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Duncan McArthur
Event celebrates 100 years since the initial founding of the Faculty of Education: Jan. 18
Monday January 15, 2007
A plaque honouring educator Duncan McArthur will be unveiled Thursday, Jan. 18 at 2 pm in the main foyer of Duncan McArthur Hall as part of a celebration marking 100 years since the initial founding of the Faculty of Education in 1907.
Although the initial faculty closed down in 1920 to be opened again in 1966, it still remains an important historic event in the life of Kingston and Queen's as the first faculty of education to be established in the country.
Rosa Bruno-Jofre, dean of the Faculty of Education will make the welcoming remarks. A reception will follow. At 7 pm, renowned philosopher and educator Nicholas Burbules of the University of Illinois will deliver the Duncan McArthur Lecture in A237 Duncan McArthur Hall.
Dr. Burbules' research focuses on philosophy of education; teaching and dialogue; critical social and political theory; and technology and education. His major current projects include work on ethical and policy issues concerning new technologies in education; virtual reality; collaboration; and pedagogical dialogue.
A lecture series throughout the year is also being held in commemoration.
Duncan McArthur (1885-1943), BA1907, MA1908, LLD1915
Mr. McArthur, historian, lawyer, and policy maker, held many positions at Queen's throughout his career and was Deputy Minister (1934-1940) and Minister (1940-1943) of Education for Ontario. He is credited with streamlining the educational system and placing a new emphasis on music and art education. Mr. McArthur also published a textbook for high school students on Canadian history and contributed to the Cambridge History of the British Empire.
