York U in the news: problem-solving program, masks and more

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York University’s problem-solving program gives students a lesson in collaboration
York University was mentioned in National Observer Feb. 8.

B.C. fans react to death of renowned Indian singer Lata Mangeshkar
Lata Mangeshkar, an honorary doctorate recipient from York University, was featured in CBC Feb. 7.

Tributes roll in for feted newsman John Honderich and politician Donald Johnston
Marco Fiola, principal for York University’s Glendon Campus, was quoted in The Hill Times Feb. 9.

Why Canadian intelligence agencies never saw the Ottawa trucker blockade coming
York University Professor Marcel Martel was quoted in Vancouver Sun Feb. 8.

Study finds children have harder time recognizing masked faces than adults
Assistant Professor Erez Freud was quoted in New York Post Feb. 7.

17 Black Canadian authors to read this month and all year
York University alumna Louisa Onomé was mentioned in Daily Hive Feb. 8.

Her mom died of COVID after attending anti-vaccine rallies. Now this Toronto woman wants to warn others
Professor Ute Lehrer was quoted in Toronto Star Feb. 9.

Pandemics and prolonged protests can be planned for. Authorities need to stop pretending otherwise
Adjunct Professor Glenn McGillivray contributed to the Globe and Mail Feb. 9.

Declining morbidity sparks hope Omicron wave ebbing
York University was mentioned in Israel Hayom Feb. 9.

Baryshnikov Arts Center To Present Peggy Baker’s HER BODY AS WORDS, February 28-March 14
Peggy Baker, an honorary doctorate recipient from York University was featured in Broadway World Feb. 8.

Howson reflects on challenging first half, looks ahead
York University alumnus Scott Howson was featured in The American Hockey League Feb. 8.

McGill law students strike; Osgoode students demand equitable learning as in-person classes resume
York University was mentioned in The Lawyer’s Daily Feb. 8.

Halifax Black Film Festival: Hair & Makeup Equity in Film & Television
York University alumna Angela Mastronardi was mentioned in Global News Feb. 8.