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Professor Shital Desai is advancing a more inclusive approach to how technologies, research and learning environments are designed. Read more: bit.ly/4ooEggU #YUResearch
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The 2025-26 AMPD Annual Impact Report is here! Read a special message from Dean Brandon Vickerd and view the full report: bit.ly/4aGprAK #YorkUAMPD

ALT A group of three people dressed formally smiles while one holds a Grammy Award. The background features a spotlight effect. To the right, a colorful banner displays the AMPD logo.

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Our Digital Media students will have their work projected downtown on the Malting Silos this month! Catch them on June 17 & 27 and July 11 during 'Toronto Made: The World in a City Illuminated', a City of Toronto projection series during FIFA celebrations. #YorkUAMPD
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Congratulations to Music alumna and Dept. of Music instructor Sarah Slean (MA '23), the composer for Stratford Festival’s upcoming 'The Importance of Being Earnest'. The production opens June 18 at the Stratford Festival. Learn more: bit.ly/3QraaNr #YorkUAlumni
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Congratulations to AMPD community members who earned 22 nominations for this year’s Dora Mavor Moore Awards! Read more about this year’s AMPD nominees: bit.ly/4e8u5s7 #YorkUAMPD #YorkUAlumni #TorontoTheatre @YorkUAlumni
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Congratulations to AMPD alumni on an incredible 28 wins at this year’s Canadian Screen Awards! 🏆 See the winners: bit.ly/4fr3mcS Photos: George Pimentel #YorkUAlumni #CdnScreenAwards
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Alumni, faculty and students took part in 'Haven' at Doors Open Toronto! Presented at Ireland Park, 'Haven' was choreographed by Terrill Maguire, featuring Derek Souvannavong (BFA ’22), Oriah Wiersma (BFA '14). Learn more: bit.ly/4x89OM0 #YorkUAMPD
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Theatre students attended a performance of 'take rimbaud' at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre! Directed by Theatre alumnus Ted Witzel (MFA ’13), the production included Theatre alumna Rose Tuong (BFA ’13) and Professor Courtney Ch’ng Lancaster in the ensemble cast. @YorkUAlumni
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The Department of Theatre, Dance & Performance and Scott Library hosted Zuppa Theatre's 'The Archive of Missing Things', a live/digital performance which is also available as an online game. Theatre students were able to meet and learn from Zuppa's creative team. #YorkUAMPD
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In the studio with Samuel Roy-Bois, our 2025-26 Odette Sculptor in Residence! Hear from Samuel about the project, the residency and his advice for students. #YorkUAMPD #VisualArt
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Visual Arts PhD student Shannon Garden-Smith is this year’s artist-in-residence with satis.FACTORY in San José, Costa Rica! Shannon has been exploring the city’s thriving arts scene, visiting museums and independent spaces, and connecting with the local community. #YorkUAMPD
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Last week, we welcomed the National Theatre School of Canada’s DramaFest Provincial Showcase to campus! Students performed throughout the week, and joined workshops led by faculty, graduate students and other professional artists exploring various areas of theatre. #YorkUAMPD
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Congratulations to Professor Marissa Largo, winner of the 2025-26 AMPD Research Award! Learn more: bit.ly/3PmBTOX #YUResearch
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Congratulations to Film Production alumna and current MFA Production student Samiramis Kia (BFA '18), winner of the Best Directing Award at the 2026 Women in Film & Television - Toronto Showcase for her film 'Last Resort'. Learn more: bit.ly/4tJeOnr #YorkUAlumni
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Four AMPD faculty members were recognized at York University's 2026 President’s Research Awards for achievements in research, public impact and creative excellence. Learn more: bit.ly/42K6vwH #YUResearch
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In an article for HowlRound Theatre Commons, PhD student Mariló Núñez and Prof. Marlis Schweitzer, Chair of the Department of Theatre, Dance & Performance, reflect on key takeaways from a SSHRC symposium held last year at York. Read now: bit.ly/4dbs7br #YUResearch
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We are proud to be ranked second in Canada on the Association of Registered Graphic Designers (RGD)’s 2025 list of top design schools! Learn more: bit.ly/4uTFUcN #YorkUAMPD
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Visual Arts alumna Nadia Belerique (BFA '05) has been named to the 2026 Sobey Art Award longlist! Learn more: bit.ly/4u8uWQz @YorkUAlumni
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A few highlights from this year’s Visual Arts Open House! Students filled our galleries and classrooms with work developed throughout the year, from painting and sculpture to photography, printmaking, installation and more. #YorkUAMPD
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Cinema & Media Arts alumnus Clint Enns (MA ’13, PhD ’19) has been named the 2026–27 Artist in Residence at the Jackman Humanities Institute. Learn more: bit.ly/4tnL4MN #YorkUAMPD #YUResearch @YorkUAlumni
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