As part of Black History Month, the York University Black Alumni Network (YUBAN) invites members of the Black YU community to a discussion about finances with Reni Odetoyinbo (BBA ’19). As part of the discussion, she will provide strategies, tools, and resources that can be used to build wealth and plan for the future. Reni […]
Join us every Wednesday at 7:30 pm through our Youtube channel to learn more about what we are up to at YorkU observatory. Refer back to the Observatory site for the most updated event information.
Climate change, biodiversity loss, and rising inequalities, whether happening locally or in other parts of the world, not only impact our individual future but are central for collective action in tackling these and other global challenges. How can we understand global issues, and their interconnectedness? How can we learn to live sustainably and ethically without […]
Celebrating Black History Month through the stories of Black families throughout history. Come by to view the Black Family History Gallery, create beaded accessories and enjoy cake.
Celebrate While We Educate February 6th – 28th 2023 A collaborative event series hosted by York Universities Black Student Associations with support from the Centre of Student Community and Leadership Development. Our goal is to educate the rest of the York Community on the rich culture found within the different branches of the black community […]
Based on our identified gaps and needs, the general aim of this initiative is to strengthen equitable and responsive public health systems that leverage Southern-led responsible AI solutions to improve prevention, preparedness, and response to emerging and re-emerging infectious disease outbreaks. First session: Responsible AI Healthcare Applications for Developing Countries Dr. Collins N. Udanor Associate […]
Ho Chi Minh wrote numerous essays throughout the 1920s about racial injustices against Black populations. Among his famous works of literature was La Race Noire (The Black Race) in 1925, a collection of 13 French essays on the topic. In 1924, Ho Chi Minh wrote “Class Solidarity,” a true story about the trial of José Léandro […]
Interested in learning about what it takes to be a powerful leader? Join Black Excellence at York University (BE YU) Peer Leads as we highlight the fundamental skills and models utilized by leaders, and how they work in practice. Students will learn and build on tools to further their leadership capacity and implement them on […]
What does it mean to be a successful leader? Is a caring leader more effective than a dominant leader? Join Black Excellence at York University (BE YU) Peer Leads as we teach students how to empathize appropriately with team members, how to lead a team successfully with respect in diversity and inclusion, and to identify […]
It is often said that leaders are good negotiators, but where do you begin to learn? Join Black Excellence at York University (BE YU) Peer 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 session, students […]