Elaine Stavro Distinguished Visiting Scholar 

The Elaine Stavro Distinguished Visiting Scholar in Theory, Politics & Gender Studies was created to introduce Trent students to leading speakers in humanities and social sciences and significantly build on the University's reputation for interdisciplinary programs. The Visiting Scholar will provide students, faculty and members of the community with exceptional access to eminent scholars and people engaged in theory, politics and gender studies.

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Dr. Elaine Stavro  

Professor Elaine Stavro received her Ph.D. from the University of Toronto. She has taught in England at Wolverhampton, Guildhall, North London and Middlesex universities, before returning to Canada to teach first at Queen's University and then, in 1990, at Trent University. Prof. Stavro’s primary areas of research include theoretical work, continental philosophy, feminist and gender theory, and the body politic in contemporary culture. Her publications include many peer-reviewed articles, and at present, she is completing a book on Simone de Beauviour.