Author Archives: debcowen

The Specificities of Indigenous Spaces at U of T

March 27, 7-9pm OISE Nexus Lounge. This special event aims to explore Indigenous people’s designs for campus space. It was organized with The List in the spirit of building coalition, and as a step towards the reparative work the TRC process demands of the University and its many communities. The evening will involve Indigenous faculty,Continue reading “The Specificities of Indigenous Spaces at U of T”

BORDERING INJUSTICE: HOW SHOULD WE RESPOND TO TRUMP’S BAN?

Friday, February 10, 2017, 4-6pm Moot Court (Room J250), Faculty of Law, 78 Queen’s Park Cres. READ: “Ideas and Initiatives in Response to Trump’s Ban” feb10-ideas-and-initiatives-in-response-to-trumps-ban “Statements Released by Universities and Various Departments in Response to Trump’s Ban” statements-released-by-universities-and-various-departments-in-response-to-trumps-ban-1 poster-%20feb%2010%20event-2

Launch of new research: THE UNIVERSITY AS URBAN DEVELOPER

Download the recently released report: The university as developer nov 2015 The University as a Urban Developer: A Research Report by Mariana Valverde and Jacqueline Briggs Centre for Criminology & Sociolegal Studies, University of Toronto September 30, 2015 Download the recently released report: The university as developer nov 2015

Students challenge ‘continuity planning’ in conversation with Dean Cameron

Dear Colleagues, We were just sent this youtube link, where some courageous undergraduate students took very seriously this part of the memo they were sent yesterday from FAS: “This is a trying time for students. We recognize that. We will answer your questions, provide advice on the best course of action, and make every effortContinue reading “Students challenge ‘continuity planning’ in conversation with Dean Cameron”

Completing the term: a message from the Dean (FAS letter to undergraduates of March 23, 2015)

From: A&S Office of the Dean Sent: Monday, March 23, 2015 8:20 PM To: Undergraduate Students in the Faculty of Arts and Science Subject: Completing the term: a message from the Dean Dear Arts & Science Undergraduate Students, I am very sorry, as I am sure you are, that members of CUPE 3902 Unit 1Continue reading “Completing the term: a message from the Dean (FAS letter to undergraduates of March 23, 2015)”

Minutes from the Emergency UT Faculty Town Hall Meeting, Friday March 20th

Minutes: Emergency UT Faculty Town Hall Meeting, Friday March 20th, 2015 2117 Sidney Smith 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Summary:  Approximately 80 people attended this meeting; attendees were primarily faculty, but also included a small number of sessional instructors.  There were a few unit 3 members in attendance, who raised some of the most pressingContinue reading “Minutes from the Emergency UT Faculty Town Hall Meeting, Friday March 20th”