“Utter shock.” That was Karry Plaskitt’s reaction to learning she’d been named valedictorian of Yorkville University’s Bachelor of Business Administration program. “If you had asked me three years ago when I first started in the program, I would’ve said I’d be happy enough just to graduate,” laughed the 44-year-old Kawartha Lakes native, who now works in Windsor …
Yorkville University expresses its heartfelt condolences to the affected family members and the Muslim community after the horrific hate-motivated attack on a Muslim family in London, Ontario. Islamophobia, anti-Muslim sentiment and hatred of any community are unacceptable and have no place in Canada or elsewhere. We stand in solidarity with our Muslim students, faculty and staff during this painful and difficult time. For any of our students, staff and faculty who …
Yorkville University’s Nina Kwei was recently recognized by the Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario (ARIDO) for her “impeccable professionalism and ethics.” The class of 2021 Bachelor of Interior Design graduate achieved second place in the Norma Ruth Ridley Scholarship, which honours interior design students who understand the importance of good business practices and professional standards. Program chairs from each of …
While many businesses have languished during COVID-19, Yorkville University graduate Samantha Lightfoot has seen her sleepwear company not only survive, but thrive – a pandemic success story that all started with an Instagram shout-out from celebrity influencer Jillian Harris. The Langley, BC-based Bachelor of Business Administration alumnus, who first launched Riot Theory just a few months after graduating in 2017, said …
When Yorkville University’s Ryan Tompkins sat down to pick a name for his private counselling practice, the 23-year veteran of the Canadian Forces knew just where to look for inspiration – a much-loved phrase from his days in the Navy. “‘Fair winds and following seas’ is a military term that basically means, ‘May the seas be light for …
“There’s no limit to what you can accomplish!” That was the heart of the stirring send-off delivered to the nearly 200 graduates who took part in Yorkville University’s first-ever virtual convocation ceremony, which was recently live-streamed from coast-to-coast and around the world. “Well, this is certainly different. The plan developed 18 months ago was to …
Before enrolling in Yorkville University’s Bachelor of Interior Design program, Lorna Chapman wasn’t even sure she had what it took to go back to school, much less earn her degree. But fast-forward just four years later, and now she’s not only graduating as part of the Class of 2020, she’s doing so as Yorkville’s Ontario Campus valedictorian. “I honestly …
“My ultimate goal is not to limit myself, but to be able to stand independently on my own, to always be able to provide and to be an example to my kids.” Tarrah Heighington is well on her way to achieving the ambitions she set out for herself when she first enrolled in the Bachelor of …
Diversity Advisory Councils play an important role in enhancing the development and implementation of equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives across the organization, and creating more inclusive learning and work environments. Members act as Diversity Champions between the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Office and their respective faculties, departments and programs. They also build allyship with underrepresented …
“I want to reawaken our people’s learning spirits. We can no longer sit back and let the other world tell us what to do and how to do it. We need to take control of our own education.” That declaration, in a nutshell, represents the heart and soul of Denyse Nadon’s research during her studies …
Twenty years ago, Adam Till left behind a fledgling career in corporate law to chase his dream of becoming a screenwriter. Five whirlwind years later, Billable Hours – the semi-autobiographical, Gemini Award-winning sitcom based on his short-lived life as a former lawyer – premiered on Showcase. “I kind of knew, even in school, that law wasn’t for me. I liked …
From teamwork and timelines, to leadership and in-the-know lingo – there’s much knowledge that can augment the career of the creative professional, according to Adam Till. Till is the director of Yorkville University’s Bachelor of Creative Arts, a degree completion program aimed at advancing the careers of diploma-holding students who have mastered the practical creative skills …