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Posted: August 27, 2009
Dean, Faculty of Physical Education and Health
The University of Toronto invites applications, nominations and expressions of interest for the position of Dean of the Faculty of Physical Education and Health.
The Dean for this Faculty will be a distinguished leader, with outstanding academic and professional achievements, and record as an exemplary administrator, preferably with experience in advancement, building collaborative teams, and in relating to a range of external partners. He/she will provide dynamic international and national leadership to enhance the Faculty's endeavours, and to realize the aspirations of the University of Toronto.
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Consideration of candidates will begin in September 2009, with the appointment of the successful candidate to take effect July 1, 2010, or as soon thereafter as possible.
Applications including a letter of introduction, curriculum vitae, and five references (who will not be contacted without the consent of the applicant) should be forwarded, in confidence, to:
Laverne Smith & Associates Inc.
1 Yonge Street, Suite 1801
Toronto, ON M5E 1W7
uotphysed@lavernesmith.com
Posted: June 15, 2009
The Organizing Committee of the 38th Annual Convention of the North American Society for Sport History (NASSH), May 28-31, 2010 is pleased to announce the launch of the offical website for NASSH 2010 (NASSH2010.ORG).
Posted: May 24, 2009
During the NASSH Business Meeting held earlier today in Asheville, NC, the membership selected the site for NASSH 2010. The 38th annual convention of the NASSH will be held at the Coronado Springs Resort & Convention Center, Walt Disney World, Florida, May 28-31, 2010.
Posted: March 9, 2009
McFarland, a leading publisher of books on baseball history, is pleased to announce a new series on historic ballparks. Forbes Field: Essays and Memories of the Pirates’ Historic Ballpark, 1909-1971, edited by David Cicotello and Angelo J. Louisa and published in 2007, has been selected as Volume 1. As the designated editors in charge of the series, David Cicotello and Angelo J. Louisa now invite proposals for Volume 2: Comiskey Park (1910-1990) and Volume 3: Ebbets Field (1913-1957). Other volume topics will be determined in the future. E-mail queries can be sent to the series editors at: historicballparks@cox.net