{"id":853,"date":"2021-08-31T16:52:55","date_gmt":"2021-08-31T20:52:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/markhamdev2\/?page_id=853"},"modified":"2024-10-21T08:25:01","modified_gmt":"2024-10-21T12:25:01","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/markham\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Markham is a diverse and dynamic urban community \u2014 home to hundreds of head offices, more than 1,500 high-tech and life science companies, and startups. Academic programs at York University\u2019s Markham Campus will revolve around technology, entrepreneurship and how innovation influences industry &amp; society. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The campus increases access to higher education in York Region through leading-edge, tech-forward programs and research designed to harness innovation in a socially responsible manner. It also serves as a meeting place for students to interact directly with employers, startups and community partners.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>York University Markham Campus will accommodate up to 4,200 students in spaces deliberately designed to encourage collaboration among students, Faculties and programs. Our campus offers exciting opportunities to shape an intimate, interactive and supportive community while retaining connections with, and easy access to, the larger multi-campus York network.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"About Markham\" width=\"1778\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BvU5HxddiiU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading border-top mb-4 pt-2\">Campus Features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns infographics-block card-deck is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column bg-primary-2 text-white p-4 mb-2 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/markham\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/07\/TripChevron_sw_rgb_x2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9000001426\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0\"><strong>Modern and accessible common areas offer plenty of space to meet, study and collaborate with large and small groups<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column bg-primary-2 text-white p-4 mb-2 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/markham\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/07\/Justice_sw_rgb_x2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9000001410\" style=\"width:114px;height:104px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0\"><strong>Upon completion - Ten floors of teaching and learning spaces are clustered around a dynamic, multi-story atrium \u2014 the Bratty Family Atrium<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column bg-primary-2 text-white p-4 mb-2 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/markham\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/07\/Smile_sw_rgb_x2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9000001421\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0\"><strong>A multi-faith space, Indigenous learning circle and enhanced accessibility features create a welcoming environment<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.3%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-thumbnail rounded-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"573\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/markham\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/573\/2024\/10\/MC-YorkU-Web-1024x573.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3954\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/markham\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/573\/2024\/10\/MC-YorkU-Web-1024x573.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/markham\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/573\/2024\/10\/MC-YorkU-Web-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/markham\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/573\/2024\/10\/MC-YorkU-Web-1536x860.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/markham\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/573\/2024\/10\/MC-YorkU-Web-2048x1147.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/markham\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/573\/2024\/10\/MC-YorkU-Web-768x430.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.6%\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recognized for Sustainability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our campus is designed and constructed to meet independent, third-party Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification recognizing the sustainability of our design, construction, operations and management.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">At Ease with Being Green<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Constructed to maximize natural light, open spaces and sinuous curves, our main building is as easy on your eye as it is on the environment. Four levels feature green roofs visible from higher floors. Interiors are outfitted with low emitting, sustainable materials and furnishings as well as low-mercury lighting and high-performance window glazing. Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified wood, salvaged and recycled materials and natural stone are used throughout.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-thumbnail rounded-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/markham\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/573\/2024\/08\/Outdoor320-1024x819.jpg\" alt=\"outdoor photo of campus\" class=\"wp-image-3699\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/markham\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/573\/2024\/08\/Outdoor320-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/markham\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/573\/2024\/08\/Outdoor320-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/markham\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/573\/2024\/08\/Outdoor320-1536x1229.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/markham\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/573\/2024\/08\/Outdoor320-2048x1639.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Join Our Community<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading h5 text-uppercase text-primary\"><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/markham\/programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Discover Programs<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Academic programs revolve around technology and entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading h5 text-uppercase text-primary\"><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/markham\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Request more information<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact us to learn more about Markham Campus<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading h5 text-uppercase text-primary\"><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">York Alumni &amp; Friends<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay connected with the York University community and help us build the best York imaginable for future generations of students by volunteering and staying connected with us.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading h5 text-uppercase text-primary\"><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/partnerships\/\">Partnership opportunities<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover the many ways to partner with us.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group grey-bg-block has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns learnmore-block is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Can\u2019t find what you\u2019re looking for? Get answers to common questions about&nbsp; Markham Campus.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/markham\/faqs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FAQs<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:200px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns social-bar-block is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column 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