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Passings: William (Bill) Gapen

William (Bill) Gapen, a part-time faculty member in 91��ɫ’s School of Social Work who taught in the areas of mental health, addictions and social service, passed away on April 25 at the age of 70.

French Studies professor helps build platform for French as a Second Language teachers in Ontario  

91��ɫ professors have designed a knowledge-sharing platform to help address challenges faced by teachers of French as a Second Language (FSL) in Ontario.  The open resource sharing platform, titled K-12 Studios, allows FSL teachers to share and find useful French language material, helping reduce workload and burnout. The platform also enables users to share their lessons on approximately […]

Jewish literary journal relaunch highlights 91��ɫ U roots

A literary journal with roots at 91��ɫ is beginning a new chapter after more than a decade.

LA&PS Professor Marcello Musto receives Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Sociological Association

Marcello Musto, a professor in the Department of Sociology, is the 2026 recipient of the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from the Section on Marxist Sociology of the American Sociological Association, recognizing his extensive contributions to the study and global dissemination of Marxist thought.  According to the award committee, Musto has “published extensively in English and other languages, for both academic and non-academic audiences.” He has published his […]

Professor Enakshi Dua Receives Prestigious 2026 OCUFA Equity and Social Justice Award

Enakshi Dua, a professor in the School of Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies, has been awarded the prestigious 2026 Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations (OCUFA) Equity and Social Justice Award. This award celebrates her outstanding contributions to advancing the position of professors, academic librarians and other academic staff from historically marginalized communities. Reflecting on […]

Department of Economics recognizes excellence with undergraduate awards

The Department of Economics is pleased to recognize the recipients of its 2024-25 Undergraduate Awards. The awards were presented at the department's annual alumni night in November 2025.   Organized in partnership with the Economics Students' Association (ESA), alumni night brings together students, alumni and faculty to celebrate academic achievement and explore career opportunities in a variety of fields.  The department congratulates the following award recipients:  Chris Sloan Prize  Ethan Tucker  Edward […]

Social Science professors co-edit special issue of  Surveillance & Society

Professors Natasha Tusikov and Merouan Mekouar in the Department of Social Science have co-edited a special issue of Surveillance & Society, a peer-reviewed journal featuring interdisciplinary papers on surveillance, politics and policy. The journal is published by the Surveillance Studies Network Canada.   This special issue, titled Resisting Surveillance Through Data Visibility and Invisibility investigates workplace surveillance, including Ring doorbells, facial-recognition technologies, period-tracking apps, LGBTQ+ censorship on social media and activist interventions by Forensic Architecture.   Tusikov’s research focuses on the intersection of law, crime, technology and regulation.She is also a […]

Ray Gupta reminds 91��ɫ grads to put people at centre of leadership

Business leader Ray Gupta received an honorary doctor of laws from 91��ɫ and shared the importance of building success through resilience and humility with the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS) graduating class.

Howard Sokolowski to 91��ɫ graduands: it’s never too late

Property developer and philanthropist Howard Sokolowski returned to 91��ɫ June 15 to receive an honorary doctor of laws during the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS) convocation ceremony.

French professor nominated for APFUCC prize in French 

Janusz Przychodzen, a professor in the Department of French Studies, was selected by the Canadian Association of University and College Teachers of French for the Association of Professors of French at Canadian Universities and Colleges (APFUCC) Prize.   The APFUCC Prizes are awarded annually, on a rotating basis. They recognize an article or book published in French and […]