Glendon College

York University welcomes transformative investment in next phase to create a new School of Medicine

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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This announcement of $9M in start-up funding will support further development and planning toward a new School of Medicine at York University and helps accelerate the pace and path to new medical doctor programs in the fastest growing region in Ontario.

Key Points: 
  • This announcement of $9M in start-up funding will support further development and planning toward a new School of Medicine at York University and helps accelerate the pace and path to new medical doctor programs in the fastest growing region in Ontario.
  • York University has continued to advance plans to establish a new School of Medicine, having submitted a formal proposal to the provincial government in 2022 .
  • The School is an extension of York’s commitment to respond to student program interests and community needs for high quality health care.
  • “Mackenzie Health is thrilled to partner with York University for the creation of the York University School of Medicine.

York University welcomes transformative investment in next phase to create a new School of Medicine

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Patient, City, Chancellor, Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital, School, Education, Nursing, Glendon College, York University, Mackenzie Health, MPP, Emergency, Research, Hospital, Student, Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital, Government, Faculty, Heart, Health education

This announcement of $9M in start-up funding will support further development and planning toward a new School of Medicine at York University and helps accelerate the pace and path to new medical doctor programs in the fastest growing region in Ontario.

Key Points: 
  • This announcement of $9M in start-up funding will support further development and planning toward a new School of Medicine at York University and helps accelerate the pace and path to new medical doctor programs in the fastest growing region in Ontario.
  • York University has continued to advance plans to establish a new School of Medicine, having submitted a formal proposal to the provincial government in 2022 .
  • The School is an extension of York's commitment to respond to student program interests and community needs for high quality health care.
  • "Mackenzie Health is thrilled to partner with York University for the creation of the York University School of Medicine.

York University named as one of the world’s leading universities in the 2023 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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This year’s Impact Rankings include tougher competition with more submissions, bringing the total number of ranked universities to more than 1,500.

Key Points: 
  • This year’s Impact Rankings include tougher competition with more submissions, bringing the total number of ranked universities to more than 1,500.
  • The conference theme, “Reckonings and Re-imaginings,” serves to highlight many of the inequities and challenges the SDGs aim to address.
  • To learn more about how the York University community is advancing the SDGs, watch our video and read the annual report at yorku.ca/unsdgs .
  • York's fully bilingual Glendon Campus is home to Southern Ontario's Centre of Excellence for French Language and Bilingual Postsecondary Education.

York University announces inaugural Chief Sustainability Officer

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
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Toronto, March 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- York University is committed to purposeful words and deeds that demonstrate its longstanding values.

Key Points: 
  • Toronto, March 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- York University is committed to purposeful words and deeds that demonstrate its longstanding values.
  • Today, President Rhonda Lenton announced that Mike Layton will join York as its first Chief Sustainability Officer, a key role in advancing the University’s commitment to sustainability and building capacity to implement bold new actions and initiatives.
  • He will play a pivotal role in developing the University’s new Sustainability Strategy building on existing strengths and driving new initiatives through the University’s million-dollar Sustainability Innovation Fund.
  • York University is a modern, multi-campus, urban university located in Toronto, Ontario.

Public Services and Procurement Canada's Translation Bureau announces new partnership with York University's Glendon Campus

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022
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GATINEAU, QC, Feb. 1, 2022 /CNW/ - The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, today announced a partnership agreement between the Translation Bureau and Glendon Campus at York University.

Key Points: 
  • GATINEAU, QC, Feb. 1, 2022 /CNW/ - The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, today announced a partnership agreement between the Translation Bureau and Glendon Campus at York University.
  • In return, Glendon will support the Translation Bureau's interpreting services by sharing expert trainers and research-informed approaches.
  • This partnership will leverage strengths and expertise from both the Translation Bureau and Glendon Campus to help renew Canada's conference interpretation workforce.
  • The partnership with Glendon will provide academic support from Translation Bureau interpreters, preparation for the Bureau's accreditation exam and assistance to students in gaining access to career opportunities, including internships.