Dear members of the community, chers collègues,
I hope you all had a wonderful long weekend.
I am constantly inspired by the members of our community contributing to informed public discussions
YOUR MASSEY COLLEAGUES IN THE NEWS
Senior Fellow Audrey Macklin and Efrat Arbel in the Vancouver Sun on the shortfalls of the Safe Third Country Agreement.
Senior Fellow Danielle Martin with colleagues Fahad Razak and Tara Kiran share their work on the advisory table’s final report – and support the findings that Ontario needs more primary-care practitioners.
(Globe and Mail) (CBC online) (CBC TV) (CBC: Metro Morning) (Toronto Star)
Senior Fellow Armine Yalnizyan on anti-worker rhetoric in the Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/business/opinion/2022/10/05/the-new-villain-workers-fighting-for-better-wages-dont-fall-for-it.html
In the coming weeks, we have something for everyone – programs on women’s health, disruptive technologies, the opioid crisis, and mining, Indigenous communities and the low carbon economy; meet the 2022 Writer-in-Residence, attend a keynote address by a Nobel Prize winning Journalist or a fireside chat with Polaris-Prize winning musician/composer, view a special documentary screening, or join us for a celebration of our Indigenous community members at the upcoming High Table. Details listed below: The semester is in full swing! Sign up to enjoy lunch with Junior Fellows.
Please join us to celebrate women in health sciences at the upcoming Massey Grand Rounds: (our upcoming MGR symposium on Women’s Health), https://masseycollege.ca/events/massey-grand-rounds-symposium-modernizing-womens-health-janet-rossant-lectureship/,
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CIFAR MASSEY TALKS – October 11
Senior Fellow Alán Aspuru-Guzik will deliver the annual CIFAR Massey talk this evening. Dr. Asupru-Guzik will explore robotics, renewable energy and AI and discuss opportunities that disruptive innovation creates Dr. Aspuru-Guzik will be joined on stage by three Junior Fellows, Alec Krawciw, Aditi Maheshwari and Alexandra Martin. The talk will take place at 5:30pm at CIFAR and online, please visit CIFAR’s website for more information and to register.
MASSEY GRAND ROUNDS SYMPOSIUM – October 12
Join us on Wednesday, October 12th, 1:00pm-3:30pm in the Upper Library to learn about cutting edge research in medicine, pain management, policy, and technology to advocate for and improve women’s health. Massey Grand Rounds is hosting the 17th Annual Symposium: “Modernizing Women’s Health” featuring the 4th Annual Janet Rossant Lectureship by Dr. Lorraine Lipscombe on “The Impact of Diabetes on Women Across the Lifespan.”
WRITER-IN-RESIDENCE RECEPTION
On Tuesday, October 18th please join us from 4:00-6:00pm for our 2022 Jack McClelland Writer-in-Residence Reading and Reception with David Chariandy. Come and meet David and hear him read from Brother and I’ve Been Meaning to Tell You: A Letter to My Daughter Refreshments to follow.
CELEBRATING INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY
There are still a few seats available for our Celebration of Indigenous Heritage High Table.
October 19
After lunch, at 1:30pm join us for a critical conversation with Senior Fellows Justice Harry LaForme and Peter Warrian on Mining, Indigenous Communities, and a Low Carbon Economy.
From 4:00-5:00pm we will hold an important conversation in the Massey Dialogues on the Opioid Overdose Crisis with Dr. Christy Sutherland and Senior Fellow Samim Hasham. Q&A to follow.
Join us for formal dinner (RSVP to porter@masseycollege.ca) and stay for Music Salon – The Truth That Needs to be Told with special guest performer, composer, activist and musicologist Jeremy Dutcher – a Polaris Prize Winner from Tobique First Nation. Jeremy will be in conversation with 2021-2022 William Southam Journalism Fellow Michael Barclay.
RSVP
As part of the Filmmaker-in-Residence series, on Tuesday, October 25th, we’re screening nîpawistamâsowin: We Will Stand Up by Tasha Hubbard, followed by a discussion with Massey Fellows and the filmmaker at the George Ignatieff Theatre. It is a great film. I look forward toseeing you there!
JOURNALISM AT MASSEY
Join us for dinner, followed by Press Club on Wednesday, October 26th at 7:45pm. The Journalism Fellows and invited guests will delve into online harassment of journalists, and explore what needs to happen to better protect them online.
On Friday, October 21st, come and hear Nobel-Laureate and Journalist Maria Ressa in conversation with 2022-2023 Journalism Fellow Omayra Issa. – moderated by Senior Fellow Michael Valpy. 7:30pm at the Signy and Cléophée Eaton Theatre in the Royal Ontario Museum.
RSVP https://masseycollege.ca/events/nobel-laureate-and-journalist-maria-ressa/
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SAVE THE DATE
- October 28 – High Table Celebrating Muslim Women Leaders – tickets are available https://masseycollege.ca/events/high-table-with-the-muslim-community/
- November 2 – Music Salon Music Salon – Parallel Traditions: Exploring Classical Music from Northern India
- November 11 – College History High Table
- November 18 – Pride High Table
- November 19 – Plato’s Symposium (7:00pm in the Dining Hall – a night of Greek food and speeches about love – Register here)
- November 25 – International Day of Persons with Disabilities, dinner in memory of Christine Karcza
- November 29 – German Canadian Media Symposium
- December 3 – Kids and Family Holiday Party
- December 10 – Holiday Gaudy
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On behalf of our colleagues at the Munk School, you’re invited to the Paul Cadario Conference Centre Opening Keynote: Backsliding in Reverse? Reflections of Democratic Fragility and Resilience delivered by Robert Lieberman, Krieger-Eisenhower Professor of Political Science at Johns Hopkins University.
RSVP https://munkschool-utoronto-ca.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Bp28TH7JRTux60MV4DJzTg
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On October 28th you’re invited to the launch of People Forced to Flee: History, Change and Challenge. by Ninette Kelley. Please see attached PDF for more information.
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Senior Fellow Ali Kazimi‘s documentary Beyond Extinction: Sinixt Resurgence will screen on Saturday, October 15th at 3:00pm, as part of the Planet in Focus International Environmental Film Festival and will be available online from October 13-23 across Canada. Register for tickets here.
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One of the most unique things about Massey is the intergenerational and interdisciplinary connections made over meals shared in Ondaatje Hall. A reminder that you are always welcome. It is truly wonderful to see so many of you joining us to celebrate the Junior Fellowship.
