Julian Casablancas has attained great fame and recognition as the lead singer of The Strokes. What is perhaps less well-known is his connection to a professor in the English and Cultural Studies Department here at McMaster, Dr. Henry Giroux.

Dr. Henry A. Giroux is not a rock star, but he is undeniably a superstar in his own field. A highly respected and renowned pedagogical theorist and cultural critic, he is the recipient of three honorary doctorates and has been published in numerous journals and news publications. He also holds the McMaster University Chair for Scholarship in Public Interest, as well as appointments at Ryerson and Waterloo. The Toronto Star also named him to their list of “12 Canadians Changing the Way We Think” in 2012.

