2010 congress seeks research

By Russ Cooper

History Professor Ronald Rudin stands in the lobby of the EV building, the future site for many activities at the 2010 Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences. Rudin is serving as the congress’ Academic Convenor.

As part of his role as the Academic Convenor for the 2010 Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences, History Professor Ronald Rudin is beginning to tour the faculties to encourage participation for the sizable conference to be held here next spring. "We're going to have thousands of people... - Read more

Opportunity to discuss our future

By Karen Herland

When Judith Woodsworth addressed the Concordia community in an open meeting last spring as a finalist for the position of President and Vice-Chancellor, she stressed her intention to have an open-door policy if she were named to the post. The consultative process she put in place to develop the strategic plan is now complemented by her office’s latest initiative: a... - Read more

Thinking the theory across disciplines

By Karen Herland

Thinking the theory

Graduate students often find themselves allied with their individual supervisors when exploring the realm of their particular discipline. ‘Thinking the theory’ is a reading group that gives young researchers the opportunity to push the theoretical boundaries of their research... - Read more

Taking the mask off conflict

Think tank on conflict resolution this month

By Russ Cooper

Stephen Snow

Stephen Snow was making conversation last spring at a social and transcultural psychiatry conference addressing peace and conflict when he talked about an article he had written in 1983 about the powerful role traditional masks have in healing rituals. Snow,... - Read more

Labcoats and beakers? Try lights and speakers

By Russ Cooper

matralab

Prepare to stir up your idea of what constitutes a ‘laboratory.’ From Feb. 15 to March 6, both the Topological Media Lab and matralab will open their doors. Thanks to the efforts of two Canada Research Chairs, the innovative media... - Read more