Magdalena Paluszkiewicz-Misiaczek

Magdalena Paluszkiewicz-Misiaczek is an Assistant Professor at Jagiellonian University's Institute of American Studies and Polish Diaspora within the Faculty of International and Political Studies. She specializes in Canadian and American history, particularly focusing on women's roles, veterans' issues, and indigenous communities. She teaches courses such as The History of the United States, An Introduction to Canada, and seminars on women's history in North America. Her research emphasizes Canadian veterans' welfare policies and the social advancement of women in Victorian-era Canada.

Education: PhD in History (2004), postgraduate studies in American Studies at Jagiellonian University, and a degree in English Language and Translation. Awards include the Dean's Award for didactic achievements (2008-2009). She also serves as a certified translator at Kraków’s District Court and coordinates student programs at Pedagogical College.

Her publications include monographs like Najeźdźcy w sukniach (2015) and Szacunek i wsparcie (2015), and chapters addressing topics such as Nellie McClung’s legacy, Polish veterans in Canada, and indigenous military contributions. Her work often bridges historical analysis with contemporary social issues, particularly veterans' rights and gender dynamics.

Key research projects include studies on Canada's Afghan mission veterans' policies and collaborations with institutions like the JFK Institute of American Studies. She actively participates in international conferences, such as the 2024 Sakharov Conference on war trauma, and contributes to academic journals like Journal of Military and Strategic Studies.