York U in the news: Chloe Cooley’s abolitionist legacy, Turkish earthquake and more

What does forgiveness mean? A Canadian bus crash, five years later.
Alice MacLachlan, a professor of philosophy at York University, was quoted in Yahoo! News Feb. 7.

The loneliness of being immunocompromised in the age of COVID-19
Ami Rokach, a professor of clinical psychology and an expert in loneliness at York University, was mentioned in the Los Angeles Times Feb. 7.

‘Sad story’ of Niagara slave Chloe Cooley gaining recognition — 230 years later
Natasha Henry-Dixon, an assistant professor of African Canadian history at York University, was quoted in the Toronto Star Feb. 7.

Turkey, Syria face lengthy recovery after earthquake causes major damage
Jack L. Rozdilsky, an associate professor of disaster and emergency management at York University, was quoted in City News Feb. 7.

We need a Goldilocks budget and Goldilocks wage deals
George Fallis, a professor emeritus of economics and urban studies at York University, was quoted in the Financial Post Feb. 8.

Black History Month in YEG
Andrea A. Davis, a professor in the Department of Humanities at York University, was mentioned on Virgin Radio Kitchener Feb. 7.

Black History Month – Black Solidarity Panel
Andrea A. Davis, a professor in the Department of Humanities at York University, was mentioned in All Events Online Feb. 7.

“Impossible” Physics Breakthrough Achieved by Researchers Studying Mysterious “Ghost Particles” – Debrief
Tejin Cai, a postdoctoral research associate at York University, was featured in BusinessNews Feb. 7.

Mount Allison researchers launch new phase of intergenerational literacies program with students, families, and educators
Matthew Dunleavy, an associate researcher at York University, was featured in Education News Canada Feb. 8.

(Anti-)Black Excellence
Evelyn Amponsah, a community organizer, researcher and co-founder of the Black Graduate Students’ Collective at York University, was featured in All Events Online Feb. 7.