history professor receives lakehead’s most prestigious teaching award

(january 30, 2009 - thunder bay, on) associate professor of history dr. bruce strang is the 2008 winner of 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 's most prestigious teaching award.

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strang's colleagues acknowledge excellence in his teaching performance, saying, "for bruce, it is clearly a matter of principle that the universities exist to promote learning, and that our highest priority should be the experience of our learners." another said, "in every aspect his pedagogy is student-oriented and driven."

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bruce strang specializes in modern european history. he currently teaches modern italian and twentieth-century european history, and his publications include on the fiery march: mussolini prepares for war (2003) as well as articles on british and italian foreign policy in collected works and in academic journals.

dr. strang's contribution to teaching will be formally recognized on tuesday, february 3, 2009 in the faculty lounge, when the senate committee on teaching and learning will host the 2008 distinguished instructor address given by strang, entitled "swimming in the deep end." the talk takes place from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. refreshments will follow. everyone is welcome.


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media: dr. strang is available for media interview. for more information please contact lisa pelot, communications officer, at 343-8177, or commun@lakeheadu.ca

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