Janine Brodie
On Thursday, September 28, the University of Alberta community gathered to honour the achievements of faculty, students and staff atCelebrate! Teaching.Learning.Research.
The annual event celebrates outstanding individuals at UAlberta - from faculty who bring their research to life in the classroom; graduate and undergraduate students who have distinguished themselves in their academic and extracurricular endeavours; and finally, to staff who support research and learning at every level.
Once again, the Faculty of Arts was strongly represented at the event, with one outstanding individual - Janine Brodie - receiving the University of Alberta's highest honour bestowed on a member of the academic staff, the University Cup.
Janine Brodie is a Distinguished University Professor and a Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) in Political Economy and Social Governance in the Department of Political Science. Her research encompasses the core challenges in Canadian politics and political economy, including gender politics, social policy, citizenship equality, globalization and neoliberal governance.
Earlier this year, a festschrift was held in her honour in recognition of four decades of remarkable scholarly achievement.
In reaching across the entire University of Alberta community, the Celebrate! Teaching.Learning.Research event truly echoes the words of Henry Marshall Tory, the founding president of the University of Alberta: "The people demand that knowledge shall not be the concern of scholars alone. The uplifting of the whole people shall be its final goal."
Congratulations to all our deserving recipients!
University Cup
The University Cup is the highest honour bestowed on a member of the academic staff and is awarded only to those individuals who have achieved outstanding distinction in each of the areas of scholarly research, teaching and service to the university and the community at large.
- Janine Brodie, Political Science
Order of Canada Member
The Order of Canada recognizes a lifetime of outstanding achievement, dedication to the community, and service to the nation.
- Liz Ingram, Art & Design
Royal Society of Canada Fellow
Fellowship in the Royal Society of Canada is one of the highest levels of recognition of artistic and intellectual accomplishments in Canada.
- Sean Caulfield, Art & Design
J. Gordin Kaplan Award for Excellence in Research
The J. Gordin Kaplan Award for Excellence in Research is the most prestigious University of Alberta research award and is named for the university's first Vice President (Research).
- John Considine, English and Film Studies
McCalla Professorship
The McCalla Professorships recognize faculty members for their outstanding contributions to the university community and their commitment to integrate research, teaching, and learning throughout their careers.
- Michael O'Driscoll, English and Film Studies
Rutherford Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching
The Rutherford Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching recognizes teaching excellence by full-time continuing academic staff.
- Odile Cisneros, Modern Languages and Cultural Studies
- Catherine Kellogg, Political Science
William Hardy Alexander Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching
The William Hardy Alexander Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching recognizes excellence by academic staff in sessional teaching.
- Lucinda Rasmussen, English and Film Studies
Sir John A. Macdonald Prize
The Canadian Historical Association's Sir John A. Macdonald Prize recognizes the non-fiction work of Canadian history judged to have made the most significant contribution to an understanding of the past.
- Sarah Carter, History and Classics/Native Studies
Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship
The Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships Program is designed to attract and retain top-tier postdoctoral talent, both nationally and internationally, to develop their leadership potential and to position them for success as research leaders of tomorrow.
- Rafico Ruiz, Sociology
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship
The Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship program aims to attract and retain world-class doctoral students by supporting individuals who demonstrate both leadership skills and a high standard of scholarly achievement.
- Lisa Martin, English and Film Studies
Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award in Morocco
Fulbright international award recipients exemplify the power of international academic exchange to transform lives, bridge geographic and cultural boundaries, and promote a more peaceful and prosperous world.
- Jocelyn Hendrickson, History and Classics/Religious Studies
The National Achievement Award
The University of Alberta National Achievement Award recognizes top academic students coming to the University of Alberta from a Canadian high school outside of Alberta.
- Megan Teare, first year undergraduate student, Arts
- Nina Varghese, first year undergraduate student, Arts