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A continental map
From the Field
Sudan

Knowledge and experience

“Overall, I recommend this program to students who are looking for opportunities to expand their knowledge and experience in their field of studies.”
“Overall, I recommend this program to students who are looking for opportunities to expand their knowledge and experience in their field of studies.”

February 1, 2021
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From the Field
Myanmar

Unique opportunity

“I believe these experiences will help me to further my practical skills set.”
“I believe these experiences will help me to further my practical skills set.”

February 1, 2021
An international map
From the Field
Lesotho

Expectations

“Being raised in a predominantly white and privileged small town in rural Ontario”
“Being raised in a predominantly white and privileged small town in rural Ontario”

February 1, 2021
Valise avec globe
Nouvelles du terrain
Burkina Faso

Un univers autre que le mien

(In French only) « Ce volontariat à distance est une belle expérience d’apprentissage et d’acquisition de compétences qui mérite d’être vécu par tous ! »
(In French only) « Ce volontariat à distance est une belle expérience d’apprentissage et d’acquisition de compétences qui mérite d’être vécu par tous ! »

February 1, 2021
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In memoriam
Faculty member

Passing of Barbara Byrne, Professor Emeritus of our School

It is with great sadness that I share the news that Barbara Byrne, a professor emeritus of our School, passed away December 19th 2020. We would like to express our deepest condolences to her friends and family. Please read Barbara’s obituary as well as a tribute written by our colleague Richard Clément below.
It is with great sadness that I share the news that Barbara Byrne, a professor emeritus of our School, passed away December 19th 2020. We would like to express our deepest condolences to her friends and family. Please read Barbara’s obituary as well as a tribute written by our colleague Richard Clém...

January 11, 2021
Melanie Sekeres
Canada Research Chairs
Psychology
Cancer

Melanie J. Sekeres new Tier 2 Canada Research Chair holder

The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry (ISED), announced today in a press release the creation and renewal of 260 new Canada Research Chairs.
The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry (ISED), announced today in a press release the creation and renewal of 260 new Canada Research Chairs.

December 16, 2020
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From the Field
India

Intercultural respectfulness

"Mental health has never been far from my mind during this pandemic."
"Mental health has never been far from my mind during this pandemic."

December 1, 2020
Continental map
From the Field
Sri Lanka

NAFSO and COVID-19

"Going virtual can be tough when you are working with a small organization."
"Going virtual can be tough when you are working with a small organization."

December 1, 2020
A map of the world
From the Field
Sri Lanka

Pursuing international opportunities virtually

"As someone who is very passionate about research, it is a rewarding experience to see that the staff at NAFSO are able to use my research and apply it in their work to promote human rights and sustainable development in Sri Lanka."
"As someone who is very passionate about research, it is a rewarding experience to see that the staff at NAFSO are able to use my research and apply it in their work to promote human rights and sustainable development in Sri Lanka."

December 1, 2020