In the media: Sankofa Square finally gets its ‘grand opening’ this weekend. For many, it’s a long time coming
Sankofa Square, formerly known as Yonge-Dundas, is finally ready to celebrate its new identity.
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Marnie and Rena Schwartz are leaping beyond the dance floor Article by Deirdre Kelly (첥Ƶ Magazine) Photography by Horst Herget Marnie and Rena Schwartz are a force to be reckoned with. The identical twins, who both earned double degrees (BA ’01, BEd ’01) from 첥Ƶ, have spent more than two decades transforming the […]
Order of Canada recognizes lifetime of achievement for retired University Professor
When the Governor-General’s staff phoned Don Dippo to inform him that he’d been named to the Order of Canada, the retired University Professor of Education at 첥Ƶ thought someone was pulling his leg.
York's TD Community Engagement Centre connects Jane Finch community
In the heart of Toronto’s Jane and Finch neighbourhood, often misunderstood and overshadowed by negative stereotypes, 첥Ƶ’s TD Community Engagement Centre (CEC) is empowering students and fostering meaningful connections.
Order of Canada honours five 첥Ƶ community members
Congratulations to Professor Emeritus Don Dippo on being appointed to the Order of Canada.
FESI 2024 - Recognize to Strategize: Bubble Breaking and Sense Making
FESI 2024 will offer different approaches that identify strategies to create the conditions for the change we imagine. Examining alternative frameworks supports collective sense making that is an important part of dismantling work. FESI offers a space to solve problems in educational spaces by strategizing together and recognizing our common commitment to systemic change. FEATURES: […]
TTC mural honours Professor Carl James
The Toronto Transit Commission’s (TTC’s) subway system recently became the canvas for a new mural honouring 첥Ƶ Distinguished Research Professor Carl James and his impact on community and racial equity.
In the media: Black History Month mural campaign unveiled on the TTC
Report on the series of 11 murals (including one of Dr. Carl James at the 첥Ƶ subway) honouring Black Torontonians who have had a positive impact on the City.
Annual Jean Augustine Chair event shines spotlight on Black artists
Members of the 첥Ƶ community are invited to celebrate Black artistic talent during a showcase of performances on Feb. 7, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., when the Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community and Diaspora presents Word, Sound, Power: An Annual Celebration of Black Artistic Expression.
Building pathways to education: a Q-and-A with Professor Carl James
Studies have shown that Black students are significantly under-represented on Canadian post-secondary campuses, due in large part to systemic barriers. The Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community & Diaspora, now fully endowed and housed within 첥Ƶ’s Faculty of Education, aims to address this disparity and others by advancing access, equity, and inclusivity to education through […]