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Tuesday, October 11, 2022

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Faculty of Education welcomes two new professors – Welcome to associate professor Korina Jocson and assistant professor sava saheli singh who joined the Faculty on July 1. Read article

Assistant professor Vidya Shah was named Mentor of the Year as part of the 2022 Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) Leaders and Legends Awards – The award acknowledges exceptional support, guidance and encouragement to the OISE community. Read more

Assistant Professor Gabrielle Moser and MEd student Jeffrey Newberry will present on their strategies for collaborating with high school co-researchers – The presentation will be part of the SSHRC-funded project “Photography and Biopolitics” at the annual meeting for the Universities Art Association of Canada (October 27th) at the University of Toronto as part of the panel “Ethics and Responsibility in Research-Creation Practices”. Learn more

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation events are now available to view online – On Sept. 29 and 30, the York community gathered to reflect on the legacy of Canada’s residential school system. The archives of the livestreamed events are now available to view including the recording of a panel discussion moderated by professor Susan Dion entitled “Reflecting on the Legacies of Residential Schools: What it means for our present and our futures”. Watch recordings

Congratulations to seconded faculty member Monica Diaz-Greco on winning a H.O.P.E. Award from Epilepsy Toronto – The award is given to individuals or organizations that have done outstanding work to support people living with epilepsy; have spearheaded advancements in epilepsy care or have led groundbreaking research in epilepsy. Read more

#ANightforIS – In March 2018, secondee Monica Diaz-Greco founded Emma IS, a campaign to further awareness of Infantile Spasms, a degenerative and rare form of epilepsy. Named after her daughter, Emma IS has quickly become a place of support for other families going through their own IS battles, as well as an organization to further epilepsy awareness in the community. This year’s event will take place on Friday, November 25 at Paradise Banquet Hall. Learn more

Program Office Updates

Dean’s Office

A functional organizational chart was created to help you navigate the different administrative units and all services offered across the Faculty – We have highlighted the key responsibilities of each position and included everyone’s contact information. We hope you find this a useful resource. Organizational Chart

Website development for faculty members – Are you looking for assistance to develop a York-themed website for your project-based or personal research? Our Web Designer & Developer Adam Riley is available to assist you! Please feel free to contact him at ariley@edu.yorku.ca to discuss your needs

Student Services Office

The Faculty of Education met with over 800 prospective students at the Ontario Universities’ Fair Oct 1^st and 2^nd. It was great to be back in person at the Fair chatting with students and families about the programs offered by the Faculty. The ED booth was supported by FESA students, faculty and staff

Research Office

Upcoming Opportunities:

Partnership Development Grants
SSHRC Deadline: 8:00 p.m, EST on Tuesday, November 15, 2022. Please contact us at research@edu.yorku.ca for information about internal deadlines

Do you have ideas about research initiatives you’d like to lead and/or attend in the upcoming year? Reach out to research@edu.yorku.ca to share with us and learn how to get them off the ground

Graduate Program Office

Launch of YU-Write Journal of Graduate Student Research in Education – YU-WRITE: Journal of Graduate Student Research in Education (YU-Write) is a student-run, non-profit, open-access journal aiming to spotlight graduate students’ research in education. The inaugural issue takes the title of last year’s YGSE conference theme “re:” in the production of engaging articles considering the significance of education in post-pandemic times. View journal

Doctoral candidate Timothy Martin wrote a piece for The Conversation entitled “Who is ‘the public’ The answer shapes how we address homelessness”. Read article

Congratulations to the following graduate students on being the recipients of the prestigious 2022 Prime Minister Teaching Award of Excellence
- Anna Pearson (PhD candidate) – Certificate of Achievement Learn more
- Gerard Lewis (MEd candidate) – Certificate of Excellence Learn more

Reminder of our weekly ‘Shut up and Write!’ sessions – These sessions are held via zoom on Friday mornings from 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend

New Publications

Professor Susan Dion’s new book “Braided Learning: Illuminating Indigenous Presence through Art and Story” draws on Indigenous knowledge to make sense of a difficult past, decode unjust conditions in the present, and work toward a more equitable future. Learn more

Dean Robert Savage and co-authors Greta Boldrini and Amy C. Fox have published an article titled “Flexible phonics: a complementary ‘next generation’ approach for teaching early reading in Literacy” in Literacy, the official journal of the United Kingdom Literacy Association. Read article

Forthcoming book by Professor Kate Tilleczek titled “Youth , Education and Wellbeing in the Americas” is now available for pre-orders. Learn more

In the Media

Racially charged language in the automotive industry – Professor Carl James was interviewed on City TV’s Breakfast Television Show on September 28. Watch interview

York University Campus exhibits Indigenous artworks in recognition of the site’s Indigenous heritage – Doctoral candidate Marissa Magneson was quoted in an article published on yorkregion.com on September 29. Read article

News from the York Community

Celebrating York Pride & Achievement – As a University with a community spirit that is second to none, we enjoy sharing with the world our York pride by donning York University colours (red, white or blue), or York gear. This is an invitation to all ED faculty, staff and students to join us on Wednesday, October 19^th at 1:30 p.m. in front of the main entrance to Winter’s College for a photo to celebrate your York pride! We encourage you to come out in your York colours and gear for this Spirit Day photo

York announces appointment of new chancellor – York University’s Board of Governors appointed Kathleen Taylor as York’s 14th chancellor to a three-year term, effective Jan. 1, 2023. The appointment follows outgoing Chancellor Gregory Sorbara, who is leaving the role after more than nine years of distinguished service. Read more

Call for nominations: York University’s Top 30 Alumni Under 30 – At home and abroad, York University’s young alumni are making positive, impactful change. Nominations for the Top 30 Alumni Under 30 are open until Oct. 15. Read more