Faculty of Arts

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Dean's Office

Dr. Lisa CookeInterim Associate Dean

My research and teaching interests revolve around Indigenous-Settler relations, contemporary colonial cultural forms, and the anthropology of space and place. I approach the investigation of Indigenous-Settler relations ethnographically through those moments where complexes of cultural values, and historical and...

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Penny Kary BurdickAcademic & Administrative Coordinator
Karen HetheringtonAdministrative Assistant to the Dean
Justine WaselickAssistant, Faculty of Arts

Department Chairs

Jason BermillerChair - Communication and Visual Arts
Dr. Robert HanlonChair - Philosophy, History and Politics
Dr. Robert HanlonChair - Philosophy, History and Politics

Research explores the links between corruption, human security and corporate social responsibility in emerging Asian economies.

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Dr. David HillInterim Chair – Environment, Culture, and Society
Dr. David HillInterim Chair – Environment, Culture, and Society

Approach your studies with an open mind and a respect for the knowledge of those who are teaching you. The world is changing rapidly, and you will never know beforehand what you will need to understand in the future....

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Robin NicholChair - Literatures, Languages, and Performing Arts
Robin NicholChair - Literatures, Languages, and Performing Arts

Robin has worked professionally as a stage-manager, lighting designer, dramaturge, actor, director and playwright and has worked for companies across Canada. She received her BFA in theatre from UVic and her MFA in directing from UBC and has been...

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Dr. Catherine OrtnerChair - Psychology

Whether in the classroom or in the lab, what I love most about teaching is witnessing students connect with psychology - whether they have found a topic that is their passion, are feeling the satisfaction of having worked through...

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Student Support

Meo CuiLearning Strategist
Angela SanghaCoordinator, MA Graduate Program (Practicum)
Nivi XavierArts Advisor