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York U in the news: Vax The Northwest, body dissatisfaction and more

First-year students at Western say delayed return to campus is unfair
York University was mentioned in Toronto Star Jan. 18.

Few signs of labour union resurgence, despite rising prices and worker shortages
Associate Professor Lesley Wood was quoted in CBC Jan. 18.

Scientists vacuumed animal DNA out of thin air for the first time
York University Assistant Professor Elizabeth Clare was quoted in Science News Jan. 18.

Gravity Pilot Plant Installed at Canada Silver Cobalt’s Temiskaming Testing Labs for High-Grade Silver Tailings Testing
York University alumna Dianne Tookenay was mentioned in Investing News Network Jan. 18.

Pro athlete exemption in Ontario keeps the Six on the ice
York University was mentioned in The Ice Garden Jan. 17.

‘Never’ or just ‘not yet?’ How timing affects COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy
Assistant Professor Eric B. Kennedy contributed to The Conversation Jan. 17.

Team Toronto takes to the court for Vax The Northwest clinic prioritizing communities with lower COVID-19 vaccination rates
President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda L. Lenton was quoted in City of Toronto Jan. 12.

Team Toronto continuing to help kids and education workers get vaccinated
York University was mentioned in City of Toronto Jan. 13.

Psychologist says social media is a contributor to body dissatisfaction
Professor Jennifer Mills spoke to Global News Jan. 16.

Nighthawk Gold Appoints Two Board Members and Vice President of Investor Relations
York University alumnus Allan Candelario was mentioned in Nighthawk Gold Corp Jan. 17

Interest rates are going up — here’s how to protect your wealth when they do
Professor Moshe Milevsky was quoted in Toronto Star Jan. 17.

Interest rates are going up — here’s how to protect your wealth when they do
Professor Moshe Milevsky was quoted in GuelphMercuryTribune.com Jan. 17.

Actor Amrit Kaur ‘enthused,’ ‘scared’ to tackle Sex Lives of College Girls role
York University alumna Amrit Kaur was featured in The Globe and Mail Jan. 17.

Canada captain Mihir Patel scores 96 in losing cause at ICC Under-19 World Cup
York University student Mihir Patel was featured in North Shore News Jan. 15.

Canadian men’s cricket team says it is ready for U-19 World Cup despite limited preparation time
York University student Mihir Patel was quoted in The Globe and Mail Jan. 14

Toronto to hold ‘Vax the Northwest’ COVID-19 vaccine mega-clinic on Jan. 23
York University was mentioned in CBC Jan. 12.

Should you throw your used COVID-19 rapid test in the trash?
Brad Sheelleer, director of safety and business operations in the Faculty of Science was quoted in CTV News Jan. 17.

Coming up in Cowichan: Mairs Memorial, Coldest Night of the Year coming up
John Clarke, Packer Visitor in Social Justice in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies was quoted in Cowichan Valley Citizen Jan. 17.

Despite limited preparation, Canada cricketers says they are ready for U-19 World Cup
York University student Mihir Patel was quoted in Red Deer Advocate Jan. 14.

‘Mommy, I’m scared to go back’: York parents mixed on return to school
York University Distinguished Research Professor and Canada Research Chair Jianhong Wu was quoted in Newmarket Today Jan. 14.

Some feel province leaving at-risk Manitobans to fend for themselves against Omicron
Assistant Professor Eric Kennedy was quoted in CBC Jan. 14.

100 York Region entrepreneurs can take free online course from Aurora Chamber, Schulich School of Business
Rami Mayer, executive director of the Schulich Executive Education Centre was quoted in YorkRegion.com Jan. 16.

Mass COVID-19 vaccination event happening at North York’s Aviva Centre
York University was mentioned in Toronto.com Jan. 14.

The loved ones we lost in long-term care get artistic tribute in this new exhibition
Professor Megan Davies was quoted in Toronto Star Jan. 12.

Toronto’s shelter system close to collapse due to cold weather, COVID-19, staff shortage
A.j. Withers, adjunct faculty at York University was quoted in Toronto Star Jan. 13.

Will Camilla be called Queen when Charles becomes King? New honour for Duchess of Cornwall sparks curiosity
Professor Trevor Farrow was quoted in CBC Jan. 9.

Omicron making life difficult for mathematicians trying to track COVID-19
Professor Jane Heffernan was quoted in CP24 Jan. 13.

New artistic director at National Arts Theater in Ottawa is Filipino-Canadian
Adjunct Professor Nina Lee Aquino was featured in Manila Bulletin Jan. 16.

COVID-19: A closer look at how air filtration is being used in Ontario’s schools
Assistant Professor Marina Freire-Gormaly was quoted in CityNews Jan. 13.

From a line of Filipino revolutionaries, leadership is in Nina Lee Aquino’s blood
Adjunct Professor Nina Lee Aquino was featured in Toronto Star Jan. 6.

It’s time to switch to an N95 mask in the battle against Omicron
Assistant Professor Marina Freire-Gormaly was quoted in Maclean’s Jan. 11.

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