September 2020

New program launched to help bolster Yukon tourism operators

September 23, 2020

WHITEHORSE, YT: The tourism industry will be the industry hit hardest and longest by the effects of COVID-19. TIA Yukon has created a unique partnership with Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Yukon University, Yukon First Nation Culture and Tourism Association and the Wilderness Tourism Association of the Yukon to bring Yukon’s tourism industry the Yukon Elevate Tourism Program (ELEVATE). The program focuses on developing businesses for re-entry into tourism markets once travel restrictions are lifted, not to be confused with ‘business relief’, which supports tourism operators while current travel restrictions prevent them from generating revenue (and which is addressed by other programs).

YukonU in the News: Sept 2020

September 22, 2020

Recent media stories of YukonU students, researchers and faculty.

Climate change is causing more rain in the North. That’s bad news for permafrost
The Narwhal (Aug. 20)

Dr. Fabrice Calmels shows a retrogressive permafrost thaw slump on the Alaska Highway
The Weather Network (Sept. 4)

It’s a quiet new world at Yukon University
Whitehorse Star (Sept. 2)

Students begin Fall 2020 classes
CBC News Network (Sept. 6)

Practical Nurse students prepare to enter workforce challenged by COVID-19
CBC Northbeat (Sept. 14)

Yukoners invited to join national dialogue on anti-Black racism in higher education

September 21, 2020
Black Canadian post-secondary leaders

WHITEHORSE, YT—Yukon University is joining universities and colleges across Canada in a series of national dialogues to facilitate concrete actions for change in higher education and in our communities.  

YukonU president resigns; VP Maggie Matear appointed interim president

September 16, 2020

WHITEHORSE, YT—Yukon University board chair David Morrison announced today that president Dr. Mike DeGagné has resigned his position. 

“We are disappointed that Dr. DeGagné is unable to continue as president but respect his decision,” said David Morrison, chair of the Yukon University Board of Governors.  

“It is with a heavy heart that I have made this decision. Yukon University is a fantastic institution. There is much to be proud of here. Yukon and Canada are fortunate to have such dedicated faculty, staff and executives working hard to make a difference for students, northerners and all Canadians,” said Dr. DeGagné. 

Effective immediately, the Yukon University Board of Governors has appointed Vice President University Services Dr. Maggie Matear as interim president and vice chancellor. 

UPDATED: Ayamdigut campus returns to restricted access due to potential COVID-19 exposure

September 1, 2020

UPDATED Sept. 3: