This February, the Engineering Career Centre (ECC) is rolling into Ottawa with a busload of students for an industry tour. As part of this experiential learning opportunity, ECC is hosting an exclusive networking event and would love for you to join. Industry Mixter in the Capital! Hosted by the Engineering Career Centre Date: Wednesday, February 21, 2024 Time: […]
Join us for the premiere of “Nothing with Us, Without Us,” which explores anti-Black racism in Canadian Cities (Little Jamaica in Toronto, Hogan’s Alley in Vancouver, and Africville in Nova Scotia). This powerful mini-documentary sheds light on the persistent issue of anti-Black racism and its impact on urban planning. Through interviews, personal stories, and expert […]
Join fellow alumni for a Trinbagonian short-film screening and live Q&A. Horror/Thriller/Folklore films Short Drop and All Skin No Laugh will be streamed online followed by a live Q&A with Directors Romario Reyes, Israel Silva and Executive Producer Mary-Rebekah Reyes (HBA 2022 UTM). Both films are rated PG-13. Register Short Drop At a lonesome crossroad, a young woman waits on the taxi stand after […]
The histories and geographies of housing discrimination in Canada is not well known and is understudied. Human Rights Commission Reports between 1961-1977 indicate the prevalence of this issue; and are only what Frances Henry calls ‘the tip of the iceberg’ as most instances of housing discrimination are not reported. Housing discrimination has material consequences for […]
Hosted by NSBE UofT Chapter, NSBEHacks is the pioneering event of its kind – the first student-run hackathon dedicated to the experiences of Black individuals in technology and engineering. As the largest chapter in Toronto with a global membership of 24,000, NSBE U of T is a dynamic force since its inception in 1999. Beyond […]
Hosted by NSBE U of T Chapter, NSBEHacks is the pioneering event of its kind – the first student-run hackathon dedicated to the experiences of Black individuals in technology and engineering. As the largest chapter in Toronto with a global membership of 24,000, NSBE U of T is a dynamic force since its inception in […]
Denika McPherson (MN – NP 21) will share her experience and perspective moving from clinical nursing to health care leadership, her passion for mentorship and health innovation, and the importance of leaving a lasting impact everywhere you go. Denika McPherson brings over fourteen years of healthcare experience in critical care, primary care, digital health, academia at […]
Join the BIPOC Varsity Association (BVA) for a Black History Month panel discussion on the game changers in sports at the University of Toronto. Featured panelists: Teri Dennis-Davies, Chief People & Inclusion Officer at Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) Darrell Adams, Head Coach of the U of T Varsity Blues Football Team and Former NFL/CFL Player […]
Monthly hair services right on campus. Whether you need to refresh your fade, or crisp up that line. Barbershop has got you covered. Join us at Hart House, University of Toronto Student Union, Black Students Association and Student Life – Black Engagement for monthly, free drop-in barber services for students who have Afro-textured hair needs. […]
The Canadian Film Forum presents a special screening of the award-winning drama, Brother, in celebration of Black History Month. Written and directed by Clement Virgo and produced by Cinema Studies alum Sonya Di Rienzo, Brother tells the story of two sons maturing into young men amidst Toronto’s pulsing 90s hip-hop scene. A Q&A will follow the screening with members of the […]
University of Toronto Advancement’s Black History Month Luncheon returns with prizes, performances and a celebration of Black excellence. The annual Black History Month luncheon provides a platform to hear from inspiring speakers, see dynamic performances and celebrate community in a welcoming space. We are delighted to spotlight this year’s special guest former Governor General, The […]
The Department of History welcomes Emilie Nicolas, columnist for Le Devoir and host of the “Détours” podcast on Canadaland, as its keynote speaker for the upcoming Gray Lecture: When ‘Francophone’ Doesn’t Mean White: Race and Language Politics in Contemporary Quebec. Emilie is a frequent media commentator, analyst, speaker, educator and consultant on public policy, equity, […]
