Five of our best “talks” from 2022
This year’s events offered numerous opportunities to take part in important conversations about topics impacting our personal lives, neighbourhoods and the international community.
Here are five conversations we felt were particularly impactful and one we know will bring a smile to your face.
Digital platforms have enabled disturbing and harmful antisemitic rhetoric to flourish online, leading to a devastating uprise of antisemitism in Canada and globally. Our experts shed light on how Jewish leaders are stepping up to confront antisemitism in our digital world.
As housing costs across the nation continue to rise, many Canadians wonder whether home ownership is a realistic goal or an impossible dream. Our panel of experts to discuss the current reality of the real estate market in Canada, and what the future holds.
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Studies have shown that Black youth continue to be disproportionately represented in Canada's criminal justice system. In this panel, hosted by the Faculty of Community Services and the Lincoln Alexander School of Law, Dr. Annette Bailey, Dr. Janelle Brady and Marlon Merraro, Social Work ’06, explore restorative approaches Black communities are using to disrupt cycles and empower youth with the resources and resilience needed to thrive as adults in society.
In this episode of The Forefront podcast, host Amanda Cupido chats with Urban and Regional Planning professor Zhixi Zhuang and Honorary Doctorate ’21, Mohamad Fakih, President and CEO of Paramount Fine Foods about the positive impacts of immigrant businesses.
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Award-winning writer, radio and podcast host, Terry O’Reilly (RTA ’81) discusses his fascinating and meticulously researched new book My Best Mistake (external link, opens in new window) with Dr. Kathleen Pirrie Adams, Chair, RTA School of Media.
We are dedicated to creating and offering lifelong learning opportunities to our alumni. Explore the Lifelong Learning page for more information on past events and conversations.