Amnesty International’s Toronto chapter held their signature event ‘Write for Rights’ at the CSI annex on Dec. 10, which is also celebrated as International Human Rights Day. Participants had the option of selecting one or more of 10 cases representing a human rights issue in different countries. Each case contains a direct line to address…
The SA Advancement Fund discussion makes it to the Board of Directors meeting once again. Seed funding of $94,000 from the Student Association (SA) for the SA Advancement Fund was approved and provided to the Office of Student Advancement last month. Since then, some board members have noted that the funds are not being…
In celebration of Treaties Recognition Week, GBC indigenous Initiatives hosts two-part event. Lessons of remembrance, missing history, and understanding were top of mind during the latest Indigenous Knowledge Keeper Series. For the November edition of the presentations hosted by Indigenous Initiatives of George Brown College (GBC), Maurice Switzer was invited out for a two-part…
An issue that continues to persist was the spark of conversation. The plight of international students in Canada was highlighted in a screening organized by Angeline Nijmeh, director of education and equity with the Student Association (SA). Held at the George Brown College Casa Loma campus on Nov. 30, many turned out to screen a…
Ontario’s students are supporting their international peers in the fight against tuition fees. As part of the #NeedOrGreed campaign the high prices paid by international students is being put in the spotlight as those taking part hope to see a more even playing field. Student Associations (SA) across Ontario organized a peaceful protest Nov. 17…
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…
Winning contestants walked away with $1,000 in prize money. Helen Zeeman, a second-year student in the culinary management program, claimed the top prize of $500 at the first post pandemic GBC’s Got Talent. The event was held at Casa Loma campus Nov. 24 after auditions were held earlier in the month. This was the…
SA store opens with offer to donate funds to Indigenous Initiatives. Get Student Association (SA) swag from the newly opened store. Earlier this month, the SA store – previously the Casa Loma campus bookstore – started selling merchandise such as SA apparel, bottles, mugs and more to students. However, the store is not just…
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…
A refugee for 8 years, Shams Erfan is now the 2022 GBC PEN Writer-in-Residence. He lived the life of a refugee, now he shares his stories with the George Brown College (GBC) community. Shams Erfan arrived in Canada this year after leaving his country Afghanistan eight years ago. Less than 6 months after arriving,…
Indigenous Initiatives celebrates mural unveiling with School of Fashion and Jewellery at ribbon cutting ceremony. The fourth-floor atrium is a place to gather, eat, work, and connect for many students at the George Brown College Casa Loma campus. An artistic addition was made to the space by three fashion program students. AJ Valerio, Emily…
Legacy Convocation fails to clear the bar for many who graduated during the pandemic. An event meant to honour students who graduated during the pandemic, the Legacy Convocation did not meet the expectations of many graduates. George Brown College (GBC) held the event Oct. 29 for students who missed out on an in-person ceremony…
