Event Archives | Faculty of Education /edu/tag/event/ Reinventing education for a diverse, complex world. Tue, 05 Nov 2024 17:12:24 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 /edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/28/2020/07/favicon.png Event Archives | Faculty of Education /edu/tag/event/ 32 32 Event Recap: Faculty of Education Alumni Network /edu/2024/11/05/event-recap-faculty-of-education-alumni-network/ Tue, 05 Nov 2024 17:11:13 +0000 /edu/?p=41515 On Thursday October 17 the Faculty of Education Alumni Network hosted its second event titled “Education Unleashed: Career Paths Beyond Teaching” centered around the question, “What professional pathways can a degree in Education lead to, in addition to the classroom?”. The event featured a panel of guest speakers (Dana Daniels, Founder & CEO, Blue Sky […]

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]]> On Thursday October 17 the Faculty of Education Alumni Network hosted its second event titled “Education Unleashed: Career Paths Beyond Teaching” centered around the question, “What professional pathways can a degree in Education lead to, in addition to the classroom?”. The event featured a panel of guest speakers (Dana Daniels, Founder & CEO, Blue Sky Learning; Krenare Aliovski, Transfer and Mature Recruitment Officer, 91ɫ; and, Todd Rich, Program Manager, School of Continuing Studies, 91ɫ) who shared insights into their careers and education trajectories.

Join the Faculty of Education Alumni Network
Alumni networks are a great way to stay connected to your alma mater, forge new connections and expand your professional networks. To become involved and to be a part of the ED Alumni Network, contact Yasmine Mensah at mensahy@yorku.ca.

Catch all the memorable moments and inspiring connections by watching the event highlights in the video below.

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]]> 91ɫ community celebrates Black artistic talent at annual Word, Sound, Power event /edu/2024/02/15/york-community-celebrates-black-artistic-talent-at-annual-word-sound-power-event/ Thu, 15 Feb 2024 12:24:35 +0000 /edu/?p=39110 Members of the 91ɫ community celebrated Black artistic talent during a showcase of performances on Feb. 7 at the Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community and Diaspora’s annual Black History Month event, Word, Sound, Power: An Annual Celebration of Black Artistic Expression. The event celebrated the rich and diverse world of Black artistic expression and was a vibrant showcase of talent, creativity and cultural pride. […]

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]]> Members of the 91ɫ community celebrated Black artistic talent during a showcase of performances on Feb. 7 at the Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community and Diaspora’s annual Black History Month event, Word, Sound, Power: An Annual Celebration of Black Artistic Expression.

The event celebrated the rich and diverse world of Black artistic expression and was a vibrant showcase of talent, creativity and cultural pride.

This year’s featured performances included:

  • solo performances, including song and instruments, dance and spoken word, from students from Greater Toronto Area school boards;
  • a performance from the Oscar Peterson Jazz Ensemble;
  • a performance from the 91ɫ R&B Ensemble;
  • a spotlight artistic performance of the evening from Ian Kamau, an artist and designer;
  • a performance from the 91ɫ Gospel Choir; and
  • an Afro-Caribbean dance performance by students from James Cardinal McGuigan Catholic High School in the CIBC Lobby during the welcome reception.

This year’s Word, Sound, Power event was put on in partnership with 91ɫ’s School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design and the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, with primary sponsorship from Unifor. 91ɫ’s Division of Equity, People & Culture also provided funding support.

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]]> First Education Alumni Network Mixer /edu/2023/06/29/1st-education-alumni-network-mixer/ Thu, 29 Jun 2023 13:44:10 +0000 /edu/?p=35912 This past spring, 91ɫ's Faculty of Education (ED) and Division of Advancement hosted their first Education Alumni Network Mixer! This casual and fun event provided an opportunity for education alumni, professors, and staff to reconnect on campus, forge new connections, and expand their professional networks. The mixer also opened up doors for more alumni […]

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]]> This past spring, 91ɫ's Faculty of Education (ED) and Division of Advancement hosted their first Education Alumni Network Mixer! This casual and fun event provided an opportunity for education alumni, professors, and staff to reconnect on campus, forge new connections, and expand their professional networks.

The mixer also opened up doors for more alumni to join the network, helping to foster meaningful relationships and ongoing community & alumni connections. To become involved and a part of the ED Alumni Network, please contact Alyson Gampel at agampel@yorku.ca.

Check out our throwback Thursday video which captures the evening!

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