Thank you to everyone who participated in the 60th Anniversary of the William Southam Journalism Fellowship program this weekend. We had a very good lunch with the Alumni from the last 60 years, very interesting panel discussions on current issues for the media and finally a spectacular gala dinner at the Toronto Reference Library.
End of year Celebrations: The End of Year BBQ this Friday, April 29th at 5:00pm.
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This week
The Massey Grand Rounds reception for Dr. Lorraine Lipscombe, the 2022 Janet Rossant Lecturer is taking place today. Join us in the Junior Common Room from 4:30-5:30pm.
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Join the virtual conversation for the Massey Dialogues on Board Diversity and Inclusion in the Not-for Profit Sector – Wednesday, April 27th from 4:00-5:00pm with Quadrangle Society Member Robin Cardozo and Matt Fullbrook. Moderated by Junior Fellow Cam Galindo.
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You are invited to the final formal dinner of the term on Wednesday, April 27th.
To RSVP, email: porter@masseycollege.ca
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Join Quadrangle Society Member Katherine Ashenburg in conversation with Susan Swan and Junior Fellow Apala Das for the Massey Book Launch of Her Turn by Katherine Ashenburg – from 4:30-6:00pm on Thursday, April 28th. Refreshments to be provided.
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The College Printer and the Printing Apprentices will be representing the Bibliography Room at the Grimsby Wayzgoose on Saturday, April 30th from 9:00am-5:00pm. Admission is Free.
Every year a fascinating group of private press printers, bookbinders, print makers, paper marblers and other artisans gather at the Grimsby Public Art Gallery to celebrate the art of the hand-made book. Over 40 exhibitors display their work and provide live demonstrations in traditional book arts practices, sharing their expertise with the next generation of artists and artisans.
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On May 2nd from 4:00-5:00pm ET, you are invited to join the virtual discussion on the Promise and Perils of Open Science for Pandemic Prevention. Author of The Invisible Siege: The Rise of Coronaviruses and the Search for a Cure, Dan Werb, will be in conversation with Junior Fellow Georgia Hadjis, moderated by Senior Fellow Akwasi Owusu-Bempah.
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The last Senior Fellows Luncheon of the term is taking place on Monday, May 9th from 11:45am-2:00pm with Afghan Journalist Lotfullah Najafizada who will speak to what the future holds for Afghanistan.
RSVP
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On May 16th you’re invited to the launch of Senior Fellow Paul Gooch’s book Paul and Religion: Unfinished Conversations, Cambridge University Press, 2022. Happening at 5pm in Alumni Hall at Victoria College. Brief remarks by Senior Fellows, Ann Jervis and Robert Gibbs, at 5.30 pm.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Massey is Lunch
I am pleased to invite Senior Fellows, Members of the Quadrangle Society, Journalism Fellows to participate in a new initiative to connect with Junior Fellows. If you haven’t yet, please follow this link and sign up for a lunch date You will then be paired with one or two Junior Fellows to dine with on the indicated day. It is a way to make up for all this lost time in building intergenerational exchanges.
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Summer rentals
Massey is available for spring/summer rentals to the community and beyond by the day, week or month. If you are hosting someone or holding an event, consider being in touch for rental inquiries.
Email Sam Little: summerresidence@masseycollege.ca
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As events wind down this term, now is a good opportunity to head to our YouTube Channel for events you may have missed or want to review. https://www.youtube.com/masseycollege
As it was Earth Day on Friday, I want to remind you of the Massey is Missing COP26 programming we facilitated under the leadership of Rosemary McCarney and Dianne Saxe. You can watch those videos here. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZPXYnb596cYUWR6dPDlU5ehwuYkbrWCH
Enjoy the spring that seems to have finally arrived!
Nathalie
