York U in the news: teaching around ChatGPT, Canada’s superpower and more

Professors say adapting coursework to AI writing tools can keep student use in check
Yanni Dagonas, an advisor and deputy spokesperson at York University, was quoted in CTV News Jan. 20.

ChatGPT is a pretty good student: Why schools need to figure out this AI technology fast
York University was mentioned in the Toronto Star Jan. 21.

Microsoft Canada’s Irish ownership offers a glimpse into multinationals’ tax strategies
Jinyan Li, a professor of tax law and former interim dean of Osgoode Hall Law School at York University, was quoted in The Globe and Mail Jan. 22.

A rare green comet not seen in 50,000 years is coming. Here’s how Canadians can see it
Sarah Rugheimer, an associate professor and Allan I. Carswell Chair for the Public Understanding of Astronomy at York University, was featured in Global News Jan. 21.

Public Editor: Opinion and news stories cautioning about Mexican travel were justified
Alejandro Zamora, an associate professor of Latin American culture at York University, was featured in the Toronto Star Jan. 20.

Ontario law firm offering free legal services to people caught stealing groceries
Richard Leblanc, a professor of governance, law and ethics at York University, was quoted in CP24 Jan. 20.

Looking for Amazon alternatives for ethical shopping? Here are some ideas
David Weitzner, an assistant professor of management at York University, was quoted on NPR Jan. 23.

Ontario law firm offering free legal services to people caught stealing groceries
Richard Leblanc, a professor of governance, law and ethics at York University, was quoted in CTV News Jan. 20.

Social media and sex education
Yvonne Su, an assistant professor in the Department of Equity Studies at York University, was featured on CTV News Jan. 23.

The safest places to be in a nuclear attack
Jack L. Rozdilsky, an associate professor of disaster and emergency management at York University, was quoted on MSN.com Jan. 23.

360,000 Quebecers will be living with a neurocognitive disorder by 2050: on February 8, let’s focus on scientific advances and innovative practices 
Lora Appel, an assistant professor in the Faculty of Health at York University, was quoted by Yahoo! Finance Jan. 23.

Raptors should survive any downturn on the court
Vijay Setlur, a professor of marketing at the Schulich School of Business at York University, was quoted in the Toronto Star Jan. 23.

Looking for Amazon alternatives for ethical shopping? Here are some ideas
David Weitzner, an assistant professor of management at York University, was featured on Wisconsin Public Radio Jan. 23.

Why for-profit homes won’t solve long-term care issues: Privatizing health services is a bad idea that just won’t go away
Pat Armstrong, a professor of sociology at York University, was featured in Building Magazine Jan. 23.

The real problem in Ontario is a lack of healthcare workers
Pat Armstrong, a professor of sociology at York University, was featured in the London Free Press Jan. 24.

Schulich professor appointed vice-Chair of Investor Advisory Panel
Moshe Arye Milevsky, a professor of finance at the Schulich School of Business at York University, was featured in Education News Canada Jan. 24.

Canada’s Opportunity to be a Global Food Superpower
Charles McMillan, a professor of strategy at the Schulich School of Business at York University, was featured in Policy Magazine Jan. 23.