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A Message from the President on 91ÑÇɫ’s Commitment to Academic Freedom | Message de la présidente au sujet de l’engagement de 91ÑÇÉ« envers la liberté universitaire

La version française suit la version anglaise. Over this past year, several incidents bearing on the academic freedom of members of the 91ÑÇÉ« Community have been brought to my attention. In each case, individuals and groups external to the University have appealed to senior leadership to intercede against faculty members due to statements made, or […]

Announcement of Retirement of Vice-Provost, Students | Annonce du départ à la retraite de la vice-rectrice aux affaires étudiantes

It is with decidedly mixed emotions that I announce the upcoming retirement of Lucy Fromowitz, Vice-Provost, Students. Ms. Fromowitz has had a long history with 91ÑÇÉ«. Prior to joining the University as Vice-Provost, Students in 2017, she had worked at 91ÑÇÉ« from 1978–2001 in several directorial positions, including as Director of Admissions/Recruitment, before her terms […]

Announcement of Renewal of Provost & Vice-President Academic | Annonce du renouvellement de la rectrice et vice-présidente aux affaires académiques

Dear colleagues, It is with great pleasure that I inform colleagues from across the University that the Board of Governors has approved the re-appointment of Lisa Philipps as Provost & Vice-President Academic for an additional five-year term, commencing July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2027. Professor Philipps has provided outstanding leadership as Provost & […]

Announcement of Vice-President, Advancement | Annonce au sujet de la vice-présidente de l’avancement

Dear colleagues, I am delighted to inform colleagues in our Division of Advancement and across the University that, following an extensive national and international search process, 91ÑÇÉ« has selected a new Vice-President of Advancement. The Board of Governors has accepted the recommendation of the search committee that Susana Gajic-Bruyea be appointed for an initial […]

Announcement of Deputy Provost, Markham Campus | Annonce au sujet du vice-recteur du campus Markham Centre

Dear colleagues, We are delighted to announce that the search for the Deputy Provost to lead our Markham Campus realization has reached a successful conclusion.  This is an important and exciting time in 91ÑÇɫ’s evolution as we bring to fruition plans for innovative teaching and research programs, physical space, and partnerships for our new Markham […]

Announcement of Dean, Schulich School of Business | Annonce du doyen de l’École Schulich des hautes études commerciales

Dear colleagues, I am delighted to inform colleagues in the Schulich School of Business and across the 91ÑÇÉ« community that the search for the next Dean of the Schulich School of Business has reached a successful conclusion. The search committee, chaired by Provost Lisa Philipps and comprised of members of SSB (full-time and contract […]

A Message on the First National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Message pour la première Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation

La version française suit la version anglaise. Dear Colleagues,  Today marks the first annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This new day of remembrance and reflection falls on what has been previously known as Orange Shirt Day. The day is intended to provide space for ongoing discussions of truth and reconciliation, and time for us […]

Fall 2021 Convocation Update | Mise à jour sur la remise des diplômes d’automne 2021

Dear Community Members,  As we begin to welcome our community members back onto our campuses today, I want to provide you with an update on our Fall 2021 convocation ceremonies.   After careful consideration, given the ongoing public health concerns resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and current public health restrictions, 91ÑÇÉ«, Ryerson University, Seneca College, […]

Welcome to the 2021–22 academic year! | Bienvenue pour l’année universitaire 2021–2022!

Dear 91ÑÇÉ« Community,  A very warm welcome to the 2021–22 academic year!  While I know that we still face challenges ahead, I am grateful that we are able to be safely re-opening our campuses and resuming many of the activities that we have missed over the past eighteen months — from in-person classes, to extracurricular […]

Update on Vaccine Requirement at 91ÑÇÉ« | Mise à jour sur l’obligation de vaccination à l’Université 91ÑÇÉ«

Dear 91ÑÇÉ« Community,  In my last update, I shared that 91ÑÇÉ« will require all individuals coming to our campuses this fall to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Since then, I am very pleased to learn that the Council of Ontario Medical Officers of Health has recommended that all post-secondary institutions across the province require proof of vaccination for those […]