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Our History

The Faculty of Public and Global Affairs has a long history of achievements since its inception in 1997. Discover some of the key milestones below.

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2020

The Master of Arts, Migration and Diaspora Studies welcomes its first students. The Graduate Diploma and Master of Arts with a concentration in Work and Labour are launched by the Institute of Political Economy.

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2019

Emerging Perspectives, a graduate student research conference, is launched. A number of FPA-based research incentive programs are inaugurated.

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2018

The Institute of European, Russian and Eurasian Studies (EURUS) introduces a Dual Master’s in European Studies with Université Catholique de Louvain and Université Saint-Louis – Bruxelles.

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2017

FPA celebrates Carleton University’s 75th anniversary with the 75 for the 75th profiles of FPA alumni. The alumni are honoured at a dinner and in a book featuring “the 75”.

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2016

The IPAF 4900: Undergraduate Research Experience course is offered for the first time. The Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies (BCOmS) welcomes its first students.

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2015

The first cohorts of the Bachelor for Global and International Studies (BGInS) and the Indigenous Policy and Administration (IPA) graduate programs arrive on campus.

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2014

The first FPA Research Month is held, featuring prominent lectures, faculty panels, and graduate research symposiums.

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2013

Two new research-related events begin: Author Meets Readers, an event to introduce the public to our research, and Bagels and Banter, a roundtable discussion for faculty and graduate students.

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2012

The first annual FPA Currents lecture is held. The lecture focuses on politics, policy, journalism, and current affairs. PhD program in the School of Social Work created.

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2013

The first FPA Research Month is held, featuring prominent lectures, faculty panels, and graduate research symposiums.

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2012

Two new research-related events begin: Author Meets Readers, an event to introduce the public to our research, and Bagels and Banter, a roundtable discussion for faculty and graduate students.

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2011

The Department of Law and Legal Studies establishes the Ph.D. in Legal Studies. The first cohort for the Master of Political Management program arrives on campus.

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2010

Carleton receives $15 million in funding to establish the Clayton H. Riddell Graduate Program in Political Management.

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2009

Carleton established the The Institute of African Studies, an inter-disclipinary institute committed to teaching, research, public policy debate and community outreach in all matters relating to Africa.

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2007

Political Science establishes The Washington Centre Internship Program, giving Carleton students the opportunity to study and work in Washington, DC.

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2006

The Sprott School of Business is established as a separate Faculty, leading to a new name for the Faculty of Public and Global Affairs. NPSIA introduces a new PhD program in International Affairs.

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2005

New collaborative Ph.D. program with a specialization in Political Economy. Six units are involved: Canadian Studies, Geography, History, Political Science, Public Policy and Administration, and Sociology.

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2004

The BA Honours degree in Mass Communication introduces a co-op option, as part of our ongoing work in partnering with the community.

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2002

The School of Public Policy and Administration works with the Government of Nunavut to develop an undergraduate certificate in Nunavut Public Service Studies.

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2001

Our international outreach extends with a new graduate diploma in European Integration Studies.

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2000

The Centre for European Studies opens. It’s housed in both the Department of Political Science and the Institute of European, Russian and Eurasian Studies.

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1999

The Arthur Kroeger College, taking advantage of our proximity to Parliament Hill, offers a Master’s of Political Management, attracting many future Parliament Hill staffers and leaders of non-governmental organizations.

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1998

Two new programs join the FPA family: Public Affairs and Policy Management and Criminology and Criminal Justice. Both aim to produce graduates who bring fresh ideas into the public sector.

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1997

The Faculty of Public and Global Affairs is born! Twelve departments and schools join together within Carleton University. Their mission: to work closely with the community to build democracy at home and abroad.