The beloved equation principle of finding love is manifested in the author’s personal life story. Artist and illustrator Marina Pinto Miller was born with cerebral palsy. Beating the challenges she has faced since childhood, the author with a PhD in Anthropology, released her second book on Nov. 9. However, things were not always easy…
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,…
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…
The end of the world may also mean the end of an iconic PlayStation character. WARNING Spoilers Ahead!! The Ghost of Sparta returns as Ragnarök approaches. It was four years ago when gamers were treated to the return of Kratos. The killer of the Greek pantheon had settled himself into life in the Norse regions…
As Covid unleashed itself in 2020, the Huskies were not ready for a tough year ahead. In 2019, the George Brown College (GBC) Huskies gave fans a rush of adrenaline with every game, feeding off the cheer of the crowd. No one knew that things were about to take a drastic turn, altering the…
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…
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,…
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…
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….
Workshops held to teach people how to combat against racism. Anti-Asian racism was brought to the Office of Anti-Racism, Equity and Human Rights Services (OAREHRS)’s attention by a recent incident. The issue in question took place Oct. 23 at a local restaurant and was shared on social media. OAREHRS recognized the harmful impact that…
Learn how it came into being and what you can do to help the cause. Since 1991 16 days of activism has been practiced globally to advocate the rights of women and stand against gender-based violence. However, the reason for its inception goes back to the dictatorship of Rafael Trujillo, one of history’s most…
