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Commentary: Issues in Azar case too vital to cloak in secrecy

Posted on May 24, 2022 by brucewark

Note to readers: The following commentary concerns the circumstances surrounding the seven-month suspension without pay of Mount Allison Professor Rima Azar after students complained last year about posts on her personal blog that denied the existence of systemic racism or systemic discrimination in … Continue reading →

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Mt. A. professor’s challenge to 7-month unpaid suspension will be heard behind closed doors

Posted on March 31, 2022 by brucewark

A labour arbitration board has decided to exclude journalists and members of the public from hearings into Mount Allison Psychology Professor Rima Azar’s seven month suspension without pay. “The Board met, considered the matter, and decided that the proceedings would … Continue reading →

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