The latest Franklin Expedition research by Anthropology's Dr. Douglas Stenton and Dr. Robert Park about the fate of one of its crew quickly gained international attention, thanks to ongoing fascination with the tragic expedition's history and lore.
From gender inequality in hybrid work to cryptocurrency and tax evasion, this year's SSHRC-funded projects are tackling many challenges facing society today.
Eric Breugst (BA ’89, MA ’93) beloved academic advisor in the Arts Undergraduate Office (AUO), died on August 12, 2024, while travelling in the United Kingdom. Retired as Manager of Academic Advising in 2020, Breugst made outstanding contributions during his 25-year career.
The interdisciplinary project will examine the different factors that influence what people around the world consider to be wise ways to make decisions and solve dilemmas.
The Faculty of Arts is pleased to welcome two new postdoctoral fellows, who have joined the Provost’s Program for Interdisciplinary Postdoctoral Scholars: Dr. Geneva Smith who began in her role on July 1, 2024, and Dr. Paula Catalina Sanchez Nuñez de Villavicencio who will begin on August 1, 2024.
Four graduate students in the Industrial/Organization Psychology program swept the podium at the Canadian Society for Industrial & Organizational Psychology poster awards. Congratulations to Amy Barron, Iris Xing and Allister Grapes who placed 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, respectively, as well as Pearlyn Ng for winning the best Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion poster award.
Faculty of Arts and campus colleagues gathered to celebrate Dr. Sheila Ager’s five-year tenure as Dean. Emceed by Doug Peers, former Dean of Arts (a “has-dean”), there were reflections, laughs, and almost-tears shared by friends, colleagues, and family. Speakers included Bob Kerton, Dean of Arts Emeritus, Mary Wells, Dean of Engineering, Lili Lui, Dean of Health, Dean Ager’s brother, and the dean herself.
Dean Sheila Ager and the Arts Honours and Awards committee are happy to share the results of the 2024 Arts Awards for Excellence in Service, Teaching, and Research.
The Faculty of Arts is proud to celebrate all graduating students this spring convocation. Here, we give a special nod to the Departmental Awards for Distinguished Academic Achievement, and the Governor General’s and Alumni Gold Medal awards.
The Faculty of Arts is very proud to award alumnus and lawyer Brad Regehr with an honorary doctorate, the highest honour conferred by the University of Waterloo, at this year’s spring convocation ceremony.