To our Markham Campus students,
As we come to the end of this remarkable academic year, I would like to take a moment to reflect on what you have all accomplished. As the inaugural class of York University Markham Campus, you have experienced and made history by bringing this campus to life.
Your passionate energy has been the driving force behind what we’ve achieved from the first day we opened our doors. You’ve been integral to the launch of this campus establishing a culture rooted in leadership, while creating a community.
You faced the challenges of a new environment with courage and adaptability turning temporary limitations into opportunities for creativity.
This first year Markham Campus achieved many significant milestones. In addition to our campus being fully open with teaching, learning and social spaces accessible to our community, this coming Fall we're anticipating the launch of the “Enterprise Café” food kiosk in the north-east atrium; which will offer a selection of fresh and prepared foods. Thanks to your support and feedback, we continue to enhance the campus – refining spaces, expanding resources, and creating an atmosphere that mirrors the incredible student body it serves.
With the year coming to a close, I want to commend you for the legacy you have created. You have set the standard and created a path for future cohorts to follow. Your influence has made a lasting mark, and the students who arrive next year – and in the years to come – will look to you as the trailblazers who made all this possible.
Thank you for your courage and your commitment to making this inaugural year unforgettable. It has been a pleasure to work with such a dedicated group of students.
I’m wishing you continued success as you carry this momentum forward.
Dan Palermo,
Deputy Provost, York University Markham Campus
