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 […]
Peter Loewen on low voter turnout with Generation Y
April 23, 2013
In a recent CBC.ca article Professor Peter Loewen comments on engaging youth in political action. Loewen says that ” young people aren’t growing up and assuming responsibility as soon as their parents did, and aren’t yet in a position to pay property taxes, own a home, or have kids, all milestones that prompt voting or […]
Professor Joseph Wong honoured during the Faculty of Arts & Science Outstanding Achievement Awards at Hart House
April 18, 2013
On April 16th, Professor Wong received a 2012–13 Faculty of Arts & Science Outstanding Teaching Award presented by Dean Meric Gertler during a reception at Hart House. A Professor of Political Science and Canada Research Chair in Democratization, Health and Development, Professor Wong was nominated by his students with full support and endorsement from the […]
Professor Melissa Williams to deliver keynote at Dynamics of Global Change Program Graduate Student Workshop
April 15, 2013
On Friday, April 26th Political Science Professor Melissa Williams will deliver the keynote address at the Dynamics of Global Change Program Graduate Student Workshop. Her talk, “Glocalizing” Global Justice: Democratic Translations of Human, will explore philosophic perspectives on the problem of global justice. This workshop brings together doctoral students from across the university to present […]
Professor Nelson Wiseman on the road ahead for Trudeau and the Liberal party
April 15, 2013
Today is Justin Trudeau’s first day as the Liberal leader but with that title comes some challenges that Trudeau will have to face including how to keep the momentum going. In a recent CTV News article Professor Wiseman said “the party must convert its 300,000 new members and supporters it gained during this latest leadership […]
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 […]
Sixteen undergraduate students awarded 2013 Gordon Cressy Student Leadership Award
March 27, 2013
Sixteen undergraduate students with the Department of Political Science are recipients of the 2013 Gordon Cressy Student Leadership Award. The Gordon Cressy Student Leadership Awards were established in 1994 by the University of Toronto Alumni Association (UTAA) and the Division of University Advancement in order to recognize students who have made outstanding extra-curricular contributions to […]
Upcoming Backpack to Briefcase Events – Register NOW
March 22, 2013
The Political Science Alumni Association (PSAA) along with the Department of Political Science, Faculty of Arts and Science and the Career Centre are hosting two upcoming Backpack to Briefcase events for current students and alumni. Careers in Communications, Public Relations & Social Media Interested in networking with U of T alumni who studied Political Science […]
Professor David Rayside featured in Xtra!
March 6, 2013
In celebration of David Rayside’s retirement, Jonathan Valelly, a writer for Xtra!, has profiled David. Click here to read the full article.