An expert in economics and international business, Wolf spent more than 50 years serving the University in many capacities.

Before joining York in 1968, Wolf spent his early years in New York City and earned an undergraduate degree from Queens College and completed his MA and PhD in economics at Yale University.

Over his 57 years at 快播视频, Wolf played聽a central role both at Glendon College, where he was first appointed, and at Schulich, where he transitioned to in 1988.

His efforts to deepen Schulich鈥檚 global outlook is described by Dean Emeritus聽顿别蝉辞听贬辞谤惫谩迟丑聽as one of the key drivers and architects of globalization at the school.

Known as an expert in international trade, global supply chains and the rapid transformation of manufacturing industries 鈥� with a focus on the automotive sector 鈥� Wolf was widely respected for his research and scholarship.

Wolf was a trusted public commentator on international economics, often called upon by Canadian and global media to explain trade policy, industrial issues and shifts in the world economy. Within academic circles, he helped lead major research efforts on global competitiveness and manufacturing and held senior roles in several international scholarly organizations.

During his time at York, he taught across the undergraduate, MBA and graduate levels. He also served in several key leadership roles, including director of the International MBA program and director of the International Business specializations.

Wolf鈥檚 contributions were recognized through multiple honours, including the York International Award for Outstanding Contribution to Internationalization of Student Experience and 快播视频鈥檚 Merit Award.

鈥淎bove all, Bernie will be remembered as a wonderful colleague and as an individual who cared deeply about students, scholarship and the Schulich community,鈥� says Schulich Dean Detlev Zwick.

Wolf鈥檚 legacy will continue at York through the Bernard M. Wolf Prize of Excellence in the Certificate in International Management, awarded annually to a graduating student who achieves the highest academic standing in the program.

Those wishing to honour his memory may do so with a of this prize.

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York-affiliated recipients are among the 80 appointments announced on Dec. 31, 2025 by the Office of the Governor General of Canada.

The newly appointed members affiliated with the York community reflect the University's impact across law, higher education leadership, health care and community services, publishing, sustainability, museum and art scholarship, and human rights advocacy.

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Rosalie Silberman Abella, honorary degree recipient and former committee member
Abella became Canada鈥檚 youngest judge at age 29 with her appointment to the Ontario Family Court and later became the first Jewish woman appointed to the Supreme Court of Canada. During her tenure, she made contributions to Canadian law through landmark constitutional rulings that 鈥� among other accomplishments 鈥� advanced equality and human rights law.

She received an honorary degree from 快播视频 in 1991 and served as a committee member for York鈥檚 School of Public Policy and Administration Advisory Council.

Officer

Roseann Runte, former faculty and Glendon College principal
An author, teacher and academic administrator, Runte has held several leadership roles in academia, including serving as principal of Glendon College from 1989-94.

She later served as president of Carleton University and as head of the Canada Foundation for Innovation. She was also the first woman president of the Canadian Commission for UNESCO. Throughout her career she has strongly promoted humanities in Canada, and been an advocate for bilingualism.

Members

Kim Ruth Brooks (LLM 鈥�00), alum
Brooks is a tax lawyer, professor, human rights advocate and president of Dalhousie University. A nationally respected academic leader, she has held senior roles in legal education, including dean-level leadership, and has contributed extensively to research and teaching in taxation, equality and social justice.

She has played a leading role in advancing equity, accessibility and freedom of gender expression in higher education. Her work emphasizes inclusive leadership, research excellence and student-centred institutional change.

Rosanna Caira (BA 鈥�80), alum
Caira is a journalist, podcast host as well as editor and publisher of Foodservice and Hospitality and Hotelier magazines. She is recognized for initiatives that empower women to take on leadership roles in traditionally male-dominated sectors.

She serves on industry boards and committees, including the Canadian Hospitality Foundation, and co-founded the Women in Tourism & Hospitality Summit, which provides networking, mentoring, training, education and financing opportunities for women in the hospitality and culinary sectors.

Jane Laurine Darville (BAS 鈥�89), alum
Darville is a health care administrator and community health specialist, recognized for compassionate leadership in specialized health care populations. She served as founding board member and executive director of Toronto鈥檚 Casey House HIV/AIDS hospital and as executive director of Vancouver鈥檚 Canuck Place Children鈥檚 Hospice, which provides pediatric palliative care.

Reesa Greenberg, former adjunct professor
Greenberg is an independent scholar and art historian specializing in exhibitions and display. Her research focuses on the intersections of national, gendered and ethnic identities with contemporary art and war. She has advanced digital documentation of Canadian art and contributed to restoring Canada鈥檚 Pavilion in Venice.

James C. Hathaway (LLB 鈥�79), alum, former professor
Hathaway is a scholar and author specializing in international human rights law, queer rights and refugee law. Through research, teaching and advocacy, he has contributed to global refugee protection. His work has been widely cited by senior courts and has shaped both scholarship and practice in the field.

He is a professor emeritus at the University of Michigan Law School, where he founded a program on refugee and asylum law, and a former professor of law at .

Charles A. Hopkins, UNESCO Chair at York
Hopkins is an internationally recognized leader in placing sustainability as a core principle of education. In 1999, Hopkins assumed the inaugural role of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Chair at York, leading efforts to integrate sustainable practices into both the curricula and operations of 快播视频. 

He has brought those same efforts worldwide through collaborations with UNESCO, the United Nations University, higher education institutions and ministries of education.

John Mark Willinsky, honorary degree recipient (鈥�08)
Willinsky is an educator, researcher and activist who has devoted his career to fostering equitable public access to research. Through his scholarship and leadership, he has been a voice in the open access movement, advancing new models of knowledge sharing in higher education and beyond. That work has included founding the Public Knowledge Project, now the world鈥檚 most widely deployed scholarly publishing platform, used in 150 countries and 60 languages to make research freely accessible.

He received an honorary degree from York in 1989 for his contributions to education, public engagement and research.

For more information about the Order of Canada or to view the full list of this year鈥檚 appointees, visit the .

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One hundred years of evolution are etched into the walls of Glendon Hall, transforming a private home into a welcoming centre for learning where a century of shifting identities is woven into its foundation. 

In celebration of this milestone, the Ontario Heritage Trust unveiled a plaque on Dec. 3 honouring the building鈥檚 layered past 鈥� from its origins on Indigenous lands to an affluent Toronto family鈥檚 home, to its present role as a vibrant hub for 快播视频鈥檚 bilingual, globally minded campus.听

Thousands of students and staff have occupied Glendon Hall since it became the site of 快播视频鈥檚 first campus in 1959. But the property had a storied history decades before it became a place of learning. 

The Don River, called Wonscotanach by Indigenous communities 鈥� a name meaning the 鈥渂urning bright light鈥� river 鈥� was often lit by torches used for fishing, reflecting centuries of Indigenous presence and practices along its banks.

Around 1920, financier Edward Rogers Wood and his wife, Agnes 鈥淧hemie鈥� Euphemia Smart 鈥� influential figures in Toronto鈥檚 early 20th-century financial and philanthropic circles 鈥� were charmed by the area and bought the property to build their home. 

They built an Italian-style mansion on the 125-acre property, 70 acres of which were cultivated into gardens, with the rest operating as farmland. They named their new home Glendon Hall, likely inspired by the property鈥檚 geography 鈥� a 鈥済len鈥� along the Don River. 

Inside featured an elliptical grand staircase illuminated from above by a skylight, an expansive music and billiards room that opened onto a rear patio with views over the surrounding ravine, and formal living and reception rooms that reflected the Woods鈥� taste for elegant entertaining. The interior also displayed one of Canada鈥檚 largest private collections of Dutch portraits and modern British paintings. 

When Phemie Wood died in 1950, she willed the estate 鈥� including Glendon Hall and its grounds 鈥� to the University of Toronto for educational purposes. In the late 1950s, as the newly established 快播视频 sought a permanent home, the University of Toronto board offered to transfer the Glendon property to York, and Glendon Hall became the founding campus of 快播视频. 

Amid a period of educational expansion in Ontario, Glendon Hall provided the first dedicated space for students and faculty while the University prepared for its larger Keele Campus. The transformation from private manor to public institution began to unfold. 

By the early 1960s, students and faculty entered through the curved porte-coch猫re, passing beneath the same staircase that had once greeted the Woods鈥� guests. While new academic buildings on the campus housed most classrooms, Glendon Hall itself served as the administrative and library hub, connecting the historic estate to the emerging University. 

The grounds shifted around the new purpose. The twin gazebos, formal gardens and wide lawns became gathering spaces for students rather than guests. 

During this formative time, Glendon鈥檚 bilingual identity emerged. Founding principal Escott Reid, a former diplomat, envisioned the college as rooted in public affairs and Canada鈥檚 dual-language heritage. When Glendon was formally established as a bilingual liberal arts college in 1965, the 快播视频 Senate approved that model, shaping the college鈥檚 direction when it opened the following year. 

Former prime minister Lester B. Pearson officially inaugurated Glendon in 1966 as 快播视频鈥檚 first campus, and it remains a unique institution within York鈥檚 multi-campus organization.  

Its commitment to bilingual education 鈥� with English and French as the foundation 鈥� is complemented by a broader and more flexible multilingual environment, giving students the opportunity to study additional languages, including Spanish and Anishinaabemowin. 

Over the following decades, Glendon Hall adapted to new roles. Rooms once filled with private art collections gradually became administrative offices, seminar rooms, student support services and the much-loved Caf茅 de la terrasse (now known as Caf茅 Lunik) and more recently a hub for student clubs and the Canadian Language Museum. The grand staircase has become a favourite backdrop for convocation portraits. 

It remained, however, a living heritage site, and in 2004, Toronto designers restored sections of the interior, reviving the building鈥檚 early grandeur while supporting educational programs. 

Through it all, the gardens have continued to flourish. The impressive Bruce Bryden Rose Garden recalls Phemie Wood鈥檚 care and provides a serene outdoor study space, while the surrounding ravine, forests and protected natural areas offer students and visitors a rare hush within the city. Instructors regularly use the park, river, trails and gardens as a classroom and source of study. 

The enduring presence and spirit of Glendon Hall, at the heart of the campus, contributes to this sense of calm and intimacy. The building and its grounds support Glendon College鈥檚 small class sizes, often only up to 24 students, and foster a close-knit academic community where students build strong relationships with professors and peers, creating an environment that encourages mentorship, experiential learning and hands-on engagement. 

Anchored in this historic setting, the college offers programs unique to Glendon, including professional translation, a bachelor of education specializing in French as a second language, and a dual-degree program in international studies and business administration. It also provides fully bilingual and trilingual degrees, as well as specialized certificates, making it distinct within Ontario and across Canada. 

Students learn in small discussion-based classes and gain hands-on experience through work placements and research projects. As Reid once envisioned, Glendon supports York鈥檚 goals in global engagement and inclusive learning, giving students the skills and experiences to pursue careers in diplomacy, public service, international business and cultural work. 

A century after its construction, Glendon Hall stands as a testament to learning and transformation. It carries forward the stories of generations of Torontonians, inspiring students, scholars, diplomats, gardeners, architects, historians. More than a landmark, it is a symbol of York鈥檚 evolution and the University鈥檚 enduring journey of growth. 

With files from Karen Martin-Robbins

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As temperatures drop, sidewalks and pathways become icy and uneven, increasing the risk of incidents. Building entrances, exits, outdoor stairs, ramps and parking lots can all become slippery in wet or icy conditions, creating additional hazards.

Slips, trips and falls require a multi-layered approach to reduce the hazards. Staying vigilant and maintaining safe conditions is crucial to preventing winter-related injuries.

Building entrances, exits, outdoor stairs, ramps and parking lots are among the more common spaces that may become slippery in wet or icy conditions, creating additional hazards. Reduce the risk by staying vigilant and aware of how to reduce hazards and prevent injury.

To reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls:

• stay on designated cleared pathways;
• wear winter-appropriate, insulated, slip-resistant footwear;
• employees (faculty, instructors and staff) are advised to complete the 15-minute ; and
• slow down and avoid distractions such as cell phones when walking outside.

快播视频鈥檚 Facilities Services team plays a key role in ensuring winter safety by monitoring weather conditions and clearing snow from campus roads, pathways and parking lots. For more visit the Facilities Services website.

To report an icy area or request snow removal, contact the Facilities Work Control Centre at 416-736-2100, ext. 22401 or email facilities@yorku.ca.

Refer to York鈥檚 downloadable posters for more tips:

• Keele and Markham campuses 鈥� English; Keele and Markham campuses 鈥� French
• Glendon Campus 鈥� English; Glendon Campus 鈥� French

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Monty was born in Budapest in 1948 and moved to Toronto in 1956 with her family. She earned a BA in history and a master of library science from the University of Toronto, laying the foundation for a distinguished career in academic librarianship.

She joined 快播视频 in 1973, beginning 40 years of contributions to the University and the profession. She spent nearly two decades in York鈥檚 Government Documents and Administrative Studies Library, a branch of YUL, progressing from assistant head to head of the unit before 1991. She then served a one-year appointment at Glendon College as senior librarian at the Leslie Frost Library, followed by a period at Keele Campus, where she worked as internet coordinator and a senior member of Scott Library鈥檚 reference team from 1993-96.

In 1996, she returned to the Leslie Frost Library, overseeing reference services and emerging digital resources, managing the library鈥檚 website and guiding Glendon鈥檚 faculty and students in applying new technologies to teaching and research. She also played a key role in Glendon鈥檚 transition to early digital research tools, managing reference services alongside the adoption of CD-ROM databases, other electronic resources and a growing web presence.

A multilingual 鈥� professional, fluent in English and French as well as Hungarian and conversant in several other languages 鈥� she became deeply connected to York's bilingual campus, ultimately making Glendon her permanent base.

Monty became known at York as both a prolific researcher and an educator dedicated to strengthening students鈥� research skills. She built a substantial record of publications spanning articles, papers, books and editorial work, and regularly visited Glendon classrooms to teach research methods, delivering dozens of sessions each year that faculty credited with elevating student work.

Innovation was central to her approach. She embraced emerging technologies early and sought meaningful ways to integrate them into teaching, research and information literacy. She collaborated widely with instructors to design strategies that helped students develop stronger research practices and navigate source materials more effectively. One such collaboration, with professor of sociology Robert Kenedy, led to a co-authored chapter on information literacy that was accepted for publication in 2008.

Beyond her contributions at York, Monty held influential roles in the profession. She served as president of the Canadian Library Association, president of the Canadian Association of Special Libraries and Information Services and chair of the Toronto Chapter of the Special Libraries Association. She also participated extensively in accreditation work through the American Library Association, helping shape standards in library education. Her involvement in government information policy included leading a review of Canada鈥檚 depository system in the late 1990s.

Her work earned significant recognition. Among her honours were the Librarian of the Year Award in 1987 from the Special Libraries Association, the Outstanding Academic Librarian Award in 1997 from the Canadian Association of College and University Libraries, and the Outstanding Service to Librarianship Award in 2008 from the Canadian Library Association.

After retiring from York in 2013, Monty remained engaged in learning and community. She joined the Academy for Lifelong Learning, a volunteer-run organization offering peer-led workshops and discussion groups for older adults, and became an active participant and valued committee member.

Longtime colleague Julianna Drexler, a York librarian and archivist emeriti, summarized the impact and reach of Monty at the time she received the Outstanding Service to Librarianship Award, in a way that rings all the more true now: 鈥淥utstanding in many ways: as librarian, member of the 快播视频 faculty, teacher, committee member, leader, mentor, writer and scholar.鈥�

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The annual program encourages meaningful conversations about education, work and personal aspirations by connecting students with parents, guardians or mentors in their workplaces.

To capture the experience, YFile interviewed three York employees and their visitors to learn about their first jobs, future ambitions and the insights they鈥檇 share with their younger selves.

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The pan-University events reflected 快播视频鈥檚 commitment to supporting students through every stage of their post-secondary journey by providing an immersive opportunity to learn about academics, facilities, residences, student services and the welcoming community that make York distinct.

鈥淔all Campus Day gives attendees a sense of what studying at York is like,鈥� says Yvette Munro, vice-provost students. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a chance to explore our campuses, meet the people who make up our community and discover the wide range of academic opportunities available. Events like this not only inform decisions about the future, they also show families the supportive environment that helps our students thrive.鈥�

Each event began with welcoming remarks from Munro; Marco Fiola, principal of Glendon College; and Dan Palermo, deputy provost of Markham Campus. Attendees then engaged with York's campuses by connecting with professors, students and staff at information booths 鈥� including representatives from the Faculty of Graduate Studies. The day also featured a fair, admissions overview sessions, five-minute lectures, demonstrations and student panels. Guided tours of campuses, residences and facilities such as labs, studios and athletics spaces were also available.

Prospective students experienced Glendon鈥檚 warm, close-knit bilingual community, Markham鈥檚 leadership in work-integrated learning and Keele鈥檚 breadth of academic programs during the events 鈥� thanks to the dedicated staff, faculty and volunteers who brought the day to life.

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Established in 2003, the annual awards celebrate Canada鈥檚 most influential women for their leadership, advocacy and impact in their communities and industries. This year鈥檚 York-affiliated recipients include alumni and faculty whose work advances innovation, equity and excellence in Canada and beyond.

Below are this year鈥檚 winners and the categories for which they were recognized.

Amex Emerging Leaders

This category recognizes women between the ages of 30 and 40 who have been targeted for successive leadership positions and demonstrate a passion for learning and innovation.

Meghan Hillstrom (JD '18) is an alum and now serves as senior director at CIBC, where she established and leads a global team responsible for employee relations, workplace investigations and Canadian health and safety. Since joining the bank, she has spearheaded strategic projects, strengthened compliance frameworks and navigated sensitive executive-level matters. Named a 2023 Peak Emerging Leader, Hillstrom is recognized for her ability to deliver clear, effective solutions that support a respectful, regulation-aligned workplace while fostering professional development within her team.

Zeina Ismail (MES '13), an alum of the Graduate Program in Environmental Studies, is an associate vice-president of everyday banking at TD Bank, where she leads acquisition strategies that drive growth through innovation and advice. She also serves on the board of ABC Life Literacy, a non-profit organization that provides programs and resources to help adults improve their financial, digital and health literacy skills.

CN Executive Leaders

This category recognizes women who exemplify strong leadership while building confidence and championing others.

Monique Allen (MBA '00), an alumnus of York's , is a seasoned technology executive responsible for shaping the tech strategy across Sun Life鈥檚 Canadian operations and leading global enterprise architecture initiatives. She is committed advocate for equity, diversity, inclusion and wellness, and contributes her expertise to several boards focused on these values. Her contributions to the industry have been recognised with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Women in IT Awards Canada.

Roberta Iannacito-Provenzano is former associate dean in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies. She is currently the provost and vice-president academic and a full professor at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU). A scholar of Italian studies and southern Italian dialectology 鈥� which she taught as a professor at York for over a decade 鈥� she has published her work in the field extensively. She also co-chairs TMU鈥檚 Presidential Implementation Committee to Confront Anti-Black Racism and the TRC Strategic Working Group, and has received multiple professional leadership awards.

Professionals

This category recognizes women who are professionals in practice and play a leadership role within their organizations.

Pamela Farrell (BEd '07), a Faculty of Education alum, is a professor of education at the University of Calgary and founder of the GROW Community Food Literacy Centre, Canada鈥檚 first food literacy centre that works to reduce hunger, combat food insecurity and promote healthy lifestyles. She also serves as honourary consul of Switzerland to Alberta and advocates for inclusive education and food justice. Farrell was recently also recognized with a 2025 快播视频 Alumni Award.

Zohar Levy (LLB '08), a graduate of , is an experienced civil litigator with a focus on commercial disputes and alternative dispute resolution. She advises a range of clients 鈥� from global corporations to individual professionals 鈥搊n complex legal matters, particularly in the areas of health, technology and intellectual property. Deeply committed to access to justice, Zohar also dedicates time to pro bono work and community service, supporting advocacy groups, serving on boards and volunteering with legal associations.

RBC Future Leaders

This category recognizes young women between the ages of 15 and 29 who are transforming their communities through innovation, collaboration and courage.

Lauren Castelino (BA '22, MES '24) is an alum from the and Glendon College. She is an environmentalist and entrepreneur who founded the Green Career Centre to help under-represented youth access green jobs through training, resources and guidance. Her work has reached more than 500,000 young people and informed a $405-million national commitment to climate philanthropy. She was also recognized as one of York's 2025 Top 30 Alumni Under 30.

Rana Espiritu Nasrazadani (BA '20, MPPAL '22) was also recognized in this category. Espiritu Nasrazadani is an alum of 快播视频's Graduate Program in Public Policy, Administration and Law and a former president's ambassador. Known for her strength-based approach to disability rights advocacy, she is an educator, public speaker and policy adviser advancing accessibility, equity and human rights in Canada. She is also a senior policy advisor with the Ministry of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security, and was recognized as one of 快播视频's inaugural聽2021 Top 30 Alumni Under 30.

STEM Trailblazers

This category recognizes women in STEM roles who are challenging the status quo for knowledge and female empowerment.

Farzia Khan, a graduate from the , is senior manager of information security at TD Bank and founder of Ellehacks, an organization that hosts hackathons and programs to empower women and non-binary individuals in technology and innovation. Khan leads enterprise-wide cyber resiliency initiatives and is the visionary behind TD鈥檚 Cyber Academy, a program that provides students and early-career professionals with training and hands-on experience in cybersecurity skills. She also serves on several cyber and technology advisory boards. She recently received a 2025 快播视频 Alumni Award.

Ruth Uy (EMBA '22) is a graduate of the . She is a veteran board member, safety expert and executive with deep experience in non-profit, social justice and public infrastructure sectors. A licensed professional engineer with more than 25 years in the field, she actively promotes diversity in underrepresented industries through mentorship and public speaking. Drawing on her background in energy, circular economy and technology, she has forged cross-sector partnerships that drive lasting process improvements. She has been honoured among Canada鈥檚 Top Women in Safety (2025) and BMO Women on Boards (2024), and continues to champion women in STEM through leadership and mentorship.

For the full list of this year鈥檚 winners, visit the .

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The Keele Campus ceremony will be held at the flagpole located at Harry W. Arthurs Common. The Glendon Campus ceremony will take place at the flagpole in the West Quad (York Hall). The Markham Campus ceremony will occur at the East Green flagpole. 

Each ceremony will feature live performances by a trumpeter and bagpiper. A full program for each ceremony is available on the website.听

Wearing a poppy is a Canadian tradition to honour those who served. Donation boxes for poppies are available at all campuses: 

• Keele Campus 鈥� Bookstore, Red Zone, lost and found, Scott Library, Bronfman Business Library, Steacie Science and Engineering Library, Second Student Centre and Kaneff Tower鈥� 

• Glendon Campus 鈥� Leslie Frost Library鈥� 

• Markham Campus 鈥� Markham Campus Library鈥� 

Legion 527 is accepting donations to their poppy campaign via Interac e-transfer at legion527deposit@gmail.com. Please add 鈥淧oppy鈥� in the subject field when making a donation. 

Remembrance Day marks the signing of the armistice on Nov. 11, 1918, which ended the First World War. At 11 a.m. on that day, the guns on the Western Front fell silent after more than four years of continuous warfare. This day honours the men and women who lost their lives during the First and Second World Wars and in other conflicts. Originally known as Armistice Day, it was renamed Remembrance Day following the Second World War. 

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At 快播视频鈥檚 Glendon College, where bilingual education meets global citizenship, two educators are being celebrated for teaching and their work to transform the classroom into a space of intellectual curiosity, inclusion and excellence.

For their commitment to inclusive, student-centred learning, Radha Persaud and Michael Palamarek have earned the 2024-25 Glendon Principal鈥檚 Teaching Excellence Awards. 

The annual awards celebrate faculty who elevate learning through innovation, dedication and inclusive teaching, and for creating a lasting impact in the classroom and beyond. Winners receive a certificate signed by Glendon Principal Marco Fiola. 

鈥淎t Glendon, we are proud to recognize educators who go beyond the curriculum to inspire, support and challenge their students,鈥� says Fiola. 鈥淩adha Persaud and Michael Palamarek exemplify the kind of teaching excellence that transforms lives and strengthens our academic community.鈥� 

This year鈥檚 recipients are: 

Radha Persaud: Principal鈥檚 Teaching Excellence Awards for contract faculty members 

Persaud is a distinguished constitutional scholar and public intellectual whose expertise has influenced policy discussions from Queen鈥檚 Park to international parliaments. Holding degrees from the University of Toronto and Queen鈥檚 University, Persaud specializes in comparative constitutional law, parliamentary government, federalism and public policy. 

Students consistently praise his dynamic teaching style, deep passion for his subject matter and his ability to adapt to diverse classroom needs. Support letters highlight his responsiveness to feedback and his commitment to creating a welcoming, engaging learning environment. 

In addition to his teaching excellence, Persaud has advised political leaders 鈥� including former Ontario Lieutenant Governor David Onley 鈥� on constitutional matters and is currently working on a manuscript exploring judicial advice and constitutional amendment in Canada. 

"It's an honour and privilege to participate in the intellectual development of Glendon students in their quest for knowledge, truth and understanding of our world and its challenges," says Persaud. 

Michael Palamarek: Principal鈥檚 Teaching Excellence Awards for full-time faculty with 10 or less years of full-time teaching experience 

Palamarek is an assistant professor in Glendon鈥檚 Gender and Women鈥檚 Studies and Sexuality programs, housed in the Department of Global and Social Studies, and is integrated with York鈥檚 School of Gender, Sexuality and Women鈥檚 Studies, and the program coordinator for Glendon鈥檚 innovative Common Core Curriculum. He is a specialist in conceptions of labour and language in critical theory, feminist theory, Marxism and queer theory, and conceptions of sexuality in critical theory.听

Palamarek was recognized with this award for his professionalism, infectious enthusiasm and unwavering support for student success. Palamarek鈥檚 approach, note nominators, emphasizes inclusivity and safety, allowing students to thrive at their own pace with the guidance and resources they need. 

鈥淚 am truly honoured and humbled to receive this recognition from students and the Glendon community,鈥� Palamarek says, 鈥渆specially given the excellent support we all provide to our students in their journey with us.鈥� 聽

For more on the Principal鈥檚 Teaching Excellence Awards, or to see previous winners, visit the Glendon website. 

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