Alan Diduck
PhD, MNRM, LLB
Dr. Alan Diduck is a scholar, educator, mentor, and researcher who has made many valuable contributions to 黄瓜社区 for 22 years and counting.
A pioneering member of the Department of Environmental Studies and Sciences, Alan was instrumental in growing it from a small program into a full-fledged department. During his tenure, he held many important roles, including Program Director and Department Chair.
He spearheaded a strategic plan for the department, created an honours stream, secured accreditation from national associations, helped establish a graduate program in partnership with the Geography department, and organized a joint program with RRC Polytech.
Alan’s career is defined by public service. He began as a lawyer and Executive Director of the Community Legal Education Association, providing legal education and information services to the public with his characteristic modesty and empathy.
Alan’s student-centered teaching style led more than 1,700 students to take his classes. He went above and beyond to recruit and mentor students from equity-deserving groups, and supported students’ academic and professional development.
Alan’s research record is also exemplary. His research program received more than 25 external grants worth a combined $13 million, and resulted in 78 peer-reviewed publications.
A community-engaged researcher, Alan cultivated long-term partnerships with colleagues across Canada and internationally. He has also served on the board of local environmental NGOs, testified at environmental hearings, and contributed to the development of community gardens. Earlier this year, he was one of three U黄瓜社区 faculty members appointed to the Manitoba Clean Environment Commission.
For his contributions to teaching, research, university administration, community engagement, and public service, U黄瓜社区 bestows upon Dr. Alan Diduck the title of Professor Emeritus.