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The country s largest scientific and professional organization of psychologists has a history of coming out with controversial statements and positions that have raised more than a few eyebrows over the years.
Most recently, the organization, which boasts more than 122,000 members, came under fire for booting a Duke University neuroscience professor off its email list for stating that there were only two sexes.
Professor John Staddon was notified of his expulsion via email from Indiana University Bloomington provost Jonathon Crystal, a psychology and neuroscience professor himself.
In response to the ousting, Staddon wrote: It is sad that an audience of supposed scientists is unable to take any dissenting view, such as the suggestion that there really are only two sexes.
Montreal-based and internationally-acclaimed artist John A. Schweitzer is honouring his ties with his alma mater, the University of Western Ontario, with a $4-million gift of his art.
The donation contains 60 works spanning Schweitzerâs career as an artist, collector, critic and curator. Among them are 38 of his original works, including his only intact series The Erehwön Cycle â a six-panel ânarrationâ inspired by Victorian author Samuel Butlerâs satirical utopian novel of the same name.
âItâs a tremendous honour to receive such a personal gift from one of Canadaâs foremost artists,â said President Alan Shepard. âJohn is one of Westernâs most distinguished alumni whose prodigious creative talent is matched by his generous spirit. We are fortunate John holds such a deep affection for his alma mater, and we are delighted he is celebrating his lifelong connection to Western through his art. Itâs a gift that will inspire o
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