  {"id":31439,"date":"2025-03-11T14:11:10","date_gmt":"2025-03-11T18:11:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/?page_id=31439"},"modified":"2026-02-02T13:52:18","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T18:52:18","slug":"engagementcentre","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/engagementcentre\/","title":{"rendered":"Division of Advancement's Engagement Centre"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>York\u2019s Engagement Centre plays a vital role in connecting alumni from 快播视频, Glendon College, Osgoode Hall Law School, and Schulich School of Business with campus. This initiative employs up to 30 dedicated students part-time, who reach out to alumni to update contact information and share exciting opportunities to get involved. Whether it's supporting future generations of students or staying connected with the university, the Engagement Centre ensures that alumni remain engaged with the university\u2019s growth and success. Students will be reaching out with the number 437-524-6872, so, if you see that on your caller ID you know it is our Engagement Centre.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through these meaningful conversations, students not only gain valuable professional experience but also contribute to building lasting relationships that continue to enrich the York community.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meet Our Student Callers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We welcome you to get to know a few of the incredible student callers you will connect with!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:23px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"206\" height=\"260\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/03\/Zakeera.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31440\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover;width:251px\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Zakeera<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hi! I'm Zakeera,<\/strong> a third-year Bachelor of Science student majoring in Global Health with a specialized honours in Health Policy, Management, and Systems. At 快播视频\u2019s Call Centre, I work as a Returning Annual Fund Ambassador (RAFA), where I update alumni records and share information about our ongoing fundraising initiatives. The best part of my role is having insightful conversations with York alumni\u2014I learn something new from every interaction, and I\u2019m truly grateful for that experience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Anika<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Hi! I'm Anika,<\/strong> a third-year BBA student specializing in Business Analytics at the Schulich School of Business, 快播视频. As a Returning Annual Fund Ambassador at the Call Centre, I connect with York alumni\u2014both donors and non-donors\u2014to build, strengthen, and nurture relationships. My role allows me to maximize the impact of available funds, such as Student Financial Aid and Highest Priorities, to support 快播视频 students. Every day at the Call Centre, we expand our network, creating a strong community of alumni eager to give back to 快播视频.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"251\" height=\"251\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/03\/Anika.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31441\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:251px;height:251px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/03\/Anika.png 251w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/03\/Anika-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 251px) 100vw, 251px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"235\" height=\"245\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/03\/Harrish.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31442\" style=\"width:251px\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Harrish<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Hi! I'm Harrish<\/strong>, a second-year B.A., Hons. Law and Society undergraduate student at 快播视频. I have a strong enthusiasm for learning and am passionate about mentoring. As a Senior Annual Fund Ambassador (SAFA), I am responsible for engaging alumni, securing donations, answering questions and collecting information to update records. The best thing about working as a SAFA in the Call Centre is the number of opportunities I have to work on my communication and mentoring skills where I am able to assist other AFA\u2019s\/RAFA\u2019s when needed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>York\u2019s Engagement Centre plays a vital role in connecting alumni from 快播视频, Glendon College, Osgoode Hall Law School, and Schulich School of Business with campus. This initiative employs up to 30 dedicated students part-time, who reach out to alumni to update contact information and share exciting opportunities to get involved. 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