2023 President’s Annual Report
York awards honorary degrees at the Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 Convocation
York University celebrated the Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 Convocation ceremonies with a distinguished and diverse lineup of individuals who were recognized for their positive impact in areas ranging from human rights advocacy and environmental activism to innovation and entrepreneurship:
Fall 2022
- Sally Armstrong: Renowned author, journalist and human rights activist.
- Noah ‘40’ Shebib: Music producer and ambassador for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
- Mark Tewksbury: Record-breaking Olympic champion and LGBTQ+ rights advocate.
Spring 2023
- Dr. Denis Mukwege: Internationally recognized Congolese surgeon and human rights activist.
- Professor Daniel Kahneman: Nobel laureate and influential researcher in psychology and economics.
- Dr. Cory Doctorow: Award-winning science fiction author and activist.
- Susur Lee: Renowned chef and culinary icon.
- Dr. Thomas Lee: Pioneering engineer and inductee in the Canadian Academy of Engineering.
- Shawn Loney: Entrepreneur and climate change advocate.
- Ruth Lor Malloy: Canadian human rights policy advocate.
- The Honourable Michael Hopeton Tulloch: Distinguished public servant, academic and advocate of human rights and racial justice
- Joan Andrew: Distinguished public servant and advocate for gender and immigrant rights.
- Nancy Archibald: Award-winning filmmaker and former Executive Producer at the CBC.