Building on the momentum of our spring Convocation, July was an exciting time to be at York University, with two key events shaping the month—an announcement of York’s collaborative partnership with Ontario’s healthcare community, and the opportunity to welcome the world to our Keele Campus for the 2016 Rogers Cup tennis tournament. On July 21, […]

If you have taken a walk around our Keele Campus recently, perhaps while playing the latest mobile gaming sensation Pokémon Go, you may have noticed a very large and distinctive newcomer taking up residence in front of the York Lions Stadium. Ahqahizu, a monumental granite sculpture, officially “moved in” on June 21 at an unveiling […]

York University’s Convocation ceremony is unlike any other. There is something special about walking into the Convocation pavilion and seeing our graduates seated on the stage, proudly facing their families and friends at what is for many the pinnacle of their university careers. As I mentioned in my Convocation address (PDF), each ceremony that I participate […]

Convocation season, which is possibly my favourite time of year, is officially upon us. As we celebrate our graduates and honorary degree recipients, we are also honouring several outstanding individuals within the York community for their academic and research excellence and dedication to community engagement. This week we will acknowledge the appointment of a University […]

While our Keele and Glendon Campuses usually are much quieter during the summer term, the University community continues to be busy with a number of events and activities, including welcoming incoming students through our YU START program. I recently had the opportunity to travel to Loughborough University in London, UK to deliver an address to […]

The transition to university is perhaps the most important stage of any student’s academic career. The information students receive and the people they meet in those first few weeks set the tone for the next four years and contribute to their ability to succeed while at university. At York, the innovative program YU START assists […]

The month of April was one of the most momentous in York’s recent history. Each week was filled with exciting new developments for our University. I enjoyed participating in a number of events that will have promising implications for the future of York, including the grand opening of our iconic new Bergeron Centre for Engineering […]

Pursuing a university degree can be challenging. York University is fortunate to have many talented and passionate students who excel in their studies. What is truly remarkable about York students is the degree to which they work to give back to their communities, all while attending classes, completing assignments, holding down jobs, and fulfilling a […]

Last month I was proud to share my 2015 President’s Report with the York University community. This year’s report highlights how York continues to set itself apart from other institutions of higher learning thanks to our world-renowned faculty, researchers, students, staff and alumni and the many ways they are redefining excellence with new and unconventional […]

I am very pleased to welcome you to my new blog, where I will be posting updates about the York University community as well as providing insights into some of my favourite campus events, activities and initiatives. This site will also be the new home of the Kudos Report that is produced monthly during the […]