The Quadrangle still looks lovely as trees continue to show their fall colors. This will not last. If you feel comfortable, please join us at Massey and enjoy the serenity of the space at this time of year.
I am delighted to welcome Kit MacNeil to the College as our new College Printer. Kit graduated from the College of Charleston where they developed a traditional background in drawing, painting, and printmaking. They completed their MFA at the University at Buffalo in 2018, with a focus in printmedia and performance art. Their work has been featured at the International Print Center New York, PrintAustin, Print Matters (Houston), and the Print Center (Philadephia, PA). Since then, Kit has worked as Curator and Studio Manager as well as a volunteer at the Western New York Book Arts Center and studied at the University of Toronto focusing on non-profit leadership for impact.
We are accepting applications for our mentorship program. This is a great way to be involved in the community and to meet new and returning Junior Fellows. Program outline and application instructions can be found on our website, here.
We have a fantastic line up for the remainder of November. From film screenings to High Tables, please come and join us – you are always welcome at Massey.
NOVEMBER EVENTS
Tomorrow, on Tuesday, November 16th at 7:00pm ET join us in the JCR for a special screening and discussion of Senior Fellow Anthony Feinstein’s new film A Quiet Courage: Afghan journalists in a time of terror.
This documentary emerged from Dr. Feinstein’s research, starting in 2018, into the effects of trauma among Afghan journalists. In it, the psychiatrist and University of Toronto professor captures the experiences of six Afghan journalists.
Attendees are invited to give a donation should they wish to do so, to support Dr. Feinstein’s work in helping provide mental health therapy for frontline journalists in conflict zones.
RSVP HERE - https://masseycollege.ca/events/film-screeing-a-quiet-courage-afghan-journalists-in-a-time-of-terror/
On Wednesday November 17th at 1:00pm ET Massey Grand Rounds will explore the biomedical and social future of the post-COVID world, in the 2021 Symposium, “Shaping our Post-Pandemic Future” . The Symposium features Dr. Samira Mubareka, 2021 Janet Rossant Lecturer, on the viral relationship between humans and animals, Dr. Allison McGeer on the future pandemic applications of mRNA vaccines, and Dr. Kaveh Shojania on shaping research agendas in relation to anticipated crises.
RSVP HERE https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf6b9aqSfw426W4Q-RoydcndoDi_3KI3B_QRRiVx4ZNGepvVw/viewform
More info here https://masseycollege.ca/events/massey-grand-rounds-symposium/
There is also a very special Massey Dialogue on from 4:30-5:30pm ET: Looking at Canada 20 years after 9/11. Join this important conversation with guests Naheed Nenshi (former Mayor of Calgary), Haroon Siddiqui, and Dr. Ulrike Al-Khamis. Moderated by the Principal Join us in person or watch the livestream.
RSVP HERE https://masseycollege.ca/events/massey-dialogues-canada-20-years-after-9-11/
WATCH THE LIVESTREAM HERE https://youtu.be/dmY8TwWjObU
After the dialogues you are invited to a High Table starting at 6:00pm ET.
Next week, on November 22nd we have the Junior Fellow Lecture Series, 8:00pm ET in the Upper Library and online
The title of the lecures is Everyone has seen that movie…but me! And will feature presentations by Junior Fellows Bo Joseph, Mariela Faykoo-Martinez and Julian Posada.
Online access and RSVP info on our website, here.
Join us, November 23rd from 11:45am to 2:00pm for the Senior Fellow Luncheon. Senior Fellow Dr. Dianne Saxe will moderate a panel of experts, Rik Logtenberg (Climate Caucus) and Gabriella Kalapos (Executive Director, Clean Air Partnership) discussing the current issues facing municipalities and their responsibilities to our collective climate crises.
WATCH THE LIVESTREAM HERE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vh1yfzMe22k
Brexit, Then and Now is the theme of the Massey Dialogues on November 24th. Speakers are Senior Resident Sir Graham Watson and Senior Fellow Mel Cappe. Moderated by Nalah Ayed.
RSVP HERE https://masseycollege.ca/events/massey-dialogues-brexit-then-and-now/
WATCH THE LIVESTREAM HERE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dfCjCo7K58
Please join us Wednesday, November 24th at 6:00pm ET for an evening dedicated to the 2000-2009 Massey Cohort!
Although everyone is welcome to attend, we would especially encourage those Alumni (and their guests) who were present at the College in those years to come and to bring memories of their friendships, research and institutional experiences with them!
RSVP HERE https://masseycollege.ca/events/alumni-dinner-2000-2009-cohort/
All members of the Massey College community and beyond are invited to our annual in anticipation of Chanukah Celebration. Featuring an engaging discussion and Q&A with Hillel’s Rabbi Ariella Rosen, followed by a Q&A and food.
This event will be in person only. RSVP HERE https://masseycollege.ca/events/chanukah-celebration/
Join us for the Pride High Table to celebrate members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community on November 26th at 6:00pm ET
RSVP HERE https://masseycollege.ca/events/pride-high-table/
We have a lot of interest in the fireside chat with Mark Carney happening on November 29th 12:00 – 1:00pm ET. He will be joined by Junior Fellows Amanda Loder, Leting Liu, Evan Kotler and Rushay Naik.
RSVP HERE https://masseycollege.ca/events/fireside-chat-with-mark-carney-and-junior-fellows/
WATCH THE LIVESTREAM HERE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccx_DTHGEwk
The next event in our Filmmaker in residence series is happening on November 29th. At 7:00pm ET join us for a screening of Guantanamo’s Child: Omar Khadr followed by a conversation with filmmakers Patrick Reed and Michelle Shephard, Senior Fellow Haroon Siddiqui and Junior Fellow Aaqib Mahmood. Moderated by Flimmaker-in-residence Peter Raymont.
RSVP HERE https://masseycollege.ca/events/filmmaker-in-residence-screening-guantanamos-child-omar-khadr/
DECEMBER EVENTS
- Massey Dialogues, December 1 – Cultural Workers Organize: Journalists & Digital Media Workers Against Precarity
- Dinner in honour of Christine Karcza on December 1st
- Ethics Series – The Blight of Corruption: Does the World Need an International Anti-Corruption Court?, December 2
- Junior Fellow Holiday High Table, December 3
- Book Club – Disability Visibility edited by Alice Wong, December 6
- Massey Dialogues, December 8 : working at the intersections of technology and society
- International Human Rights Day Dinner, December 8
- Children’s Christmas Party, December 11
- Holiday Gaudy, December 11
- COP26 Stocktaking, December 14
ALUMNI COHORT DINNERS
We are hosting alumni dinners throughout the year – a look ahead to upcoming dates:
- Wednesday, January 26 – 1990-1999
- Wednesday, February 16 – 1980-1999 Cohort
- Wednesday, March 23 – 1963-1972 Cohort
FROM THE COMMUNITY
Alumni Phil De Luna has been named one of Corporate Knight’s top 30 under 30 sustainability leaders of 2021. See the full list here.
Alumni Olugbenga Olubanjo‘s startup Reeddi – has been credited with one of the best inventions of 2021 by Time Magazine. Read the full citation here.
The latest episode in Senior Fellow Neil Seeman’s Quiet Voices podcast is available online now. It looks at pressing data and policy issues in substance abuse and recovery. Listen to the full episode here.
