Glendon

York U professors receive support to advance DEDI

Eight professors across York University’s campuses and Faculties have received support from the University that enables them to spend more time building a more inclusive community.

Welcome to YFile’s New Faces Feature Issue, part one

Welcome to the New Faces Feature Issue 2020, part one. In this special issue, YFile introduces new faculty members joining the York University community and highlights those with new appointments from the School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design; the Faculty of Education; Glendon Campus; and the Faculty of Health.

Glendon introduces four new faculty members this fall

Every September, YFile introduces and welcomes those joining the York University community, and those with new appointments. Glendon Campus will welcome four new faculty members this fall: Maya Chacaby, Alison Harvey, Marlon Valencia and Remi Vives.

Professor Colin Coates to serve as Glendon associate principal, research and graduate studies

Glendon Campus Interim Principal Ian Roberge has issued a message to the community on the appointment of Colin Coates as associate principal, research and graduate studies, starting July 1.

Artists join Glendon author for virtual book launch

Supposedly outmoded modes of doing and making continue to flourish via online platforms during the global pandemic. In this light, Glendon’s Gabriel Levine is celebrating his new book, “Art and Tradition in a Time of Uprisings” with a virtual launch on May 21.

POSTPONED: Experts weigh in on lack of affordable housing in Toronto during March 16 event

This event has been postponed. The next event in the Glendon Global Debates series will investigate the housing market in Toronto, and how the demand for housing is increasing at a faster than the supply of housing available, resulting in residents and newcomers to Toronto being priced out of the city.

It is time to register for Glendon’s summer tennis camps

Glendon summer tennis camp participants will be taken through a series of lessons designed to introduce new skills and build on the lessons from the day before. Extended-care service is also available at an additional cost. A fresh lunch will be served each day to all campers. The tennis camps also provide a daily swim in the club’s indoor pool.

Cindy Blackstock to deliver John W. Holmes Memorial Lecture, March 4

Cindy Blackstock, executive director of the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society, will share her expertise in child welfare and Indigenous rights during the John W. Holmes Memorial Lecture on March 4 at York University’s Glendon Campus.

Glendon hosts colloquium to address Indigenous language legislation

A three-day national colloquium on Canada’s Indigenous language policies was held at Glendon Campus Dec. 6 to 8. The colloquium was convened to discuss the state of Indigenous language policy and address challenges with the new federal legislation contained in Bill C-91.

Technology and eLearning are in the spotlight at Glendon

Across the Glendon Campus, technology has become more readily available and courses frequently include an online component or an eLearning option. One of the key participants in supporting technology enhanced learning is the Glendon Digital Media Lab. The lab offers students and faculty access to professional media hardware and software and direct, hands-on experience in digital production.