Italian Studies
New book explores Alberta’s oil history and culture
History professor Dr. Paul Chastko, PhD, examines how oil shaped politics, popular culture and identity in early twentieth-century Alberta in his new book The Boom. His research traces how resource development influenced regional identity and political life.
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Didactic Sacred Dramas: Giovan Maria Cecchi's use of Petrarchism in his Moral Plays
Congratulations to Jessica Ruffolo (MA Transcultural Studies, LLAC), Defence: July 11, 2025, Thesis title: Didactic Sacred Dramas: Giovan Maria Cecchi's use of Petrarchism in his Moral Plays, Examination Committee: Eleonora Buonocore (supervisor), Ozouf Amedegnato, Rachel Schmidt, Neutral Chair: Ben Whaley
Linguistics Program Takes The National Stage
University of Calgary PhD student, Francisco Ongay González takes the prize for best student poster presentation at this year's Canadian Linguistic Association Conference