Words from
Ed's Students

Would take again: 100%
Professor Lavalle's Top Tags: Inspirational
, Caring
, Respected, Hilarious

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Ed Lavalle is perhaps the best professor I have ever had during my time in Capilano University or even after it. He is truly a caring professor who reminded me of my interest in International Relations by his classes and his European Union study tour, which later on made me major in IR and Poli Sci. He is definitely a mentor and a great person!

Ed is the most knowledgable and most caring prof ever, I respect him a lot... in one word he's AWESOME

I took international relations with Ed and absolutely loved it! His lectures are sometimes boring and so I found myself skipping class occasionally, but I didn't skip too often because attendance was 10% of your grade. Highly recommend taking this class if you want a gpa booster and Ed is hilarious.

Excellent Teacher!! Highly recommend.

I can't say enough good things about this man. Love his eye(s) and his graceful walk. But really, he is truly a man of knowledge when it comes to current events, the EU and international relations. His courses don't exactly have the most perfect structure (no due dates, etc.) but if you just do the assignments, you're fine. He's very very very laid back.

Ed is the only teacher in this school worth listening to. He’s a smart guy, take in everything he teaches you. This is one teacher at cap that cares about his students. Ed is like a fine wine that's been put into a room with grape juice. May the force be with you, Ed.

Ed is the best as it gets in terms of a Prof who actually is involved in his subject. He runs the Canada/EU study tour for all of the Canadian Universities and in 2009 I was tasked by the Deputy Ambassador of the Canadian Mission to the EU to wake him up during seminars. He has a glass eye that he uses to fake being awake during seminars in Europe.

I've had Ed for 2 classes now and I can honestly say that he is by far the best teacher in the political studies dept. In total 4 papers, no exams or quizes. He is really helpful and pasionate about his subject especially for the European Union. Great person overall.

Crystal clear. in fact he spends a long time explaining one point. its actually funny how clear he is. great teacher. great deadpan jokes, and great policies. Really good teacher.

One of my favourite professors, and one of my favourite classes - this man is fantastic in terms of knowledge, interesting facts, and is hilarious without even meaning to be. POL 201 is a great course if you're into current events and politics. I am very happy I took this course.

Best political studies prof at Cap. He makes classes very interesting and is very knowledgeable of world affairs.

He was awesome!... he made everything so fun and interesting and had a great outlook on life!... go EDUARDO!

Great instructor - very helpful and passionate about what he teaches. Will be as helpful as you want him to be and as interested as you are. As easy as he appears to be - don't expect a free ride from Ed.

Great PROF!!!!! He is really sweet, funny, understanding and is always updated with the latest news on politics!!! Not only does he have a natural charm with a good personality, but can also be flexible unlike the other professors!!! All in all, he is quite close to perfection as a teacher!!!!

I decided to take the course because of available space in my schedule and an avid interest in politics. I went from being the quiet person in class to actually offering up information. I love Ed's sense of humour. He is absolutely one of the best profs that I have had. I would love to take another course with him. He is no nonsense yet flexible.

One of the best courses, one of the best instructors. Takes politics way beyond text book style learning. Nice to have content come before structure.

AWESOME PROF! Workers of the World Unite!!

Eddie rocks! Gives you lots of time and help to complete assignments. Is even willing to give you time after the semester's over to get your ass in gear. Sweet man.

Loved him. Very smart guy, although he is kind of getting old. Got me interested in politics and political affairs. He is always up to date on international issues. A true socialist.

Funny, lazy eye, smokes alot, likes to laugh, very intelligent, nice eyes, good teeth, funny walk, great class, UN simulation is a blast.