I am pleased to announce two appointments to Massey College:
Senior Fellow Payam Akhavan is the inaugural
Massey College Chair in Human Rights.
Payam will share his experiences and scholarship as a distinguished human rights lawyer before international courts and tribunals. As the Massey College Chair in Human Rights, Payam will deliver public lectures annually, convene seminars and discussion groups with Junior Fellows, and participate in College activities related to human rights.
Senior Fellow Nurjehan Mawani is the inaugural
Massey College Chair in Global Engagement.
In this role, Nurjehan will broaden Massey’s international outreach and partnerships, furthering the College’s mission to nurture the development of the next generation of high-calibre, ethical leaders as they conceive innovative solutions to the complex problems facing our world. As part of her mandate, she will provide leadership mentoring to our international Junior Fellows, connecting them to changemakers across Canada and around the world to foster a deeper understanding of global issues and their impact in Canada.
MASSEY CHOIR
The Massey Choir will return to the college in September, under the direction of Yara Robb. Rehearsals will be on Sunday evenings, 7:00-8:00 p.m. in the Music Room (Colin Friesen Room) on the lower level.
Pizza will be provided for participants!
All are welcome to join – Junior Fellows, Alumni, Senior Fellows, Quadranglers, Visiting Scholars, Journalism Fellows, staff. No training or experience necessary. For more information, contact Yara.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Join us to kick off the 60th year of Massey College at the Welcome BBQ on September 8 from 5:00-7:00pm. More tickets were added for this special event.
Following the BBQ, you are welcome to join a Triple Reading: Three Canadian Poets including Senior Fellow John Reibetanz, Alum Gabrielle McIntire and Ed Carson from 7-8:30pm in the Upper Library.
FORMAL DINNERS
Formal dinners take place on Mondays and Wednesdays throughout each term.
The first formal dinner of the year begins on Wednesday, September 13 in Ondaatje Hall at 6:30pm. Please join us. Anyone who is a not a resident Junior Fellow, please email our Porter by 2:00pm the day of the dinner.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Headshot photography appointments for Junior Fellows, Senior Fellows, Quadrangle Society Members, Visiting Scholars, Senior Residents and Journalism Fellows will take place on:
- September 7
- September 8
- September 11
Please register for a time slot using the link below.
Junior Fellows, Senior Fellows, Quadrangle Society Members, Visiting Scholars, Senior Residents and Journalism Fellows – Mark your calendar for the annual Massey Community group photo on September 21 at 5:00pm. We will gather in the Quad.
Be a part of the history of Massey!
REMINDERS
Ondaatje Hall will re-open for cafeteria-style breakfast, lunch and dinner service on September 5. Our first formal dinner will be served on September 13.
We continue to update our events calendar online. Please browse and register for events you are interested in attending.
The first Book Club is on October 2. Review the list of books for the book club in the coming year.
Tributes to Hugh Segal have continued coming in. Thank you for all of your kind words.
Senior Fellow Sir Ronald Sanders wrote about Hugh Segal’s contributions to the Commonwealth of Nations.
The latest round of the Kreigsfilme Society’s poll to determine the movie that will be screened on September 12 at Innes Town Hall is available. Vote below.
The Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation are hosting the 35th Three Fires Homecoming Pow Wow and Traditional Gathering on August 26 & 27 (2789 Mississauga Road, Hagersville).
The Grand Entry will take place at 1:00pm and 7pm on Saturday, August 26, and on Sunday at 1:00pm, with closing ceremonies on Sunday commencing at 4:00pm. They will be accepting donations and non-perishable food items for the local food bank at the gate. Admission price: $5.00, children under 6 are free. Visit the MCFN website for more details.
COMMUNITY NEWS
AWARDS
Junior Fellow Otuto Chukwu was awarded the Ranjit Kumar Graduate Fellowship on the basis of Academic Merit from University of Toronto’s School of Graduate Studies. Congratulations!
NEWS
- Visiting Scholar Alum Sharry Aiken is quoted about the US’ Northern migration sweep. Read it here.
- Senior Fellow Benjamin Alarie on ChatGPT, AI and the end of University as we know it. Read it here.
- Senior Fellow Randy Boyagoda writes about the CNE as a unifying tradition in The Globe. Read it here.
- Senior Fellow Jeffrey Dvorkin weighs in on the impact of Bill C-18 on media outlets. Listen here.
- Senior Fellow Bruce Kidd talks about his campaign to ban sports betting ads on Power & Politics.
- Junior Fellow Marianna Luna was interviewed in el CafeciTO podcast on her doctoral project, her NGO and more.
- Senior Fellow Allison McGeer is quoted on COVID19 activity. Read it here.
- Op-Ed by Quadrangler Grace Westcott, President of PEN Canada, on Meta silencing Canadian Journalism. Read it here.
Please continue to share news with us via email, and make sure to include your affiliation with Massey College in your bylines and biographies – we want to continue to celebrate your contribution to the public good.
