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Junior Fellows Professional Program

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Massey College supports the emergence of the next generation of public intellectual leaders through the development of five skills: being able to engage the public engagement on complex ideas, acting as an ethical and inclusive leader, cultivating the ability to participate in international networks, demonstrating the ability to develop an interdisciplinary approach and engaging in practices of well-being.

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PILLAR 1: BE ABLE TO ENGAGE THE PUBLIC ON COMPLEX IDEAS

Overall Objectives:

  • To communicate effectively and engage the general public in discussion of complex ideas through a variety of mediums
  • Describe the purpose and impact of your research
  • Develop skills in moderating and organizing panels and dialogues
  • Anticipate and respond to questions on the impact of your research
Kim Kierans is a Senior Fellow and Resident at Massey College.

Skill Development Opportunities:

Kim Kierans Workshops

Massey Loves to Read – Book Launches Massey Book Club

Science at Massey

Massey Grand Rounds

Junior Fellows Lecture Series

Massey Dialogues

PILLAR 2: ACT AS AN ETHICAL AND INCLUSIVE LEADER

Overall Objectives:

  • Develop perspective on social inequities within our society
  • Engage in reconciliation efforts
  • Hone leadership skills in active listening, anti- discrimination work, and conflict resolution
  • Serve the public good
Peter Sloly is the Change Maker in Residence at Massey College.

Skill Development Opportunities:

Peter Sloly Workshops

Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation Ambassadors

Anishinaabemowin classes

Participate in the Ethics Series

Organize an anti-discrimination and inclusion event

PILLAR 3: CULTIVATE THE ABILITY TO PARTICIPATE IN INTERNATIONAL NETWORKS

Overall Objectives:

  • Cultivate the ability to participate in dialogue surrounding current international events 
  • Develop cross-linguistic connections and abilities 
  • Expand understanding of a variety of sociocultural worldviews, politics, lived experiences and backgrounds
Nurjehan Mawani is a Senior Fellow at Massey College

Skill Development Opportunities:

Diplomatic Salons
 
French Program
 

Language Tables

Organizing an Event with International Dimensions

 

PILLAR 4: DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO DEVELOP INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACHES

Overall Objectives:

  • Develop an ability to integrate and synthesize interdisciplinary ideas to the benefit of a wide array of problem solving initiatives
  • Foster the capacity to engage meaningfully with other disciplines
  • Push your boundaries, read and engage outside of the confines of your own discipline.

Skill Development Opportunities:

CIFAR lectures

Junior Fellows Lecture Series 

The Franklin Forum

Massey Ground Rounds 

Walter Gordon Symposium 

Massey Dialogues

The Massey Venture Society

 

PILLAR 5: ENGAGE IN THE PRACTICE OF WELLBEING

Overall Objectives:

  • Develop practices to foster positive mental health and resilience
  • Explore interests and gain self-knowledge
  • Build lasting relationships Create a constructive work/life balance to enrich your academic and professional program experience
  • Engage in learning experiences that contribute to career exploration and planning, financial literacy or life skills
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Skill Development Opportunities:

Mindfulness workshop

Music Salon

Choir

Social and Cultural Events at Massey College 

Yoga at Massey

Mental Health Workshop

Career Development Seminar with Julian Posada and Andrew Eckford

Meeting of the Minds Mentor Program

Journalism Lunch Series 

Massey is Lunch

IMPORTANT DATES - 2024 -25

Pillar 1:

Kim Kierans is an Inglis professor (emerita)  at the University of King’s College, Halifax and a Senior Fellow and resident at Massey College. Her book Journalism for the Public Good: The Michener Awards at 50 was published in May 2024 by Bighorn Books, University of Calgary Press. She worked for 30 years in journalism as a reporter, news editor, associate producer and presenter at CBC and newspapers. She taught at the University of King’s College for 24 years and served as King’s vice-president (2010-2017) and director of the School of Journalism (2003-2010). She was a visiting professor in the Communication Department at the Asian Center for Journalism at Ateneo de Manila University for 15 years. Her audio documentaries have been broadcast on CBC Ideas, The Current and Maritime Magazine. Along with writing for various publications, she co-published Asia Media Innovators II (2010) and co-edited The New Journalist (2010). She has an honours degree in classics from Dalhousie/King’s, an MA in Atlantic Canada Studies from St. Mary’s University and a DCL (hon) from King’s. Her research interests include community media, concentration of media ownership and the pedagogy of online learning.
 
Breaking out of your silo: Sharing your research with a wider public. The panel of academics and media practitioners will offer advice on how to find the right venue or outlet for your research and answer your questions about idea proposals. October 7th 5:00-6:15pm
 
Hit the target with plain language. This panel of academics and media practitioners will focus on the art of clear writing for a wider audience. November 11th 7:30-9:00pm
 
Putting your best face forward: Presentation. This panel of academics and media practitioners will talk about how to prepare for and then speak with the media for a news story, interview or on a panel. January 22nd 5:00-6:15pm
 
Take control: Build your brand on social media. This panel of academics and experts will talk about social media platforms and building an audience for your research. Feb 10th  7:30-9:00pm
 
Taking your research on the road. This panel of academics will share how to leave a lasting impression at conference presentations, job talks, and public events. March 10th 7:30-9:00pm 

Pillar 2:

Peter Sloly is Massey College’s Visiting Fellow, Change-Maker-In-Residence to advance cultural and organizational change within the College while also implementing leadership development initiatives for the Junior Fellows. Peter as a professional athlete, a Deloitte partner, and a police officer who rose through the ranks to become Chief of Police. Peter is a dynamic speaker with vast experience and expertise in justice sector modernization, organizational culture change, and integrated human services operations for community safety and well-being strategies.  He is also a champion for human rights and privacy rights as well as for diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-discrimination. Peter’s career took him to five continents and over fifty countries. Peter is a recipient of the United Nations and Canadian Peacekeeping medals. He was invested as an “Officer of the Order of Merit” (Police Forces) by Canada’s Governor General. He has an MBA and a Sociology BA. Peter’s professional mission is to develop ethical change leaders, socially just communities, smart safe cities, and inclusive sustainable societies. His personal motto is “others before self, compassion for all”.
Career Transitions – Planning, Navigating, and Succeeding when between Industry & Consulting, October 22 6:00-9:00pm
Leadership Lessons Learned – A Talk with Leaders at the Start, the Middle and Tail End of their Careers, November 26 6:00-9:00pm
Leadership Ethics – How the Humanities, Human Rights, and Human Wisdom improves Leadership, February 6th 6:00-9:00pm

Pillar 4:

Massey Venture Society Panel and Dinner
Friday, November 15 from 5:00-8:00pm in the Private Dining Room
The Massey Ventures Society (MVS) is hosting a panel and dinner event for Junior Fellows on the topic of AI. Check back for more details.
 
Junior Fellow Lecture Series – 8:00-9:00pm in the Upper Library after Formal Dinner 
 

Pillar 5:

Meeting of the Minds Mentoring Event 

Wednesday October 30 from 5:30-7:45pm in the JCR and Dining Hall
Participants of the Meeting of the Minds program are invited to a reception and formal dinner in the Dining Hall. Join us to meet with your mentee/ mentor and get to know other participants of the program.
Please note that more events will be added throughout the year. Check the website calendar and the Junior Fellow newsletter for regular updates.
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