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University unveils plans for Congress 2017
Ryerson University and the Faculty of Arts will host Congress 2017, Canada’s largest academic gathering, from May 27 to June 2. The 86th annual event brings together more than 8,000 academics, researchers, policymakers and practitioners in the humanities and social sciences to exchange ideas for the future of Canada.
Ryerson will organize the weeklong event with the Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences. The congress theme is “From Far and Wide: The Next 150,” selected to reflect the 150th anniversary of Canada’s federation.
“We want to highlight things we think define Ryerson University,” said Pamela Sugiman, dean of the Faculty of Arts and executive lead of Congress 2017. “We want to highlight equity, diversity and inclusion; we want to highlight interdisciplinary learning; and we want to highlight the indigeneity of the entire program.”
More than 70 associations are expected to be part of the event (with delegations of up to 1,000 members) on topics ranging from theatre research and literary studies to education, sociology, communications and history. Programming will be a mix of events for registered attendees only and for the public community.
“How and where else would students have the ability to attend an important national conference, build networks, interact with leaders in the field, and present a paper to begin developing a strong professional presence?” said Patrizia Albanese, congress interdisciplinary program chair. “This is an incredible opportunity for students here at Ryerson to both tactically engage in presenting papers, and to become involved in the organization and running of the event.”
Some of the programming will include Big Thinking lectures, Career Corner workshops and the Congress Expo — Canada’s largest academic trade show. To learn more about Congress 2017, visit congress2017.ca.
“How and where else would students have the ability to attend an important national conference, build networks, interact with leaders in the field, and present a paper to begin developing a strong professional presence?”
— PATRIZIA ALBANESE, CONGRESS INTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAM CHAIR
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Ryerson’s Senate Needs You!
A call for nominations for alumni representatives to Ryerson University’s Senate
Ryerson University’s Senate is the body that regulates the institution’s academic policies. Senators are elected to represent administrators, faculty, students and alumni. Senate meets at 5 p.m. — normally on the first Tuesday of the month from October to June — to discuss and vote on matters pertinent to the academic governance of Ryerson, including the establishment of all academic policies, significant changes in curriculum and the establishment, and change or termination of programs, schools and departments.
Senate has a variety of standing committees, and ad hoc committees are sometimes established to investigate matters related to academic activity. There are opportunities for alumni to serve on some Senate committees.
Two alumni Senator seats are up for election for 2017 – 2018. You may nominate another alumnus or express interest in running yourself.
For more information or to register a nomination, contact:
John Turtle, PhD, Secretary of Senate
T: 416-979-5011
Nominations must be received by Wednesday, February 15, 2017, at 12 noon.
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