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The 'Daily Bulletin ' is an internal information sheet containing notices of activities, job opportunities and general news about York University. Originally, the publication was called 'York Activities ' and it was published weekly, 1964-68. It was renamed the the Daily Bulletin in September 1968 at which time it became a daily publication. It remained a daily publication. 'York Activities ' were included weekly. On 25 June 1980 the 'Daily Bulletin" was published three times a week. In August 1990 it became a weekly publication.

The Director 's Office was occupied by Arthur C. Johnson and A. Ross Dawson in the years 1959-1967.

The Director of Department of Communication and its predecessor body, the Department of Information and Publication, oversees the operation of department. In the early years of the university the Director reported directly to the President' s Office, and had responsibility for both information and for fund-raising. This included the writing of press releases and notices of university activities. During the period covered by these records the following served as Director of the Department: Lloyd H. Jenkins (1961-1964), Wilfred Sanders (1965-1971) and Stan Fisher (1971-1985).

The development function at York University began in approximately 1967 when Kim Mcilroy was named as Development Officer in the Department of Information and Development. A Department of Development, initially reporting to the President and later the Vice President, was instituted in 1970 with responsibility for raising funds in the private sector through corporate, foundation and individual gifts. One of the first fund-raising campaigns was the Founder 's Fund (1965), which sought to raise $15,000,000 from the private sector and individual donations. The Associates Programme sought to raise $100 annual gifts from individuals in large corporations.

A. Ross Dawson, who had previously served as the Director of Campus Planning, served as Director of the Department for the period 1980 to 1984.

The Department of Modern Languages, established in 1964, offered undergraduate language and literature courses in French, German, Russian and Spanish In 1967 it was succeeded by the Department of Foreign Literature.

The Department of Safety and Security Services was responsible for the operation and oversight of all parking facilities on campus and facilitated the safe and orderly conduct of University business on a year-round basis. At the same time the office was responsible for accident investigation, Workers Compensation, inspection of hazardous conditions and wastes, pest control, radiation safety, health and safety education, indoor air quality and ergonomic assessment. It was succeeded by Safety, Security and Parking within the office of Vice President (Finance and Administration).

The Director of University Facilities was head of the department charged with planning and allocating space on the Keele Street campus. During the period covered by these records, Edward S. Annis served as Director.

The Environmental Studies Student Association (ESSA) was established with the first class (1970), as the representative voice of the students both within the faculty and the larger university through participation in Senate and the York Federation of Students of which the faculty is a member. ESSA publishes a newsletter, provides social activities and conducts course evaluations.

The Faculty of Arts and Science was the first faculty established at York when the university was opened in 1960, offering a Bachelor of Arts (Ordinary) degree with courses in the subject areas of English, French, Geography, History, Mathematics, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Russian, Sociology and Zoology. Prior to 1965 students who successfully completed their course of study were awarded the Bachelor 's degree from the University of Toronto. For the 1963-64 academic year, the university offered the first Honours programme, and the first Bachelor of Science programme (honours), which was restricted to the field of Biology.
From the time the university opened its doors, it promoted a policy of broadly-based undergraduate studies, and to this end the first year student was expected to enroll in course in the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences. By 1962-63 both humanities and social sciences had faculty appointees, and in 1964-65 the three areas were developed as Divisions within the faculty. By 1966-67 the university offered programmes of study in the following departments: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, English, Foreign Literature (German, Russian, Spanish), French Literature, Geography, History, Humanities, Linguistics and Languages Training Programme, Mathematics, Natural Science, Philosophy, Physical Education Programme, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Social Science, Sociology and an Urban Studies programme.
The Faculty was presided over by a Dean with an Associate Dean for Arts and an Associate Dean of Science. In addition, there was a Faculty Council as the senior deliberative body in the faculty.

The Dean of the Faculty of Arts is the senior officer of the faculty, and is responsible for its academic and administrative affairs, subject to the Faculty Council and Senate in academic matters, and to the Board of Governors and President in administrative matters. The Dean promotes the academic programme of the faculty, administers of all facets of personnel management, especially with regard to the hiring of faculty members in accordance with university policy and collective agreements, and promotes research and professional development. Planning is an additional area of responsibility along with financial management. The Dean strikes the faculty budget in accordance with university priorities and finances. Finally, the Dean is responsible for external relations both within the university and in the wider community.
Since its inception, the following men have served as Deans of the Faculty: John T. Saywell, 1964-1974; Sydney Eisen, 1975-1978; Harold Kaplan, 1978-1984; and Tom Traves, 1984-1992.

The Office of Student Programmes administers most of the academic regulations in the Faculty of Arts and is a section of the Dean's Office. It is responsible for the admission of students from other faculties at York, assessment of incoming applicants, registration and enrollment, record keeping and distribution of grades to students, handling initial phase of student petitions and providing general advisory activities to students.

The Faculty Council was instituted in 1972, and is the senior governing body of the faculty. It is made up of full-time members of the Faculty, students, representatives from the Dean 's office, university administrators and other university faculties, and a number of officials from local school boards, principals and teachers. The council has standing committees for planning, curriculum, library, petitions and awards and the Committee on Examinations, Academic Standards and Admissions. As well there are tenure, promotions and graduate executive committees.

The Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts is the senior academic and administrative officer in the Faculty. The Dean oversees the implementation of legislation (Senate and Faculty) within the Faculty, promotes and facilitates the academic programme, administers all facets of personnel management in the faculty especially with regard to the hiring of faculty members in accordance with collective agreements, promotes research and encourages professional development. Planning is an additional area of responsibility along with financial management. The Dean strikes the faculty budget in accordance with university priorities and finances. Finally the Dean is responsible for external relations both within the university and in the wider community. Jules Heller served as the first dean of the faculty (1967-1974), and was succeeded by Joseph Green (1974-1980), Lionel H. Lawrence (1981-1985), Don A. Newgren (1985-1986), Joyce Zemans (1986-1989).
The Associate Dean is responsible for the formulation and administration of academic policies and programs, with specific responsibility in the areas of appointments, admissions, and standards of academic performance.

The Students ' Association was the official representative voice of the Faculty 's student body, its most important task being the appointment of student members to the Faculty-Student Liaison Committee of the Faculty Council. In addition, it was responsible for student social activities, including orientation, the student newspaper, 'The Black Hole', and related activities.

The Graduate Students' Association (GSA) was instituted in 1967, although the body at that time was still a constituency of the York Student Council. The purpose of the GSA is to draw all full and part-time graduate students into a formal association which represents their interests within the university and with other graduate associations. The Association is run by an executive made up of a president, two vice presidents (external and internal), secretary, treasurer, three senators (who sit on the university Senate), a coordinator of women 's affairs and an activities representative. In addition, there is a chair of the Graduate Student Lounge who is responsible to the management board of the lounge.

The Acquisition Task Force was charged with finding a means for instituting an on-line acquisition system for the libraries.

The Assistant Director for Technical Services was responsible for the processing of all library materials (ordering, data entry and binding, cataloguing), ordering materials and serials acquisition.

The Catalogue Department is responsible for cataloguing and classifying all library materials used in the York University Libraries with the exceptions of the Law Library and the York archives.

The Library Council, established in 1976, deliberated on matters of library policy brought to it by the chief librarian. The purpose of the Council was to provide comprehensive professional advice and counsel to the University Librarian and to fulfill responsibilities assigned to it with respect to professional librarians as defined in the collective agreement.

The Director of Research Administration is the senior official of the Office of Research Administration. The Director is responsible for overseeing all research grants and research contract proposals and for ensuring that they conform to university regulations and policies on research activity. The original administrative officer for research administration was the Dean of Graduate Studies (1970-1972), who was followed by the Research Administration Officer: Frederick Elkin served in the latter capacity from 1972-1977. The activity was subsequently turned over to the Director of the Office (William C. Found 1978-1980), who in turn was succeeded by the Dean of Research (Brian Massam, 1980-1985). In 1986 the academic aspect of the Office of Research Administration was taken over by the Vice President (Research) who was Paul Lovejoy. At the same time, Noli Swatman, who had served as the Administrative Officer for the Office acquired the title, Director of the Office of Research Administration.

The Director of Student Services was responsible for the administration of non-academic student services on campus (health, athletics, arts), was the administrative representative to student councils and student clubs, and chaired the Committee on Student Affairs. Henry Best served as Director of Student Services, 1966-1969.

The Office of Advisor to the University on the Status of Women was established in 1988 as successor to the Office of the Advisor to the President on the Status of Women. The following women have served as Advisor: Joan Stewart (1987-1989), Ruth King (1989-1991).

The Committee (also known as the President' s Planning Committee for Glendon College), was established to advise the President on the establishment of Glendon College as a small, liberal arts college within York University once that institution had been established on its main, Keele Street, location. The needs of the College programme in administrative terms, its academic structure, faculty and hiring were are part of the committee's mandate.

The Organizing Committee of York University was instituted in July 1955, as a group of private citizens in Toronto concerned about the need for additional post-secondary education facilities in the Toronto region. These men were initially allied with the North Toronto branch of the YMCA, and in 1957 set about attempting to establish an institute of higher learning in northern Toronto under the proposed name, Kellogg College. In the spring of 1958 The Organizing Committee of York University was instituted in July 1955, as a group of private citizens in Toronto concerned about the need for additional post-secondary education facilities in the Toronto region. These men were initially allied with the North Toronto branch of the YMCA, and in 1957 set about attempting to establish an institute of higher learning in northern Toronto under the proposed name, Kellogg College. In the spring of 1958 the name 'York University ' was substituted, a provincial charter was sought, and a proposed curriculum was discussed. By 1958 meetings had been held with provincial politicians and education officials regarding the charter and course of study, and discussions were going forward with the University of Toronto regarding federation of the new university with the established school until such time as York had its own faculties. The Committee had hoped to begin classes in September 1959, but the university did not open its doors until September 1960 as an affiliate of the University of Toronto. In November 1959 the Committee named itself the provisional Board of Governors of York University.

This was an alternate name for the President' s Art Advisory Committee.

The Student Affairs Committee was struck by President Murray G Ross in December 1960 with the purpose of reviewing matters relating to the student body including discipline, regulations regarding the use of buildings, dress, attendance at lectures, student activities, student government and related matters. It was also responsible for the production of regulations concerning conduct and the production of the first Student Handbook.

The Assistant to the President acted as a communicator with academic and administrative staff, sat as secretary of several presidential committees, and took primary responsibility for writing the University Procedures Manual in the 1960s. The Research Associate was responsible for undertaking institutional research in the areas of educational development, the establishment of professional faculties at the university and related issues. The first assistant to the President was D. McCormack Smyth (1962-1963), who was succeeded by Timothy Reid (1964-1965), and Henry Best (1965-1968). Best had originally been employed as the Research Associate to the President (1964), and combined the two jobs in 1965.

The Retirement Consultation Centre was established in 1983, initially as an Advisory Board to consider retirement education and consultation for university faculty. In 1985 the Centre was established on a part-time basis, becoming full-time in 1987. In that year the Retirement consultation Centre expanded its mandate to include non-York clients. It offers personal counselling and a general education program dealing with retirement issues including pension plans, long-term financial planning, health, housing, legal matters and related social concerns tied to retirement.

The School of Business was the first established school in the Faculty of Administrative Studies and offered its first programme of courses in the 1966-1967 school year, with course leading to the Bachelor of Business degree. The name continued to be used until 1974.

The Committee on Admissions and Recruitment, in in the area of admissions recommended the minimum standards for admission to the University, including minimum criteria for admission to the undergraduate programme and acceptance into all faculties. The committee acted for the Senate in all matters of appeal related to admission. In the area of recruitment, the Committee developed policies and programmes for the recruitment of students and for public liaison with regard to admissions. The committee was superseded by the Committee on Admissions, Recruitment and Student Assistance in 1979.
The Senate Committee on Admissions, Recruitment and Student Assistance was established in 1979 as a combination of the Committee on Admissions and Recruitment and the Committee on Scholarships and Student Assistance. It co-ordinates and oversees all matters in the University relating to the admission and recruitment of students and to academically related awards and assistance. In the area of admissions, it recommends the minimum standards for; admission to the University, including minimum criteria for admission to the undergraduate programme and acceptance into all faculties. The committee acts for the Senate in all matters of appeal related to admission. In the area of recruitment, the Committee develops policies and programmes for the recruitment of students and for public liaison with regard to admissions. In the area of student assistance, the Committee has power to award all scholarships, medals, prizes and other types of awards, and to evaluate the terms and conditions of all such awards to insure that they meet University regulations with regard to inclusiveness.

The Senate Committee on Research (SCOR) is responsible for the establishment and review of policies for the development of research excellence. It explores initiatives relevant to research policy and makes recommendations on the research objectives of the University. SCOR approves the establishment and reviews the procedures for the University 's various types of research institutes and centres. The Committee insures that Senate is informed of all funds in the University that are provided for the support of research. It recommends policies governing the allocation of all research funds, and advises on policy guidelines of the University for their administration and expenditure. In addition, the Committee reviews the activities and proposals for establishment of new research institutes and centres, review the work of the Office of Research Administration and its sub-committees to insure that University policies with respect to research activity, openness and freedom are maintained.

The Committee was established in 1964 to oversee the creation and programme of the Institute for Behavioural Research, as it was getting off the ground. The Body was renamed Institute for Social Research in 1984.

The Curriculum Committee was established to co-ordinate and oversee curriculum development in the University, to review existing curricula and to examine and propose changes to them. It had the power to accept or reject any routine changes to programme proposals. It was charged in 1971 with power to exercise initiative with respect to policy matters involving curricula, including the specific issue of Canadian content. The committee was superseded in 1979 by the Committee on Curriculum Policy and Instruction.

The Teaching Skills Programme was established in 1977, as a successor to the Counselling and Development Centre' s Development of Teaching Skills Programme (DOTS). In 1980 the Educational Development Office was established with the teaching skills programme as its major activity.

The post of Vice President (Academic Affairs), first created in 1969, was abandoned as an executive title from 1973 to 1978, when it was again taken up. The Vice President (Academic Affairs) acts as the principal interface between the central administration and the academic community at York, including the Senate, the Faculties, and certain academic support units (Centre for Support of Teaching, Department of Instructional Aid Resources, etc). The Vice President has budgetary, administrative and planning responsibility for the academic operation of the University, and is assisted by Associate Vice Presidents for Research, Faculties and Admissions & Recruitment. The Vice President (Academic Affairs) has Senate responsibilities, both as an ex-officio member and as the officer responsible for seeing that Senate legislation is carried out by faculties.
Within the faculties, the Vice President has responsibility for seeing that budgets reflect planning priorities. S/he approves academic appointments, acts as an administrative link between all Deans and the Senate, and promotes new academic endeavors. In the field of academic development, the Vice President often acts as a catalyst for new academic enterprises, particularly those involving several faculties. S/he may assist the emergence of graduate programmes or Organized Research Units, and sometimes provides of seed money. The following men have served as Vice President (Academic Affairs) :' James Gillies (1966-?) ;Dennis Healy (1969-1970); Walter Tarnopolsky (1972- 1973); William Found (1980-1985); Kenneth Davey( 1986-1990) Steven Fienberg (1991-1993) Micheal Stevenson(1993-).

The Vice President (Administration) was responsible for the several business and administrative operations of the University. Broadly defined, the Vice President' s duties included campus planning, physical plant, university facilities, business operations, computing services, personnel (non-academic) services and the Comptroller 's Office. The position was abolished in 1976, to be replaced by the Vice President (University Services). Both positions were held by Mr. William Small.

The position of the Vice President (Finance) was created in 1965 during the first re-organization of executive responsibilities in the University. The Vice President (Finance) was responsible for the financial officers and offices of the University, the Comptroller, the Business Manager and Purchasing. The job was expanded in 1968 to include Information and Development, Financial Planning and Athletics. By 1972 the Vice President was aided by Assistant Vice-Presidents for Business Operations and Comptroller, as well as Directors of Financial Planning and Budgets. The Director of Ancillary Services, manager of the Book Store, and the Residence Manager all reported to the Vice President.
In 1974 the office of Vice President (Finance) was discontinued, with many of its functions and responsibilities being turned over to the the Vice President (Administration) and the University Vice President. Bruce Parkes served as Vice President (Finance) for the entire period of the office's existence.

The position of Vice President (University Affairs) was created in 1965 as part of the first organization of executive offices in the University. The responsibilities of the Vice President included student services (Health Services, Psychological Services, Physical Education and Athletics), as well as responsibility for the Keele Street Colleges, and the Office of the Registrar. The responsibilities of the position were assumed by the Director of Student Services and the Executive Vice President in 1966. The position of Vice President (University Affairs) was held by Edward Pattullo, who simultaneously served as Associate Dean of Arts and Science, a position he held from 1963-1966.

The Visual Arts Department was initially called a Programme prior to 1974 when it acquired Department status. It is the largest department within the faculty. The programme of study blends historical, critical and practical courses in two streams: art history and studio art. The latter includes courses in photography, painting, sculpture, drawing, and textiles. It offers both undergraduate and Master 's level degrees.
The Department is administered by a chairperson who has both line and staff responsibilities and is appointed by the Board of Governors on the recommendation of the Dean and the President. The programme chair plays a role in the recruitment and retention of staff, the development of curriculum and in research activities.
The chair handles the departmental budget, is the chief administrative officer, and takes the lead in setting the programme timetable. In addition, the chair acts as a liaison with the external community, and this is especially important with visual arts where outside experts and galleries are employed in the educational experience. Since 1974 the department has been served by Edward Fort Fry (1974-1975), Ken Lochhead (1975-1976), Joyce Zemans (1976-1982), Andrew Tomcik (1982-1985) and T. Whiten (1985-1988) as chair.

The York-Kenya Project was initiated by the Government of Kenya and the Government of Canada through the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA). CIDA arranged for York University to administer the project. The project had three components: the establishment of a Planning and Evaluation Unit in the Kenyan Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning for which York provided a field staff; a Training Programme, through which Kenyans were educated at York to take over the Planning Unit and act as future teachers of economic planning; and a research component on particular topics proposed by the Kenyan Government, the York field staff, or the university.

The York Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship was inaugurated at York University in the late 1960s as a chapter of the Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship of Canada. It is an evangelical Christian organization dedicated to service of God and prosletization.

The York University Senior Common Room was established at Glendon Hall in 1963. This Senior Common Room became the Glendon College Common Room in 1966 when the Founders College Senior Common Room opened on the Keele Street campus in that year. This latter establishment was renamed the York University College Faculty Common Room in 1968 and, as new colleges were opened on the campus an umbrella body, the York University Senior Common Room Inc., was established to serve as a license holder and victuals contractor for the several SCR's.

Membership in the Senior Common Room was restricted to academic and senior administrative staff, although honorary or special members could be adopted by the membership. The Senior Common Room Inc. was managed by a five-person Board of Directors who were all regular members of the SCR. The Senior Common Room Inc. was disbanded in 1976.

Pollution Probe is an education and advocacy group that began in Canada in 1969. The York University chapter was organized in 1970. It had a research and advocacy agenda pertaining to the local region in addition to the national agenda of the organization.

The Faculty of Education was inaugurated in 1971 and became operational in 1972 with the first courses being offered in 1973. The new faculty absorbed Lakeshore Teachers' College in 1971, accepting most of the faculty there as York teachers. The faculty currently offers programmes, combining theory and practice, in elementary, secondary and special education in both a concurrent programme (with an undergraduate degree in Arts or Science), and a consecutive (post-graduate) degree, as well as a Master of Education programme and a doctoral programme. The faculty also offers programmes in Jewish Teacher Education, Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing, and a number of specialized graduate diplomas. In addition the Faculty has a large in-service degree programme for professional teachers who wish to upgrade their qualifications. The Jean Augustine Chair in Education in the New Urban Environment was established in 2008) to facilitate research and activities related to education in a diverse urban society. The following individuals have served as dean of the faculty: Robert L.R. Overing (1972-1980); Joan E. Bowers, acting(1980); Andrew E. Effrat (1980-1990); Stanley Shapson (1990-1998); Jill S. Bell, acting (1998-1999); Terry Piper (1999-2001); Donald Dippo, acting (2001); Paul Axelrod (2001-2008); Alice Pitt (2008-2012); Ron Owston, interim dean (2012-).

The Mountain Fund to Help Save the Boat People was founded in 1979 by John Smith, a Christian politician in Hamilton, Ontario in response to the plight of the Vietnamese refugees who fled communist rule in their country in boats to neighbouring countries. Supported by local Hamilton-Wentworth citizens, the Mountain Fund sponsored hundreds of Vietnamese refugees in the 1980s and assisted them in integrating into Canadian society quickly. The Mountain Fund aid extended beyond the crisis and continued to help the Vietnamese in refugee camps into the 1990s.

The Organizing Committee of York University was instituted in July 1955, as a group of private citizens in Toronto concerned about the need for additional post-secondary education facilities in the Toronto region. These men were initially allied with the North Toronto branch of the YMCA, and in 1957 set about attempting to establish an institute of higher learning in northern Toronto under the proposed name, Kellock College. In the spring of 1958 the name 'York University' was substituted, a provincial charter was sought, and a proposed curriculum was discussed. By 1958 meetings had been held with provincial politicians and education officials regarding the charter and course of study, and discussions were going forward with the University of Toronto regarding federation of the new university with the established school until such time as York had its own facilities. The Committee had hoped to begin classes in September 1959, but the university did not open its doors until September 1960 as an affiliate of the University of Toronto. In March 1959, the York University Act was given Royal Assent, renaming the Committee as the provisional Board of Governors. It was replaced by the first regular Board of Governors in December 1959 through Order-in-Council appointments. The following served on the organizing committee: A.R. Hackett, A.D. Margison, J.R. (Roby) Kidd, T.R. Louden, E.T. Alberts, S.H. Deeks, N.T. Berry, A.G. Lascelles, A.D. McKee, P.R. Woodfield, and Air Marshall W.A. Curtis.

The position of Associate Dean was created in 1966, with responsibility for the overall academic programme of the College. This included responsibility for the development of the general education programme: through consultation with Divisional directors, he had administrative responsibility for development of the curriculum, hiring and promotion of faculty, the academic budget, the College calendar, the examination schedule, and related matters. The position was vacant from 1969-1972, with many of these responsibilities being assumed by the Assistant Dean. In 1972, new Associate Deans were appointed. For the period 1966-1969 Thomas Leith served as Associate Dean.

The Counselling Centre (formerly Counselling Services), operates as a service to students seeking personal, academic and career counselling within the college. It is staffed by professional counsellors and by peers.

Counselling Services operated as a service to students seeking personal, academic and career counselling within the college. It was succeeded by the Counselling Centre.

The Founders College Senior Common Room opened on the Keele Street campus in 1966. This establishment was renamed the York University College Faculty Common Room in 1968.

The Dean of Students, who also served as the Master of Residence was responsible for most student matters relating to cultural affairs, social events, graduate fellowships, and all matters pertaining to residence life at the College.

The Principal is appointed by the Board of Governors on the advice of the President and s/he is ultimately accountable to the Board. As the chief academic and administrative officer of the College, the Principal has responsibility for overseeing the implementation of Senate and Faculty legislation. The Principal promotes and facilitates the academic programme, both in the planning and execution stages, and encourages the extra-curricular programs within the College. In addition, the Principal is charged with the responsibility for personnel matters, including the recruitment tenure and promotion of faculty, the promotion of research activity amongst the faculty, and the maintenance of all personnel policies in line with collective agreements. In addition to these academic and personnel responsibilities, the Principal is the chief financial officer of the College, and therefore must strike the annual budget. The Principal also represents the College within the university and to external bodies. During the period covered by these records the following men served as Principal of Glendon College: Escott Reid (1966-1970) and Albert V. Tucker (1970-1976).

Information York was an internal information service to members of the York community on services, faculties departments and activities in the university, that operated from 1975 to 1981.

The LaMarsh Research Program on Violence and Conflict Resolution was established at York University in 1980 with the assistance of the Ontario Government. The Programme is dedicated to encouraging research which explores the themes of violence and conflict resolution in Canadian society. The Program has an administrative staff and cross-appointed York faculty serve as core members of the Program. Faculty and external experts are engaged to conduct original research in these two areas, and the Program acts as a sponsor of research, conferences and seminars and is an active
publisher of the research results of those it sponsors. The Program developed a strong interest in family violence in the 1980s.

The Residence Council represented the interests of the residential students of McLaughlin College, to the College administration and assumed the responsibility of ensuring discipline through the application of residence regulations with recourse to a discipline tribunal with power to enforce fines and punishments. The Residence was divided into six houses, each having an elected House Committee consisting of a House President, Vice-President and Treasurer and other officers as it sees fit. The Council was made up of the Presidents and Vice-Presidents of the Houses together with a Student Council representative and College officers who all sit as ex-officio members. The Council Executive consisted of an elected Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Treasurer, Secretary, Social Convener and Chair of Complaints.

The Tatham Hall Council (formerly Residence Council) represents the interests of the residential students of McLaughlin College, to the College administration and assumes the responsibility of ensuring discipline through the application of residence regulations with recourse to a discipline tribunal with power to enforce fines and punishments. The Residence is divided into six houses, each having an elected House Committee consisting of a House President, Vice-President and Treasurer and other officers as it sees fit. The Tatham Hall Council is made up of the Presidents and Vice-Presidents of the Houses together with a Student Council representative and College officers who all sit as ex-officio members. The Council Executive consists of an elected Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Treasurer, Secretary, Social Convener and Chair of Complaints.

“Nigerian-born and currently based in Toronto, Kunle brings together his rich vocals, guitar tapping, harmonica and talking drum to take audiences into what he terms ‘music with no boundaries’.” https://kunlemusic.com/

“Mayfly’s Landing originally formed in 2012, started as a solo project, and quickly evolving into a larger concept. By 2015 they adopted the 4-piece project sound that continues and prospers today, by 2016 they released a debut album, a much loved 5 song self-titled EP, produced and engineered by Epidemic Music Group. Mayfly’s Landing went on our first tour in the Summer of 2016 to the East Coast.” https://indiepulsemusic.com/2019/05/12/mayflys-landing/

Based out of Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, band members include Steph Duchesne (percussion), Kris Dickson (upright bass), Sam Cassio (guitar, mandolin vocals), Geoff McCausland (violin), Barry Miles (banjo, dobro, vocals), and Jonathan Danyliw (guitar, mandolin, vocals). “[They] play a mixture of outlaw country and bluegrass [alternative folk]. [...] [Their] music is heavily rooted in the traditions of folk music, especially the old murder ballad tradition (hence the name).” https://canadianbeats.ca/2017/07/31/five-questions-with-murder-murder/

"Prosad has been studying classical sitar for many years both in Toronto an dIndia. His original music fuses edgy electronic beats and live percussion with sitar, didgeridoo, flute and vocals to create a unique and captivating style called 'Trance Sitar'. In 2008, Prosad was invited to perform for His Royal Highness Prince Edward of Great Britain. In the same year, Prosad's song "Bryon Bay," was used in the Hollywood movie, The Love Guru, starring the Canadian comedy superstar Mike Myers. Prosad is a remarkable guitar player as well. [...]" Mariposa Folk Festival programme, 2009, p.51

See http://www.runwiththekittens.ca/bio.

"Samantha Martin is a Canadian singer and songwriter who has garnered critical acclaim for her blend of roots rock, blues, soul and gospel music, and exceptional vocals. […] In 2014, Martin formed the soul and blues focused band "Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar". [...] In 2018, Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar signed a record deal with Gypsy Soul Records based out of Toronto. Her record Run To Me was released on April 28th, 2018. Eleven months after releasing their recording Run to Me, the 11-piece blues/soul band was nominated for a Juno Award for Blues Album of the Year." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samantha_Martin

“Sharon and Bram have carried on together since Lois Lillenstein stepped aside from live performing in 2000. This incarnation of one of North America’s most popular family acts ranges from a “sweet and simple” folksy duo performance, to a larger production featuring members of the versatile Skinnamarink Band. A Sharon and Bram show is a sing-along concert for the entire family, featuring such well-loved favourites as “She’ll Be Coming ‘Round the Mountain", “Five Little Monkeys", “One Elephant", “Tingalayo", and, of course, “Skinnamarink".” https://www.sharonloisandbram.com/sharon-bram

“ Shelley Bean and the Duckety Muds will be performing an interactive entertaining children’s concert. An ECMA winner and Canadian Folk Music Award nominee who will have your little one dancing in the aisle in this entertaining and active show. Full of folk songs and fun the children will be part of a special celebration of growing and singing right here in Newfoundland and Labrador.” https://artsandculturecentre.com/stjohns/online/default.asp?doWork::WScontent::loadArticle=Load&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::article_id=42178AC2-454D-4FCE-A353-91D71A7BE907

“Perfecting what they call “Roadhouse Trucker Slop Country”, this 5 piece honky-tonk band hailing from Orillia, ON, CA, is sure to keep floors filled from the first note. Coming together over a passion for keeping country music raw and true to its roots but at the same time adding an energetic kick that has been winning over all audiences from folkies to metal heads and punkers. The personnel that make up this outfit are Terry Savage (tele spanking/lead vocal), Timmay Kehoe (crying pedal steel guitar), Stanton McKinon (honky-tonk piano/other assorted keys), and let’s not forget the thundering rhythm section from hell that is Grant Lauer (bass guitar/harmony vocals) and Aaron Bennet (drums/voices).” https://cottagecountrybeertrail.ca/jv_events/terry-savage-and-the-wonky-honkees/

“Tethera is the name for a group of Cambridge, Kitchener and Hamilton musicians; Paul Morris (Concertina, Melodeon and Vocals), Brad McEwen (Citterns and Vocals) and Brian Sinclair (Mandocello, Guitar, Mandolin and various other unique stringed instruments), Gwen Potter (Vocals & Viola D’ Amore) and Bill Nesbitt (Concertina Harmonica and Vocals). The repertoire consists of mainly traditional English dance tunes and songs. However, other things have been known to creep in from Ireland, France, Brittany, Belgium as well as Canadian variants of British ballads and some Newfoundland dance tunes.” https://tethera.webs.com/

“a Toronto-based band bringing an acoustic folk sound and original music to the indie scene.” Their music has been described as bluegrass & roots inspired indie folk and Rowdy Folk. https://thebelleregards.bandcamp.com/album/east-to-west

“A family group consisting of fiddling and step dancing siblings – Tom, Kerry & Julie Fitzgerald and Alanna Jenish on guitar. These siblings, from just outside of Canada’s renowned Ottawa Valley, have come a long way from their small town roots. Featuring 3-time Canadian Grandmaster Fiddle Champions and Ontario Open Step Dance Champions, this unique act features high-energy fiddling and mind-blowing step dancing. It is the rare combination of exceptional musicianship, incomparable step dancing, audience interaction, evident love of performing, and genuine sibling connection that resonates with audiences of all ages and sets this group apart.” https://www.thefitzgeraldsmusic.com/bio

“The Free Label is an Alt-Pop Partyband from Toronto, Canada. The group started their career playing house parties, local festivals and venues before their debut single “All Night” allowed them to tour internationally. The group is composed of lead vocalist Josh Daniel, guitarist Malik Mungo, keyboardist Cole Mendez, and bassist Mathew Fantini. The band is known for their free-flowing approach to creating and performing music, where all members are simultaneously vocalists, multi-instrumentalists and producers.” https://www.submithub.com/artist/the-free-label

“The Most Loyal is Sarah Davignon and Andrew Patten's band, also known as "Caitlin's Band" and also contains Ian Mackay, Ian Koiter, Melissa Burke, and Dave Burke.” https://themostloyals.bandcamp.com/

Alex the Folk Band is a seven-member, music-making cooperative that specializes in harmony vocals and fiddle-based instrumentals. "The band has released three albums over the years — the self-titled debut (2004), Alex in the Kitchen (2009) and OK, Heaven, Here I Come (2012). They used to average 10 gigs per year." http://www.orilliamatters.com/local-news/friendship-and-folk-fuel-alex-30-years-later-1311177#:~:text=Current%20band%20members%20Gord%20Ball,banjo%20and%20harmonica%20with%20Alex.

“Black Umfolosi is a self taught Acappella (Imbube) singing and traditional dance group that was formed in 1982 by the then school age members who wanted to develop themselves and contribute to their community. Specialising in imbube music, gumboot dance and Zulu dance, Black Umfolosi has toured extensively nationally and internationally in Europe, USA, Canada, Australia and Asia.” https://myriadartists.com/black-umfolosi/

“The uplifting music, driving rhythms, and exotic dancing of Brian Litvin and Jubalani will transport you to South Africa from where most of the group hails. Jabulani is a Zulu word that means “we are happy”, and that is a perfect description of how this group will make you feel. They play a blend of Township Jive, Zulu Maskande, traditional Zulu music, and South African Jazz learned first-hand from street walking guitar players, migrant workers in hostels, and in the townships that bred these wonderful sounds. The group has had the honour of performing at numerous memorial services in memory of Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s most famous son.” https://mariposafolk.com/brian-litvin-jabulani-bringing-township-jive-zulu-maskande-south-african-jazz-mariposa/

Minnie Heart and Bill Howard

Husband-and-wife duo (Jorge and Laura) based in the Greater Toronto Area. https://farrucas.net/about/

Free Spirit Dance is an activity run by Beth Whalen-McKean. "With 30 plus years experience in dance, music and theatre, she has developed a profound understanding of self expression and creativity, and combines it with her role as a therapist". Mariposa Festival Program, 2011, p. 46