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The University\u2019s newest members of the RSC are Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies (LA&PS) Professors Wenona Giles<\/strong> and Joan Judge<\/strong>, School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD) Professor Paul Sych<\/strong>, and Osgoode Hall Law School Professor David Vaver<\/strong>. Lassonde School of Engineering Professor John Moores<\/strong> has been named a member of the RSC\u2019s College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists.<\/p>\n\u201cYork is delighted to see that Professors Wenona Giles, Joan Judge, Paul Sych and David Vaver have been recognized by the Royal Society of Canada, as Fellows; and Professor John Moores as a College Member,\u201d said Robert Hach\u00e9, vice-president Research & Innovation. \u201cThis reflects the fact that York is home to distinguished researchers and academics from all branches of academia who have made remarkable contributions in the arts, the humanities and the sciences, and Canadian public life.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Wenona Giles<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Wenona Giles<\/strong>, Department of Anthropology, LA&PS, has made significant contributions to the anthropologies of gendered migration, displacement and war. Her ground-breaking work on the gender relations of militarization and conflict, and her research and engaged scholarship on long-term forced migration ranks among the best in its field and has consistently helped to open doors to new scholarly\u00a0explorations through synergistic laboratory like collaborations.<\/p>\n\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/yfile.news.yorku.ca\/files\/2018\/09\/Vaver.jpg\")
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David Vaver<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
David Vaver<\/strong>, Osgoode Hall Law School, is one of the world\u2019s preeminent scholars of intellectual property law. His pioneering work on \u201cuser rights\u201d and the public interest has brought fairness and balance to Canada\u2019s intellectual property system. The prolific author of many acclaimed books, edited collections, and peer-reviewed articles, his scholarship is relied on as persuasive authority by courts and lawmakers, while his teaching and mentorship have nurtured many leading minds in the field.<\/p>\nDivision of Humanities<\/h4>\n\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/yfile.news.yorku.ca\/files\/2018\/09\/Joan-Judge.jpg\")
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Joan Judge<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Joan Judge<\/strong>, Department of History, LA&PS, has reshaped understanding of modern Chinese history through methodologically innovative studies in Chinese print culture, periodical studies and women\u2019s history. Prominent among her publications are three books: Print and Politics: \u2018Shibao\u2019 and the Culture of Reform in Late Qing China<\/em>; The Precious Raft of History: The Past, the West, and the Woman Question in China<\/em>; and Republican Lens: Gender, Visuality, and Experience in the Early Chinese Periodical Press<\/em>.<\/p>\nDivision of Arts<\/h4>\n\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/yfile.news.yorku.ca\/files\/2018\/09\/Paul-Sych-portrait-for-YFile.jpg\")
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Paul Sych<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Paul Sych<\/strong>, Department of Design, AMPD, continues to create cutting-edge works in both digital and print that range across typography, branding and motion design, with a renowned career of graphic expression spanning three decades. His work has appeared in more than 130 books and publications worldwide. Since his appointment to the Department of Design, he has been celebrated with more than 100 international art direction, design and typography awards.<\/p>\nCollege of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Wenona Giles<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Wenona Giles<\/strong>, Department of Anthropology, LA&PS, has made significant contributions to the anthropologies of gendered migration, displacement and war. Her ground-breaking work on the gender relations of militarization and conflict, and her research and engaged scholarship on long-term forced migration ranks among the best in its field and has consistently helped to open doors to new scholarly\u00a0explorations through synergistic laboratory like collaborations.<\/p>\n David Vaver<\/p>\n<\/div>\n David Vaver<\/strong>, Osgoode Hall Law School, is one of the world\u2019s preeminent scholars of intellectual property law. His pioneering work on \u201cuser rights\u201d and the public interest has brought fairness and balance to Canada\u2019s intellectual property system. The prolific author of many acclaimed books, edited collections, and peer-reviewed articles, his scholarship is relied on as persuasive authority by courts and lawmakers, while his teaching and mentorship have nurtured many leading minds in the field.<\/p>\n Joan Judge<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Joan Judge<\/strong>, Department of History, LA&PS, has reshaped understanding of modern Chinese history through methodologically innovative studies in Chinese print culture, periodical studies and women\u2019s history. Prominent among her publications are three books: Print and Politics: \u2018Shibao\u2019 and the Culture of Reform in Late Qing China<\/em>; The Precious Raft of History: The Past, the West, and the Woman Question in China<\/em>; and Republican Lens: Gender, Visuality, and Experience in the Early Chinese Periodical Press<\/em>.<\/p>\n Paul Sych<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Paul Sych<\/strong>, Department of Design, AMPD, continues to create cutting-edge works in both digital and print that range across typography, branding and motion design, with a renowned career of graphic expression spanning three decades. His work has appeared in more than 130 books and publications worldwide. Since his appointment to the Department of Design, he has been celebrated with more than 100 international art direction, design and typography awards.<\/p>\n<\/p>\nDivision of Humanities<\/h4>\n
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