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 […]

A statement from President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda Lenton and Vice-President Equity, People & Culture Sheila Cote-Meek on International Women’s Day | Déclaration de la présidente et vice-chancelière Rhonda Lenton et de la vice-présidente de l’équité, des personnes et de la culture, Sheila Cote-Meek, à l’occasion de la Journée internationale des femmes

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]