ACE 2018-19 EXEC COMMITTEE EXTENDED ELECTIONS

In solidarity with the recent CUPE 3903 strike, ACE put a hold on its elections for the 2018-2018 exec team. Currently, ACE is reopening this opportunity with a new extended deadline: Sept 10, 2018. Please note that for those who have already made an application, you do not need to fill out a new form. This is …

ACE is looking for a new 2018-19 exec team!

ACE is holding elections for a new 2018-2019 exec team. This is an exciting opportunity to gain experience organizing and advocating for equity on campus! Feel free to share this posting with others. To run for a position, you must be an active ACE member who is a York University student. An active ACE member is a …

Upcoming MES SSHRC Workshop

Tues, Nov 21, 2017 from 10am to 12:20pm in HNES 140 Check out the event on Facebook by clicking here.

General Meeting – 11/02/2017

Accessibility, Community, Equity (ACE) at York U  General Meeting November 2, 2017 from 9:30 to 11am in HNES 140 AGENDA 1.  Call to Order/Attendance 2.  Current Equity Issues at York 3.  Reflecting on Black Love Matters and Rebel Optimist Event 4.  Deciding themes for our equity documentary screenings 5.  Setting up anonymous equity reporting for students 6. …

ACE Executive nominations extended! Apply by March 20, 2017.

Please note that the nominations for positions at ACE will be extended until March 20, 2017. Submit your nomination here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdcawEgko5uH9bm8w4-vVLKLyFB_D3UE3YYYjbGbLVoZCJ_MQ/viewform  

ACE 2017-2018 Executive Elections

The Accessibility, Community, Equity (ACE) Committee is student-run organization based out of York University. We work around issues of equity and anti-oppression through an intersectional approach along the lines of race, gender, class, orientation, and ability in and beyond academia. ACE organizes workshops, seminars, and peer mentorship sessions all geared at offering students some of …

Toward an anti-racist university: Racial (in)equity, intersectionality, and the social injustice of sameness

On Friday, November 18, members of ACE attended the discussion, "Toward an anti-racist university: Racial (in)equity, intersectionality, and the social injustice of sameness" with Malinda Smith from the University of Alberta, presented by the YUFA Race Equity Caucus. Dr. Smith talked about the need for better equity in Canada's colleges and universities. In past decades, there …

Scholarship Writing Workshop for BES and MES Students!

Are you a BES or MES student interested in applying for the Ontario Graduate Student (OGS) scholarship, and/or Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Master's award? Come to this help sessions for advice and tips! We'll have the FES Student Resource Assistant share important info on the applications and past student winners share tips …

All Out November 2 for Free Universal Education!

On November 2, 2016, students across the country are showing their support for free, universal access to education and challenging student poverty. ACE supports the call for eliminate tuition fees and invites all students and allies to come to the events on November 2! The York Federation of Students has secured Academic Amnesty for November …

ACE Open House: September 27, 2016

Hey all-- We would like to welcome new and old ACE members! We're looking forward to a new year of radical organizing and student empowerment! We would like to welcome you all to our fall Open House in HNES 114 (ACE Office) on Tuesday September 27th from 11am - 2pm to find out how to get …