March News at the College of Arts

Check out what our faculty at the College of Arts have been up this March 2025!

From exciting projects to new publications, read more about their work and connect with us to learn more about the College of Arts.

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Psychology

• Andrea Albonico, Assistant Professor of Psychology, co-authored “Chapter 20 – The Lateralization of Reading” in the Handbook of Clinical Neurology – Volume 208, 2025, alongside Jason J.S. Barton and Randi Starrfelt.

Political Science

• Dr. Noah Schwartz, Assistant Professor of Political Science, participated in the Realms of Memory podcast.  The National Rifle Association (NRA) is often seen as a powerful political lobby blocking gun reform. However, its true influence lies in shaping American gun culture through memory and storytelling. Dr. Schwartz discusses his book On Target: Gun Culture, Storytelling, and the NRA and the organization’s impact on firearm perceptions.
• Dr. Edward Akuffo co-authored an article titled “Canada’s Africa Strategy Is a Landmark Moment for Canada-Africa Relations, but Still Needs Work” in The Conversation. Written in collaboration with David Black, David Hornsby, and Thomas Tieku, the article explores Canada’s recently released strategy for engaging with Africa.
• Dr. Edward Akuffo was quoted in The Globe and Mail article titled Ottawa launches its long-delayed Africa strategy, but no new money attached. The article features the federal government’s Africa strategy.
• Professor Hamish Telford was interviewed by CNN about Canadian Politics.

English

• Dr. Prabhjot Parmar (English) was a featured speaker at Decolonial Conversations (Western University), exploring the role of Indigenous philosophy and Sufi traditions in resisting colonial power. She also chaired a panel on activism through dress, bodies, and speech.

Criminology and Criminal Justice

• Dr. Hayli Millar, Associate Professor, co-authored a research paper titled “Opportunities for Equitable and Effective Bail Reform – An Annotated Bibliography Exploring Intersecting Inequities in Women’s Bail and Remand Experiences in Canada” with Megan Capp and Raelyn O’Hara. The study is endorsed by the International Centre for Criminal Law Reform and Criminal Justice Policy.
• Yvon Dandurand, Professor Emeritus, recently published four articles:
  • 1 – “Remembering Our Commitment to Human Security“ – Published on the International Centre for Criminal Law Reform and Criminal Justice Policy website.
  • 2 – “How Trump Is Reshaping Global Criminal Justice Cooperation“ – Featured in Policy Options digital magazine.
  • 3 – “International Cooperation Among CARICOM Countries“ – Published in the Transnational Criminal Law Review.
  • 4 – “International Cooperation in Combating Transnational Crime in Southeast Asia” – Also featured in the Transnational Criminal Law Review.