Faculty of Education's Kevin Ah-Sen and R. Nanre Nafziger Presented with Equity and Community Building Awards
On May 15, 2024, Thomson House Ballroom hosted the annual Equity and Community Building Awards Ceremony. The awards highlight the work of students, faculty, and staff committed to advancing equity, diversity and community building at Â鶹AV.
Education Welcomes Two New McCall MacBain Scholars
Two members of the Fall 2024 cohort of McCall MacBain Scholars will begin their funded Master’s studies at Â鶹AV’s Faculty of Education. Designed to encourage purposeful leadership, the scholarships enable students to pursue a funded degree while participating in mentorship, coaching, and a leadership development program.
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Appointment of a New Education Dean
From the Office of the President: (Français a suivre.)On behalf of Provost and Executive Vice-President (Academic) Christopher Manfredi, I am pleased to also announce the appointment of Professor Vivek Venkatesh as the new Dean of the Faculty of Education. This follows an extensive, international search conducted by the Advisory Committee for the Selection of the Dean of the Faculty of Education.
Campus garden initiatives can help grow the next generation of environmental change-makers
(The following article was published by the Â鶹AV Newsroom.) Researchers at Â鶹AV found student-led initiatives can transform students’ mindsets and develop their skills and confidence as agents of larger-scale change.For many Canadians, one of the most visible climate impacts is on the availability and cost
Sabi Kamilah Hinkson Awarded Woman of Merit
On Sunday, March 10, 2024, at "A Taste of Tea", Playmas Montreal Cultural Association recognized Sabi Kamilah Hinkson “as a woman of merit” and awarded her a certificate “to honour her excelling contribution in the field of education and her role as a Black Woman of Excellence contributing to the advancement of Montreal’s Caribbean and wider communities.”
Sabi is a PhD student in DISE.
Interim Dean's Message about Ensuring a Peaceful Campus
(This message was sent by email on March 11th at 8:28 a.m. to the Faculty's list of students, course instructors, and admin/support staff.)Dear Education Community,
I am writing as a follow-upĚýto theĚýmessage sent by President Saini on Friday.
Celebrating International Women’s Day with Â鶹AV’s Female Deans
How Â鶹AV’s Leaders #InspireInclusionFriday, March 8 is International Women’s Day, marking the achievements of women and serving as a call to action for accelerating women’s equality.
This year’s theme is Inspire Inclusion – a message exemplified by Â鶹AV’s female leaders. At the moment, 10 of Â鶹AV’s 14 deans are women; three are the first to ever to lead their Faculty.
Education Community Garden Initiatives Help Grow the Next Generation of Environmental Change-Makers
With the impacts of climate change only projected to grow in the years to come, educational institutions urgently need to step up to the scale and scope of the challenge.
OFNIE Receives Major Gift from Rideau Hall Foundation
The Office of First Nations and Inuit Education (OFNIE) atĚýÂ鶹AVĚýreceives investment fromĚýRideau Hall Foundation / Fondation Rideau HallĚýas part of a $13.2M investment in seven Indigenous-led and teacher education programs.
B.Ed. Alum Finalists for McCall MacBain Scholarships
Margaret Mackenzie and Samantha Nepton, both 2023 graduates of the Bachelor of Education program, are finalists for the McCall MacBain Scholarships, Canada’s largest leadership-based scholarships for master’s and professional studies.
Each finalist was chosen based on their character, community engagement, leadership potential, entrepreneurial spirit, academic strength, and intellectual curiosity.
Education in the Longhouse
Members of Â鶹AV's leadership including the Faculty of Education’s Associate Dean of Academics, Dr. Sheryl Smith-Gilman, were hosted by the Mohawk community of KahnawĂ :ke on November 22, 2023 for a day of learning and collaboration.
Statement on the International Day of Education
The International Day of Education (January 24) is celebrated annually as a day dedicated to highlighting the crucial role educators play in inspiring new generations and in healing our world. Education is of utmost importance for the development of both individuals and societies. It is an integral part of shaping one’s character and strengths, fostering respect for the rights of others, and instilling a desire for knowledge and excellence.
Launch of An Intersectional Feminist Housing Agenda for Canada
On December 7, the Women’s National Housing & Homelessness Network, the Pan-Canadian Voice on Women’s Housing, the National Indigenous Housing Network, and an intersectional, nation-wide coalition of feminist advocates joined together to deliver a clear call to action to the Government of Canada.
Prospective Undergraduates Eligible for up to $12,000 with Â鶹AV Canada Award
On December 19, 2023, Â鶹AV announced it is launching a $3,000ĚýCanada AwardĚýto offset tuition increases for Canadian undergraduate students from outside Quebec in certain disciplines. Approximately 80% of new Canadian students from outside Quebec coming to Â鶹AV will be eligible for the new award.
Thriving Â鶹AV’s DISE Language Education Community Celebrates a Successful Term with Evening SoirĂ©e
On November 30, 2023, graduate students in the M.A. Second Language Education and Ph.D. in Educational Studies/Language Acquisition Program in the Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE) celebrated one more successful term. Students met with faculty and their colleagues at the bi-annual DISE Language Education SoirĂ©e at Â鶹AV’s Faculty of Education Learning Commons in this evening event.
