Faculty, Staff, and Community of the International Relations Program

Faculty of the International Relations Program

Professors are cross-appointed to the Program from the Departments of Economics, History and Political Science. There are also a number of visiting professors, usually for a one-year appointment.

Dr. Mairi MacDonald

The Director and the Program Office

The Director of the International Relations program is Professor Mairi MacDonald. Dr. MacDonald is a historian and former practising lawyer. Her research focuses on international relations involving African polities in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, especially during the decolonization period. She can be reached by email at IRdirector@trinity.utoronto.ca.

IR Program Administrator

Ms. Marilyn Laville is available to answer all inquiries and to aid in the administration of the Program. Ms. Laville can be reached at 416-946-8950 or by email at: irpro@trinity.utoronto.ca.

International Relations students should make a habit of visiting the Program Office and watching the Program Bulletin boards to keep informed about relevant events.

For other information and current announcements related to the program, students are advised to log on to the University of Toronto's portal Dispatch Case.

Other Aspects of the International Relations Community

The International Relations Speaker Series

The Director of the IR Program organizes a regular series of talks by visiting experts in the field of international relations. Students are welcome and encouraged to attend. For information on the series schedule, please consult the Program Bulletin boards or the Program Administrator.

The International Relations Society

Students are strongly encouraged to join the student-run International Relations Society, which is based at Trinity College with an office at the Munk School of Global Affairs. The activities of the Society involve both social and educational events. The Society sponsors a wide range of valuable activities, including speakers, discussion groups, course evaluations, and a student magazine. The International Relations Society usually launches its annual activities with a gathering in September.

Library Facilities for the International Relations Program

The University of Toronto maintains one of the largest research collections in the Western World and is currently ranked #4 in North America as a research library. Its collective holdings are unparalleled in Canada. Students are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the collections at:

The Robarts Library
The John W. Graham Library, Trinity College

The holdings of the Robarts, Trinity College, and other U. of T. campus libraries can be accessed via the internet.

Faculty of the International Relations Program

A list of faculty will be posted soon.