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Glendon professor’s book examining Montreal feminist movement earns acclaim

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 & […]

Pride Month 2024

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 […]

Meet 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)

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 […]

Meet 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)

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)

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

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

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 […]