The six-story, 9,012-square-metre, 50-classroom building, which earlier this year for its sustainability and occupant wellness features,聽聽on 91亚色 U鈥檚 Keele Campus. Its twisted appearance is meant to symbolize the school鈥檚 twist on the traditional mission of continuing studies 鈥� that is, to solve Canada鈥檚 most pressing labour challenges by connecting employers to a highly skilled talent pool through its unique program offerings.

"Our new building has been purpose-built to give our learners and instructors what they need to thrive," said Christine Brooks-Cappadocia, assistant vice-president of continuing studies, "whether that鈥檚 excellent teaching and learning spaces, a place to feed your baby, a prayer room, gathering spaces or, most critically, community that welcomes and celebrates your growth."

For the third annual Architecture & Interiors Awards, a three-person jury of U.S. industry experts spent hours reviewing the nearly 200 submissions received from commercial architecture and design firms around the world to determine the 34 winning projects. The School of Continuing Studies Building emerged a standout, with one juror noting its "subtle singularity" and "understanding of the site and relationships."

"This award is a recognition that this is good design for both the physical environment but also in career-focused education," said Brooks-Cappadocia. "We are thrilled to celebrate this win with Perkins&Will and our community of learners and employers."

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Ricci's book was awarded the 鈥� given to the best book in the field every two years 鈥� for its new approach to women鈥檚 and gender history and its findings that have the potential to shape future research and advocacy.

Countercurrents was also shortlisted for the prize, an annual book prize awarded by the Canadian Historical Association to a non-fiction work of Canadian history believed to have made the most significant contribution to an understanding of the Canadian past.

In recognition of its focus on Quebec, the book was also named a finalist for the , a literary contest celebrating authors of published works relating to the province's political landscape.

Countercurrents looks to write a new history of feminism that incorporates parallel social movements into the overarching narrative of the women鈥檚 movement. Case studies compare and reflect on the histories of the Quebec Native Women鈥檚 Association, the Congress of Black Women, the Front de lib茅ration des femmes du Qu茅bec, various Haitian women鈥檚 organizations and the Collectif des femmes immigrantes du Qu茅bec 鈥� and the political work they did.

鈥淎manda Ricci's history of diverse Montreal feminist groups gives us a new perspective on contemporary feminist activism," wrote reviewer Denyse Baillargeon from the Universit茅 de Montr茅al. "Clear and complex, Countercurrents shows that the roots to this vast social movement run deeper than we thought, and that its aspirations and struggles go well beyond the borders of Quebec.鈥�

Bringing to light previously overlooked archival and oral sources, Ricci introduces a new cast of characters to the history of feminism in Quebec. The book presents a portrait of the resurgence of feminist activism, demonstrating its deep roots in Indigenous and Black communities, its transnational scope, and its wide-ranging inspirations and preoccupations.

For more information about the book and where to purchase it, visit the .

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91亚色 Biology Professor Kohitij Kar, in the Faculty of Science, will host the recipient of a prestigious (MSCA) Postdoctoral Global Fellowship in his lab for two years starting this November to advance cutting-edge work in artificial intelligence and visual tracking.  

The recipient, from the University of Udine in Italy, received a fellowship valued at C$340,000 from MSCA, which empowers researchers wishing to carry out their work abroad.

Dunnhofer is an award-winning researcher at the Machine Learning & Perception Lab in the Department of Mathematics, Computer Science, & Physics of the University of Udine.

His fellowship project, titled 鈥淭owards primate-like artificial neural networks for visual object tracking,鈥� will focus on studying algorithms at the intersection of artificial intelligence and neuroscience in the field of visual object tracking. Visual object tracking is the use of algorithms in continuously recognizing objects, such as people and vehicles, and has applications in fields like autonomous driving, robotics and medicine.

The project will draw on Kar鈥檚 expertise as a Canada Research Chair in Visual Neuroscience and his experience leading the Visual Intelligence & Technological Advances Laboratory, which is a core part of the Vision: Science to Technology Application Program, the Centre for Integrative & Applied Neuroscience, and the Centre for Vision Research at 91亚色. His research lies at the intersection of neurophysiological investigations of visual intelligence in non-human primates and artificial intelligence systems. He is using his findings to develop artificial intelligence systems that mimic the primate brain in hopes of developing treatment strategies for neurological disorders.

As typically encouraged by the Marie Curie fellowships, Dunnhofer will augment his expertise in computer vision with Kar鈥檚 lab鈥檚 expertise in studying computations within biological vision systems like non-human primates.

For more information about the fellowship program, visit the .

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91亚色鈥檚 Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS) is gaining recognition for its Bridging Program for Internationally Educated Professionals (IEPs), designed to assist newcomers to the country in navigating the complexities of the Canadian job market.

Within the Bridging Program, there are two options on offer: the Foundations Program, which includes courses created exclusively for IEPs, focusing on professional communication, leadership, internet technology (IT), as well as law and management skills in the Canadian context; and certificate programs focusing on either Canadian business or information technology, which allow students to gain a Canadian university credential and take courses toward professional accreditation. Both routes offer part-time and evening study options, along with flexible course selection, access to fee waivers, experiential education and career support.

Offering a comprehensive educational experience tailored specifically for IEPs seeking to enhance their career prospects in Canada, the programs benefit from financial supports from both the government of Ontario, through the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training & Skills Development, and the federal government, through Immigration, Refugees & Citizenship Canada. Government funding goes toward supporting newcomers to access language development, career coaching and professional-level courses.

Art Noordeh is the academic director of the Bridging Program that, since its inception in 2010, has been instrumental in facilitating the career transitions of countless IEPs from diverse backgrounds and industries. 鈥淥ur aim,鈥� Noordeh says, 鈥渋s to empower individuals to unlock their full potential and contribute meaningfully to their chosen fields in Canada.鈥�

Over 1,400 newcomers have participated in the programs since they started, says Monica Brennan, the Bridging Program鈥檚 associate director. Currently, a new intake of over 80 students are beginning their IEP journey and adding to those numbers.

Brennan says participants have an option to continue at 91亚色 following the completion of the Foundations Program, where they can take additional university-level credit courses as visiting students in their chosen field or apply to join the certificate programs. To date, approximately 40 per cent of participants have gone this route.

Among the Foundation Program graduates is Neha Aggarwal, who completed the program in December 2023. Despite having professional experience and expertise in her native India, she faced challenges securing interviews for a data analyst position after coming to Canada. After enrolling in 91亚色鈥檚 Bridging Program for IEPs in 2023, she participated in networking seminars, technology summits, and career fairs that exposed her to industry professionals and peers with similar aspirations. She also participated in drop-in language classes on weekends.

With enhanced language and communication skills, Aggarwal secured a data analyst internship within just one month of enrolment, a testament to the program鈥檚 effectiveness in facilitating career transitions for IEPs. She has now joined the IEP Professional Certificate in Information Technology.

鈥淢y journey with the IEP program at 91亚色 has been a personal odyssey of growth and success,鈥� says Aggarwal, in a Foundations Program testimonial on the LA&PS website. 鈥淭his program has not just been a professional journey; it has been the best personal chapter since I arrived in Canada, setting the stage for continuous success and growth.鈥�

The professional certificate programs in both Canadian Business and IT have a long track record of success. The recently created Big Data & Data Analytics stream has been designed to quickly transition established IT professionals into the highest-demand skills of today鈥檚 workplace. The required course work includes deep theoretical knowledge, practical skills with current software packages and immersive project work in team environments. 鈥淭hese specialized IT skills can help relaunch the careers of IEP students on a new path well-aligned with the future of the Canadian economy,鈥� says Professor Stephen Chen of the School of Information Technology at 91亚色 U.

At a ceremony last month 鈥� attended by Provost and Vice-President Academic Lisa Phillips and Interim Dean of LA&PS Michele Johnson  鈥� recognizing newcomers who have graduated from the certificate programs or achieved career success, several attendees spoke 鈥� like Aggarwal 鈥� about the impact of 91亚色鈥檚 IEP programs.

鈥淭he program provided insights into the Canadian labour market, enhancing my understanding of industry trends and employer expectations. It equipped me with job search strategies, including resum茅 writing and interview preparation, to effectively compete in the job market,鈥� said IT graduate Dawit Gulta, who is currently working toward a graduate degree in big data and data analytics at 91亚色 U and is a Mitacs graduate student intern at the Sunnybrook Research Institute.

鈥淚 learned essential knowledge and methodologies through the specialized courses in public administration. The practicum course allowed me to practise in a real public sector work setting, which led to my current job,鈥� said student Eva Yuanyuan Han at the event. She joined the Ontario Ministry of Health as a resource analyst in May, graduating with a Certificate in Canadian Business in the Public Administration stream.

The graduates鈥� words spoke not only to how the Bridging Program for IEPs benefits individuals but also how it enriches Canada鈥檚 workforce with diverse talents and perspectives.

鈥淎t 91亚色, we are dedicated to empowering IEPs with the resources required to unlock their potential to excel and fulfil their dreams in Canada,鈥� says Noordeh. 鈥淭he transformative impact of the program helps them to overcome barriers and achieve significant career growth in the job market.鈥�

For more stories about graduates of the programs 鈥� including Dawit Gulta, who won a Dean鈥檚 Award for Research Excellence during his studies 鈥� visit the Bridging Program for IEPs website.

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Not long ago, self-driving cars were merely the stuff of science fiction. Today, however, researchers across the globe are diligently working to integrate autonomous vehicles (AVs) into everyday life. Among these trailblazers is a team of students from 91亚色鈥檚 Lassonde School of Engineering who achieved a second-place win in the Self-Driving Car Student Competition at the 2024 American Control Conference in Toronto last month.

One of the most prestigious conferences in the field of control systems, it brings together experts from academia, government, and industry to share creative ideas and network with like-minded individuals. The Self-Driving Car Student Competition, sponsored by Quanser 鈥� a company that designs and manufactures engineered lab equipment 鈥� provides an opportunity for student researchers to apply their critical thinking skills and solve technical challenges faced by autonomous vehicles.

The competing team from Lassonde, known as Full Throttle 鈥� Spacecraft Dynamics Control and Navigation (SDCN), was led by Mingfeng Yuan, a postdoctoral researcher working under the supervision of Jinjun Shan, a professor in the Department of Earth & Space Science & Engineering.

As the only Canadian team at the competition, the Full Throttle 鈥� SDCN team's award-winning performance highlighted their technical expertise and capacity to represent Canada on a global stage.

The team also included PhD candidates Hunter Schofield and Yida Zang, MASc candidate Amal Haridevan and undergraduate students Hao Zhang and Yiqun Ma.

鈥淪elf-driving cars are complex systems, and it鈥檚 impossible for a single person to design and debug the entire system on their own in a short period of time,鈥� says Yuan. 鈥淭he success we achieved at this competition was a result of the unity and full commitment of our team.鈥�

The competition was structured into three distinct phases, starting with an initial pool of 40 teams, representing 28 universities and 15 countries.

First, teams developed and validated solutions using a cutting-edge digital twin platform for self-driving cars. This phase was followed by the implementation of solutions on actual hardware.

The final and most difficult challenge took place at the American Control Conference, where teams navigated a complex circuit with a fully operational self-driving car. This stage required expert-level programming, as teams ensured their car demonstrated impeccable driving accuracy and appropriately responded to street signs, traffic lights and various obstacles.

The high-pressure environment put the team鈥檚 programming and problem-solving skills to the ultimate test.

鈥淓vents like this are incredibly valuable for the student experience,鈥� says Yuan. 鈥淭hey foster team spirit and provide an opportunity to apply our knowledge in a practical setting.鈥�

In addition to the educational experience gained by participating students, this competition allowed the Full Throttle 鈥� SDCN team to meaningfully contribute to the exciting future of the AV market.

鈥淎utonomous vehicles are revolutionizing the transportation industry due to their potential to enhance safety, improve driving efficiency and increase vehicle accessibility,鈥� explains Yuan. 鈥淭he applications for AVs are vast, diverse, and have the potential to reshape cities, economies and our daily lives.鈥�

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The Canadian Association of Research Administrators (CARA) recently announced Mickel A. Allen, a research and administrative support assistant in the Lassonde School of Engineering's Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, as the recipient of their Unsung Hero Award. Presented at CARA's Canadian Conference on Research Administration held in St. John's, N.L., the award recognizes Allen's dedication and contributions to the field of research administration.

The award is presented annually to CARA non-executive members who, although not always in the spotlight, have made significant impacts through their volunteer work with the organization and beyond.

鈥淎s a volunteer-led association, CARA is deeply grateful for the contributions of research administrators like Mickel Allen," said Dominique Michaud, president of CARA. "Her generous sharing of time and expertise on various committees and her efforts in cultivating national and international connections have been crucial for the synthesis and dissemination of knowledge within the profession.鈥�

Allen鈥檚 industry service and leadership were highlighted in her selection for this award. Her contributions to the CARA organization include serving as an ambassador on both national and international stages and volunteering on the editorial committee. Additionally, she played a key role as a co-facilitator for the 2021 CARA West Regional Conference and the 2023 CARA National Conference, and has been deeply involved in workshops, webinars, virtual conferences and the Mohawk College/CARA partnered Certificate in Research Administration.

"As an immigrant and woman of colour from Jamaica, being named an 'unsung hero' is profoundly meaningful," said Allen. "It represents a journey marked by resilience, dedication, and excellence within a diverse and often challenging environment. I aspire to embody the quiet heroism that lies in steadfast commitment, navigating new territories, and championing the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion."

Recently seconded to the Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation as an Organized Research Unit centre co-ordinator, Allen is also a member of the Office of Research Services' Research Administration Network, where she works to forge collaborations between 91亚色 and other higher education institutions in both Canada and the Caribbean.

"Receiving the Unsung Hero Award is not only a recognition of individual excellence," she said, "but also a testament to the collective values upheld at Lassonde and across the University."

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Janine Marchessault 鈥� a professor in 91亚色's School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design and the 91亚色 Research Chair in Media Arts and Community Engagement, who recently 鈥� is building alliances between institutional and community-led media archives from around the world through efforts like the Global Audiovisual Archiving (GAVA) Conference and more.

The GAVA Conference was conceived by the Eye Filmmuseum, a unique Dutch museum dedicated to film preservation and education, in 2021 as an international forum to forge connections and identify challenges within the field of media archiving. Smaller collections, in particular, are vulnerable to disappearance and inaccessibility and, according to Marchessault, are in urgent need of care as a matter of social justice and human rights.

鈥淭he problems that smaller archives face include a lack of storage space, funds to access digitization technologies, specialized labour and formal archival training," says Marchessault, the principal investigator of Archive/Counter-Archive, a project and research network dedicated to activating and preserving audiovisual archives created by Indigenous Peoples, Black communities and people of colour, women, 2SLGBT2QIA+ and immigrant communities. "Often, these kinds of 鈥榖est practices鈥� are defined by richer institutions, without due consideration of or engagement with the contexts, resources and politics of other regions.鈥�

Among the possible solutions is international collaboration, which GAVA looked to foster with the conference鈥檚 鈥淏uilding Alliances鈥� theme this year. Gathering an interdisciplinary assortment of over 200 archivists, artists, filmmakers, scholars and activists from around the world at the TIFF Lightbox in downtown Toronto, GAVA provided a space for new collaborations and partnerships to develop. The conference laid the foundation for a new global research network of community-based archives to work with and support one another.

鈥淲e gathered an impressive group of presenters whose innovative engagements are redefining what archives are, where they exist and how they are experienced,鈥� explains Marchessault. The goal is to build a platform that is more inclusive and accessible for smaller archival organizations and projects, which makes it different from other large international archiving conferences.

Supported through a Social Sciences & Humanities Research Council Partnership Grant and Connections Grant, GAVA was co-organized by the 91亚色-based project Archive/Counter-Archive: Activating Canada's Moving Image Heritage, the Toronto International Film Festival and the Eye Filmmuseum. All three organizations are united by their dedication to generating new archival film methodologies and the preservation of precarious and marginalized media archives.

To extend the conference鈥檚 goal of sharing knowledge and resources between established and underfunded media archives, Marchessault is currently working with the Eye Filmmuseum to develop a new international platform for archivists, artists, activists, and scholars from around the world to share information and resources. She will also co-edit a special issue of the journal Public: Art/Culture/Ideas with other members of the GAVA advisory board to capture the cutting-edge ideas presented at the conference.

According to Marchessault, creating alliances with international archives 鈥� focusing on community-based organizations 鈥� is critical at this time. With the world facing shared ecological and political challenges, a global perspective on archives fosters important solidarities through shared resources and co-created knowledge.

Those alliances also underscore the driving premise of the GAVA Network, which is that community-based archives defined by social movements and shared identities can create forms of knowledge that challenge social and political inequities.

The outcome, says Marchessault, can lead to 鈥渄esigning practices of care and pedagogical approaches for the next generation of archivists, artists, activists, humanists and historians in ways that are inclusive, expansive and liberatory.鈥�

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New research from 91亚色鈥檚 Schulich School of Business shows that multinational enterprises (MNEs) face three key challenges when doing business in China: organizational legitimacy, the protection of property rights and adjusting to national industrial policies.

The research findings are contained in the paper titled 鈥�,鈥� published in the Journal of International Business Studies. The paper is co-authored by Yigang Pan, a professor of marketing and international business at Schulich, together with Caleb H. Tse from Nanyang Business School in Singapore, Klaus E. Meyer from Ivey Business School in London, Ont., and Tailan Chi from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

The study reviewed 331 papers on MNE strategies and operations in China published in top international business and management journals between 2001 and 2022. The researchers looked at the opportunities and challenges that China鈥檚 distinct state-led capitalism created for MNEs in China. The researchers focused on six aspects of MNE strategies and operations: market entry, strategic alliances, innovation and knowledge sharing, global value chain strategies, guanxi (a Chinese term referring to the system of social networks and influential relationships that facilitate business dealings) and relationship management, and non-market strategies.    

鈥淎s China鈥檚 economy rose to become the second largest in the world, its institutions did not converge with those of other advanced economies as predicted by many western observers,鈥� says Pan. 鈥淎s a result, how multinational enterprises engage with China鈥檚 changing institutional context needed to be revisited, and this study shows how MNEs are adapting, as well as the key challenges they face.鈥�

Pan says the paper鈥檚 findings open the door to further research on other issues, including how MNEs are navigating the growing geopolitical tensions between China and the U.S. and the rise of deglobalization and protectionism.

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Understanding the behaviour of microplastics 鈥� the tiny plastic fragments causing concern across the globe due to risks they pose to human health and the environment 鈥� is crucial for the development of strategies to mitigate their environmental impact.

鈥淢icroplastics are showing up in impossible-to-reach places 鈥� as far as Arctic regions 鈥� and we want to know how these particles are being transported to such remote locations,鈥� says Mark Gordon, an associate professor in the Earth & Space Science & Engineering Department at 91亚色鈥檚 Lassonde School of Engineering. 鈥淥ne idea we have is that shape may have a significant impact on the way these particles travel.鈥�

Through ongoing research, Gordon and Ronald Hanson, an associate professor in Lassonde's Mechanical Engineering Department, are working collaboratively and applying their distinct expertise to answer the question of whether or not shape matters.

鈥淚t鈥檚 easy to assume that all particles are spheres, but microplastics aren鈥檛 one uniform shape,鈥� explains Hanson. 鈥淭hey are very interesting particles, with twists and turns and different sizes. Think about miniature shards of tires or tiny pieces of fabric threads.鈥�

Initiating this research, Gordon that investigates the deposition and trajectory of different sizes and shapes of microplastics using a model called HYSPLIT. This work was led by his graduate student Eric Ward, who committed many hours to number crunching and complex calculations, exploring the diverse behaviours of uniquely shaped microplastics.

Results of this study showed that irregularly shaped microplastics, specifically those larger than six micrometres, exhibit significantly different behaviour than common, sphere-shaped particles. In fact, some of the uniquely-shaped microplastics were deposited over an area that was 32 per cent larger than that covered by similarly sized, sphere-shaped particles.

This research serves as a starting point for future work that can support the development of more accurate air quality models, by incorporating information about the behaviour of different shapes of microplastics.

Complementary to this research, Hanson is working on to help establish the best parameters for representing microplastics of varying shape in air quality models.

鈥淲e are looking at how we should be modelling microplastics, what information we should put into these systems and how accurately models reflect real-world data,鈥� he explains.

Specifically, Hanson worked with his PhD student Amirhossein Hamidi and former MASc student Daniel Daramsing to investigate how straight and cylindrical, rod-shaped microplastics behave during transport and deposition. Together, they designed an experiment that involved dropping tiny rods into a solution of water and glycerine to simulate microplastic transport. Images of this activity were captured using specialized cameras and analyzed with their custom-built software.

鈥淭hrough laboratory experiments, we were able to study the activity of different shaped rods and apply mathematical calibrations to determine their trajectory,鈥� he says.

Among the many findings, results from these experiments demonstrated that curved, cylindrical rods settle much faster than straight rods, and curvature has a direct impact on the speed at which rods fall.

Not only did this project provide insight into the behaviour of rod-shaped microplastics during transport but it also helped establish a usable model that can predict specific properties of microplastic fibres in the atmosphere.

So, does the shape of microplastics matter? According to the research of professors Gordon and Hanson, it probably does.

In support of future work, the duo is hoping to recruit additional student researchers and further explore how air quality models can be enhanced by incorporating the behaviour of uniquely shaped microplastics. This initiative aims to support scientific research advancement, while contributing to the development of practical solutions for a sustainable world, by improving methods for accurate monitoring and control of microplastic pollution.

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After more than a decade in the legal innovation field, Al Hounsell, an adjunct professor at 91亚色鈥檚 Osgoode Hall Law School, is no stranger to technology hype cycles 鈥� that is, the maturity, adoption and social application of emerging technologies.

His hiring at law firm Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP, where he is currently director of strategic innovation and legal design, coincided with the first wave of artificial intelligence (AI) products to hit the legal market.

鈥淚 went through that initial cycle of AI excitement and disillusionment,鈥� Hounsell says of that time, when some in the legal profession wondered what impact the technology would have on the profession. 鈥淚 was able to witness everyone screaming that the sky was falling, and that AI was going to take all of our jobs. But once people actually started using these tools, very quickly they realized that AI 鈥� as it existed then 鈥� was nowhere remotely close to doing anything that could capture the full value of what a lawyer could provide, in basically any area at all.鈥�

Next up were the metaverse and blockchain, both of which Hounsell remains largely skeptical of.

鈥淚 don鈥檛 really see the use case for either in terms of legal practice,鈥� he says.

Right now, the legal profession 鈥� like much of the rest of the world 鈥� is in the middle of a fresh wave of excitement around generative AI. But this time, something feels different to Hounsell.

鈥淚t is not the same as the older version of AI and it鈥檚 definitely going to significantly impact what lawyers do,鈥� he says.

Still, Hounsell is betting on the resilience that the legal profession has demonstrated time and time again in the past couple of centuries.

鈥淭he new technology can help us do the rote stuff: things that are highly structured and predictable,鈥� Hounsell explains. 鈥淭he legal industry is going to keep moving to the grey area, that ever expanding area of complexity and confusion where humans are needed to help their clients strategically mitigate their risk.鈥�

Hounsell will be sharing more of his insights on the topic at the Osgoode Professional Development (OsgoodePD) second Annual Forum on Artificial Intelligence and the Law on Oct. 9 and 10. Following the success of last year鈥檚 event, the online conference will feature two full days of programming led by a variety of industry experts who will decode need-to-know technology and terminology while offering practical insights and strategies for compliance with the constantly evolving AI regulatory framework. An online replay will follow in November for those who are unable to attend live.

鈥淲e鈥檙e going to be getting into the nuts and bolts of what鈥檚 actually happening in generative AI,鈥� says Hounsell, 鈥渋ncluding what it鈥檚 good at and what it鈥檚 not good at, as well as why it is so good at certain tasks and why it will probably never be good at others.鈥�

Hounsell has established himself as a leader on the intersection of law and technology. Named Innovative Leader of the Year at the , he got his start in the legal profession after first making an impression in the web development field, founding several successful businesses before deciding to pivot to law via the Osgoode-Schulich Juris Doctor/Master of Business Administration Program.

The alumnus renewed his relationship with Osgoode in 2022, taking up an offer to teach a class on technology and innovation in legal service delivery and then speaking at last year鈥檚 inaugural Forum on AI and the Law. This year, Hounsell is expecting key players from law firms, in-house legal departments and legal technology companies to be among the program's attendees.

鈥淔or big changes to occur in our industry,鈥� he says, 鈥渨hat we really need to see are people who are thinking strategically about this technology.鈥�

And this program, he hopes, will help make that happen.

For more information and to register, visit the .

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