Tomorrow marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day. It is a time to recognize the intergenerational harm caused by the residential school system that continues to impact Indigenous families and communities. There will be a commemorative gathering on Parliament Hill from 1:00 – 2:30pm. We encourage members to wear orange shirts and participate. Those interested can join CUASA and the Ottawa and District Labour Council (ODLC); we will be meeting outside the Labour Council office (280 Metcalfe Street) at 12:30pm and walking together to Parliament Hill.
Council
The Council of the Association is responsible for determining the Association’s policies and bylaws. It meets at least six times a year or at the request of five of its members. Council consists of the Officers of the Association and representatives of the academic sub-units of the University. Members are elected for three year terms starting April 1 of each year.
Terms of Reference
See Article IV of the CUASA Constitution.
Council Members
| NAME | ACADEMIC SUB-UNIT | TERM |
|---|---|---|
| Abhijit Sarkar | Civil & Environmental Engineering | March 31, 2025 |
| Ahmed El-Roby | Computer Science | March 31, 2024 |
| Aleksandra Blake | Library | March 31, 2024 |
| Alexandra Pettit | Biochemistry | March 31, 2024 |
| Alina Shaikhet | Computer Science | March 31, 2026 |
| Andrew Johnston | History | March 31, 2026 |
| Anil Varughese | Public Policy and Administration | March 31, 2024 |
| Armond Towns | Journalism and Communication | March 31, 2024 |
| Ba Chu | Economics | March 31, 2024 |
| Beth Martin | Social Work | March 31, 2024 |
| Brett Stevens | Mathematics and Statistics | March 31, 2024 |
| Brian Greenspan | English Language and Literature | March 31, 2024 |
| Brian Strong | Linguistics and Language Studies | March 31, 2026 |
| Chris Motz | Psychology | March 31, 2024 |
| Dalal Hanna | Biology | March 31, 2026 |
| Daniel Stolarski | Physics | March 31, 2025 |
| David Long | International Affairs | March 31, 2025 |
| Devin Fraser | Business | March 31, 2025 |
| Dipto Sarkar | Geography and Environmental Studies | March 31, 2024 |
| Emilie Urbain | French | March 31, 2024 |
| Fady Shanouda | Institute of Women’s and Gender Studies | March 31, 2025 |
| François Brouard | Business | March 31, 2025 |
| Gabriele Contessa | Philosophy | March 31, 2026 |
| Gerald de Montigny | Retired Representative | March 31, 2024 |
| Ian Lee | Business | March 31, 2025 |
| Inderbir Singh Riar | Architecture and Urbanism | March 31, 2024 |
| Irwin Reichstein | Retired Representative | March 31, 2024 |
| Jean-Michel Landry | Sociology and Anthropology | March 31, 2026 |
| Jeff Manthorpe | Chemistry | March 31, 2025 |
| Jody Mason | English | March 31, 2025 |
| John Gaydos | Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering | March 31, 2025 |
| Karen Jesney | Linguistics and Language Studies | March 31, 2025 |
| Lara Karaian | Criminology and Criminal Justice | March 31, 2025 |
| Leila Angod | Interdisciplinary Studies | March 31, 2025 |
| Lesley Istead | Information Technology | March 31, 2025 |
| Malini Guha | Studies in Art and Culture | March 31, 2024 |
| Mary Kelly | Cognitive Science | March 31, 2025 |
| Matt Gertler | Library | March 31, 2025 |
| Matthew Bellamy | History | March 31, 2025 |
| Michael Christensen | Law and Legal Studies | March 31, 2024 |
| Mira Sucharov | Political Science | March 31, 2025 |
| Omeasoo Wahpasiw | Indigenous and Canadian Studies | March 31, 2024 |
| Paul Goode | European, Russian and Eurasian Studies | March 31, 2025 |
| Ramy Gohary | Systems and Computer Engineering | March 31, 2025 |
| Sean Landsman | Environmental and Interdisciplinary Science | March 31, 2024 |
| Susana Vargas Cervantes | Journalism and Communication | March 31, 2024 |
| Timothy Pettipiece | Humanities | March 31, 2025 |
| Wasiu Raji | Earth Sciences | March 31, 2025 |
Join Council
All members of the Association are eligible to run for vacant positions in their department. For more information about election procedures, contact the CUASA Office.
| SUB-UNITS WITH VACANCIES | |
|---|---|
| Biology (1) | Civil and Environmental Engineering (1) |
| Electronics | Geography and Environmental Studies (1) |
| Kroeger College (1) | Law and Legal Studies (1) |
| Mathematics and Statistics (1) | Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (1) |
| Neuroscience (1) | Political Science (1) |
| Psychology (1) | Sociology and Anthropology (1) |
| Systems and Computer Engineering (1) |
