While many often use the terms ‘doctorate’ and ‘Ph.D.’ interchangeably, there is a distinct difference between the two. In the simplest terms, a Ph.D. (Doctorate of Philosophy) is one specific type of doctorate. All doctorate degrees require extensive schooling, represent elite expertise in a given field, and are administered by universities as the highest level …
TORONTO, ON, January 11, 2024 – The people on the front line of mental health care across Canada are deeply concerned about the effects of financial stress on the health of Canadians, according to an early-January opinion poll carried out by Yorkville University’s Department of Behavioral Sciences. The poll asked 1,800 members of Yorkville’s Master of Arts in …
At Yorkville University, we’re proud of the accomplishments of all our faculty, students and alumni, both inside and outside of the classroom – be it winning awards, presenting at prestigious conferences, or publishing books. Here are some of the good news stories about Yorkville University’s talented community that we’d like to showcase this month: BBA …
Bachelor of Creative Arts student Geo LaForme recently had his short story, Digestion, selected for publication in the upcoming horror anthology, Demons and Death Drops. Soon to be published by Little Ghosts Books – a queer-owned horror bookstore and publisher based in Toronto – Digestion follows the story of a trans male musician and the desperate struggle with vocal dysphoria that leads him to swallow …
Bachelor of Interior Design student Dhvani Savaliya was recently named one of nine recipients of the Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario (ARIDO)’s 2023 Gary Hewson Scholarship. The scholarship, which was created in memory of an individual who touched the lives of many in Ontario’s interior design community, is presented each fall to one student from each ARIDO-recognized interior design …
Yorkville University’s Aimee Trafton published two books in 2023 – a young adult novella entitled The Misfit Crew, and Grief Journeys: A Prose and Poetry Chapbook, a personal account of grief and loss. Published in February by The Shortish Project, The Misfit Crew is Trafton’s first YA project focusing on teenage mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, and grief. “I wanted to write …
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) professors Dr. Alyssa Weiss and Dr. Rosina Mete enjoyed a busy fall – presenting at two international conferences and readying their latest chapter on online counsellor education for publication. In October, the pair presented at the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES) Conference in Denver, Colorado. Their 50-minute ACES roundtable, entitled Integrating sensitivity and awareness …
Bachelor of Creative Arts student Jax Guillen’s short film, Ivory Tulle, was recently selected for the CineFAM Annual Film Festival. The annual festival, which takes place this year from Dec. 8-10 at Toronto’s TIFF Bell Lightbox, is a three-day celebration of bold, original film stories by Canadian women and non-binary creators of colour. Guillen said that, as an emerging filmmaker, seeing …
Class of 2022 Master of Education in Educational Leadership graduate Ashley Bodnar was recently awarded the Prime Ministers Teaching Excellence Award, Certificate of Achievement. The BC-based educator, who, until recently, taught Grades 6 and 7 at John Henderson Elementary School in Vancouver, was singled out for the award as a result of her commitment to supporting her students through collaborative learning. “Ashley …
If you’re contemplating a career in exhibit design, it’s important to recognize from the outset that this is a unique field. Because of this, the role offers a blend of amazing rewards and distinct challenges. If you’re a creative person who craves a dynamic work environment that combines art with technical design, a career as …
If you’re an interior designer, decorator, or architect, the Interior Design Show is a must-attend industry event, and it’s returning to Toronto in 2024 with its flagship tradeshow, IDS Toronto. This year marks the event’s 25th anniversary, which not only stands as a testament to its enduring influence in the global design landscape but also …
Despite common belief, supply chain management (SCM) isn’t just about moving products from point A to B. It’s a complex, multifaceted undertaking that has a profound impact on a business’s bottom line and is integral to consumer satisfaction. What’s more, SCM – as a process, profession, and general topic – has never been more important …