New developments underway for York’s Markham Centre Campus
A United Nations leadership training centre and a potential student residence are in the works for York’s Markham campus.
Tag: Student & Campus Life
What is the future of the Student Choice Initiative?
The Ontario Court of Appeals heard the Ford government’s appeal on their proposed Student Choice Initiative, with student groups across the province speaking out in protest.
What we know about returning to campus in Fall 2021
Here is what Excalibur gathered about York’s announcement for a potential reopening along with responses from members of the York community.
York says goodbye to most online proctoring software
The Senate Executive Committee made a decision to limit the use of technology-enabled invigilation (online proctoring) starting Summer 2021.
The issue with tuition in 2020-2021
Apparently, you’re supposed to get what you pay for. Apparently.
McLaughlin College hosts student forum with Toronto Mayor John Tory
Osgoode Hall Law School graduate Mayor John Tory encourages first-year students to “get involved” and cherish their time studying in Toronto.
Sexual violence and harassment protections strengthen for Ontario university students
Proposed policies would protect students who are alleging instances of sexual violence from discipline based on sexual history or intoxication levels.
York Food Services releases mobile app for online campus ordering
The app allows students to choose from only a select number of eateries, absent of many on-campus small businesses.
No resolutions brought to table at YFS Annual General Meeting
The meeting took place online, and mainly served as a recap of a year altered drastically by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Students call for freeze on OSAP payments as pandemic rages on
MPP Chris Glover held an online press conference with student representatives on January 22, during which they called for a freeze on provincial student debt during the pandemic.