York University prioritizes the safety and security of its community. To ensure that all community members know what to expect and do in an emergency situation, the Department of Community Safety will be conducting its bi-annual test of York University’s Emergency Notification System (ENS) on Wednesday, Jan. 24 at noon. This test is taking place in accordance with […]
To ensure all community members know what to expect in the case of an emergency, the Department of Community Safety will be conducting a test of York University’s Emergency Notification System on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. This test will include email, push notifications and alerts through the YorkU Safety App, digital messaging […]
As you may be aware, Public Health Ontario has removed the mandatory five-day isolation period for those who test positive for COVID-19 as part of the province’s plan to prepare for the fall respiratory illness season. While York University continues to align our approach with the Province and the advice from the Chief Medical Officer of Health, […]
Description: Toronto Police Services (TPS) has advised of an off-campus assault that occurred on Wednesday, July 27 at approximately 10 a.m. A community member was walking along Black Creek Trail when they noticed an individual with a dog on the trail as well. The community member passed the individual and was then struck once on […]
Please be aware of the following alert sent by UIT making the community aware of the fraudulent email message sent yesterday to many York community members A fraudulent message was sent to many York community members last evening with the subject line "YorkU Covid-19 Support". This message is a phishing attempt to gain personal information […]
Description: Please be advised that on Tuesday, September 21, 2021, York Security Services received a report of a robbery that occurred at approximately 11 p.m. near Library Lane east of Bergeron. It is reported that two suspects approached two community members and made a demand for valuables. A firearm was seen. No injuries were reported. […]
Security Bulletin - Robbery - Keele Campus Alert sent: Thursday, August 26, 2021 1:42:58 PM Event: Security Bulletin - Robbery - Keele Campus Description: Please be advised that on Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021, at approximately 12:30 a.m., York Security Services and Toronto Police Service responded to a robbery that occurred near Stong Pond, close to […]
Alert sent: Friday, August 6, 2021 3:49:48 PM Event: Security Bulletin - August 6, 2021 Off Campus - Sexual Assault Description: The Toronto Police Service is seeking the public's assistance in an ongoing investigation of a Sexual Assault that took place in the Pioneer Village Subway Station. Instructions: Off Campus Sexual Assault - Pioneer Village […]
La version française suit la version anglaise. Dear York Community, Last November, our community experienced a deeply troubling incident at Vari Hall. As a University committed to creating inclusive, equitable and sustainable communities, we understand our responsibility in protecting the role of universities as places where rigorous and respectful debate can take place to tackle […]
La version française suit la version anglaise. Dear York Community As you know, following the May 1 external cyber-attack on York University computer systems, UIT was able to quickly isolate the affected network segments and immediately take all the necessary steps to contain and limit the potential severity of the attack. It is now clear […]