Elevating humanity

In the College of Liberal Arts, our accomplished faculty in the Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities foster critical thinking, effective communication, and analytical prowess focus on solving intricate problems, grasping ethics, and embracing adaptability. Experience the essence of elevating humanity.

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About the College of Liberal Arts

The College of Liberal Arts houses 25 units, each preparing students to become critically literate, global citizens who pursue professional work in the arts, humanities, social sciences and beyond.

About the College
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Departments and programs

The College of Liberal Arts is home to 14 departments and two programs each filled with an active community of scholars and educators specializing in fields ranging from art history to linguistics, criminal justice to philosophy.

Departments and programs
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Centers and schools

The College of Liberal Arts houses three centers and two schools dedicated to advancing scholarship and building communities across a variety of critical areas, such as global studies, social justice and public research.

Centers and Schools
 
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Sharing with our community

The College is dedicated to sharing history, culture and creativity with more than just our University campus through cutting-edge museum exhibits, public talk series, musical performances featuring world-class artists, and more.

Community Engagement

Black Rock Press

Black Rock Press publishes a range of literary, visual and experimental materials that address the evolving nature of the book.

The Lilley Museum of Art

The John and Geraldine Lilley Museum of Art provides a range of inclusive programming, world-class exhibitions, community events and learning opportunities.

Performing Arts Series

The Performing Arts Series was created from the community’s request for local performances and outreach activities by national and international touring artists.

Diversity, equity and inclusion

The College continues to develop collaborations and partnerships on campus and in the community as part of our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and elevating humanity.

Diversity and inclusion

College events

Nov 21

All Day

Arts

JoyIn Community Collage at Church Fine Arts
Nov 21

12:00 PM

Arts

Art Gallery Exhibit: "Wet Incantation: Poetics of Water & Language" at Sheppard Contemporary
Nov 21

12:00 PM

Arts

ENTANGLED at Student Galleries South
Nov 21

02:00 PM

Academic Lectures and Seminars

Global engagement mixer at PSAC
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College news

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Ask the Professor: How can I have productive political conversations with friends and family?

Associate Professor of Communication Studies Amy Pason, Ph.D., dives into how to have conversations that encourage dialogue and understanding rather than argument

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Francisco de Vitoria’s Defense of Indigenous Peoples’ Rights – 150th Anniversary

Professor and Director of the Center for Basque Studies Xabier Irujo highlights the history behind Francisco de Vitoria's role in laying the foundation for human rights

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Associate Professor Renata Keller shares the value of learning history from new perspectives

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