York U in the news: virtual learning, pandemic fatigue and more

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As the Omicron variant hits US and Canada, universities move to virtual learning once more
York University President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda Lenton was quoted in Study International Dec. 20.

Forget 9 to 5. These experts say the time has come for the results-only work environment
Associate Professor Souha Ezzedeen was quoted in CBC Radio Dec. 20.

How the Philippines’ President Dutuerte weaponized a Filipino custom during COVID-19
Assistant Professor Yvonne Su contributes to Conversation Canada Dec. 20.

Toronto adopts net-zero emissions target for 2040
Mike Layton, adjunct professor at York University, was quoted in National Observer Dec. 20.

Donating to charity for the holidays? Here’s how to make sure your money does as much good as possible
York University student Anna-Kay Green was featured in Toronto Star Dec. 20.

Had enough yet? Omicron pushes Canadians deeper into pandemic fatigue
Professor Ahmad Firas Khalid was quoted in CTV News Dec. 19.

Ontario on track to see major increases in greenhouse gas emissions
Professor Mark Winfield contributed to Spectator.com Dec. 19.

Omicron FAQ: How is it different from other variants? Is it a ‘super-variant?’ Can it evade vaccines? How transmissible is it?
Associate Professor Dasantila Golemi-Kotra contributed to YGK News Dec. 19.

OCAD University to cancel all classes until the end of January
York University was mentioned in Toronto Star Dec. 19.

Canucks: Jennifer Botterill leads an impressive group of potential front office candidates
Rachel Doerrie, director of advanced performance for York University’s athletics department was mentioned in The Province Dec. 19.

Jouer aux jeux vidéo améliorerait notre bien-être
Assistant Professor Alison Harvey was quoted in L’Express Dec. 18.

Saturday Debate: Would ranked ballots make Ontario democracy better?
Associate Professor Dennis Pilon contributed to Toronto Star Dec. 19.

Returning home to the rez was the best decision I ever made
York University Terri Monture alumna contributed to CBC News Dec. 18.

France: Thonon Black Panthers sign Canadian All-Star quarterback Brett Hunchak
York University student Brett Hunchak was featured in American Football International Dec. 18.

‘Worry work’: The mental load is weighing on mothers in the pandemic era
York University Professor and Coordinator Andrea O’Reilly was quoted in CTV News Dec. 18.

Trent University cancelling in-person exams in Peterborough and Durham effective Monday
York University was quoted in Kawartha Now Dec. 18.

Idiosyncratic Globe and Mail wordsmith Larry Orenstein ‘was a gem’
York University alumnus Larry Orenstein was featured in The Globe and Mail Dec. 17.

Shocking but not surprising: Auditor General of Canada criticizes enforcement of COVID-19 regulations for migrant workers
Professor Eric Tucker contributes to National Post Dec. 17.

How work perks are shifting during the pandemic
Associate Professor Jing Wang was quoted in CBC News Dec. 21.

How Can An MBA Improve Your Job Prospects?
York University was mentioned in Business Because Dec. 21.

IIM Trichy Conducts ICMD 2021, The 16th Biennial Conference Of ISMD
York University was mentioned in India Education Daily Dec. 21.

Moment of Truth with David Moses
Associate Professor Dasantila Golemi-Kotra spoke to 106.5 Elmnt FM Dec. 20.

Our lakes are losing their ice cover faster than ever — here’s what that means for us
Associate Professor Sapna Sharma contributed to Conversation Canada Dec. 20.

The Enduring Legacy Of bell hooks
York University alumna Paulette Senior contributed to Chatelaine Dec. 20.

Pandemic fatigue is real and this quebec help line is seeing a surge in mental health calls
Professor Ahmad Firas Khalid was quoted in iHeart Radio Dec. 20.

Brandan Ferguson earns pro rugby deal through ‘blood, sweat and tears’
York University was mentioned in Peterborough Examiner Dec. 20.

Digital therapeutics and the social determinants of health are on divergent pathways. Can they be reconciled?
Professor Dennis Raphael was quoted in Eminetra Canada Dec. 20.

How an action designer and an actor fell in love on the set of Shang-Chi
York University alumnus Yung Lee was featured in Toronto Life Dec. 20.

Mystery of crypto CEO who died — or did he? — taking $250 million with him
York University alumnus Gerry Cotten was featured in New York Post Dec. 20.

Georgian College’s new associate VP to oversee Lakehead partnership
York University alumnus Maher Ghalayini was featured in Orillia Matters Dec. 20.

Two new members appointed to Irish Research Council
York University alumnus Colin Scott was featured in Silicon Public Dec. 20.

How the Philippines’ President Dutuerte weaponized a Filipino custom during COVID-19
Assistant Professor Yvonne Su contributed to National Post Dec. 20.

James Webb Space Telescope set to launch
Associate Professor Adam Muzzin spoke to CTV News Dec. 20.

Our lakes are losing their ice cover faster than ever — here’s what that means for us
Associate Professor Sapna Sharma contributed to National Post Dec. 21.

Community Kindness Countdown to Christmas: All the Sault is a stage for Timothy and Lucas
York University alumnus Timothy Murphy was featured in Soo Today Dec. 21.

A Bunch Of Ontario’s Largest Universities Are Delaying Their In-Person Classes Next Semester And It’s Starting To Look Like March 2020 All Over Again
York University was mentioned in 6ix Buzz Dec. 21.

The unobvious ones: no ‘typical day’ amid inventory challenges
York University alumna Rebecca Wu was quoted in Automotive News Canada Dec. 21.

Martin Nash leaves Cavalry FC to take over York United FC as head coach
York University was mentioned in The Globe and Mail Dec. 21.

James Webb telescope to launch: latest, most powerful telescope ever built will blast off Dec. 24
Associate Professor Adam Muzzin spoke to CTV News Dec. 20.

Digital therapeutics and the social determinants of health are on divergent pathways. Can they be reconciled?
Professor Dennis Raphael and Associate Professor Christo El Morr were quoted in Healthy Debate Dec. 20.

Move over Hubble: Why the James Webb Space Telescope is such a big deal
Associate Professor Adam Muzzin was quoted in CBC News Dec. 23.

Neighbourhoods need more than just single family houses and towers
York University Course Director Sean Hertel was quoted in Record.com Dec. 23.

Questionable Brampton University plan goes dark after $600K handed to Brown and Santos associates
Former York University Professor David Wheeler was featured in Pointer Dec. 23.

Martin Nash leaves Cavalry FC to take over York United FC as head coach
York University was mentioned in The Globe and Mail Dec. 23.

James Webb Space Telescope prepared for Christmas launch
Associate Professor Adam Muzzin spoke to CBC News Dec. 22.