Dr. Rhona Kenneally

Biography

Rhona Richman Kenneally is a Distinguished Professor Emerita in the Department of Design and Computation Arts at Concordia University, where she also served as a co-founding professor. She holds a B.A. in English Literature, an M.A. in Canadian History, and a PhD in Architecture. Her research specialties encompass the built environment, food studies, domestic space, and Irish studies. As a co-editor of the Canadian Journal of Irish Studies, she has contributed significantly to the fields of food systems networks and Irish-Canadian identity. Among her notable publications is 'The Vibrant House: Irish Writing and Domestic Space,' which she co-edited and which has received acclaim for its multi-layered examination of foundational images in literature. Rhona’s academic contributions have been recognized with several awards, including the Presidential Distinguished Service Award. She was also the recipient of the Excellence in Teaching Award in 2015 and the Distinguished Teaching Award from the Faculty of Fine Arts in 2014. Rhona has taught various courses related to design theory and practice, as well as the intersections of cultural spaces and food. Her scholarly work often bridges the disciplines of architecture and literature, aiming to enhance understanding of space and identity.

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