The York University Black Staff Network offers our membership the opportunity to connect and engage with other Black identifying non-academic colleagues across our campuses to help enhance their professional networks, receive peer support and community, all while receiving the benefits of learning programming and skills development opportunities through lunch & learn sessions and our Annual Membership Breakfast and Annual General Meeting.
Upcoming Events
Elevate & Empower: YUBSN Annual Forum
Date: November 10, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: 519 KT
Register here: Elevate & Empower: The Black Staff Network Annual Forum
The York University Black Staff Network is proud to introduce Elevate & Empower: The Black Staff Network Annual Forum, an exciting evolution of our annual gathering. Building on the success of our Annual Brunch, this refreshed event shifts the focus toward professional growth, career advancement, and meaningful networking opportunities.
This year, join us to explore the theme of VISIBILITY, PERSONAL BRANDING, AND CAREER ADVANCEMENT IN AN AI-DRIVEN WORKPLACE.
Keynote speaker Jermaine L. Murray, a.k.a. "the Jobfather" is a respected career coach and talent strategist who empowers professionals to elevate their careers through personal branding, career strategy, and leadership development.
Guest speaker and YUBSN member Nicki Hemmings, Executive Officer for the Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change, shares her expertise in leadership and organizational development, drawing on her background as a champion of women, inclusivity, community-building, and initiatives to facilitate collective success.
Join colleagues for an afternoon of learning, networking, and inspiration as we explore career advancement, visibility, and community building while strengthening the connections that empower Black staff at York University.
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YUBSN Book Club
Our book club is intended to bring our community together to learn about and discuss topics and subjects that matter to us. We do this through our love of reading.
While there are many great authors of every background, we seek to recognize, celebrate, and amplify the voices of Black writers. We recognize the powerful words of Black authors who have provided insight into both the struggles and triumphs of their community, through the power of words and literary imagery.
YUBSN Fitness and Wellness Club
An active and balanced lifestyle can result in a longer healthier life. Join us at noon on Wednesdays for a walk around our campus and find your fit with friends from YUBSN.
Reach out to us at bsn@yorku.ca
Past Events
YUBSN Participates in Black ERGs Collaborative Forum
ACCES Employment Black Employee Resource Group, the Black Action Coalition for Change (BACC), celebrated a significant milestone with the successful launch of their first in-person forum, titled "Black ERGs Collaborative: Igniting Ideas for Inclusion."
YUBSN Hosts Inaugural Lunch & Learn
On Feb 21, 2024, YUBSN hosted a lunch & learn to hear from guest speaker Vivian Kaye, who spoke about motivation and self-empowerment.
YUBSN Membership Brunch
On November 12th, 2024, York University Black Staff Network members gathered to share a delicious brunch, socialize and network with fellow Black colleagues, and hear from the Executive Committee.