York Disaster & Emergency Management Students Share Reflections on DEMCON

Disaster And Emergency Management Conference (DEMCON) - International Centre Toronto, Oct 24-25, 2023. York University’s Disaster and Emergency Management program sponsored four undergraduate students to gain professional exposure and network with experts in the field. They reflect on their experiences.  Michelle WienchBDEM, 3rd Year  Taking part in DEMCON allowed me to learn about the latest […]

LA&PS celebrates 2022 DARE recipients; SAS students among awardees

The fifth annual  Dean’s Award for Research Excellence (DARE) winners were recognized in a special celebration by the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS). Thirty-eight recipients showcased their exceptional work completed over the summer under the leadership of LA&PS professors. “It’s so wonderful to be able to celebrate student achievements in person once again,” […]

SAS student and SHRM Professor co-author article on the threat of cyberaggression in the content creation occupation

School of Human Resources Management Professor Duygu Biricik Gulseren and School of Administrative Studies student Zanta Yee Fong, have published an article in Psychology Today titled, “Social-Media Content Creation and the Threat of Cyberaggression,” discussing their research on how content creators can be susceptible to cyberaggression. “Online content creation is a growing type of gig […]

SAS student recipient of Robert J. Tiffin Student Leadership Award

Ten York University students were honoured with the Robert J. Tiffin Student Leadership Award, recognizing their leadership at York University and their contributions to the growth, development and vitality of the York community. School of Administrative Studies student Gurkamal Aujla was among the recipients. Aujla is in the BCom, Marketing Stream. During her time at York, […]

DEM graduate receives 2022 Alumni Award

The York University Alumni Board recognized four distinguished York students with 2022 Alumni Awards and Scholarships for their academic excellence and leadership. Tiana Putric, a School of Administrative Studies graduate, was among those honoured. Alumni Golden GRADitude Award The Alumni Golden GRADitude Award recognizes graduating students who leave York University a better place thanks to […]

BCom student recipient of Governor General Silver Medal

Three undergraduate students at York University have earned the Governor General’s Silver Medal, an award that recognizes the outstanding scholastic achievements of undergraduate students in Canada. Receiving the medals are changemakers Samuel Isaac Dreyzin (SAS BCom student), Robert Alexander Khatib and Rosie Giannone.  Recipients are selected based on their academic averages. “It is a special […]

BDEM student awarded prestigious Fulbright Canada Killam Fellowship

Tiana Putric, a fourth-year Disaster & Emergency Management student in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS) has been awarded the Fulbright Canada Killam Fellowship, a bi-national exchange for exceptional undergraduate students in Canada and the United States. Putric is one of 16 Canadian students chosen to participate in the prestigious program that aims to […]

DEM student takes third place in Global Ethics Day Video Competition

A third-year undergraduate student in York University's Disaster & Emergency Management program, in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, has won third place in an emergency management video competition. Jonathan Waldman's video was selected as one of the top three entries for the Global Ethics Day Video Competition, which asked for submissions of videos […]

Matthew Ravida (BCOM '18) joins inaugural list of Top 30 Changemakers Under 30

York University has released its first-ever list of Top 30 Changemakers Under 30, shining a spotlight on remarkable young alumni who are making a difference in their communities, the country and around the world. From the School of Administrative Studies, Matthew Ravida (BCOM '18) joins the list. Matthew works as an events officer with BMO […]