York U in the news: auditor general’s report, video game gambling and more

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National Gallery departures reflect ‘necessary’ change, says interim CEO
Gabrielle Moser, a professor and art historian in the Faculty of Education at York University, was quoted in CBC News Dec. 2.

Province not doing enough to prevent urban flooding, Ontario auditor general finds
Mark Winfield, a professor of environmental and urban change at York University, was mentioned in CBC News Dec. 3.

All coroner’s jury recommendations in 2014 trench collapse rejected by Ontario Labour Ministry
Eric Tucker, a professor emeritus and labour law expert at York University, was mentioned in CBC News Dec. 4.

Research Suggests Loot Box Users Twice as Likely to Have a Gambling Problem
Research by Sophie Coelho, a PhD student at York University, was cited in Gambling News Dec. 5.

Who Gets to Be Mentally Ill?
Geoffrey Reaume, an associate professor of critical disability studies at the School of Health Policy and Management at York University, was mentioned in The Walrus Dec. 2.

When Chronic Disease Overlaps with Anxiety
Rebecca Lewinson, a PhD student in clinical psychology at York University, was mentioned in Psychology Today Dec. 2.

York University helps massage workers get educated for Newmarket bylaw
Amanda De Lisio, a professor in the Faculty of Health at York University, was featured in Newmarket Today Dec. 2.

Social media tools were key to ‘Freedom Convoy’ protest, expert tells inquiry
Jonathon Penney, a professor of law at the Osgoode Hall Law School at York University, was featured in Canadian Security Dec. 2.

Canadian endowment shows how the climate crisis is changing philanthropy
Richard Leblanc, a professor in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies at York University, was interviewed by CBC News Dec. 1.

Promoting health and equity in cities through sustainable transport
Alison Macpherson, an associate professor in the Faculty of Health at York University, was featured in Yahoo! Finance Dec. 5.

Being stuck on smartphones can stifle creativity, study shows
Research by John Eastwood, an associate professor of psychology at York University, was cited in NewsBeezer Dec. 5.

MES Planning Alumni Committee named 2022 Alumni Network of the Year
York University’s master in environmental studies alumni were featured in Education News Canada Dec. 6.

Professor Sheila Embleton earns two separate distinctions on same day
Sheila Embleton, a distinguished research professor in the Department of Languages, Literatures & Linguistics at York University, was mentioned in Education News Canada Dec. 6.

Professor Emerita Pat Armstrong wins national acclaim with Research Canada Leadership in Advocacy Award
Pat Armstrong, a distinguished research professor of sociology at York University, was featured in Education News Canada Dec. 6.

Lassonde’s k2i academy introduces teacher resources for de-streaming Grade 9 science in Ontario
The Lassonde School of Engineering at York University was featured in Education News Canada Dec. 6.