Statement: International Transgender Day of Remembrance

Statement: International Transgender Day of Remembrance | Déclaration sur la Journée internationale du Souvenir trans

Read the full statement here: https://yfile.news.yorku.ca/2022/11/16/statement-international-transgender-day-of-remembrance/

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 […]

Statement from President Rhonda Lenton on York University’s sustainability goals

La version française suit la version anglaise. October 26, 2022 Dear York community members: There is no more pressing global priority than the need to embrace a more sustainable way of living. Through our teaching, our research and our own practices, York University has contributed substantially to our understanding of sustainability best practices which are […]

President Rhonda Lenton outlines York University’s sustainability goals

A message on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Statement from President Rhonda Lenton on the events in Iran | Déclaration de la présidente Rhonda Lenton sur les événements en Iran

La version française suit la version anglaise. Updated October 6, 2022 Dear York community,  The news of violent acts against women and on university campuses unfolding in Iran is distressing to many of our community members, including staff, students, faculty, and instructors.  I share your concerns. Please know that York University supports you.  York University […]

Statement on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II | Déclaration relative au décès de la Reine Elizabeth II

La version française suit la version anglaise. Dear York University community,  I would like to express my heartfelt condolences to the Royal Family and members of the global public on the passing today of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.  Queen Elizabeth II tirelessly dedicated her life to public service around the world, a task she […]

Welcome to the 2022-23 academic year

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 […]