Join us Wednesday, March 27th at noon for the Being Aboriginal@Ryerson Soup and Substance Series at Ryerson University. In this session, students, staff and faculty discuss their experiences in the mainstream post-secondary system and envision wholistic and inclusionary strategies for change. The Division of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) at Ryerson University … [Read more...] about Being Aboriginal@Ryerson: Soup and Substance Series
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Women and Leadership – Doing it Her Way
March is Women’s History Month, and it is a designated time to reflect on the accomplishments of women as leaders, and how much farther we have to go. On Ryerson University’s campus we celebrated Viola Desmond Day and International Women’s Day. Both celebrations underscored how women leaders are essential to advancing the status of women in North America. Julia … [Read more...] about Women and Leadership – Doing it Her Way
Represent. at Ryerson – International Women’s Day 2013
Ryerson University's Division of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion & Media Action Media present Represent. at Ryerson: International Women's Day 2013. A series of events that are designed to initiate ongoing discussions about gender equity and representations of women in the media. This celebration is intended to be inclusive to all genders, with a focus … [Read more...] about Represent. at Ryerson – International Women’s Day 2013
Accommodation and Accessibility in the Classroom: Soup and Substance Series
Join us Tuesday, March 5th at noon for the Accommodation and Accessibility in the Classroom Soup and Substance Series at Ryerson University. We'll be discussing Hidden Barriers and Beyond, exploring the personal perspectives of students, faculty and staff address issues, barriers and solutions related to the experience of non-visible disabilities in the classroom. The … [Read more...] about Accommodation and Accessibility in the Classroom: Soup and Substance Series
Cultural Diversity Is Good for Business – Continuing the Conversation
Earlier this month I had the opportunity to read a Huffington Post article entitled Cultural Diversity Is Good for Business by Tim Hockey, President and CEO, TD Canadian Trust. I definitely agree with his general premise and the 5 key points that he made about how to achieve diversity within an organization: 1) Be authentic, 2) Get your house in order, 3) Invest in the … [Read more...] about Cultural Diversity Is Good for Business – Continuing the Conversation