This Saturday millions of people will gather around the globe to write letters as part of the Write for Rights campaign. The signature campaign of Amnesty International has been around for more than 20 years defending human rights. Ten cases have been selected by the organization “based on gender, geographical location, and type of human…
Students at George Brown College can access financial assistance grants for Operation Groundswell’s volunteer tourism programs. The organization, started in 2006 by students to create volunteer programs for meaningful contribution to local communities, is offering volunteer tourism opportunities and grants for George Brown students through the winter and spring 2023 programs. “It started with the…
The Dialog is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. We have gone through many changes over the years, including logo, content, team members, and how the paper is run. This feature is a journey through our existence – an ode to the many year of telling stories from the GBC community – and a hope…
Representing all communities through design, innovation was a key concept at the cities longstanding fashion event. Fashion Art Toronto (FAT), the longest running multi-arts fashion week in the city, brought together runway shows, fashion presentations, performances, and art by innovative Canadian designers and artists in early November. While Toronto is not regarded as fashion-forward,…
CCC to run a workshop on dealing with racist family members. This holiday, refrain from a fight over the ham with that uncle who has too many opinions. On Dec. 7, the Community Care Centre (CCC) will be hosting a virtual workshop on how to deal with racist family members, friends, and loved ones….
The Student Association’s Safe Walk is organizing a two-day course on Understanding & Managing Aggressive Behavior (UMAB) on Nov. 19 and 20. The aim of UMAB training is to teach students the techniques and measures they can take to protect themselves and others from various forms of violence. “This information is valuable knowledge to anyone,…
The 2022 AGM provided those in attendance, an evening full of tension and confusion. On a night meant to give student members the chance to shape the future of the Student Association of George Brown College (SAGBC), the 2022 Annual General Meeting (AGM), was filled with confusion and heated discussions over one tenuous issue….
The scariest night of the year is almost upon us once again. With Halloween right around the corner, an abundance of ghosts, monsters, superheroes and everything in between will soon visit our homes. While many celebrate the day in different ways, if you’re someone who enjoys a good scary film, we have the list for…
Opportunities potentially on the way for students to learn on an international level. George Brown College (GBC) students had the chance to expand their fashion knowledge during a speaking engagement from a visiting professor. On Sept. 20, the GBC School of Fashion hosted an InSession with Davide Lettieri, a professor at Polimoda, one of…
The Student Association of George Brown College Stands in solidarity with Iranian Women and add our voices to the calls to end systemic state violence. We stand with students and employees from Iran who are protesting for their rights and freedom of expression. These protests started after the death of 22-year-old Iranian Kurdish woman Masha…
Rogers Centre welcomed students from universities and colleges on Sept. 16, giving them a taste of Toronto baseball culture. For the Student Association of George Brown College (SAGBC), this was the first official outing in years. More than 150 students came out for the chance to see the face-off between the Toronto Blue Jays…
Enjoy a weekend down by the water as the Redpath Waterfront Festival returns to its roots. A popular gathering place, Toronto’s waterfront has been a place of walking, trading, and celebration for decades. On Sept. 17 and 18, the Redpath Waterfront Festival will return with its first in-person event in two years, and there…
