Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Breakfast

University of Toronto Mississauga 3359 Mississauga Rd., Mississauga, ON, Canada

The second annual Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Breakfast is back on November 1. Please share widely with all students. The Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Breakfast is unique opportunity for equity-deserving students to build connections with hiring managers and alumni from 10 organizations recognized for their diversity and inclusiveness initiatives. Attending organizations include City of Mississauga, Trillium Health Partners, TD Bank, SAP, McCain Foods, Interac, and more. Through informal conversations in a […]

Laugh, Cry, Cringe Storytelling Series

University of Toronto Mississauga 3359 Mississauga Rd., Mississauga, ON, Canada +1 more

Laugh, Cry, Cringe: Storytelling Series We are excited to host our next storytelling series; Laugh, Cry, Cringe with Christopher Thompson, Executive Director of The Federation of Black Canadians, about Falling Forward: The Power of Vulnerability. Chris will discuss his rise to leadership and the intersections of decision-making skills, failing, vulnerability and impact. He will take us on a storytelling journey of […]

Steadfast Film Screening & Panel Discussion

Hart House 7 Hart House Cir, Toronto, ON, Canada

Date: Mon, Nov 27, 2023 Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm Location: Hart House Registration Link: https://harthouse.ca/events/steadfast-film Prepare to be moved and inspired by the life of an incredible woman who broke barriers and fought tirelessly for social justice. The Honourable Dr. Jean Augustine is a Canadian icon whose legacy has made a lasting impact on society. […]

Free

Undisputed: Book Launch with Donovan Bailey

Goldring Centre for High Performance Sport at the University of Toronto 100 Devonshire Place, Toronto, ON, Canada

Join us as we celebrate Canadian sprinting legend Donovan Bailey and the launch of his memoir, Undisputed. Featuring a discussion moderated by Kayla Grey (TSN Sports Anchor, Toronto Raptors Sideline Reporter, and Host & Executive Producer of The Shift), Mr. Bailey will touch on Olympic glory, the value of mentorship and the courage to champion your […]

$10

University of Toronto Black Staff, Librarians and Faculty Caucus

Calling all African/Black-identified staff and faculty across all 3 campuses...We are inviting you to become a part of an African/Black staff, librarian and faculty caucus that comes together to support one another as we grow in our careers at UofT. Hosted by Dr. Roberta Timothy, the goal of this group is to create a network […]

Event Series Black Leadership Table

Black Leadership Advisory Committee

University of Toronto Mississauga 3359 Mississauga Rd., Mississauga, ON, Canada

The UTM Black Leadership Advisory Committee (BLAC) will serve as an advisory body to the Vice President and Principal and the campus’ leadership teams and committees to support transformative changes that promote that promote Black Flourishing and Inclusive Excellence among UTM’s Black staff, students, faculty, instructors, custodians, and librarian communities by dismantling patterns of anti-Black […]

Black Career Conference: BFN x BCC Pitch Competition

Innis Hall 2 Sussex Avenue, Toronto, ON, Canada

We wanted to show some love to our early stage, ideation phase/aspiring founders by offering an opportunity for them to showcase their innovation and compete for their share of $20,000 in grant prizes! RSVP here to attend the Pitch Competition happening on Day 1 of BCC on January 12 and watch as our early-stage aspiring entrepreneurs take the big stage!