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Spray days pest control treatments scheduled for Jan. 21 to 23

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Pest control spray days at the Keele and Glendon campuses will begin Friday, Jan. 21 at 5 p.m. and end Sunday, Jan. 23 at 5 p.m.

Work is undertaken using accepted practices and approved materials. Professional PCO Services holds an Eco Green Ergonomic Extermination certificate from the Ministry of the Environment. A work permit/notification has been submitted and approved by York University’s Health, Safety & Employee Well-Being office.

For further information, contact Tim Haagsma, manager of grounds, fleet and waste management, Facilities Services, at ext. 20303 or thaagsma@fbo.yorku.ca; or Tom Watt, director of Food Services, Ancillary Services, at ext. 55517 or watttm@yorku.ca.

York U in the news: cardiac health, carbon transition and more

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Three colleges at Western University allowing first-year students to come back in January
York University was mentioned in Toronto Star Jan. 18.

Uptake of third vaccine doses lags in many parts of the GTA that have been hot spots
York University was mentioned in Toronto Star Jan. 19.

COVID-19: What you need to know for January 18
York University was mentioned in TVO.org Jan. 18.

York and Qatar universities launch program to improve cardiac health in low-income countries
Professor Sherry Grace was quoted in Toronto.com Jan. 18.

‘It has to be built’: Teck CEO calls for industrial policy to support carbon transition
Professor Mark Winfield was quoted in Financial Post Jan. 18.

Emma Teitel: The loved ones we lost in long-term care get artistic tribute in this new exhibition
Professor Megan Davies was quoted in GuelphMercurtTribune.com Jan. 14.

Green Bay Packers host Hamilton Tiger-Cats’ TE Nikola Kalinic for NFL workout
York University alumnus Nikola Kalinic was featured in 3 Down Nation Jan. 18.

He got a ticket, then called the police chief. But the suspension of the first Black justice minister in Canada is drawing criticism from some
Assistant Professor Akolisa Ufodike was quoted in Toronto Star Jan. 18.

How Jaime Vieira’s journey led her to become Blue Jays’ first female hitting coach: ‘She’s worked her tail off’
York University alumna Jaime Vieira was featured in The Athletic Jan. 18.

The Art of Storytelling with Roy Henry Vickers
York University was mentioned in NOW Magazine Jan. 15.

BNY Mellon Wealth Management Expands Miami Office with Five New Hires
York University alumna Tamara Oswald was mentioned in Market Screener Jan. 19.

‘Never’ or just ‘not yet’? How timing affects COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy
Assistant Professor Eric B. Kennedy contributed to the National Post Jan. 18.

The HIV/AIDS crisis showed us how to equitably overcome a pandemic
York University student Roojin Habibi contributed to The Globe and Mail Jan. 19.

Lost in the haze: has the need for ethics law reform been overshadowed by Trump and COVID?
Assistant Professor Ian Stedman contributed to The Hill Times Jan. 19.

SPONSORED: Life Story Interview Of MR Adeoye Damilola
York University alumnus Adeoye Damilola Adegboyega was featured in Nigerian Tribune Jan. 18.

Steven Hoffman and Mathieu Poirier

Steven Hoffman and Mathieu Poirier

Professors Steven Hoffman and Mathieu Poirier will present research from York’s Global Strategy Lab on the law, epidemiology and politics of pandemic border closures to the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering & Medicine on Jan. 20.

Reminder: Join the York community for a virtual town hall, Jan. 21

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Dear York community,  

We hope you will join us for a virtual town hall taking place Friday, Jan. 21, where we will discuss the University’s ongoing plans for the winter term.

We invite all students, staff, course directors and faculty to attend, and to submit their questions in advance of the event using this form. Community members can also visit the updated Better Together FAQs web page for answers to frequently asked questions about enhanced health and safety measures, vaccination requirements, the University’s plans for the winter term and more. 

Date: Friday, Jan. 21

Time: 1:30 to 3 p.m. 

Zoom Webinar: 

https://yorku.zoom.us/j/95361578899?pwd=cUtNYzlXVGVONGpuL3M4VXdZKzFGZz09

Webinar ID: 953 6157 8899

Telephone Dial-In: 647-374-4685  

Password: 135121 

Link to livestream: https://youtu.be/tH-vePJhOGg

To help answer your questions, I will be joined by:  

  • Lisa Philipps, provost & vice-president academic  
  • Amir Asif, vice-president research & innovation  
  • Sheila Cote-Meek, vice-president equity, people & culture  
  • Carol McAulay, vice-president finance & administration  
  • Lucy Fromowitz, vice-provost students  
  • Parissa Safai, special advisor to the president for academic continuity planning and COVID-19 response and associate professor, School of Kinesiology and Health Science, Faculty of Health  

If you have any accessibility needs, notes, or comments, please let us know. We will be hosting this town hall via the video conferencing platform Zoom Webinar. You can learn about downloading and using Zoom here. The webinar will also be livestreamed on the town hall website. 

If you have attended a past town hall, we would like your feedback through this short survey. If you were unable to attend previous town halls, you can access all of them here. 

The latest community updates, resources and answers to frequently asked questions can always be found on our Better Together website. 

I look forward to your questions.   

Sincerely,  

Rhonda Lenton 
President & Vice-Chancellor 

Rappel : Le 21 janvier, joignez-vous à la communauté de York pour une conversation communautaire virtuelle 

Chers membres de la communauté de York,  

Nous espérons que vous vous joindrez à nous pour une conversation communautaire virtuelle ce vendredi 21 janvier, au cours de laquelle nous discuterons des projets de l’Université en cours pour le trimestre d’hiver.

Nous invitons tous les membres de la communauté étudiante, du personnel, du corps enseignant et du corps professoral à y assister et nous les encourageons à soumettre leurs questions avant l’événement à l’aide de ce formulaire. Les membres de la communauté peuvent aussi consulter les dernières mises à jour de la FAQ sur le site Mieux ensemble pour voir les réponses aux questions fréquemment posées au sujet des mesures renforcées de santé et de sécurité, des exigences en matière de vaccination, des plans de l’Université pour le trimestre d’hiver et bien plus encore. 

Date : Vendredi 21 janvier 2022

Heure : 13 h 30 – 15 h

Webinaire Zoom :

https://yorku.zoom.us/j/95361578899?pwd=cUtNYzlXVGVONGpuL3M4VXdZKzFGZz09

Code du webinaire : 953 6157 8899

Numéro de téléphone : 647-374-4685  

Mot de passe : 135121 

Lien pour la diffusion en direct : https://youtu.be/tH-vePJhOGg

Pour m’aider à répondre à vos questions, je serai accompagnée de :  

  • Lisa Philipps, rectrice et vice-présidente aux affaires académiques  
  • Amir Asif, vice-président de la recherche et de l’innovation  
  • Sheila Cote-Meek, vice-présidente de l’équité, des personnes et de la culture  
  • Carol McAulay, vice-présidente des finances et de l’administration  
  • Lucy Fromowitz, vice-rectrice aux affaires étudiantes  
  • Parissa Safai, conseillère spéciale de la présidente pour la planification de la continuité académique et la réponse à la COVID-19 et professeure agrégée, École de kinésiologie et des sciences de la santé  

Si vous avez des besoins, des remarques ou des commentaires en matière d’accessibilité, veuillez nous le faire savoir.

Cette conversation communautaire aura lieu grâce à la plateforme de visioconférence Zoom Webinar. Vous pouvez télécharger Zoom et apprendre à vous en servir ici. Le webinaire sera également diffusé en direct sur le site Web des conversations communautaires. 

Si vous avez déjà assisté à une conversation communautaire, nous aimerions connaître votre opinion par le biais de ce bref sondage. Si vous n’avez pas pu assister aux conversations précédentes, elles sont affichées ici. 

Vous trouverez les dernières mises à jour, ressources et réponses aux questions fréquemment posées sur notre site Web Mieux ensemble.   

J’attends vos questions avec impatience.

Veuillez agréer mes sincères salutations,  

Rhonda Lenton
Présidente et vice-chancelière   

#VaxTheNorthwest: York’s Keele Campus to host City of Toronto vaccination clinic

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York University is pleased to welcome #TeamToronto to the Keele Campus on Sunday, Jan. 23, for a northwest Toronto vaccination clinic which takes place at the Aviva Centre from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Eligible people who live in northwest Toronto neighbourhoods can get first, second, third or children’s doses. Students, faculty, instructors and staff – and their families – are all welcome. Book your appointment.

As always, please visit the Better Together website for the most current information and updates regarding York’s response to COVID-19.

#VaxTheNorthwest : Le campus Keele de L’Université York accueille une clinique de vaccination de la ville de Toronto

L’Université York est heureuse d’accueillir #TeamToronto dans le cadre du programme Vax The Northwest le dimanche 23 janvier de 11 h à 19 h au Centre Aviva du campus Keele.

Les personnes admissibles qui vivent dans des quartiers du nord-ouest de Toronto peuvent obtenir leur première, leur deuxième ou leur troisième dose ou des doses pour leurs enfants. Les membres de la communauté étudiante, du corps professoral et enseignant et du personnel — et leurs familles — sont les bienvenus. Réservez votre rendez-vous ici.

Comme toujours, veuillez consulter le site Mieux ensemble pour obtenir les informations les plus récentes et les mises à jour concernant la réponse de York à la COVID-19.

Announcement of appointment of assistant vice-president, institutional planning & chief data officer

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Dear colleagues,

Margaret Kierylo
Margaret Kierylo

We pleased to announce that the search for a new assistant vice-president, institutional planning & chief data officer has concluded successfully with the recruitment of Dr. Margaret Kierylo.

Following an extensive search which attracted excellent candidates, the search committee recommended the appointment of Dr. Kierylo, who will take up her position commencing April 1. Dr. Kierylo joins us from Athabasca University where, since 2014, she has taken on progressively more senior administrative roles, culminating in her 2019 appointment as associate vice-president, integrated planning and assessment. She has also worked with the Canadian Museum for Human Rights as acting curator, Indigenous content.

Dr. Kierylo’s 12-year career in higher education has evidenced a commitment to lifelong learning and to open and collegial processes. With a BA and MA from the University of Waterloo, a PhD in history from Queen’s University and a more recent Certificate in College and University Administration from the University of Manitoba, Dr. Kierylo will be joining York University at a moment when evidence-based planning has never been more important.

The Office of Institutional Planning and Analysis (OIPA) supports integrated planning; enrolment and resource planning; research, analysis and surveys; and accountability and reporting across the entire institution. OIPA also supports the University’s Data Hub, offering reliable data to the public and to the York community through a range of portals. This highly collaborative role supports initiatives across the University and reports to the Office of the Provost & Vice-President Academic.

This is an important and exciting time in York’s evolution as we turn ever more attention to data governance, strategic enrolment management and academic resource planning, prepare for the opening of our new Markham Campus, and continue to advance the goals of the University Academic Plan 2020-2025: Building a Better Future.

We would like to thank the members of the search committee for their contributions to this important process.

We know that all members of the University will join us in congratulating and welcoming Dr. Kierylo.

Sincerely,

Lisa Philipps
Provost and Vice-President Academic

York U in the news: Vax The Northwest, body dissatisfaction and more

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First-year students at Western say delayed return to campus is unfair
York University was mentioned in Toronto Star Jan. 18.

Few signs of labour union resurgence, despite rising prices and worker shortages
Associate Professor Lesley Wood was quoted in CBC Jan. 18.

Scientists vacuumed animal DNA out of thin air for the first time
York University Assistant Professor Elizabeth Clare was quoted in Science News Jan. 18.

Gravity Pilot Plant Installed at Canada Silver Cobalt’s Temiskaming Testing Labs for High-Grade Silver Tailings Testing
York University alumna Dianne Tookenay was mentioned in Investing News Network Jan. 18.

Pro athlete exemption in Ontario keeps the Six on the ice
York University was mentioned in The Ice Garden Jan. 17.

‘Never’ or just ‘not yet?’ How timing affects COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy
Assistant Professor Eric B. Kennedy contributed to The Conversation Jan. 17.

Team Toronto takes to the court for Vax The Northwest clinic prioritizing communities with lower COVID-19 vaccination rates
President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda L. Lenton was quoted in City of Toronto Jan. 12.

Team Toronto continuing to help kids and education workers get vaccinated
York University was mentioned in City of Toronto Jan. 13.

Psychologist says social media is a contributor to body dissatisfaction
Professor Jennifer Mills spoke to Global News Jan. 16.

Nighthawk Gold Appoints Two Board Members and Vice President of Investor Relations
York University alumnus Allan Candelario was mentioned in Nighthawk Gold Corp Jan. 17

Interest rates are going up — here’s how to protect your wealth when they do
Professor Moshe Milevsky was quoted in Toronto Star Jan. 17.

Interest rates are going up — here’s how to protect your wealth when they do
Professor Moshe Milevsky was quoted in GuelphMercuryTribune.com Jan. 17.

Actor Amrit Kaur ‘enthused,’ ‘scared’ to tackle Sex Lives of College Girls role
York University alumna Amrit Kaur was featured in The Globe and Mail Jan. 17.

Canada captain Mihir Patel scores 96 in losing cause at ICC Under-19 World Cup
York University student Mihir Patel was featured in North Shore News Jan. 15.

Canadian men’s cricket team says it is ready for U-19 World Cup despite limited preparation time
York University student Mihir Patel was quoted in The Globe and Mail Jan. 14

Toronto to hold ‘Vax the Northwest’ COVID-19 vaccine mega-clinic on Jan. 23
York University was mentioned in CBC Jan. 12.

Should you throw your used COVID-19 rapid test in the trash?
Brad Sheelleer, director of safety and business operations in the Faculty of Science was quoted in CTV News Jan. 17.

Coming up in Cowichan: Mairs Memorial, Coldest Night of the Year coming up
John Clarke, Packer Visitor in Social Justice in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies was quoted in Cowichan Valley Citizen Jan. 17.

Despite limited preparation, Canada cricketers says they are ready for U-19 World Cup
York University student Mihir Patel was quoted in Red Deer Advocate Jan. 14.

‘Mommy, I’m scared to go back’: York parents mixed on return to school
York University Distinguished Research Professor and Canada Research Chair Jianhong Wu was quoted in Newmarket Today Jan. 14.

Some feel province leaving at-risk Manitobans to fend for themselves against Omicron
Assistant Professor Eric Kennedy was quoted in CBC Jan. 14.

100 York Region entrepreneurs can take free online course from Aurora Chamber, Schulich School of Business
Rami Mayer, executive director of the Schulich Executive Education Centre was quoted in YorkRegion.com Jan. 16.

Mass COVID-19 vaccination event happening at North York’s Aviva Centre
York University was mentioned in Toronto.com Jan. 14.

The loved ones we lost in long-term care get artistic tribute in this new exhibition
Professor Megan Davies was quoted in Toronto Star Jan. 12.

Toronto’s shelter system close to collapse due to cold weather, COVID-19, staff shortage
A.j. Withers, adjunct faculty at York University was quoted in Toronto Star Jan. 13.

Will Camilla be called Queen when Charles becomes King? New honour for Duchess of Cornwall sparks curiosity
Professor Trevor Farrow was quoted in CBC Jan. 9.

Omicron making life difficult for mathematicians trying to track COVID-19
Professor Jane Heffernan was quoted in CP24 Jan. 13.

New artistic director at National Arts Theater in Ottawa is Filipino-Canadian
Adjunct Professor Nina Lee Aquino was featured in Manila Bulletin Jan. 16.

COVID-19: A closer look at how air filtration is being used in Ontario’s schools
Assistant Professor Marina Freire-Gormaly was quoted in CityNews Jan. 13.

From a line of Filipino revolutionaries, leadership is in Nina Lee Aquino’s blood
Adjunct Professor Nina Lee Aquino was featured in Toronto Star Jan. 6.

It’s time to switch to an N95 mask in the battle against Omicron
Assistant Professor Marina Freire-Gormaly was quoted in Maclean’s Jan. 11.

Susan Dion

Susan Dion
Susan Dion

Faculty of Education Professor and Associate Vice-President Indigenous initiatives Susan Dion is a recipient of the prestigious 2021 F.E.L. Priestly Prize for the article “Narratives of Place and Relationship: Bev Sellar’s Memoir They Called Me Number One.”

Research shows men respond more negatively to workplace gender threats

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When male workers believe their gender status is threatened, they are more likely than their female counterparts to engage in deviant behaviour such as lying or stealing in the workplace, new research suggests. They also become less helpful to coworkers and less willing to pitch in on organizational initiatives.

The findings shed light on the consequences of perceived gender threats at a time when traditional masculinity has become a heated topic of political and cultural debate. The research was featured in the article “Fragile or robust? Differential effects of gender threats in the workplace among men and women,” recently published in the journal Organizational Behaviour and Human Decision Processes.

The article was written by Keith Leavitt, lead author of the paper and associate dean for research at the College of Business at Oregon State University, together with Luke Zhu from York University’s Schulich School of Business, Maryam Kouchaki from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, and Anthony Klotz from the Mays Business School at Texas A&M University.

According to the researchers, gender threats occur when an individual’s status as a typical member of the gender with which they identify is called into question. Past research has consistently shown that when one’s sense of manhood is in jeopardy, men quickly respond with behaviours such as out-competing others or amassing resources to reassert their status.

The researchers’ goal was to better understand how this response, known as a social proof reflex, related to bad workplace behaviour. The researchers carried out a series of studies to explore those concepts. Results from three separate studies showed that men, but not women, were more likely to engage in more deviance and fewer instances when they felt their gender status had been undermined.

“Research in the psychology of motivation has generally found that people have three key needs: to feel autonomous and in control, to feel competent, and to relate to others,” said Zhu, associate professor of organization studies at Schulich School of Business. “We found that for men, gender threats erode their sense of autonomy, which in turn motivates them to behave in ways that demonstrate their independence from rules and from others.

“By contrast, because femininity is generally associated with communal behaviour in organizations, women’s gender standing at work does not affect their perceived ability to behave autonomously.”

The current political and cultural debate, including the use of terms such as “toxic masculinity” or “mansplaining,” may also be further fuelling workplace gender divisions, according to the researchers, who argue that society needs to normalize a broader and healthier conceptualization of what constitutes manhood.

Grad students invited to share work at annual Conference in Education

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A banner promoting the theme "re:" for the Grad Student Conference
The theme of the York University Graduate Student Conference in Education is “re:”

York University graduate students are invited to present their creative and scholarly works in a collaborative, professional and welcoming environment during the 18th annual York University Graduate Student Conference in Education, March 24 to 26.

This year’s event will be offered in a hybrid format, with virtual and in-person sessions (pending changing COVID regulations), and will highlight the theme “re:.” As society moves toward a re-opening, the theme invites presenters and attendees to explore the preposition re: as an intersection of pasts, presents and futures as we re-imagine and re-consider our ‘re’sponsibility as researchers, educators, scholars, storytellers, makers and creators.

Graduate students interested in submitting proposals for the conference should do so by Feb. 9 at 11:59 p.m.

For more information on the call for submissions, or on the conference theme, visit the conference website. Questions can be directed to the conference committee by emailing gradconf@edu.yorku.ca.