Previous Ruth Wynn Woodward Professors
Occupants of the RWWP have been:
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Dana Claxton, Interdisciplinary artist, 2009 - 2010
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Dr. Afua Cooper, historian, writer, 2008 - 2009
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Afua Cooper holds a Ph.D. from the University of Toronto in the history of the African Diaspora with specialties in Black Canadian history. Dr. Cooper’s research on Black Canadian history has made her a leading authority in the field. History was made in Vancouver, when scholars and community activists from various parts of Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom formed the Black Canadian Studies Association (BCSA). The formation of the BCSA was the outcome of a very successful three-day workshop. The BSCA aims to create a common forum for scholars and activists from the various Black communities to study, research and share ideas to advance the interest and understanding of Black Canada and the Diaspora. Workshop organizer, Dr. Afua Cooper was elected interim Chair. Final Report from RWW Chair 2008-2009 |
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Dr. Susan Stryker, historian, philosopher, writer, 2007 - 2008
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Susan Stryker,
PhD UCBerkley, historian, philosopher, and writer, served as the RWWP from September 2007 to August 2008. She organized a very successful conference while at SFU, TransSomatechnics:Theories and practices of Gender Embodiment Final Report from RWW Chair 2007-2008 |
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Kate Braid, poet, non-fiction writer, carpenter, 2006 - 2007
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Kate Braid, MA SFU, MFA UBC served as RWWP from September 2006 to August 2007. |
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Dr. Elizabeth Philipose, political scientist, 2005 - 2006
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Elizabeth Philipose, BA UVic, MA York U, PhD York U served as RWWP from September 2005 to August 2006. Dr. Philipose researches and teaches in the area of political science, feminist theory and international relations. |
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Dr. Louise Chappell, political scientist and senior lecturer, Spring 2005
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Louise Chappell, BA UNE PhD Syd, served as RWWP from January to April 2005. Dr. Chappell researches and teaches in the area of human rights, comparative Australian politics and policy, and gender and politics.She coordinated a very successful symposium on March 18, 2005 "Working inside and outside government: Women's strategies for change". Read the Final Report |
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Dr. Sue Wilkinson, psychologist, 2002 - 2004
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Sue Wilkinson served as RWWP from 2002 to 2004. Dr. Wilkinson researches and teaches in the area of feminist psychology; feminist methodologies, including focus groups; women's health, particularly breast cancer and lesbian health issues; sexuality and sexual identities.
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Dionne Brand, poet, novelist and essayist, 2000 - 2002
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Dr. Sunera Thobani, sociologist and activist, 1996 - 2000
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Dr. Vanaja Dhruvarajan, sociologist, 1994 - 1995
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Dr. Hilda Ching, scientist, 1990 - 1991
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Dr. Marjorie Griffin Cohen, economist, 1989 - 1990
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Daphne Marlatt, writer and literary critic, 1988 - 1989
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Rosemary Brown, politician, 1987
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Dr. Susan Penfold, psychiatrist, 1985 -1986
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