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 […]

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Black History Month at York | Mois de l’histoire des Noirs à York

La version française suit la version anglaise. Dear Colleagues, February is Black History Month, an important opportunity to recognize the contributions, achievements, and histories of Black students, staff, faculty, course instructors, and alumni, and the many ways they enrich the University experience year-round. We want to thank members of the Black community for continuing to […]

Vandalism at Skennen’kó:wa Gamig | Vandalisme à Skennen’kó:wa Gamig

La version française suit la version anglaise. Dear York Community Members,  I am writing to share the unsettling news of an act of vandalism that occurred on our Keele Campus last weekend, in which deliberate damage was caused to Skennen’kó:wa Gamig.   Toronto Police Services have been informed of the damage, and they are currently […]

A Message from the President on York’s Commitment to Academic Freedom | Message de la présidente au sujet de l’engagement de York envers la liberté universitaire

La version française suit la version anglaise. Over this past year, several incidents bearing on the academic freedom of members of the York Community have been brought to my attention. In each case, individuals and groups external to the University have appealed to senior leadership to intercede against faculty members due to statements made, or […]

Announcement of Retirement of Vice-Provost, Students | Annonce du départ à la retraite de la vice-rectrice aux affaires étudiantes

It is with decidedly mixed emotions that I announce the upcoming retirement of Lucy Fromowitz, Vice-Provost, Students. Ms. Fromowitz has had a long history with York. Prior to joining the University as Vice-Provost, Students in 2017, she had worked at York from 1978–2001 in several directorial positions, including as Director of Admissions/Recruitment, before her terms […]

Launch of Living Well Together: Keele Campus Vision and Strategy | Lancement de Bien vivre ensemble : Vision et stratégie du campus Keele

Dear members of the York community, I am pleased to share that yesterday, the University’s Board of Governors approved Living Well Together: Keele Campus Vision and Strategy, a foundational document that sets a clear path forward for re-imagining more than 190 acres on York’s Keele campus.   Centered on the priorities identified within the University […]

Announcement of Renewal of Provost & Vice-President Academic | Annonce du renouvellement de la rectrice et vice-présidente aux affaires académiques

Dear colleagues, It is with great pleasure that I inform colleagues from across the University that the Board of Governors has approved the re-appointment of Lisa Philipps as Provost & Vice-President Academic for an additional five-year term, commencing July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2027. Professor Philipps has provided outstanding leadership as Provost & […]

Announcement of Vice-President, Advancement | Annonce au sujet de la vice-présidente de l’avancement

Dear colleagues, I am delighted to inform colleagues in our Division of Advancement and across the University that, following an extensive national and international search process, York University has selected a new Vice-President of Advancement. The Board of Governors has accepted the recommendation of the search committee that Susana Gajic-Bruyea be appointed for an initial […]