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FASS faculty year‑end announcements

Posted by Communications Manager on June 16, 2026 in News

Announcements of retirements in FASS

Congratulations to our colleagues who have retired or will retire from HÂþ»­ University this year:

  • Lyn Bennett, Professor, Department of English
  • John Bingham, Associate Professor, Department of History
  • Louise Carbert, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science and Coordinator, Law, Justice & Society Program
  • Lesley Choyce, University Teaching Fellow, Department of English and Creative Writing Program
  • Natalie Wood, Executive Assistant, Office of the Dean
  • Philip Zachernuk, Associate Professor, Department of History
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FASS Dean Jennifer Andrews with Executive Assistant Natalie Wood (who retires this summer!).

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Newly retired faculty members of the History department: John Bingham, Phil Zachernuk

FASS Faculty and Staff Award Recipients

At a reception held in April, Dean Jennifer Andrews presented several very deserving members of the FASS community with the annual FASS Faculty and Staff Awards! Congratulations to this year's award recipients!

Award for Service Excellence:

Jason Haslam, McCulloch Professor of English, Department of English

This annual award honours a faculty member who demonstrates excellence in service and professional contributions to committee processes, departmental and Faculty leadership, and other administrative service.

Award for Excellence in Teaching:

Ajay Parasram, Professor, Departments of International Development Studies and History

This annual award honours a faculty member who has made an outstanding contribution to teaching, mentoring, and serving the students of the Faculty. The award is intended, above all, to underline the fundamental importance of effective and/or innovative pedagogy.

Staff Award for Excellence in Service:

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Staff Award for Excellence in Service was awarded to Leola Lefebvre, Administrative Secretary, Department of Sociology and Social Anthropology.

This annual award recognizes a staff member who has made an exceptional contribution to supporting FASS faculty members and students.

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Jason Haslam

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Ajay Parasram

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Leola Lefebvre