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Reflecting on Convocation at York U – President's Blog
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Reflecting on Convocation at York U. July 14, 2016. 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. As I noted in a blog post last month. This year, thirteen honorary degree recipients. Shared many common themes. Members of the Glendo...
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LGBTQ* Positive Space and Inclusion at York – President's Blog
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LGBTQ* Positive Space and Inclusion at York. August 22, 2016. Glendon Principal Donald Ipperciel (far left) joins GLgbt* at Pride 2016. One of our key priorities and indeed, one of my personal goals is to ensure a welcoming campus environment for all students, faculty, staff, and alumni. I was reminded of the example that York sets in the area of inclusion when I came across a photo shared on Twitter. Pictured in the photo above). Organized by the Division of Students each fall. Trans Bisexual Lesbian Ga...
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Kudos Submission Form – President's Blog
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Office of the President. A Commitment to Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion. Supporting Mental Health and Wellness on Campus. Celebrating a Year of Excellence. Milestones and Memories at Fall 2016 Convocation. The President’s Town Hall: An Update on Our Impact. Vice-Provost Students Blog and News. Mamdouh Shoukri, C.M., O.Ont., PhD, FCAE, P.Eng and seventh President and Vice-Chancellor of York University.
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Celebrating a Year of Excellence – President's Blog
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Celebrating a Year of Excellence. December 14, 2016. We have much to be grateful for at this special time of the year, and we recently had an opportunity to recognize members of our alumni community who are particularly deserving of our thanks. From left to right: Dr. Catherine Zahn, Bill Graham, Cheyanne Ratnam, Jennifer Keesmaat. And who wouldn’t be? To read more about the outstanding contributions made by Bill, Catherine, Jennifer and Cheyanne, visit the Bryden Alumni Awards website. Milestones and Me...
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Milestones and Memories at Fall 2016 Convocation – President's Blog
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Milestones and Memories at Fall 2016 Convocation. November 4, 2016. At our fall Convocation ceremonies, which took place October 19-21, we welcomed thousands of new graduates to York’s family of alumni a network of nearly 300,000 who are living and working around the world, using their York education to do amazing things. In addition to welcoming our newest graduates to our alumni community, we were also proud to welcome two very important individuals to the York family. Paul Beeston. We also welcomed tw...
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The President’s Town Hall: An Update on Our Impact – President's Blog
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The President’s Town Hall: An Update on Our Impact. October 24, 2016. Community members gather at the Town Hall Community Café prior to the Town Hall. This year’s meeting was particularly significant for me as it marked the final Town Hall I will host as President and Vice-Chancellor of York University. In preparing for my presentation this year, I appreciated the chance to reflect on how far we have come and how much at York has changed since my installation in 2007. The President’s Town Hall. Moderated...
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This is Community – President's Blog
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A Commitment to Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion. February 16, 2017. Last month, members of the York community gathered at our 8th annual Inclusion Day Conference for a symposium that focused on Canada and Human Rights. Celebrating a Year of Excellence. December 14, 2016. The end of the year is an ideal time for reflection. As I prepare for my final semester as President of York University, I find. The President’s Town Hall: An Update on Our Impact. October 24, 2016. September 28, 2016. August 22, 2016.
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From My Desk to Yours: Introducing the New President’s Blog – President's Blog
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From My Desk to Yours: Introducing the New President’s Blog. April 8, 2016. 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. While I admit that launching this blog is new territory for me, I am reminded of and spurred on by our University motto:. The way must be tried. I look forward to trying out this new way with you. Supporting Mental He...
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A collective effort to indigenize our campuses – President's Blog
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A collective effort to indigenize our campuses. July 29, 2016. 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. A monumental granite sculpture, officially moved in on June 21 at an unveiling ceremony in honour of National Aboriginal Day. I have had several opportunities to comment. 8220;Rob Lackie, on behalf of t...
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About – President's Blog
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Mamdouh Shoukri, C.M., O.Ont., PhD, FCAE, P.Eng, was appointed the seventh President and Vice-Chancellor of York University on July 1, 2007. Dr Shoukri began his career in academia at McMaster University, where he joined the faculty in 1984. He served in a number of leadership roles there, including Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Vice-President Research and International Affairs. Office of the President. A Commitment to Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion. Celebrating a Year of Excellence.
