2023), a new history of the feminist movement in Montreal from the post-war period to the 1990s. Ricci's book was awarded the Canadian Committee on Women’s & […]
Events Training Session: Creating and Maintaining Positive Spaces Date: Monday, June 3, 2024Time: 2 PM - 3:30 PMLocation: Online This is a “101” session that will explore gender and sexual diversity, as well as homophobia and transphobia specific to the campus experience. Learn about using inclusive language, being a supportive ally, campus resources, and creating safer spaces […]
In collaboration with community organizations, this year's Francophonie week program celebrates the French language and diverse cultures of the international Francophone community. Click on the title for each event for more information, and register using the RSVP links. Events Soccer Tournament Date : Tuesday, March 19thTime : 3:00 PM - 5:00 PMLocation : Glendon Athletic […]
By Elaine Smith A French immersion high-school teacher who joined York University’s Glendon College pursued a Globally Networked Learning (GNL) project to help his students build connections and advance their academic journeys. A frequent participant in a global scholars program with his students from elementary and middle schools, teacher Jafar Hussain has long understood the value of students building […]
This year's Black History Month program will focus on Black Educators and Black Education. Click on the title for each event for more information, and register using the RSVP links. EVENTS The Harriett Tubman Institute: Opening Ceremony Date: Thursday, February 1, 2024Time: 2 PM Location: Resource Centre 314 York Lanes, York University, 4700 Keele St RSVP REDDI […]
Celebrating all the ways in which the Glendon community created positive change in 2023. Two Glendon alumna recognized as YorkU’s Top 30 under 30 Living and Learning in Retirement (LLIR) celebrated their 50th anniversary at Glendon Glendon welcomed 80 representatives from the Congolese community to celebrate Nobel Prize recipient Dr. Denis Mukwege Glendon students […]
A panel of experts debate how to best prepare for the profound changes that lie ahead in the North As the region risks becoming the new frontline for confrontation between global powers, the Glendon Global Debates return this month to examine the impact on the economic and social life of the people who call the […]
