The New College Community cordially invites you to
the Installation of
Professor Robert Gazzale

as 14th Principal of New College, University of Toronto

Join us on Thursday, September 26, 2024, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the William Doo Auditorium to formally welcome Professor Robert Gazzale as Principal of New College. A reception at the William Doo will follow the installation.

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Meet Professor Robert Gazzale, PhD

Professor Robert Gazzale was educated in the United States, earning a Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service with a focus in international economics from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service. He then completed his PhD in economics at the University of Michigan in 2004.

After eight years in the Department of Economics at Williams College, Professor Gazzale joined the University of Toronto in 2012 where he is currently Professor, Teaching Stream and formerly the Associate Chair of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Economics.

In 2022, he received an Arts and Science Outstanding Teaching Award for his dedication to enhancing student learning and experience, notably reflected through efforts during the pandemic to develop in-person learning opportunities and optimize the transition to online learning. Professor Gazzale’s university service includes the Academic Board (since 2022) and the Planning and Budget Committee (since 2023). He has also held visiting and advising positions at George Mason University and the Ragnar Frisch Centre at the University of Oslo.

Professor Gazzale’s research has investigated decision-making in a variety of contexts. Most recently, he has looked at how an individual’s willingness to take prosocial actions depends on whether others do the same and whether individuals view monetary contributions of others differently than direct action. His pedagogical research has looked at the effect of in-class participation in economic games, markets and experiments on learning outcomes.

Installation and Reception Details:

Date: Thursday, September 26, 2024
Time: 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. (Guests should be seated by 1:50 p.m.)
Location: William Doo Auditorium, New College (45 Willcocks Street; southeast corner of Spadina & Willcocks)

If you require accessibility accommodations or have questions about this event, please call us at 416-978-5395 or email us at nc.events@utoronto.ca.

Please RSVP by Monday, September 16, 2024, and indicate below any dietary restrictions as a reception will follow the installation at the William Doo Auditorium.

We will be checking-in guests at the door and ask that any attendees must have RSVP’d before arriving.

Thank you for your interest – the RSVP form is now closed.

If you would like to attend or have questions, please email us at nc.events@utoronto.ca and we will be happy to assist you.