Posted: November 26, 2009
Campion College at the University of Regina will be hosting the Regina book launch of three recent publications by Campion professors today at 3:30 pm in the Campion College Student Commons (main floor).
Terraforming: The Creating of Habitable Worlds (Springer, 2009), by Martin Beech, explores the possibility of terraforming —the science of making new worlds habitable for humans—other planets as a means of solving the continuing problems facing an over populated Earth. Martin is an associate professor of astronomy at Campion College.
The Ashgate Research Companion to Federalism (Ashgate, 2009), edited by Ann Ward and Lee Ward, provides an understanding of federalism at a time when issues of federalism play a prominent role in shaping our world. What sets this text apart from other research companions is its scope of reference. The text is not limited to a Western ideal of federalism; rather, its contributors include scholars from Africa, India, Australia, the Middle East, as well as North and South America. Ann Ward is an associate professor of philosophy and classics, and political studies at Campion College. Lee Ward is an associate professor of political science at Campion College.
Matter and Form (Lexington Books, 2009) takes an interdisciplinary and international approach to philosophy and political science. Edited by Ann Ward, the book explores the relationship that has long existed between natural science and political philosophy from ancient times to our contemporary world. Among the contributors are Campion professors Ann Ward, Lee Ward and Dwayne Raymond, assistant professor of philosophy.
Founded in 1917, Campion College has been federated with the U of R since 1966, and contributes to the diversity of the campus, assisting the university in its task of serving the greater community.
Today, Campion College boasts a faculty complement of 23 full-time professors, offering courses in the areas of astronomy, Catholic studies, classics, English, media studies, history, humanities, pastoral studies, philosophy, political science, psychology, religious studies and theatre studies. Approximately 900 students at the University of Regina are enrolled through Campion College in the faculties of Arts, Science, and Fine Arts.