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Tim Wilshaw (BA Hons. International Studies ’95)

Tim Wilshaw (BA Hons. International Studies ’95)

Building a stable career in an ever-changing world Pathway(s): Business, Finance and Big Data Title: Technology Sales Leader, IBM The world is getting smaller every day. Technology’s rapid evolution continues to bring us closer together — something Tim Wilshaw has fully embraced over his 27 years and counting at IBM. With a passion for meeting […]

Claudine Brulé (BA Canadian Studies, ILST ’06)

Claudine Brulé (BA Canadian Studies, ILST ’06)

Discovering new opportunities to tell powerful stories Career Path(s): Public Affairs; Journalism; Communications & Public Relations Title: Public Affairs and Communications Attachée, Bureau du Québec à Toronto For Claudine Brulé, being adaptable to new experiences and changing circumstances has been key to her success. Whether by pursuing more education, embarking on a career change, or […]

Marie-Claire Lemay (BA International Studies ’02)

Marie-Claire Lemay (BA International Studies ’02)

Embracing change to welcome transformative experiences Pathway(s): International Affairs, Public Policy and Human Rights Title: Foreign Service Officer - Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada We all have a different relationship with the word “change.” But instead of seeing it as something to avoid or fear, Marie-Claire Lemay decided to embrace it — leading her first […]

Rochelle R. Atizado (MAPI 2015)

Rochelle R. Atizado (MAPI 2015)

From Glendon campus to a powerful global career Pathway(s): International Affairs, Public Policy and Human Rights Title: Senior Advisor, Partnerships & Special Initiatives, United Nations Foundation Being named one of the country’s most powerful women is a distinction reserved for only a small group of inspirational leaders. But for Rochelle R. Atizado, a Glendon grad […]

Karine Morin (BA ’91 Translation & Women’s Studies)

Karine Morin (BA ’91 Translation & Women’s Studies)

Shattering ceilings to advocate for social justice Pathway(s): Law Title: Justice of the Peace, Minister of the Attorney General When it comes to helping people in need, Karine Morin has never shied away from taking on a challenge, having a difficult conversation or venturing where others have not. And from her time as a student at Glendon […]

Francophonie Week at Glendon

Francophonie Week at Glendon

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 […]

GNL project inspires future French-language teachers

GNL project inspires future French-language teachers

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 […]

Black History Month at Glendon

Black History Month at Glendon

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 […]

Take part in the 2024 Research Festival !

Take part in the 2024 Research Festival !

The Glendon Research and Innovation office invites undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students to exhibit their individual and group research projects at the Student Research Showcase during the annual Glendon Research Festival which will take place from April 2nd to April 4th, 2024. This call for participation invites proposals in English and French, research presentations can […]

Evan Light, associate professor at York University and a specialist in surveillance and privacy, speaks to CBC News about this concerns on the normalization of surveillance

Evan Light, associate professor at York University and a specialist in surveillance and privacy, speaks to CBC News about this concerns on the normalization of surveillance

Tools capable of extracting personal data from phones or computers are being used by 13 federal departments and agencies, according to contracts obtained under access to information legislation and shared with Radio-Canada.   Radio-Canada has also learned those departments' use of the tools did not undergo a privacy impact assessment as required by federal government directive.  The tools in question […]