York U in the news: young learners, cherry blossoms and culture of war

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‘He’s the best teacher I’ve ever had.’ Why, despite high praise from students and staff, this teacher can’t get a licence
Thiru Thirukkumaran, a master’s student of chemistry at York University, was quoted in Toronto Star May 7.

He was denied a teaching certificate, but principal says he’s ‘overqualified’ for the job
Master’s student Thiru Thirukkumaran was quoted in CBC May 8.

‘WASTE OF MONEY’: Canadians lament $612 million election that changed little
Associate Professor Sheila Colla was quoted in The Calgary Sun May 9.

Hospital worker swims for seniors
Professor Megan Davies was mentioned in Victoria Times Colonist May 8.

Helping young learners bounce back from COVID disruptions
Professor Robert Savage was quoted in Troy Media May 7.

Jazz & Reflection (Online): Laura Robinson, Paul Novotny, Ewen Farncombe
York University PhD candidate Paul Novotny was mentioned in All Events Online May 8.

CTV News Channel 
Professor Paul Delaney spoke to CTV News Channel May 6.

AM 900 Hamilton’s News Talk Leader (CHML)
Professor Paul Delaney spoke to AM 900 Hamilton’s News Talk Leader May 7.

105.9 The Region (CFMS)
York University President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda Lenton spoke to 105.9 The Region May 7.

News Talk 980 CKNW
Professor Alex Vezina spoke to News Talk 980 May 7.

City News 570 (CKGL)
Professor Dasantila Golemi-Kotra spoke to City News May 8.

105.9 The Region (CFMS)
Associate Professor Dennis Pilon spoke to 105.9 The Region May 7.

‘Innisfil thrives on innovation’: Town gets $450K grant from Ontario government to train staff
York University was mentioned in Simcoe.com May 7.

Institutions announce updates on collective agreements, bargaining
York University was mentioned in Academica Forum May 6.

Opening Ceremony | Asian Heritage Month Festival 2022
York University was mentioned in All Events Online May 6.

Cherry blossoms in Toronto are now in bloom and here’s what they look like
York University was mentioned in BlogTO May 6.

Classical 96.3 (CFMZ)
York University was mentioned in Classical 96.3 May 7.

Recommendations raised ‘red flags’ about Huron Perth mental health agency’s leadership: Expert
Professor Richard Leblanc was quoted in The Stratford Beacon Herald May 5.

A culture of war from the Soviets to Russia
Professor Marcello Musto contributes to The Statesman May 9.

Reading to improve language skills? Focus on fiction rather than non-fiction
Professor Raymond Mar contributed to Yahoo! News Canada May 9.

VEZINA: Understanding the link between poverty and disasters
Professor Alex Vezina contributed to Toronto Star May 9.

Black alienation in academic life begins in high school: study
Professor Carl James was mentioned in Toronto Star May 9.

Two McMaster researchers receive funding through Race, Gender and Diversity Initiative
Assistant Professor Taien Ng-Chan was mentioned in Brighter World May 9.

AM 1150 News, Talk, Sports (CKFR)
Professor Roxanne Mykitiuk spoke to AM 1150 May 9.

As provincial COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, universities must figure out how to proceed
York University was mentioned in University Affairs May 9.

Penticton Vees goalie commits to York University program
York University was mentioned in Castanet May 9.

Vees welcome home-ice advantage for final; BCHL Championship
York University was mentioned in Kelowna Daily Courier May 10.