AMPD Faculty & Alumni recognized with Dora nominations for their contributions to the top shows of 2018-19

Now celebrating its 40th anniversary, The Dora Mavor Moore Awards are Canada’s longest-running professional theatre, dance and opera awards. The Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts rolls out the red carpet Tuesday, June 25 at the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts and faculty and alumni from the School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design …

New dean appointed to the School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design

York University President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda L. Lenton issues the following announcement: I am pleased to inform members of the School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD) and the York community that the search for dean of the School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design has reached a successful conclusion. The search …

York University launches Oscar Peterson Scholarships

A major new scholarship program endowed by the Ontario government to commemorate legendary Canadian jazz musician Oscar Peterson will be inaugurated this year at York University. The Oscar Peterson Scholarships will be launched this fall with an entrance award valued at $40,000 and up to four $10,000 scholarships for current undergraduate music students. “These scholarships …