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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
La version française suit la version anglaise. Dear York community members, Each year, on March 8, York University joins communities around the world in celebrating International Women’s Day, and the many contributions women have made locally and globally to advance gender equity. York University champions the diverse lived experiences of women and acknowledges the intersectionality […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]