Celebrating Indigenous students and International Women's Day: Check out these March events
Published: February 28, 2020
With spring approaching, there are a plethora of events taking place at the ¯r¶¹Íø in March. International Women's Day falls on March 8 and will feature a gala, performances from a Syrian women's choir and more. The fourth annual Honouring Our Students Pow Wow is also taking place this month.
Here are some of the many events taking place this month:
March 1
Experience all thing Japan at the , taking place at Hart House. Raffles, performances, food and more will be on hand. Tickets are $8.
March 3
¯r¶¹Íø President Meric Gertler, a renowned urban theorist, will be and the challenges that the Toronto region faces at ¯r¶¹Íø Schools. He’ll be interviewed by Marina Jimenez, ¯r¶¹Íø's global media strategist.
Learn about Italian-Canadian cuisine through taking place at ¯r¶¹Íø Mississauga’s Noel Ryan Auditorium. Teresa Lobalsamo, an associate professor of language studies, will explore the links between food, immigration, identity and cultural meaning in the Italian community.
March 4
Writer and concert pianist James Rhodes will be . He’ll be talking about his latest memoir, Instrumental, which details how music has helped him through mental health struggles and childhood trauma.
Comedian and ¯r¶¹Íø alumnus Adam Growe, best known for hosting Cash Cab on Discovery Channel, at the George Ignatieff Theatre.
With the decline of print media and the rise of new technologies, what’s happening to journalism in the modern era? CityNews reporter Cynthia Mulligan will be at ¯r¶¹Íø Mississauga featuring National Post reporter Tom Blackwell, Toronto Star reporter Wendy Gillis and Globe and Mail assistant managing editor for news Christine Brousseau.
See the story of Sarnia, Ont. and the Aamjiwnaang First Nation through the . This documentary-theatre project is hosted by ¯r¶¹Íø’s School of the Environment and is taking place at the Robert Gill Theatre.
±õ³Ù’s . You can choose from a selection of board games or bring your own.
March 5
As part of their coursework, students at the Centre for Drama, Theatre & Performance Studies are putting on a . Catch this Shakespearian classic from March 7 to 14. General admission is $20 while students can snag tickets for $10.
March 7
Ahead of International Women’s Day, the Women’s and Trans Centre at ¯r¶¹Íø Scarborough is . Tickets to Metamorphosis are $10.
March 8
Celebrate International Women’s Day at ¯r¶¹Íø. is taking place at Hart House. There will be speakers, performances and a dinner. Tickets are $25.
, a Syrian women’s collective, will be performing at Hart House in celebration of International Women’s Day. The choir aims to promote Syrian heritage and support newcomer women.
As a part of ¯r¶¹Íø Mississauga’s Sustainability Week, the is taking place at Kaneff Rotunda. Fashion designers and artists will be showcasing their sustainability-themed outfits made from re-used and recyclable materials.
March 11
This year marks the 99th anniversary of Skule Nite, the annual musical and sketch comedy show organized by ¯r¶¹Íø Engineering students. You won’t want to miss , which runs until March 14 at Hart House Theatre. Tickets are $17 for students and $22 for everyone else.
Explore mental health at the annual Mindfest mental health fair spearheaded by ¯r¶¹Íø’s department of psychiatry. The event, held at Hart House, is free and includes expert speakers, peer mentors, wellness workshops and more.
March 13
The Physics Student Union is one day early this year. Free pie will be served at the McLennan Physical Laboratories. In addition, physics professor A.W. Peet will be delivering a lecture on general relativity.
The Afghan Students Association at ¯r¶¹Íø Mississauga is holding a . There will be performances, food, dancing and more to celebrate Afghan/Persian New Year.
March 14
Architecture and planning students from ¯r¶¹Íø and Ryerson are organizing at the John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design. Panelists will include experts and professionals in urban planning, engineering, architecture and more.
The seventh annual is taking place at the Faculty of Law. Hear about the intersections between Chinese law and current events from scholars and legal practitioners.
March 15
Join the Hart House Art Committee for for the ¯r¶¹Íø arts community and leading arts professionals.
March 18
±õ³Ù’s the at ¯r¶¹Íø Scarborough. Local vendors will be gathering at the Meeting Place in the S-Wing selling fresh food and artisanal crafts.
March 19
Nobel Prize-winning chemist and ¯r¶¹Íø John Polanyi will be at Hart House of artificial intelligence and autonomous technologies. He’ll be joined by Jason Millar, an assistant professor of engineering at the University of Ottawa.
March 21
Join the Indigenous Studies Students' Union for the fourth annual , which is being held at the Goldring Centre for High Performance Sport. All are welcome for this celebration of Indigenous communities.
March 25
Come to the for a jam-packed evening of fun activities. There will be food, karaoke, T-shirt screen printing and quiet space to de-stress. ±õ³Ù’s taking place at Rex’s Den at ¯r¶¹Íø Scarborough.
March 26
The last of the school year is on. If you have a knack for music, poetry, comedy or anything else, now is the time to show off your talents. The show takes place in the Hart House Music Room.
March 26
The Hart House Camera Club is holding an opening reception . Awards will be presented for the best photographs from the ¯r¶¹Íø and Hart House community.
March 27
This year marks the 35th anniversary of the . To celebrate, , where this year's awardees will be honoured, the creators of the scholarship will be recognized and new scholarships will be announced.
The is taking place at Hart House. The event will feature over 200 dancers performing a wide variety of styles of dance, from ballet to hip hop and everything in between. Tickets are $12 for general admission and $10 for students and seniors.
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