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Cherished LHAE alum Professor Srabani Maitra passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness. She completed her PhD in Adult Education and Community Development at ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½ and was Professor in Sociology of Adult and Vocational Education at the University of Glasgow. An enthusiastic member of ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½'s global alumni community, Srabani will be deeply missed.

Whether you met Rosalia (Lia) Messina, beloved sister to JICS Principal Richard Messina, recently or have known her all your life, you were instantly touched by her joie de vivre and vibrant spirit. She had an uncanny ability to make everyone feel better, leaving an indelible mark on all who knew her. Read more about Lia's beautiful life.

²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½ alumni leader Tracey King (Linklater), Miigis Kwe (Little Shell Woman), crossed over to the Spirit World on May 21, 2024. She passed peacefully with her son Lucas by her side. Read about Tracey's immense impact in education.

Ruth was a professor at ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½ since 1980 and retired in 2001 as a tenured Full Professor in Sociology and Equity Studies in Education with a cross appointment to Theory and Policy Studies. Ruth was the latest passing in a line of major path breaking Canadian feminist scholars who put ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½ on the map and influenced generations of younger academics and activists. The list includes Margrit Eichler, Roxana Ng, Alison Prentice, Mary O'Brien, Dorothy Smith, Jeri Dawn Wine, and now Ruth.

Anne dedicated an incredible 23 years to the JICS Lab School, teaching Grade 4 and 5/6. Known for her unwavering commitment, Anne forged deep connections with her students, extending well beyond their graduation. Anne's celebration of life will take place on June 9, 2024.

Dr. Floyd G. Robinson was the founding head of the Department of Applied Psychology at ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½ in 1965 and was a professor of the Institute for more than 25 years.

Bruce was an incredibly positive and outgoing force. He had an unquenchable enthusiasm and great zest for life.

The primary focus of Dr. Turay's work was in the areas of peacebuilding, human rights, advocacy, development education, peace education, and indigenous African knowledge systems.

She was a graduate of the ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½, attaining three degrees and a Doctorate (PhD) in Theory and Policy Studies, and a past President of the ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½ Alumni Association.

After graduating from Wilfrid Laurier University with a degree in philosophy, Richard might have been scrambling to come up with a practical career goal, but teaching, well that wasn't an option.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a former ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½ student, Tammy Kokotkiewicz.

Hugh Oliver was a very special part of the ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½ legacy and his passing fills us with great sorrow.