Dr. Sandra Parmegiani, associate professor, European Studies and Italian, and associate director of the School of Languages and Literatures in the College of Arts at the University of Guelph, is an inspirational, caring, and determined educational leader whose contributions to the College are innumerable.
Congratulations to SETS faculty member, Canisia Lubrin, on the launch of her newest book, Code Noir. Professor Lubrin was recently featured on the CBC's The Next Chapter!
For the upcoming academic year, the College of Arts is looking to hire students to support our Marketing, Communications, and Student Recruitment team!
To apply, please submit a copy of your exam schedule, resume and cover letter on the application form.
The Philosophy Department has founded a scholarship in memory of the late Omid Payrow Shabani, Professor, Philosophy. You can read about him on the Tribute page.
(Please forward the link to anyone that might like to read it. You can make a donation, if you wish.)
Dr. Jacqueline Murray has just co-edited with Konrad Eisenbichler a new volume: Premodern Masculinites in Transition (Boydel and Brewer 2024). Congratulations from all of us!
from the jacket:
Premodern Masculinities in Transition sheds new light on how masculinity was understood, lived, performed and viewed during a period of huge change.
Deirdre McCorkindale, assistant professor of Black Canadian Studies and History in the College of Arts, brings expertise and passion to her role. McCorkindale actively changes the narrative surrounding prevailing stereotypes of Black people in North America by highlighting their often-overlooked contributions and unifying their experiences in her research and teachings.
Julia Busatto, project manager at the International Institute for Critical Studies in Improvisation (IICSI), exudes inspiring, understanding, supportive, and inclusive leadership along with a genuine enthusiasm for her/their work at the University of Guelph.
In the dynamic community of the College of Arts (CoA) at the University of Guelph, Olga Petrik stands as a cornerstone of support and collaboration within the School of English and Theatre Studies (SETS). Over her 13 years in SETS, Olga Petrik has transitioned from graduate program assistant to administrative assistant to the director, bringing a wealth of experience and a deep-rooted commitment to community building.
Dr. Susan Brown is a professor teaching in both English in the School of English and Theatre Studies (SETS) and in the interdisciplinary Culture and Technology Studies program in the College of Arts at the University of Guelph.
This month, we celebrate International Women’s Day, which is recognized annually on March 8. This day of collective global activism aims to commend women’s achievements, raise awareness about discrimination, and take action to drive gender parity. The 2024 theme is #InspireInclusion – collectively forging a more inclusive world for women everywhere.