Programs & Events
University of Toronto Scarborough Connections and Conversations organizes campus specific and tri-campus events to encourage cross-portfolio, cross-divisional and cross-campus collaboration to provide a community of support and opportunities for mentorship and professional development.
Some of our events are designed for all staff to attend and help to provide opportunities for learning and allyship, while other programs are closed sessions created to foster safer spaces for BIPOC staff. Join our listserve to get updates on upcoming events and submit your interest here: click here and send the email that loads.
Upcoming Events at UTSC
Events and programming are typically held 3 – 4 times a year in late Fall, Winter, Spring and early Summer. Stay tuned for upcoming events!
Past Events at UTSC
2021
- UTSC Staff and Faculty Community Support Space to Discuss Anti-Asian Racism
- April 8, 2021
- Facilitators: C & C Executive members & Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Office Coordinators
- C & C Community Check-in
- March 29, 2021
- Facilitators: C & C Executive members
- Addressing Islamophobia on Campus: Moving towards Allyship & Intervention
- February 3, 2021
- Facilitator: Aasiyah Khan, NCCM
- Islamophobia in Canada: Lessons Learned from Quebec City Mosque Massacre
- January 28, 2021
- Speakers: Dr. Jasmin Zine & Amira Elghawaby
2020
- Turning your Pain Into Your Power
- October 22, 2020
- Speaker: Dr. Tayyab Rashid
- Bringing More of Yourself to Work
- May 21, 2020
- Speakers: Nicole Ryan; Guests: Juanita Muise, Mariam Aslam, & Principal Wisdom Tettey
- Art Therapy Workshop with Tray Arts
- February 19, 2020
- Facilitator: Tray Arts
2019
- Lending your Privilege
- November 18, 2019
- Speakers: Karima Hashmani & Natalie Elisha
- Membership Engagement
- October 9, 2019
- Facilitators: C & C Executives
- UTSC Spring Community Update
- June 20, 2019
- Speakers: Desma Charlemagne-Michel & Karima Hashmani
- Building Community
- April 24, 2019
- Speakers: Phil Smith, Monique Vanloo-Mve, Nisha Panchal
- Tri-Campus New Year Celebration and Welcome Back
- January 25, 2019
- Speakers: Principal Wisdom Tetty, Anushay Irfan Khan
2018
- Self Care Strategies for Racialized Staff and UTSC Above the Salt
- November 18, 2019
- Speakers: Kashfia Iqbal, Nadia Rosemond
- Presenting Your Best Self
- June 8, 2018
- Speakers: Janelle Hinds, Nick Chambers
- Open House
- February 16, 2018
- Speakers: Desma Charlemagne-Michel, Karima Hashmani
2017
- Strategies for Addressing Interpersonal Microaggressions
- December 1, 2017
- Speaker: Tenniel Rock
- After Summer Reception: Mix & Mingle
- October 12, 2017
- Facilitators: C & C Executive Team
- Creating a Safe Space for Racialized Staff
- April 25, 2017
- Speaker: Kelly Hannah-Moffat
2016
- Inaugural Event
- October 24, 2016
- Facilitators: C & C Executive Team
Events at other campuses
Click here to learn more about events hosted by the Connections and Conversations UTSG Chapter.
Click here to learn more about events hosted by the Connections and Conversations Chapter UTM Chapter.