Fr. Donald McLeod, CSB., Chair of the Board of Governors of Assumption University in Windsor is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. John Cappucci as Interim Principal of Assumption University. Dr. Cappucci has been appointed Interim Principal for one year effective September 9, 2019.
The Board of Governors of Assumption extends most sincere gratitude to Mr. Richard Corneil for his service as Principal to the University, and congratulations and a warm welcome to Dr. John Cappucci.
Dr. Cappucci earned a Ph.D. in political science at Carleton University, an M.A. from Queen's University, and a B.A. from the University of Windsor. His research interests include religion and politics, world religions, diasporas, and multicultural theory. Dr. Cappucci’s refereed journal articles have appeared in several internationally-recognized publications, including the Journal of Shi’a Islamic Studies, Fieldwork in Religion, Journal of Muslim Minority Affairs. He has also published two dozen encyclopedia articles on a range of topics.
Dr. Cappucci is currently The Stephen A. Jarislowsky Chair in Religion and Conflict. Launched in 2004, the Chair in Religion and Conflict was established at Assumption University thanks to a generous $1-million donation from The Jarislowsky Foundation and a matching gift from the Basilian Fathers of Sandwich in Ontario.
Assumption University is the Roman Catholic university federated with the University of Windsor.
For additional information please contact:
Ms. Cécile Bertrand,
Executive Administrative Assistant/Archivist Assumption University
(519) 973-7033 Press 0