Adaptation

At just over 60 years young, York University has agility on its side – an especially vital attribute in a time of crisis. The University’s resilience was tested earlier this year with the shuttering of classrooms, the suspension of all sport and live performance activities, and the deferment of commencement ceremonies. But what could have been a setback has become an opportunity for reinvention. York’s rapid pivot to online learning, its ability to keep on giving students an impactful education while nourishing leading research projects focused on building a better world, shows York not only holding the course, but forging ahead during a prolonged period of unpredictable change. Adaptation is key.  ■