Hello MSW Alumni! The Social Work Association of Graduate Students (SWAGS) is a student-based organization focusing on leadership opportunities for graduate students in the School of Social Work, in addition to addressing student needs. Based on our past general meetings, students have expressed an interest in hearing from past alumni and their experiences with the […]
Recruitment Events
We have some upcoming opportunities for you to meet grad staff and faculty before deciding to apply for the program. Of course the website and the FAQ answer most questions about the programs, and we're always available by email or telephone; nevertheless, some people prefer face-to-face and these dates/times/locations are for them.
Printing for Graduate Students
Hello, Just a friendly reminder that although there is printing available in our graduate student lounge, we do require that students supply their own paper. Note also the quote below courtesy of the York University Library system. Free printing for graduate students: Currently registered graduate students are entitled to 3000 free black and white pages […]
Local community Good Food Market opens tomorrow
Healthy, affordable and culturally diverse food is on the menu at the Shoreham Food Market opening Thursday, July 14 and serving the York University and Black Creek communities. The market will operate at the Shoreham Public School, 31 Shoreham Dr. in North York, every Thursday until Oct. 28, from 3 to 7pm. In addition to food, there […]
Canada Day
Very mixed feelings about Canada Day. On the one hand we have a lot to be proud of as Canadians. LGBTQ rights come first to mind as something where we've led the world (fantastic!-keep going). However, we have much to be embarrassed about and those issues merit sober reflection. Our track record regarding First-Nations treaty […]
Choose York: Students speak up in new social media campaign
York University students are telling the world why they chose to come to York in a new social media campaign, launched yesterday. Videos spotlighted on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and the York University website feature students explaining in their own words why York University was their first choice. The videos will be released at regular intervals […]
Slides for Student Orientations
MSW Full-Time Orientation MSW Part-Time Orientation PhD Orientation Cheers, William
New website offers one-stop shop for accessibility information
Today marks the debut of York's new Accessibility Hub, a comprehensive online resource that gathers into one place all of the services, information and standards that are related to increasing accessibility at the University. Accessibility builds and maintains standards for the inclusion of all individuals across the University in daily activities. Whether it is through face-to-face interaction, teaching, […]
President highlights York's latest achievements in new video
A new video from York University President & Vice-Chancellor Mamdouh Shoukri offers a welcome back message to students returning for the winter term. Building on the success of his fall welcome message, the president offers a recap of the major milestones and news events of the past term. In the high-definition video filmed in the Learning Commons at […]
Faculty of Graduate Studies Teaching Award: Call for nominations
York's Faculty of Graduate Studies Teaching Award is bestowed annually on a faculty member who has displayed sustained excellence and enthusiasm in teaching at the graduate level. The award recognizes teaching and supervisory excellence. Other elements taken into consideration include scholarly, professional or teaching development, and initiatives in graduate program and curriculum development. The nominator may be any member […]
