Totally fluent in what it meant to be a professor: remembering Bob Young

Authors

Erika Simpson, University of Western Ontario (Western University)Follow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

11-22-2017

Journal

Hill Times

Abstract

The article by Erika Simpson commemorates the life and career of Robert Young, a prominent political science professor at Western University. Young, who passed away on August 15 due to lymphoma, was celebrated for his dedication to scholarship, public policy, and federalism. A Rhodes Scholar, he was known for his extensive work on multilevel governance, secession, and federal-municipal relations. He received numerous accolades, including the Canada Research Chair and the Hellmuth Prize. Young was admired for his mentorship, succinct writing, and contributions to social science research. His memorial highlighted his profound impact on colleagues, students, and the academic community.

Notes

First published in the Hill Times, Canada' foreign and defense policy magazine.