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AMPD Alumnus is reimagining Toronto’s former Downsview Airport

AMPD Alumnus is reimagining Toronto’s former Downsview Airport

As executive director of site activation and programming at Northcrest Developments, Mitchell Marcus (BA ’04) is turning an industrial site into a vibrant new destination with concerts, markets, art installations and more. Once the redevelopment is complete, YZD will be just four subway stops from York’s Keele Campus.

Professor Syreeta Hector's 'Black Ballerina' ends powerful six-year run

Professor Syreeta Hector's 'Black Ballerina' ends powerful six-year run

AMPD Professor Syreeta Hector recently concluded the final performance of her solo work, Black Ballerina at Native Earth Performing Arts’ Aki Studio in Toronto. The piece, which has toured nationally for six years, explores the intersections of race, identity and classical ballet through Hector’s personal lens as a mixed-race artist and educator.

AMPD alumni recognized with wins and nominations at the 2025 Dora Mavor Moore Awards

AMPD alumni recognized with wins and nominations at the 2025 Dora Mavor Moore Awards

York University’s School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD) had a strong presence at the 2025 Dora Mavor Moore Awards, with alumni taking home several top honours and earning nominations across nearly every major category in theatre, dance, opera and musical divisions.

Professor Ali Kazimi Receives 2025 Fire Horse Award for outstanding contribution to Media Arts

Professor Ali Kazimi Receives 2025 Fire Horse Award for outstanding contribution to Media Arts

The Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival has named Professor Ali Kazimi, from York University’s School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD), the 2025 recipient of the prestigious Fire Horse Award. The honour, announced in April, celebrates Kazimi’s exceptional contributions to the film and media arts community in Canada and beyond.