Perry Sadorsky, Professor of Sustainability and Economics, Schulich School of Business An overview of how the recent sanctions on Russia affect Canada economically and demographically. Do these sanctions represent opportunities or threats to the Canadian economy? How do these sanctions affect Canada’s role in the global economy? Register: https://bit.ly/36AQwI3
Featuring Professor Allan Hutchinson, Osgoode Hall Law School This talk will explore how law has been affected by the pandemic and the Emergency Powers Act specifically. What are its implications on Canadian civil liberties in the current situation? How does it empower the federal government? What are the powers available to federal and provincial governments? […]
Emily Laxer, Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, Glendon College Populism has become a key buzzword in world politics recently. From the U.S.’s Donald Trump, to the U.K.’s Brexit, to India’s Narendra Modi, right-wing populist movements are transforming politics in several political systems. Among the troubling elements of this populist surge is its association with nativist […]
The Dean’s Leadership Dialogues feature our School’s most accomplished alumni and business leaders from around the world in a thoughtful and engaging fireside chat with Schulich Dean Detlev Zwick. The Leadership Dialogues provide a dynamic and interactive platform for members of the Schulich community and the public to engage with inspirational thought leaders and business […]
The dramatic impact of pandemic lockdowns on personal behaviours and economies has led to changes in air quality; this provides a unique opportunity to learn about the causes of poor air quality. This talk will describe some of the overall changes observed globally during lockdowns as well as the impacts on highly polluted Indian cities. […]
Mid-Career Conversations were created with alumni like you in mind — alumni who have several years experience and are now considering (or have already made) an important transition. Each event will focus on a specific mid-career transition and feature a fellow alumni speaker sharing their own personal story and experiences. There will be the opportunity […]
COVID-19 has exposed the frailty of global supply chains. This session provides insights into what supply disruptions are, how they should be described, what triggers them, and how organizations should manage supply disruptions. M. Johnny Rungtusanatham, Ph.D., is Canada Research Chair in Supply Chain Management (Tier 1) and Professor of Operations Management & Information Systems […]
Hosted by Dr. Rebecca Pillai Riddell, Academic Chair of The York Circle, this virtual lecture series will showcase York’s leading faculty members engaging in lively panel discussions and Q&A sessions on key themes related to this year’s topic: “Oh Canada! The True North Strong and Free?” The series will be held over four sessions throughout […]
Hosted by alumna, Joanne Huy (BES ’15) Alumni panelists will discuss how young alumni and students can network and build relationships virtually to support their career goals. Panelists will share their experiences and offer guidance to attendees. Questions for the panelists may be submitted in advance of the event on the registration form, as well […]
Are you looking to grow your professional network or practice your networking skills? Join this virtual speed networking session hosted by young alumni ambassador Javheria Ibrahim (BA ’20) where you will have the chance to meet fellow York alumni from all over the world. Attendees will participate in networking sessions in Zoom breakout rooms while […]