Join us on Thursday, Feb. 26, for this year’s Geography Alumni Lecture. Presented by the Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change and the York University Geography Alumni Network (YUGAN), we are thrilled to invite Grace Adeniyi-Ogunyankin, Canada Research Chair in Youth and African Urban Futures and Associate Professor of Gender Studies at Queen’s University. Grace […]
Join us for an evening of conversation, connection, and community in recognition of Black History Month. This event will bring together students, alumni, and community members for a meaningful discussion highlighting Black experiences, leadership, and excellence. The evening will feature a moderated panel discussion with Black leaders and changemakers, followed by time for reflection, dialogue, […]
Celebrate Black History Month with us at Black Health Connect on Thursday, Feb. 12. This panel and networking event will bring together four accomplished Black health professionals from diverse fields who will share their experiences and career journeys. Through meaningful dialogue, we aim to deepen conversations around Black health, identity and professional growth, while fostering mentorship […]
Join us February 25th as we hear from Social Work panelists and share a time to be together!
Assistant Professor Desirée de Jesús (from the Dept of Communications & Media Studies), along with co-researchers, Dr. Kisha McPherson (Toronto Metropolitan University) and Crystal Lynn Webster (University of British Columbia), were the recipients of a SSHRC grant for their research project Mapping Black Girl Geographies and Belonging in Canada. As part of this project, the research team will be running a […]
Join Dr. Karida L. Brown, NAACP Award-winning sociologist and historian as she discusses The Battle for the Black Mind, a powerful journey through the history of Black education, revealing the centuries-long struggle to control Black intellectual life in America and across the globe. Register here | Join the meeting ** Mois de l’Histoire des Noirs: Lutte […]
Celebrate Black History Month: Exploring Traditional Cuisine and Cultural Connections Join us in celebrating Black History Month with this classic southern dessert- banana pudding! Chef Donna will guide you through each step, from layering the custard to perfectly arranging the wafers and bananas. During this in-person event you’ll get to meet and chat with our […]
Join us for a thought-provoking partnership event between Glendon’s GPIA (Glendon School of Public and International Affairs) and Kennesaw State University. This event brings together scholars, activists, and thought leaders to engage in a critical dialogue on the ongoing issue of anti-Blackness in both Canada and the United States. Through a series of insightful discussions, […]
What does it mean to be a good coach? How can coaches save and/or change lives? This workshop facilitated by Black Excellence at York University (BE YU) Student Success Mentor Leads will explore the core components of coaching, what the BE YU program offers in terms of coaching for leaders, and how to find your […]
It is often said that leaders are good negotiators, but where do you begin to learn? Join Black Excellence at York University (BE YU) Student Success Mentor Leads as we examine what it means to be a good negotiator and the core frameworks and principles around negotiation and problem solving. By the end of this […]