As we near the end of the Fall 2020 term, we want to take the opportunity to briefly reflect on the past several months and provide an update on what is ahead for the York community. While it has been a challenging transition to virtual learning, students, faculty and staff have shown great resilience and […]
Community Communications
Community Update #18 - New Provincial COVID-19 Measures – What Toronto in Lockdown means for York University
In an effort to contain the spread of COVID-19, the provincial government has announced new restrictions that will come into effect for Toronto and Peel regions Monday, November 23 at 12:01 a.m. This Communication outlines the impact of these measures on the currently approved on-campus activities at York University. Most of our community will continue to operate online and remotely. Under the strict adherence to the provincial COVID19 response framework and University Health and Safety […]
Community Update #17 - Toronto now in “Red Zone” – What it means for York
Many of you will know that on November 14, 2020, Toronto moved into the “Red” – Control level of the Province of Ontario’s COVID-19 Response Framework. As a result, Toronto Public Health has updated their precautionary measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. This update is to inform you about what this means for York. […]
Community Update #16 - Please wear your mask or face covering
I am writing to provide you with an update on the University’s mask or face covering protocol, which has recently been revised to align with newly introduced provincial requirements. COVID-19 and the ongoing need to wear masks or face coverings continues to evolve and we will keep the York community informed as new updates are […]
Review the Toronto Public Health Education Session from Oct. 29
Whether you are on campus or working remotely, learn more about COVID-19 directly from Toronto Public Health. The 90-minute information and Q&A session on Oct. 29 included the following important and timely topics: The latest up-to-date COVID-19 information - how the virus spreads and symptoms How you can reduce the virus spread to stay safe […]
Community Update #15 - New Provincial COVID-19 Measures in Toronto
At York University, we continue to be aligned with public health and government guidelines. As a result of new public health measures introduced by the Ontario Government last week, York University has continued to take actions to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. The following changes are now in effect. Fitness facilities: All indoor gyms are […]
Community Update #14 -Rising cases of COVID-19 in Toronto
Toronto Public Health tracks and reports on positive COVID-19 cases daily including ongoing reporting of cumulative cases by specific neighbourhoods. Through this reporting we are aware that there are a high number of positive cases in the area adjacent to our Keele campus, known as York University Heights. As a result, I would like to […]
Community Update #13 -STUDY SPACES: Limited number of study spaces available for students on campus
Students living in proximity to campus, in undergraduate residences, York Apartments and The Quad have indicated a need for accessible, quiet spaces with reliable internet access to study and work on projects. In response to this need, York U is making a number of student study spaces available to students. Timeline September 21: Study spaces […]
Community Update #12 - New Covid-19 Case Status Website
New COVID-19 information With the fall term now underway, the University continues to take active measures to keep our community members safe and informed. Our decision to schedule the majority of academic programming using primarily online/remote learning, with select in-person instruction, was made after consulting with the government and public health authorities and considering our […]
Community Update #11 - York University Library Services – Fall Update
COVID -19 has required academic libraries worldwide to get creative, and York University Libraries (YUL) is no exception. This fall, while operations are still far from normal, thanks to the herculean efforts of our dedicated employees we are proud that we can continue to deliver many of our core library services as well as providing […]
