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LA&PS professor Agnès Whitfield publishes new report in La Maison Suger
April 6, 2026
Professor Agnès Whitfield from the Department of English was recently featured in a report published by La Maison Suger, highlighting her scholarly work and contributions. Whitfield earned her PhD from Université Laval and is a member of York University’s Graduate ...
History student Mia Soccio receives recognition for work placement at Hockey Hall of Fame
April 1, 2026
History student Mia Soccio has turned her passion for both hockey and historical storytelling into award-recognized work. During her placement at the Hockey Hall of Fame, she helped design interactive digital experiences – from app-based games to themed museum tours ...
Assistant professor Bianca Beauchemin featured on the Black Studies podcast
April 1, 2026
The Black Studies podcast, hosted by John Drabinksi, engages with activists and scholars in the field of Black Studies. In the March 9 episode, Bianca Beauchemin, an assistant professor in the School of Gender, Sexuality & Women’s Studies, discusses Black ...
Equity studies professor teaches how queer activism has shaped history
April 1, 2026
A recent article in York University Magazine looks at the important work of Tom Hooper (Department of Equity Studies), an academic and educator specializing in queer history and equity studies. Hooper’s scholarship focuses on the history of queer activism and ...
Philip Walsh writes new book about the sociology of knowledge
April 1, 2026
Philip Walsh, an associate professor in the Department of Sociology, has written a new book titled The Reality of Knowledge (Routledge, 2026). The book proposes new approaches to the sociology of knowledge and the theories that influence the field by ...
LA&PS hosts workshop on new Black Canadian history curriculum with TDSB educators
March 18, 2026
On Friday, Feb. 13, the Department of History partnered with the Archives of Ontario to host an inspirational workshop for 35 Toronto District School Board teachers. The event brought educators to campus to learn about and reflect on the new Black Canadian history curriculum expectations being introduced into Ontario’s elementary and high school history programs. The workshop ...
LA&PS alumna competes for Team Canada at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games
March 18, 2026
The Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS) is proud to celebrate Cynthia Appiah one of our exceptional alumnae from our History department. Cynthia Appiah competed for Team Canada in bobsleigh at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games. Representing the world stage is an extraordinary achievement, and we are thrilled to ...
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