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Central America & the Caribbean

York’s membership in CALAREO, a hemispheric consortium, begins to blossom

By Elaine Smith Although he knew little Spanish, Adam Hallag, a fourth-year York electrical engineering student, jumped at the opportunity to spend a couple of months this summer as a research intern at the Universidad Tecnólgica San Juan del Rio in Mexico’s state of Querétaro. “I wanted to have a professional opportunity to add to my […]

President Rhonda Lenton leads delegation to Mexico

York University President Rhonda Lenton recently participated in a keynote fireside chat on the importance of virtual internationalization, at the ninth International Conference on Educational Innovation (CIIE) in Mexico. Lenton led the delegation that attended the conference, which was hosted by York’s partner, Tecnológico de Monterrey (TEC), in January. The delegation provided the opportunity to connect with […]

Students to present results of pilot SDGs in Action Challenge

Students participating in York University’s inaugural Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Action Student Challenge will share their SDG action projects with the public virtually at the March 28 Go Global SDGs in Action Knowledge Fair. The fair begins at 6:30 p.m. and registration is required. By Elaine Smith Since January, York students and their peers from partner universities have […]

Grounded Project launches with film premiere and panel discussion, June 10

Join York University's Las Nubes Project on June 10 at 6 p.m. to celebrate the launch of the Grounded Project, a new pan-University and international research collaboration, with the virtual film premiere of More than Migrants. The film screening will be followed by a panel discussion on the social determinants of health of migrant workers, chaired by York […]

Indigenous students shine online in virtual pilot program

When Jennifer Rokaya Sedgewick wears beaded earrings, she’s making a statement about resistance to colonial norms and making herself visible as an Indigenous woman. In fact, the York University PhD student has largely decolonized her wardrobe, ensuring that her clothing choices reflect her identity. “Eurocentric norms dictate proper appearance,” said Sedgewick, who is Métis. “Fashion is resistance.” […]

Experts to share vision for sustainable, inclusive internationalization

York International is hosting a conference to reimagine approaches to higher education in an age of uncertainty. The conference will take place Jan. 20 to 22 and is free to attend Engaging, informed international education experts to kickstart each day – that’s what attendees to the upcoming Sustainable & Inclusive Internationalization Virtual Conference can expect […]