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YUFA to conduct poll on renewal of AMPD Dean

YUFA will conduct an electronic poll on the potential renewal of the term of Dean Shawn Brixey in the School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD).The poll will begin on Tuesday, May 9 at 6:00 p.m. and end on Friday, May 19 at 6:00 p.m.All YUFA members in AMPD who are eligible...

New Faculty-Grad Club: Call for participation in committees

Dear YUFA members,The long anticipated Faculty-Grad Club is now very much in development and in need of volunteers to assist with the work on four (4) committees. Please see below for committee descriptions.If you are interested in participating in any of the committees, please email [email protected],Nick MuléOn behalf of Faculty-Grad Club...

Results of vote on 2017-18 YUFA budget

YUFA conducted an electronic ballot from April 19 to 26, 2017 on the 2017-18 YUFA budget.The vote was conducted in accordance with Article 3.5 of the YUFA Constitution, which states:"The annual budget and fee structure shall be prepared by the Executive Committee and presented to the general membership at the...

Vote to approve the 2017-18 YUFA budget

YUFA will conduct an electronic ballot of all YUFA members to approve the 2017-18 YUFA budget.The vote will begin on Wednesday, April 19 at 6:00 p.m. and end on Wednesday, April 26 at 6:00 p.m.All YUFA members who are eligible to vote will receive an email invitation to vote. You may vote by...

An invitation to YUFA's 40th anniversary reception

Dear members,On behalf of the Executive Committee and the YUFA 40th anniversary planning committee, I would like to invite you to this special reception to mark YUFA's 40th anniversary.YUFA's 40th anniversary receptionWednesday, April 193:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.Founders Assembly Hall152 Founders CollegeFacebook  |  MapPlease help us promote the reception by...

YUACRI members respond to suspension in open letter

An image of Vari Hall on a summer day with the caption, "This Is Divestment [from weapons and fossil fuels]"The following open letter was issued by the majority of members, including YUFA members, on the York University Advisory Committee on Responsible Investment (YUACRI). The open letter is a response to...

Results of vote on proposed constitutional amendment

In accordance with the YUFA Constitution, YUFA conducted an electronic vote from March 23 to 30, 2017 on a proposed constitutional amendment. The motion to amend the Constitution was moved and approved at a Stewards' Council meeting on March 3, 2017. Moved by Justin Podur and seconded by Roberto Quinlan, the motion proposed...

April 19: Annual General Meeting & 40th anniversary reception

An image of the inner courtyard of Founders College in springtimeThe Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place as follows:Annual General MeetingWednesday, April 1912:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.Founders Assembly Hall *152 Founders CollegeFacebook  |  MapYUFA 40th anniversary receptionWednesday, April 193:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.Founders Assembly Hall *152 Founders College* Founders Assembly Hall is...

New vote on constitutional amendment

YUFA regrets that, due to an error about voting deadlines, the electronic vote on the proposed constitutional amendment will need to be held again.The new vote will take place from Thursday, March 23 at 6:00 p.m. to Thursday, March 30 at 6:00 p.m. and will be conducted by electronic ballot.All...

York U committee recommends divestment from weapons and fossil fuels

An image of Vari Hall with the caption, "This Is Divestment [from weapons and fossil fuels]"Students and faculty applaud decision, call on Board of Governors to act nowTORONTO, March 23, 2017 /CNW/ - The York University Advisory Committee on Responsible Investment (YUACRI) has voted to recommend the University's divestment from arms...