As a Glendon graduate, you know what makes Glendon special: small classes where professors knew your name, a close-knit community where French and English were part of everyday life, and a beautiful campus unlike any other. For many alumni, the connections they made, the knowledge they gained, and the skills they developed at Glendon have shaped their lives and careers.
York’s proposal would put all of that at risk for future students. Under the plan, Glendon would no longer be a faculty on its own campus. Instead, it would become a college on the Keele campus, comparable to Stong or Vanier, focused on French-language programming. At Keele, colleges function mainly as social spaces, and many students don’t even know they belong to one. The Glendon you remember, a distinct campus and faculty offering the liberal arts in both French and English, would cease to exist.
As alumni, your voice carries real weight. Here’s how you can help:
- Tell the administration you disagree. Write to Interim President Philipps, Interim Provost Bay-Cheng, and the Board of Governors. Let them know you oppose the proposal and want Glendon preserved as a distinct faculty and campus.
- Share your Glendon story. What did Glendon mean to you? How did it shape your life and your career? Maybe a professor changed your path, maybe you made friendships that lasted, or maybe Glendon changed the way you see the world. Your story shows what would be lost.
- Spread the word. Share this page with fellow alumni, former classmates, and your professional networks.