During a virtual awards ceremony, Hovorka presented the awards to EUC members. \u201cIt is my honour and pleasure to present the 2022 EUC Dean\u2019s Awards to these deserving faculty and staff members, who offer their extraordinary talents to positively impact our EUC community,\u201d says Hovorka. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dean's Teaching Award<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\nAward recipient: Jin Haritaworn<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nThis award recognizes and celebrates teachers in EUC who challenge, motivate and inspire students, and who innovate pedagogy and curriculum to enhance the quality of student learning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Haritaworn\u2019s nomination notes students\u2019 praise for the associate professor\u2019s commitment to activist scholarship and queer of colour methodologies, as well as creating a learning environment that aligns with the hopes, intentions and dreams for structural transformation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Jin Haritaworn <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nHaritaworn is recognized for creating a sense of community and real inclusivity within their learning environment. Students thrive in Haritaworn\u2019s \u201cclassroom community\u201d which brings students together with community artists, activists and organizers. As noted by students in the ENVS 5073: New Social Movements and ENVS 4800: Queer of Colour Art and Activism in the City courses in their comments on Haritaworn's nomination, the approach, develops real-world relationships and connections between what students are studying and the social movements that are building or emerging, in real time. Students also noted this approach honours the knowledge, intelligence and lived experiences of activist scholars and thereby bridges the gulfs between activism, academia and art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Haritaworn is recognized for challenging students to think deeply and critically. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dean's Service Award<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\nAward recipient: Luisa Sotomayor<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nThis award recognizes and celebrates excellence in faculty service within EUC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Luisa Sotomayor<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nSotomayor\u2019s nomination notes their invaluable role in serving the ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ community and beyond. Sotomayor\u2019s breadth of service contributions includes leading the MES (Master of Environmental Studies) Planning program, developing and offering planning skills workshops, driving EUC renewal in urban and planning realms, coordinating research seminars, organizing and chairing conferences, engaging with York organized research units YCAR (York Centre for Asian Research) and CITY Institute, serving on Social Sciences and Humanities Research council (SSHRC) adjudicating committees, working with the Professional Standards Board for Planning in Canada, and holding numerous senior positions in professional organizations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sotomayor is praised by colleagues for her professionalism, thoughtfulness, respectfulness, empathy and practicality. Sotomayor is recognized for having an open-door policy and a willingness to find time to help those in need. Sotomayor embodies the positivity and change-making that EUC strives for and is supported with a sincere sense of admiration and gratitude for their contribution and dedication to the Faculty. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dean\u2019s Staff Recognition Award<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\nAward recipient: Rhoda Reyes<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/yfile.news.yorku.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/thumbnail_IMG_20220428_125535-1024x1014.jpg\")
Rhoda Reyes<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThis award recognizes and celebrates staff members who are committed to excellence in their service to EUC and whose performance inspires professionalism, creativity and innovation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reyes <\/strong>is recognized for her ongoing efforts to ensure EUC researchers are supported in their research endeavours. Reyes skillfully navigates York systems to address financial and administrative challenges. She offers guidance and support throughout research funding cycles, from substantive feedback on proposals to aligning budget protocols with application criteria. Reyes is recognized for her invaluable role in celebrating and promoting research excellence at EUC and being on hand to support public talks and events featuring EUC faculty and students. Ultimately, Reyes ensures that EUC researchers are supported and contributes to elevating the culture of research excellence within the Faculty. <\/p>\n\n\n\nDean's Research Excellence Award<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\nAward recipient: Ilan Kapoor<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This award recognizes and celebrates teachers in EUC who challenge, motivate and inspire students, and who innovate pedagogy and curriculum to enhance the quality of student learning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Haritaworn\u2019s nomination notes students\u2019 praise for the associate professor\u2019s commitment to activist scholarship and queer of colour methodologies, as well as creating a learning environment that aligns with the hopes, intentions and dreams for structural transformation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Haritaworn is recognized for creating a sense of community and real inclusivity within their learning environment. Students thrive in Haritaworn\u2019s \u201cclassroom community\u201d which brings students together with community artists, activists and organizers. As noted by students in the ENVS 5073: New Social Movements and ENVS 4800: Queer of Colour Art and Activism in the City courses in their comments on Haritaworn's nomination, the approach, develops real-world relationships and connections between what students are studying and the social movements that are building or emerging, in real time. Students also noted this approach honours the knowledge, intelligence and lived experiences of activist scholars and thereby bridges the gulfs between activism, academia and art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Haritaworn is recognized for challenging students to think deeply and critically. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dean's Service Award<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\nAward recipient: Luisa Sotomayor<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nThis award recognizes and celebrates excellence in faculty service within EUC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Luisa Sotomayor<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nSotomayor\u2019s nomination notes their invaluable role in serving the ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ community and beyond. Sotomayor\u2019s breadth of service contributions includes leading the MES (Master of Environmental Studies) Planning program, developing and offering planning skills workshops, driving EUC renewal in urban and planning realms, coordinating research seminars, organizing and chairing conferences, engaging with York organized research units YCAR (York Centre for Asian Research) and CITY Institute, serving on Social Sciences and Humanities Research council (SSHRC) adjudicating committees, working with the Professional Standards Board for Planning in Canada, and holding numerous senior positions in professional organizations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sotomayor is praised by colleagues for her professionalism, thoughtfulness, respectfulness, empathy and practicality. Sotomayor is recognized for having an open-door policy and a willingness to find time to help those in need. Sotomayor embodies the positivity and change-making that EUC strives for and is supported with a sincere sense of admiration and gratitude for their contribution and dedication to the Faculty. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dean\u2019s Staff Recognition Award<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\nAward recipient: Rhoda Reyes<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nRhoda Reyes<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThis award recognizes and celebrates staff members who are committed to excellence in their service to EUC and whose performance inspires professionalism, creativity and innovation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reyes <\/strong>is recognized for her ongoing efforts to ensure EUC researchers are supported in their research endeavours. Reyes skillfully navigates York systems to address financial and administrative challenges. She offers guidance and support throughout research funding cycles, from substantive feedback on proposals to aligning budget protocols with application criteria. Reyes is recognized for her invaluable role in celebrating and promoting research excellence at EUC and being on hand to support public talks and events featuring EUC faculty and students. Ultimately, Reyes ensures that EUC researchers are supported and contributes to elevating the culture of research excellence within the Faculty. <\/p>\n\n\n\nDean's Research Excellence Award<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\nAward recipient: Ilan Kapoor<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This award recognizes and celebrates excellence in faculty service within EUC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sotomayor\u2019s nomination notes their invaluable role in serving the ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ community and beyond. Sotomayor\u2019s breadth of service contributions includes leading the MES (Master of Environmental Studies) Planning program, developing and offering planning skills workshops, driving EUC renewal in urban and planning realms, coordinating research seminars, organizing and chairing conferences, engaging with York organized research units YCAR (York Centre for Asian Research) and CITY Institute, serving on Social Sciences and Humanities Research council (SSHRC) adjudicating committees, working with the Professional Standards Board for Planning in Canada, and holding numerous senior positions in professional organizations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sotomayor is praised by colleagues for her professionalism, thoughtfulness, respectfulness, empathy and practicality. Sotomayor is recognized for having an open-door policy and a willingness to find time to help those in need. Sotomayor embodies the positivity and change-making that EUC strives for and is supported with a sincere sense of admiration and gratitude for their contribution and dedication to the Faculty. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dean\u2019s Staff Recognition Award<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\nAward recipient: Rhoda Reyes<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nRhoda Reyes<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThis award recognizes and celebrates staff members who are committed to excellence in their service to EUC and whose performance inspires professionalism, creativity and innovation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reyes <\/strong>is recognized for her ongoing efforts to ensure EUC researchers are supported in their research endeavours. Reyes skillfully navigates York systems to address financial and administrative challenges. She offers guidance and support throughout research funding cycles, from substantive feedback on proposals to aligning budget protocols with application criteria. Reyes is recognized for her invaluable role in celebrating and promoting research excellence at EUC and being on hand to support public talks and events featuring EUC faculty and students. Ultimately, Reyes ensures that EUC researchers are supported and contributes to elevating the culture of research excellence within the Faculty. <\/p>\n\n\n\nDean's Research Excellence Award<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\nAward recipient: Ilan Kapoor<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This award recognizes and celebrates staff members who are committed to excellence in their service to EUC and whose performance inspires professionalism, creativity and innovation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reyes <\/strong>is recognized for her ongoing efforts to ensure EUC researchers are supported in their research endeavours. Reyes skillfully navigates York systems to address financial and administrative challenges. She offers guidance and support throughout research funding cycles, from substantive feedback on proposals to aligning budget protocols with application criteria. Reyes is recognized for her invaluable role in celebrating and promoting research excellence at EUC and being on hand to support public talks and events featuring EUC faculty and students. Ultimately, Reyes ensures that EUC researchers are supported and contributes to elevating the culture of research excellence within the Faculty. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Award recipient: Ilan Kapoor<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nDean's Research Excellence Award<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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