October 2025 Newsletter

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SJE Newsletter - October 2025

Message from the Chair

Dear community, 

We’re excited to launch the first newsletter of the Department of Social Justice Education! This space is dedicated to keeping our students, faculty, and staff connected and informed about the exciting work happening across our community. Monthly issues will highlight upcoming events, recent accomplishments, publications, opportunities, and the many ways we are engaged in and beyond the university. We look forward to sharing your stories and celebrating our collective efforts. This first issue will recap some of the recent accomplishments of our amazing faculty as well as share information about upcoming events of relevant to our Department. We hope that this newsletter will be useful to you and we encourage you to send us ideas, updates, and suggestions for ways in which we can enhance our communication and bring more attention to the important work that happens in Social Justice Education.  

Sincerely,

Dr. Rubén Gaztambide-Fernández, Professor & Chair
Social Justice Education

Rubén A. Gaztambide-Fernández

October Highlights

Amal Madibbo
October 1, 2025
Congratulations to Dr. Amal Madibbo: Recipient of the Outstanding Contribution to Sociology Award 2025
We are delighted to share that Dr. Amal Madibbo, Professor in the Department of Social Justice Education, has been awarded the Outstanding Contribution to Sociology Award 2025 by the Canadian Sociological Association.
Human Rights and the United Nations: Paradox and Promise book cover
October 1, 2025
Celebrating Dr. Abigail Bakan’s New Book: Human Rights and the United Nations: Paradox and Promise
We are proud to celebrate the publication of Human Rights and the United Nations: Paradox and Promise, co-edited by Dr. Abigail Bakan, Professor in the Department of Social Justice Education.
Rainbow on Mars poster
October 1, 2025
Dr. Devon Healey Premieres Groundbreaking Work: Rainbow on Mars
We are proud to share that Dr. Devon Healey, Assistant Professor in Social Justice Education, premiered her original play Rainbow on Mars this past August at Ada Slaight Hall.
Diane Farmer and John Portelli
October 1, 2025
In Celebration of Faculty Retirements
We congratulate Dr. Diane Farmer and Dr. John Portelli on their retirements.
OISE building exterior
October 1, 2025
Welcoming new Faculty and Staff
Welcoming new Faculty and Staff to the department.
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October 1, 2025
Successful Student Orientation – September 4
Our student orientation on September 4 was a great success!
Stacked stones and bamboo with water.
October 2, 2025
Wellness
Social Justice Education doctoral student Angad Kaur Khalsa hosts weekly meditation sessions every Thursday afternoon on Zoom for SJE and broader OISE students.

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