His intensity for teaching rubs off on all the students

Boourns to the first person commentating...Simpson is a great prof

i heart him

the best at uwo

best prof I have ever had

not going to lie to ya, he actually keeps you on the edge of your seat !

He is the reason that I chose to pursue studies in history.

One of the best professors that Western has.

Dr. Simpson is a great teacher, anyone who says differently doesn't attend class

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Watch out for his multiple personalities ! :-)

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creative, intelligent, thoughtful, inspires you to think!!!

Definitely an inspirational teacher. One of the best in the faculty.

Peacenik - heard he was originally a draft dodger, still best prof in 4 years. Did make me work. A little bit too excited by his topics.

Very passionate

An inspiration to all those around him. My old gym teacher still remembers him 30 years later--and Dr. Simpson still remembers his name!

Unusually condescending in tutorials.

Very inspirational. Extremely helpful if you ask very compassionate by far the best history teacher in the dept.

I had this guy 25 years ago he remains an inspiration, one of those extraordinary people you never forget. an amazing man.

great teacher. very enthusiastic and a lot of fun

One of the greatest professors, and men, that I have ever met. His knowledge is exceeded only by his passion for improving the minds of his students. He is truly a gift to the university

It's like you're watching a play in his class. Makes history come alive - but watch out, you won't be able to take very many notes with him. Make sure you read your text.

A truly great teacher. I had him in the early 80's and it was, as he was wont to say "pure gold."

Keeps your attention in class. Interesting man.

I had Craig as a prof in the mid-1980s and he changed my life. He was so inspirational, so passionate about history that I went on to become a prof myself. I must say that there is no one to whom I am more indebted. He's the best there is.

the best teacher i've ever had. One of the best, most influential people i've ever met

Absolutely phenomenal! Craig is an inspiration to both the students he teaches and the university at large. Truly a treasure! His passion for the subject is equaled only by his devotion to his students. Wow!

Life Changing prof. Cares about his students. Best grasp of vocab ever!

Aside from his passion and vocabulary, i admire his ability to shake the fear of god into slackers.

Best history professor at UWO. Passionate about what he teaches and very theatrical.

Second Year U.S. History - "Oh the mighty Shenandoah river...!" What an orator, his passion and insightfulness in class really painted a great picture of the time and change over time. wonderful and inspirational prof -really cares about his students as well.

the greatest professor at this university!!!

"Oh, Professor Simpson!" haha great teacher, everyone should experience one of his classes before they leave Western, there is NOTHING like it, i promise you.

Professor Simpson is simply awesome! And in a class of 150 ppl, he knows my name. I will miss his class so much next year. Very charismatic guy. Take his course, and you'll never skip his class.

Take HIS 234 just to see his African slave dance and to hear his closing remarks. Astounding.

Aren't there any 6 ratings I can give him?

Professor Simpson is absolutley incredible. I had his course 2 yrs ago and regret I have not had the privledge of having him again. Even still, I can remember word for word details of his lectures and how inspiring they were. Makes history come alive almost like "there is no time".he takes u ther

Professor Simpson is one of the most devoted, genuine and passionate professors whom I have ever encountered. Even while out of school, I keep in touch with him and talk politics. He takes great care and effort to know his students personally and giver their work the scrutiny and attention it deserves.

I think your love for history will translate into how much you enjoy his teaching style. Yes, he does make history "come to life" in ways I've yet to see in other professors, but if you don't really like history, he may pass as pompous and over-the-top, and at the minimum, worth a good chuckle here and there. I do respect his passion, though.

Amazing! You gotta love him - so passionate about history. He is sometimes hard to follow if you haven't done your readings - but most definitely worthwhile to take a class of his if you get the chance!

Professor Simpson changed my life. Because of him I stayed in school. He is the most caring and passionate man I know. He makes effort to get to know everyone and is extremely knowledgable in his field. Everyone has to get to know him. Take his class!

Excellent professor - if you are willing to accept a challenging course. If you do not enjoy the class, it will largely be because you are not willing to put in the time required.

He is an amacing prof! I have him for my tutorial instead of a TA, and he really makes history come alive. He really makes his students think! He is kind of crazy at times, but really entertaining during lecture.

There haven't been many times in my life when I've been speechless about something. But there are no words to describe the amazingness of this professor. He makes history come alive! I have him as my TA too, and he's just amazing! He's very friendly, and helpful! I'd recommend his class to anyone!

Amazing Prof. Best I have ever had. Makes you want to wake up and come to class even after a night out because he puts on a performance each time and makes learning come alive like you are at the theatre and not inside a classroom.

Changed my life. Still involves himself in my life. Always aware of my big moves. 4 years hence.

Epitomises that elusive species -- a fine academic who's also an excellent teacher. The world needs more Simpson!

Make sure you get this guy before he's gone! So much energy, I really didn't have to go to lecture but did because he is better than television!

Outstanding...a scholar and a gentleman.

Simpson is a good professor. His exams were fair because he didn't try to over-extend the amount of time given to write an exam with too much jargon. Real cool prof if you have a chance to talk to him. He's really old school, but in a good way.

Amazing, an entertaining guy to say the least. But make sure to read the textbook when he lectures. It is often hard to follow but he is in entertaining and really makes you love history.

One of the best profs I have ever had the pleasure to meet. Extremely dedicated and helpful. Expectations are very high but you know them going in. Brutal when marking essays but if you accept his detailed critiques, you are are well prepared for further study in history. Work hard and you will succeed.

I had him for 234, 298, 344. A prof you can not miss if you care about American history. Simpson cares about each of his students and demands the best each day as he provides it himself for students. High demand credits NOT easy but very important best Prof I have ever had. Cant wait for the book he will have finished this month! I need more Simp!

Had him twice. He is very interesting and teaches people to think. He accepts all views and is a very fair marker. The only downside to his classes is that there is A LOT of reading. Overall, Great prof

I had him in the 1970's- thirty years ago . Craig simpson is one of the most inspirational mpeople I have ever known. I am a better person for having known C. Simpson

Good prof. Read and go to class and you're fine. Don't get caught unprepared and tell him if you're going to miss class. Fair essay marker, on average with others. Not a traditional history class, don't expect a linear line between 1935 and present day, examines present day issues.

A great professor. He genuinely cares about his students and his subject. I initially took his class by mistake, but he was interesting so I stuck with it; and I even ended up taking another class with him because I enjoyed his teaching so much. Not easy though, be prepared to THINK. Prof. Simpson will make you a better person.

Very passionate about material and makes it very interesting. In order to be successful in this course you must communicate with him in and out of class.

If you enjoy professors who are passionate and committed to their teaching materials then Professor Simpson will make history an exciting subject for you to learn. Be prepared to do all the readings for this course, and to speak with him personally to understand his expectations. Overall engaging and respectable professor! I will miss this class.

Dr. Simpson is just a great guy. Does he use powerpoint? No. But if you need power point to pass then you deserve to fail. This man makes you think, loves what he teaches, and gives amazing LECTURES, in a true Harvardesque style. Awesome.

Immense amount of knowledge and truly passionate about teaching and assisting his students in making great career choices. Can speak a little quietly and occasionally his lectures are difficult to follow, but he is happy to answer questions and is very easy to talk to. Helpful hint: join history society, he'll love you

I love Prof. Simpson!! Every lecture he puts on is a show. I see what everyone is saying about it being hard to take notes, but seriously, are we here just to memorize verbatim what powerpoints tell us? Prof. Simpson analyzes the data from the text and presents arguments. Very entertaining and very clear about what he expects you to remember.

Lecutre were my favourite. Very challenging. Text book readings are HUGE and demand a lot. Easy essay marker. Extremely hard exam. Good prof who loves to teach and share his knowledge. One of my favourite profs thus far.

An inspiration to all those looking to pursue the study of history. Encourages critical thinking and represents the epitome of what university education should entail. Overall, a great man deserving and commanding of all of his students undivided attention.

Simply put; the best prof at UWO. He will work you, and you will learn such much for it. Even if the material seems old hat to you, the technical aspects of academia are a pet passion of his. One of the few profs who will always have an open door for his students.

Best professor I have ever had. Class was very difficult, and he is very intense (in a good way). Makes you really want to pay attention and do well. Isn't afraid to call you out on class readings, so make sure you are ready. Overall: BEST professor/man at western, a true beauty!

I studied with Simpson in the 70s--he changed my life, and I learned more than I could ever have imagined. Simply the most brilliant teacher in any subject on any college campus anywhere. A gifted scholar and a truly good, good man. Western's shining star.

This course really helps students in Political Science. Highly recommended. He is also hilarious, which helps :)

Simpson is an amazing professor. Probably one of the most engaging and interesting professors at ant university. The stories he tells are simply remarkable. Each class is spoken and not read from some notes. His general attitude towards the students and the subject matter make each class amazing. The only class I have never fallen asleep in.

absolute gem

Back when I (late 80's) I took his class, I did not appreciate Professor Simpson. In retrospect, though, I wish I had followed his advice (which would caused me to step out of my comfort zone--something I was not ready to do at the time). He is a person who is doing just what he was meant to do in life.

Simpson is an absolute gem. If you are not prepared to be worked, do not take his class. He comes from an age when students had to be intelligent, not the internet. Yes he doesn't use powerpoint, life doesn't have powerpoint kids

Old man that does not deal like slackers. Do your work or he'll put you in your place. Still an absolute beauty though and his charismatic personality makes lectures entertaining

Obviously passionate about the American Civil War, unfortunately, you can't remember any of his lectures because he moves very quickly through the material and its tough to write what he says down. Don't bother to take notes in his lecture, just do the textbook and tutorial readings. Come to lectures though, its amazing to listen to him.

Thirty five years since I took Professor Simpaon's American history course and he is the only Professor that to this day I still remember his name and some of his lectures. He was inspiring, funny, highly intelligent, and challenged you to think outside the box. And boy did he love his beloved Notre Dame football...The best teacher I have ever!!

He taught me in the 1970's when the lectures, research, writing and discourse were the entertainment. He nurtured a love of history and inspired a desire to become a better historian.

Took his classes back in the late 70's. By far the BEST university professor I ever had and one of the very few that bothered to actually teach! His passion was infectious and commitment to both his subject area and his students was limit-less. True, he didn't suffer fools gladly - why should he? Craig challenged your intellect and fed your soul!

Perhaps the most engaging prof I have ever come across. The material will drive opinions and you best have credible comments and educated opinions to contribute rather than reiterating facts. Not a history major.

The most amazing professor I EVER experienced at university! I had him more than 35 years ago. He was an incredible 'teacher', one of the few profs who actually 'taught'. PLUS he took a sincere interest in his students as people. True, he had no use for slackers but, it's better said that he forced us to be better than we thought possible. GREAT!

The best teacher I ever had in my life. It's been years, but I still think about him all the time.

Life changer I. Terms of learning to think critically and independently. A true historian.

6 years of taking history classes at main campus, King's and Huron...Professor Simpson was easily the greatest prof I had. He was passionate, caring and very willing to form working relationships with anyone who showed a serious level of interest and effort. It's been over 25 years since my time at UWO and he is my fondest faculty memory.

This is now 55 years ago. Prof Simpson is responsible for any critical thinking capability I have now. especially regarding current US politics and recent history. If I did any work or self-good at college it was from his teaching. The broad array of input combined with the goal of making one self-reliant was the basis. "wolf by the ears"