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York Prof. Barbara Godard remembered with special issue of journal

Professor Emerita Barbara Godard, the Avie Bennett Historica Chair in Canadian Literature at the time of her death just over a year ago, was one of Canada’s pre-eminent literary scholars who taught in the departments of  English, French, social & political thought and women’s studies, and whose influence was felt far and wide. In commemoration of […]

Glendon Romanian lectureship a first in Canada

Glendon Principal Kenneth McRoberts and Teodor Baconschi, the Romanian minister of foreign affairs, toasted the official launch of the first Romanian lectureship in Canada on March 25 at Glendon. “This is an historic moment for Glendon,” said McRoberts. “We are deeply honoured to welcome such a large delegation of important dignitaries from Romania.” Right: Teodor Baconschi […]

Passings: Prof Barbara Godard, pre-eminent literary scholar, influenced many fields of study

Professor Emerita Barbara Godard, the Avie Bennett Historica Chair in Canadian Literature, died Sunday, May 16, from complications related to her illness, at Toronto Western Hospital surrounded by family. Funeral arrangements for Friday are noted at the bottom of this page. Here, York humanities Professor Jody Berland, English Professor Julia Creet and PhD student Elena Basile […]