York calls for immediate indoor masking | York demande la reprise immédiate du port de masque à l’intérieur

La version française suit la version anglaise. York University is calling on all community members to immediately resume masking indoors as part of provincial efforts to protect children and most vulnerable Dear York community, York University shares the concern of Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health (CMOH) about Ontario’s overwhelmed children’s hospitals. As such, we […]

Staffing Announcement: Ombudsperson of York University

Please join me in welcoming Oluwakemi (Kemi) Oke and congratulating her on her appointment as the Ombudsperson of York University commencing December 1, 2022. Kemi has a research-based Master of Laws degree from the University of British Columbia where she conducted research on accountability and transparency in the public sector. She has five years of legal […]

Pride Month Statement | Déclaration pour le Mois de la Fierté

La version française suit la version anglaise. Dear York Community, During Pride Month, we celebrate the contributions the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities have made to York’s values of equity, diversity, inclusivity and social justice.  At York, we recognize that we must continue to stand against homophobia and all forms of discrimination and racism to ensure that all […]

National Indigenous History Month Statement | Déclaration pour le Mois national de l'histoire autochtone

La version française suit la version anglaise. Dear York Community, Today marks the start of Indigenous History Month, a time when we acknowledge Indigenous Peoples — their history, cultures, and many contributions and achievements. It is a specific opportunity to learn about and engage with Indigenous knowledges, languages, practices, and ways of being and their […]

A statement on York’s commitment to the Indigenous Framework and decolonizing research | Déclaration sur l’engagement de York envers le Cadre stratégique autochtone et la décolonisation de la recherche

La version française suit la version anglaise. Dear York community members, Our society has benefited immensely from Indigenous knowledge, languages and ways of knowing and being. Indigenous people contribute to positive change in our communities, our environment and to the enrichment and well-being of society. Indigenous scholars and students have made and continue to achieve […]

Announcement of Dean, Faculty of Health | Annonce concernant le doyen de la Faculté de la santé

Dear colleagues, I am excited to announce that the search for the next Dean, Faculty of Health has reached a successful conclusion. The search committee, chaired by Provost Lisa Philipps and comprised of members of the Faculty of Health (faculty, staff and students) and one member appointed by me, undertook an extensive national and international […]

Asian Heritage Month at York University | Mois du patrimoine asiatique à l’Université York

La version française suit la version anglaise. Dear colleagues, May is Asian Heritage Month, an important opportunity to reflect on the history, achievements and contributions of Asian students, staff, faculty and course instructors at York, and acknowledge the many ways our local and global communities are enriched by their insights, experiences and innovations in programming, […]

York University in the Top 35 globally in Times Higher Education Impact Rankings | L’Université York figure parmi les 35 premières au monde au palmarès Times Higher Education Impact

La version française suit la version anglaise. Dear colleagues,  The 2022 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings were released earlier today and York University has strengthened its position, ranking among the world’s top 35 institutions for global leadership on advancing the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).      While an additional 280+ universities have joined the rankings since last year, […]

Spring 2022 Convocation Announcement | Annonce au sujet de la remise des diplômes du printemps 2022

La version française suit la version anglaise. Dear York Community, It is my great pleasure to inform you that York University’s 2022 Spring Convocation ceremonies will be delivered in-person this year. Convocation is the formal recognition of our students’ many years of dedication and hard work, and we are delighted to have the opportunity to […]

Statement from President Rhonda Lenton on the Conflict in Ukraine | Déclaration de la présidente Rhonda Lenton sur le conflit en Ukraine

La version française suit la version anglaise. Dear York Community, With the armed conflict in Ukraine continuing to heighten, I know that many of our community members, myself included, are profoundly distressed by the unconscionable scenes of violence and devastation we are witnessing in the news each day. York University condemns these acts of aggression […]