A round-up of 10 Ryerson events you don’t want to miss this month

It’s October, which means we’re all focusing our efforts on campus. We know this is a busy time for everyone, but we’re sharing these not-to-be-missed events around campus this month.

For a full list of events, please visit the Ryerson Today website.

The Jehangir Saleh Lecture: Moral Vulnerability in a Time of Political Crisis
Thursday, October 3
We’re currently in an era of extreme political polarization, which some may even call a political crisis. Professor Todd May will frame the nature of the crisis, discuss what it requires of us, and ask how our responses reveal our moral character in this evening lecture.

Constitutional Democracy under Stress: a Time for Heroic Citizenship
Saturday, October 5 - Sunday, October 6
This free weekend conference on the state of liberal constitutional democracy will feature 25 distinguished and creative scholars, jurists, public servants, journalists, filmmakers, innovators and activists. Visit the website (external link)  for details.

A Conversation with Behrouz Boochani and Omid Tofighian
Wednesday, October 9
Kurdish-Iranian journalist, Behrouz Boochani is the author of No Friend But the Mountains, a memoir and prison narrative of his six years in a refugee detention camp on Manus Island. The book was written and sent out via WhatsApp to Omid Tofighian, who translated the texts from Farsi into English. The graduate students of LM 8941 will be interviewing Boochani and Tofighian on Skype about the process of writing and translating this award-winning book.

Ryerson Rams Men’s Hockey team vs. Guelph Gryphons (external link) 
Thursday, October 10
Join us at our Mattamy Home Ice to cheer on our very own Ryerson Rams men's hockey team as they take on the Guelph Gryphons at the home opening game.

Ryerson Sports and Business Conference
Thursday, October 10 - Friday, October 11
This inclusive two-day conference will bring together Toronto’s sports industry professionals and Ryerson's most dedicated sport-centric students. The conference, which includes a keynote from Paul Rosen, a Canadian Olympic Gold Medallist, followed by a sport media panel featuring Shi Davidi and Michael Grange (Sportsnet), Jason Thom (North Pole Hoops), and an RTA student moderator, will cover various aspects of the sports industry and will provide attendees with opportunities to work on interpersonal skills through the first-ever NBA Free Agency Competition.

Intersections presents: "Reelworld Film Festival" Behind the Scenes
Wednesday, October 16
As the first Canadian Black actress on mainstream Canadian television, alumna Tonya Williams has been breaking down barriers her entire career in Canada and Hollywood. Determined to make things better for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour) Canadian filmmakers and content creators, she founded the Reelworld Film Festival in 2001. The festival takes place October 16-21 this year — check out the full schedule at www.reelworld.ca (external link) . On October 16, we invite the Ryerson community to attend a special screening of “When the Storm Fades.” After the film, Tonya Williams will give the audience a behind the scenes look at producing the festival.

Cyber Needs Women: A Conversation on Careers in Cyber (external link) 
Thursday, October 24
How can women get started on the path to successful careers in this fast-growing sector of the economy? How can women succeed in the cyber sector? What is working in the cyber sector like? Join us for an important conversation between our leaders in the cyber sector, as they tackle these issues and answer your questions. The evening is presented by Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst, RBC, and Toronto Police Service. Students, job-seekers, and current professionals in all lines of work are invited to attend, with networking to follow the panel.

Women's Hockey Family, Friends & Alumni Wine and Cheese Fundraiser
Friday, October 25
The reception, which will begin at 5:30 in the Jet Ice Lounge 4th Floor of the Mattamy Athletic Centre will precede the game at 7:15 against the Windsor Lancers. Tickets are $40.00 and include both the wine and cheese and the game.

Global Learning Week at Ryerson
Monday, October 28 - Friday, November 1
Global Learning Week aims to promote global learning opportunities and programs to Ryerson students. Activities and events will include a Global Learning Opportunities Fair, an evening of storytelling by students, workshops, info sessions and more. The week’s full program will be available on the Ryerson International site (external link)  soon. We invite all of Ryerson’s community to join, and if you’d like to schedule an info session, workshop or other activity related to global learning, please reach out to rihelp@torontomu.ca.

Social Justice Week at Ryerson
Monday, October 28 - Friday, November 1
The 9th Social Justice Week at Ryerson asks us to examine, imagine and ‘cook up’ what we need to implement progressive changes in our communities today. This year’s events bring together students, academics, scientists, artists, writers, community organizers and the public to reflect on our connection to the Earth and each other, to the injustices that divide us and to the changes we need to make collectively for a better world where everyone has a seat at the table. The full program and all event details are available at Social Justice Week.