In Memoriam: Richard Iton
April 26, 2013
The Department of Political Science mourns the loss of our former colleague, Richard Iton, who passed away on April 24, 2013 in Evanston, Illinois, of leukemia. Richard joined the Department as an Assistant Professor in 1994, having completed his Ph.D. at Johns Hopkins University and, before that, his B.A. and M.A. degrees at McGill University. […]
Professor Antoinette Handley part of a panel on Education Partnerships between Canada and Africa
April 25, 2013
On April 22nd at Rideau Hall, Professor Antoinette Handley was part of a panel brought together by Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General to discuss Education Partnerships between Canada and Africa. The panel discussion was convened to mark the rollout of the Mastercard Foundation scholarships for students from Africa to three Canadian universities, including the […]
Lee Ann Fujii receives a Ford Foundation Fellowship
April 24, 2013
Lee Ann Fujii has just been awarded a Ford Foundation Fellowship. Professor Fujii’s host institution for the fellowship will be Rutgers University under the mentorship of Professor Mary Hawkesworth. The Ford Foundation Fellowship awards “are made to individuals who, in the judgment of the review panels, have demonstrated superior academic achievement, are committed to a […]
Professor David Cameron appointed Interim Dean, Faculty of Arts & Science
March 28, 2013
David Cameron, Professor of Political Science since 1985, has been appointed Interim Dean of the Faculty of Arts & Science effective May 21, 2013. Professor Cameron’s administrative and advisory experience is extensive. He served as the Dean of Arts and Science at Trent University from 1975-1977 and Chair of Trent’s Department of Political Science from […]
Professor Ronald Deibert to receive Ontario's highest honour
January 31, 2013
Ronald Deibert, Professor of Political Science and Director of the Citizen Lab at the Munk School of Global Affairs, is among 25 distinguished appointees to receive the Order of Ontario. Professor Deibert will be honoured for his research in Internet censorship and surveillance. The Honourable David C. Onley, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, will induct the […]
Ruth Marshall Awarded Chancellor Jackman Faculty Research Fellowship in 2013-2014 for "Speaking in Tongues: Religion and the Call of the Political"
December 11, 2012
Congratulations to Ruth Marshall, Department of Political Science / Department for the Study of Religion. She has been awarded a Chancellor Jackman Faculty Research Fellowship in 2013-2014 for Speaking in Tongues: Religion and the Call of the Political. Research Fellows hold an office on the 10th floor of the Jackman Humanities Building and are the […]
TIFF 2012: Discuss TIFF films with Ron Deibert and Janice Stein
September 10, 2012
Published on Saturday September 08, 2012, TheStar.com TIFF organizers have formed a new partnership with the Munk School of Global Affairs, that will allow festival goers to discuss films with top intellectuals. Five films from the Contemporary World Cinema program have been paired with Munk scholars, who will lead discussions with the filmmakers and audiences […]
Stephen Clarkson wins APSA Prize for "Does North America Exist?"
July 16, 2012
We are delighted to announce that Professor Stephen Clarkson is the co-recipient of the Seyomour Martin Lipset Award for best book on Canadian politics. The award is offered by the Canadian Politics section of the American Political Science Association. “Does North America Exist?: Governing the Continent After NAFTA and 9/11” (2008) is the middle book […]
Jennifer Nedelsky wins 2012 C.B. Macpherson Prize for her book entitled "Law’s Relations"
June 20, 2012
We are delighted to announce that Professor Jennifer Nedelsky has been awarded the 2012 C.B. Macpherson Prize for her book, Law’s Relations (! Hosted by the Canadian Political Science Association, the C.B. Macpherson Prize was established to honour the life and work of Crawford Brough Macpherson (1911-1987), an internationally renowned teacher and scholar of political […]
Hebrew University awards honorary doctorate to Dr. Janice Gross-Stein
June 15, 2012
Article published by Munk Centre on June 8, 2012 University officials announced Tuesday that the ceremony will take place at the opening session of the 75th meeting of the school’s board of governors. From Hebrew University: “Political scientist and public activist Janice Gross Stein is a major figure in conflict management, decision-making studies, and humanist […]