Upcoming Events!
NATIONAL DAY OF REMEMBRANCE AND ACTION ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
1989-2009
CAMPUS EVENTS:
Friday December 4, 2009
St. George: 12:15 pm Great Hall, Hart House
(with outdoor dedication, weather permitting)
UTSC: 12:00 noon AA303
UTM: 12:00 noon Student Centre Presentation Room
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Montreal Massacre. Join students, staff and faculty as we reflect on violence against women and the steps we can take toward change. ASL interpretation provided at St. George campus.
See the poster.
Candlelight Vigil
6:00 p.m. Philosopher’s walk (Bloor Street Entrance) sponsored by Women Won’t Forget
SIXTEEN DAYS OF ACTIVISM AGAINST GENDER VIOLENCE
November 25 to December 10, 2009
Various Locations
This annual international campaign encourages participants to reflect on the advances and challenges of work to end violence against women worldwide. The campaign begins on November 25, International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and concludes on December 10, International Human Rights Day. Other internationally recognized days include: December 1, World AIDS Day; December 3, International Day of Disabled Persons; and December 6
INFORMATION TABLE AT ROBARTS
Every Thursday from September 1 through December 4, 12-2pm
Location: Robart Library, 2nd floor.
Come to Robarts every Thursday in September . We will be there to talk to you about the events and initiatives for women at UT and to answer your questions.
For more events see the Fall Events Schedule
TANGLED UP IN EQUITY?
St. George: November 5, 9am-11:30pm
UTM: November 26, 9am-11:30pm
UTSC: November 27, 9am-11:30pm
This session provides a forum for professional managers to discuss how we can put into everyday practice the Statement on Equity, Diversity, and Excellence. How we can demystify equity in our workplaces? Learn how to close the gap between policy and practice. Explore what helps the University be 'an equitable and inclusive community, rich with diversity, protecting the human rights of all persons' and: discuss how to create harmony on the team affected by equity issues; create a deeper understanding from lessons learned from common mistakes; and learn more about creating a culture of inclusivity.
Recent Events
CAFE CONVERSATIONS ON CRITICAL ISSUES FOR WOMEN IN UNIVERSITIES
Come out for our Cafe Conversations:
"The F Word: Feminism under 30"
What does Feminism mean today, to you? Discuss ideas, ask questions and hear from other women students.
This is a series of informal roundtable sessions offering women students a chance to talk about issues and topics that matter now. Our first Cafe Conversation happened last week It was a great opportunity for students to get together. Look for our next sessions!
UTM: November 13, 3-4pm
Your first coffee is on us. Please email status.women@utoronto.ca to let us know if you plan to come. We look forward to seeing you!
WOMEN'S PERSONAL SAFETY ON CAMPUS - TRI-CAMPUS INITIATIVE
UTSC: October 27, 5-7pm
UTM: October 22, 4-6pm
ST George: October 15, 4-6pm
The Status of Women Office, Assault Concellor/Educator (CAPS) and the Community Safety Office invite all women students to join us for an engaging series of campus tours and discussions about personal safety for women students including: short tours of the campuses, discussion about safety in relationships, designing your own safety action, information on resources and services, and more!
The UTSC Safety Tour is sponsored by: The Status of Women Office, Assault Concellor/Educator (CAPS), the Community Safety Office, UTSC Campus Safety and Security and Campus Police.
See the poster
RSVP to status.women@utoronto.ca
CAFE CONVERSATIONS ON CRITICAL ISSUES FOR WOMEN IN UNIVERSITIES
Come out for our Cafe Conversations:
"Addressing Gender Disparities in Public Health"
What is Public Health? How are young women faring? Where does feminism fit in? Join us for a candid discussion on women's health in Ontario and what is and is not being done to address gender disparities in public health.
St. George: October 29, 3-4pm
"The F Word: Feminism under 30"
What does Feminism mean today, to you? Discuss ideas, ask questions and hear from other women students.
This is a series of informal roundtable sessions offering women students a chance to talk about issues and topics that matter now. Our first Cafe Conversation happened last week It was a great opportunity for students to get together. Look for our next sessions!
St. George: September 24, 3-4pm
UTSC: October 6, 3-4pm
Your first coffee is on us. Please email status.women@utoronto.ca to let us know if you plan to come. We look forward to seeing you!
Queers and Allies: WHERE ARE ALL THE WOMEN?
September 15, 4-6pm
Location: International Student Centre, 33 St. George St.
The Office of the LGBTQ Resources & Programs and the Status of Women Office welcome LGBTTTIQ WOmen and Allies to come and mingle with Staff, Faculty and Students who are part of and allies of the UT QUEER Women's Community.
2009 ORIENTATIONS FOR NEW STUDENTS
St. George: September 4, 12-4pm
UTM: September 11, 10am - 4pm
UTSC: September 15, 10am-4pm
2009 ORIENTATION FOR NEW WOMEN GRADUATE STUDENTS
St. George: September 11, 12-1:30pm
Join the Status of Women Office and the SGS, Student Services for lunch to learn more about the transition to graduate school and the programs and services for women graduate students at the University of Toronto! The event is now full, and unfortunately we no longer accept registrations.
POSITIONING YOURSELF FOR A CAREER IN ACADEMIA
3 workshops for women graduate students: April 16, February 6 and November 18
3. STEPS TO SUCCESS IN AN ACADEMIC CAREER: ACADEMIC CHOICES AND CHALLENGES
Women faculty at all stages of their academic careers will reflect on their experiences. Panels will be devided into those from humanities,social scineces, life and physical sciences.
CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY
ALL WEEK LONG! SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT; WOMEN'S EXPERIENCES IN MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Discussion topics will include:
-recognizing and resisting oppression
-from isolation....to creating community
-how your beliefs impact on your activism
-women and safety
-women and sexuality
Have a topic you'd like to discuss? We'd love to hear about it!
This event aims to imspire dialogue and discussion on issues women face today, and on the strategies useful in making change. Take this opportunity to meet other women students and to share your thoughts and experiences. Your participation can make a difference!
MENTORING PROGRAM WORKSHOP
Politics of Academic Supervision" January 30, 2009
The relationship between a supervisor and a student is a very important one.
Tips on how a student can have the courage to express their needs in a relationship that has distinct power dynamics.
NATIONAL DAY OF REMEMBRANCE AND ACTION ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
CAMPUS MEMORIALS
Friday December 5, 2008
St. George 12:15 p.m. Great Hall, Hart House
There was a live webcast of this event on December 5.
UTM 12 noon Student Centre Presentation Room
UTSC 10:45am The Meeting Place
Join students, staff and faculty as we reflect on violence against women and the steps we can take toward change. ASL interpretation provided.
Candlelight Vigil
6:00 p.m. Philosopher’s walk (Bloor Street Entrance) sponsored by Women Won’t Forget
SIXTEEN DAYS OF ACTIVISM AGAINST GENDER VIOLENCE
November 25 to December 10, 2008
Various Locations
This annual international campaign encourages participants to reflect on the advances and challenges of work to end violence against women worldwide. The campaign begins on November 25, International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and concludes on December 10, International Human Rights Day. Other internationally recognized days include: December 1, World AIDS Day; December 3, International Day of Disabled Persons; and December 6.
POSITIONING YOURSELF FOR A CAREER IN ACADEMIA
3 workshops for women graduate students
1. APPLYING FOR AN ACADEMIC POSITION
For women graduate students who are planning a career in academia. Topics include: preparing your application package, compiling top notch teaching portfolios, what search committees are looking for.
2.THE ACADEMIC JOB INTERVIEW AND NEGOTIATING YOUR FIRST CONTRACT
Topics Inlude: Interview techniques: "do's and dont's", and nogotiating terms of the job offier
A CONVERSATION WITH DEEPA MEHTA
The acclaimed film maker spoke about her new film 'Heaven on Earth'.
St. George: October 29, 2008
UTSC: October 30, 2008
ARE WE EQUAL YET?
The Status of Women Office is almost 25 years old. A lot has changed in our society and at the U of T, including the presence of a diverse group of women across disciplines and positions in greater numbers than before. Is this the whole story? Is there more to do to achieve gender equity at the U of T? We want to hear from you about the issues facing women today. Your thoughts will help us develop our action plan for the coming years.
HAVE YOUR SAY on our blog and leave a comment
EMAIL US at status.women@utoronto.ca,
GET A GROUP TOGETHER and we'll come to you
or
JOIN US for a conversation at one of the following events:
St. George: October 16th, 12:00 -1:30pm
International Students Centre
UTSC: October 30th, 2:00 - 3:30pm
TV Lounge, Student's Centre
Co-sponsored by the UTSC Women's Centre
Please RSVP*
UTM: November 6th, 1:00 - 2:30pm
Co-sponsored by Diversity, Equity & Leadership
(Student Affairs)
Room 3094, Career Centre Board Room
Please RSVP*
LGBTQ Women
November 10th, 11:30 - 1:00pm
Co-sponsored by the Centre for Women & Trans People
563 Spadina Ave, light lunch will be available
Please RSVP*
Graduate Students
November 11th, 12:00 - 1:30pm
Grad Room, 66 Harbord St, light lunch will be available
Please RSVP*
First Nations House
November 14th, 12:00 - 1:30pm
563 Spadina Ave, Lounge, light lunch will be available
Please RSVP*
South Asian Women / UTSC
November 26th, 1:00 - 2:30pm
Academic Advising & Career Centre's
Seminar Room BV360
Please RSVP*
Faculty of Physical Education & Health
November 27th, 12:00 - 1:30pm
Athletic Centre, Rm 304, Seminar Rm, 55 Harbord St,
light lunch will be available
Please RSVP* by November 25th as space is limited
Centre for Women & Trans
November 27th, 2:00 - 3:30pm
563 Spadina Ave, Lounge, snacks will be available
CREATIVE WORKSHOPS
November 7th, 11:00-12:30pm
International Student Centre, 33 St. George St.,
Baldwin Room, snacks provided
November 18th, 12:00-1:00pm
Co-sponsored by Women of Steel
Bahen Centre for Information Technology, 40 St. George St
Room 2195, lunch provided.
"What would happen if one woman told the truth about her life?" --Muriel Rukeyser
(What might she say?) In this creative arts workshop, you will be guided in exploring your daily experiences. Using writing and images, discover, express and share what it's like today to be a woman on campus. No art or writing experience necessary! Facilitated by Ronna Bloom, Poet in the Community, U of T.
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