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York U in the news: Supreme Court vacuum, York region amalgamation and more

In a recession, DEI programs are often the first to go. Are businesses prepared for the consequences?
Jing Wang, an associate professor of human resource management at York University, was quoted in The Globe and Mail June 13.

Justice Russell Brown’s departure leaves conservative vacuum on Supreme Court of Canada
Bruce Ryder, a professor at the Osgoode Hall Law School at York University, was quoted in The Globe and Mail June 14.

After No Mow May, Should You Do a Slow Mow Summer?
Sheila Colla, an associate professor and conservation scientist at York University, was quoted in Better Homes and Gardens June 14.

Is Sex Better When It’s Spontaneous or Planned?
Katarina Kovacevic, a PhD student at the Sexual Health and Relationship Laboratory at York University, was cited in Sootoday.com June 14.

Secret to saving species is blowing in the wind
Research by Elizabeth Clare, an assistant professor in the Faculty of Science at York University, was cited in the National Observer June 15.

York mayors show no appetite for amalgamation after Markham’s floats the idea
Zachary Spicer, a professor of political science at York University, was quoted on Stratfordtoday.com June 14.

Prime Minister Trudeau: Say “No” to a second extradition for Hassan Diab!
Anna Zalik, an associate professor at York University, and Greg Albo, a professor in the Department of Politics at York, were mentioned on Rabble.ca June 14.

Dene language lessons give Indigenous learners of all ages words they didn’t know they needed
Ian Martin, an expert in Indigenous language policy and professor at York University, was quoted in Trade Radars June 14.

Better Buildings Boot Camp exemplifies experiential sustainability education
York University’s Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change was featured in Education News Canada June 15.

Professor receives funding to pursue equity in regenerative medicine
Carl James, a professor and Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community and Diaspora in the Faculty of Education at York University, was featured in Education News Canada June 15.

Black Canadians see workplace as ‘epicentres’ of racism, survey finds
Research led by Lorne Foster, a professor in the School of Public Policy & Administration at York University, was cited in CTV News June 15.

Black Canadians gave views on racism in the justice system and experiences with police. Results were ‘stunning’
Research led by Lorne Foster, a professor in the School of Public Policy & Administration at York University, was cited in the Toronto Star June 16.

York U’s first nursing PhD grad to cross spring 2023 convocation stage
Ramesh Venkatesa Perumal, York University’s first PhD graduate in nursing, was featured in EurekaAlert! June 15.

Newmarket mayor rejects call for York Region amalgamation
Zachary Spicer, a professor of political science at York University, was quoted on BradfordToday.com June 15.

Two faculty members to receive honorific professorships
Carl James, a professor and Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community and Diaspora in the Faculty of Education, and Marcia Annisette, a professor of accounting at the Schulich School of Business, were featured in Education News Canada June 16.

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