Michiel Horn, professor of history at Glendon College, York University, was honoured last month for his achievements and contributions to the cause of academic freedom. Horn received CAUT's highest honour, the Milner Memorial Award, at the November 2002 CAUT Council meeting.

Horn, well known for his work in Canadian history, and notably for his writings on the history of academic freedom in Canada, spent 15 years researching and writing his recent book Academic Freedom in Canada: A History, published in 1999.

"His book is a major achievement, an incredible example of the best work on the history of academic freedom in Canada," said Neil Tudiver, professional officer for CAUT's Academic Freedom and Tenure Committee.

"It's a valuable resource for scholars and activists who wish to understand more about threats to academic freedom and the struggles for protecting academic freedom in Canada."

The award was established by CAUT in 1969 in honour of James Milner, a former chairperson of the Academic Freedom and Tenure Committee, to recognize a distinguished contribution to the cause of academic freedom. It is given for actions undertaken on behalf of academic freedom, or writings which contribute significantly to an understanding and strengthening of academic freedom in the Canadian community.