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Arts Education and Curriculum Studies: The Contributions of Rita L. Irwin
Sep 12, 2017

Colleagues, We are pleased to congratulate EDCP alumnae Mindy R. Carter and Valerie Triggs on their new publication. Carter, M., & Triggs, V. (Eds.). (2017). Arts Education and Curriculum Studies The Contributions of Rita L. Irwin. Routledge Press. Drs. Carter and Triggs edited this book that highlights Rita L. Irwin’s significant work in the fields of […]
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William F. Pinar’s work emblazoned in a 2017 Festschrift
Sep 07, 2017

Colleagues, Academics reach many milestones in their lives—Ph.D., beginning Assistant Professor position, tenure, promotion, and full professor. Some become well known for their research and scholarship, others for their teaching. More than a few develop a world-renowned reputation and their writings are sought after and read earnestly. But only a very limited few of those […]
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Celebrating Canada 150+: An Art Exhibition
Aug 24, 2017

Colleagues, Dr. Anna Kindler, one of the EDCP faculty members, is having an exhibition of her works: CanadiAnna – Celebrating 150+,   at the Robson Square until September 3, 2017.  If you have time, please make the effort to visit her exhibition. The exhibition is available for viewing between 7am-10pm Monday through Friday and 7:30am […]
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Book Chapter by Aurelia Kinslow
Aug 23, 2017

Colleagues, Congratulations to Aurelia Kinslow, EDCP Doctoral Candidate, who has had her chapter titled “Performing Landing: Place, Pedagogy, and Transformation” published in the new book Transforming Our Practices: Indigenous Art, Pedagogies, and Philosophies (National Art Education Association, 2017) edited by Christine Ballengee Morris and Kryssi Staikidis. Well done, Aurelia! Samson Samson Nashon Department Head & […]
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Congratulations to Dr. Cynthia Nicol
Aug 03, 2017

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Cynthia Nicol has been appointed the David F. Robitaille Professor in Mathematics and Science Education for a three-year term (September 1, 2017 to August 31, 2020). The Robitaille Professorship was established under the leadership of Dean Nancy Sheehan — to honour former department Head of CUST/EDCP, David Robitaille — in […]
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Congratulations to Drs. Anne Phelan and William Pinar
Jul 06, 2017

Colleagues, Join me in congratulating Dr. Anne Phelan and her Co-Applicants including Dr. Bill Pinar on being awarded a SSHRC Connection Grant of $24,060 to support a two-day symposium in October 2017 entitled Reconceptualizing Teacher Education Worldwide: A Canadian Contribution to a Global Challenge.  Applicant: Dr. Anne Phelan, EDCP Co-Applicants: Dr. William Pinar, EDCP; Dr. Ruth Kane, University of Ottawa; Dr. […]
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Congratulations to Dr. Tracy Friedel
Jun 29, 2017

Colleagues, Dr. Tracy Friedel, Associate Professor, will be taking a leave of absence (July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2019) to serve as the Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Studies at Mount Royal University in Alberta. Her research will focus on culture, environment and sustainability. See http://www.mtroyal.ca/AboutMountRoyal/MediaRoom/Newsroom/TracyFriedelResearchChair.htm. Congratulations Tracy on this significant career achievement! Samson […]
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Welcome to Dr. Jillianne Code
Jun 26, 2017

Colleagues, We are delighted to welcome Dr. Jillianne Code, a new tenure-track appointment to the Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy effective July 1st.  Dr. Code comes to us as an Assistant Professor of Media and Technology Studies Education from University of Victoria, B.C. She has a strong background in Learning Technologies which is informed by Educational […]
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Congratulations to Chessa Adsit-Morris
Jun 23, 2017

Colleagues, We are very pleased to congratulate Chessa Adsit-Morris (MA, 2015) on her newly-published book with Palgrave Macmillan.  It is based on her AERA-award-winning Masters thesis in our department.  Chessa is currently pursuing a PhD at the University of California, Santa Cruz in her home state of California. Well done, Chessa! Adsit-Morris, C. (2017). Restorying Environmental […]
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Curating as a Condition of Art Education
Jun 07, 2017

Colleagues, I am delighted to inform you that Dónal O Donoghue is the guest editor of the special issue entitled “Curating as a Condition of Art Education” in Visual Inquiry Learning & Teaching Art. This recently published special issue includes articles that contribute in different degrees to both the theory and practice of art education […]
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