York U in the news: Canada’s infant mortality, Black lounges and more

What Canada’s slipping global ranking in infant deaths says about the overall health of society
Dennis Raphael, a professor at the School of Health Policy and Management at York University, was quoted in CBC News April 2.

Federal fuel charge bump takes effect Saturday. Here’s how it impacts Saskatchewan
Mark Winfield, a professor in the Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change at York University, was featured in Global News March 31.

Fossil fuel industry still selling ‘a pig in a poke’ while continuing to reap absurd riches: McElroy 
Tom McElroy, a professor in the Faculty of Science at York University, was featured in The Hill Times April 3.

Announcement of appointment of the vice-provost, teaching and learning
Lisa Philipps, the provost and vice-president academic at York University; Chloë Brushwood Rose, incoming vice-provost, teaching and learning; and Will Gage, vice-provost, teaching and learning, were featured in Education News Canada April 3.

$1M donation to create endowed Spanish history professorship
York University was featured in Education News Canada April 3.

Julie Conder named inaugural Distinguished Fellowship in Learning and Teaching Excellence
Julie Conder, an assistant professor of psychology at York University, was featured in Education News Canada April 3.

Why art and design programs are investing in mindfulness training for students
York University was featured in University Affairs March 31.

Canada’s watchdog for corporate abuses abroad struggles to act, leaving devastated communities behind
Shin Imai, a professor emeritus at York University’s Osgoode Hall Law School, was quoted in The Globe and Mail April 1.

Shift Work Tied to Later Frailty
Research by Durdana Khan, a PhD student at the Faculty of Health at York University, was cited on Drugs.com April 3.

‘A beautiful community:’ Universities open lounges for Black students
York University was featured in the Toronto Star April 4.

Toronto mayoral campaign officially kicks off with opening of candidate nominations
Zachary Spicer, an associate professor in the School of Public Policy and Administration at York University, was quoted in CP24 April 3.

Western appoints new vice-provost, associate VP international
Lily Cho, an associate dean for global and community engagement in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies at York University, was featured in the Western Gazette April 3.

Award for research on cardiac rehabilitation during COVID-19
Gabriela Lima de Melo Ghisi, an adjunct professor in the Faculty of Health at York University, was featured in Education News Canada April 4.

York launches new Internationalization and Global Engagement Strategy
York University was featured in Education News Canada April 4.

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