This section is where we highlight our members' special achievements events, and general news about them. Please send news to Samiksa Love, CSSR/SCÉR Web Administrator for posting here.
Submitted by Administrator on Thu, 06/20/2019 - 13:14
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Donald Boisvert (1951-2019). Donald’s innovative and critical work on queer religion, sexual pedagogy in religious communities, masculinities and same-sex desire has helped shape these fields of research and will continue to influence and guide our understanding of religious and sexual cultures. Donald was a professor in the Department of Religion at Concordia University, served as Principal of the Montreal Diocesan Theological College, Priest-in-charge of Christ Church Cathedral and clergy associate with St.
Submitted by Administrator on Sun, 03/18/2018 - 13:14
The CSSR is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Saba Mahmood, University of California, Berkeley. Professor Mahmood's work on religion, gender, and politics is influential across disciplines, sectors and geographies. For more about her work:
Submitted by Administrator on Sat, 03/03/2018 - 12:00
It is with sadness that the CSSR informs its members of the passing of Mary Ellen Konieczny, Henkels Family Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Notre Dame.
Submitted by Administrator on Wed, 01/03/2018 - 08:06
The CSSR is sad to announce that Jonathan Z. Smith passed away on December 30, 2017; he was Robert O. Anderson Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus of the Humanities at the University of Chicago. As a teacher and scholar, Smith's work is tremendously influential in the field of religious studies.
Submitted by Administrator on Sat, 12/16/2017 - 16:50
Melanie, Amélie and I (Jennifer) wondered if you could share our first podcast with the CSSR membership? It might be interesting for them for teaching and/or their own listening purposes.
"A second goal in thinking about knowledge production on Muslims and Islam(s) in Canada through case studies was to produce podcasts related to the cases that – ideally! - might be of interest to a broader audience.
Submitted by Administrator on Sun, 04/30/2017 - 07:06
Dearest Family and Friends,
Our beloved Helen Mo passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2017. She died in her sleep during the early morning hours. It was unexpected, but peaceful and painless. She was 33 years old. She was full of happiness and delight in her final days, and most importantly, Helen knew that she was deeply loved and respected by all of us.
Submitted by Administrator on Sun, 10/11/2015 - 18:21
Dear Friends,
I want to raise money to pay for the construction of a new school in the village of Tipling, in Nepal. This past summer, I spent five weeks volunteering in Nepal, both in the city of Kathmandu and in remote mountain villages. I was able to see first-hand the damage that was caused by the recent earthquakes, and I was fortunate to meet some of the amazing people who are working tirelessly to rebuild the country's damaged infrastructure.
