John Maher was awarded with a Certificate of Merit by The International Council for Canadian Studies at a ceremony in York University, Toronto.
SETU Accounting academic John Maher was recently awarded for his promotion of Canadian studies, at a ceremony in Toronto.
At the event in York University, the International Council for Canadian Studies presented Mr Maher with a Certificate of Merit for his work. The ICCS is a registered charity and incorporated entity in Ontario and John is one of its executive directors. The certificate was presented to him by Cahal Sweeney, Vice Consul at the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs in Toronto.
John, who is also Chair for the Newfoundland and Labrador Studies, is currently serving a third term as Treasurer of the ICCS and previously held a presidential role of the Association of Canadian Studies in Ireland.
Along with Kieran Cronin, Special Collections, Heritage and Outreach Librarian at SETU, John Maher co-founded the Three Lecture Series to promote Newfoundland and Canadian Studies, securing support from the Embassy of Canada for this initiative. He has also contributed to research and post graduate student opportunities for SETU students travelling to Memorial University at St John’s, Newfoundland.
The Faculty is delighted for John and thanks the ICCS for its recognition of his outstanding work in developing and promoting the links between Ireland and Canada, and between the South East of Ireland and Newfoundland, in particular. It has enriched so many students, staff, and our wider community to make that connection and have that bridge built between two cultures and communities who share such a common heritage
Dr Thomas O'Toole, Head of Faculty of Business SETU
Positive connections between Ireland and Canada
Commenting on his longstanding promotion of Canadian studies, Dr Thomas O'Toole, Head of Faculty of Business said: “John’s long-standing commitment and initiatives have contributed significantly to the growth and positive development of the study of Canada, and of Ireland-Canada connections, as well as to a burgeoning network of Canadian studies internationally.
“His advocacy of Ireland-Newfoundland connections has been of particular importance in advancing the understanding of historic and enduring linkages between those two cultural spaces. Along with fostering scholarly engagement with Canadian studies, and public outreach to promote knowledge of Canada and Newfoundland, he has also supported trade and economic development. His work displays a keen understanding of the crucial importance of connecting the study of Canada to wider cultural, civic, and business communities,” Dr O’Toole added.
On behalf of the Faculty of Business at SETU, Dr O’Toole said:
“The Faculty is delighted for John and thanks the ICCS for its recognition of his outstanding work in developing and promoting the links between Ireland and Canada, and between the South East of Ireland and Newfoundland, in particular. It has enriched so many students, staff, and our wider community to make that connection and have that bridge built between two cultures and communities who share such a common heritage.”
