Ryerson Magazine

You are now in the main content area What barriers do Hispanic and LatinX communities face in Canada and beyond? How are community leaders addressing these challenges and making meaningful changes to increase visibility and carve out new opportunities? Join us for Generous Futures as we explore how non-profits, educators, and advocates are working towards justice and equity for these communities.

You are now in the main content area Host Alumni Relations Description Join us for a book talk featuring award-winning journalist Marsha Lederman’s (RTA ’88) compelling memoir, Kiss the Red Stairs: The Holocaust, Once Removed, external link. In this memoir, Lederman delves into her parents’ Holocaust stories in the wake of her own divorce, investigating how trauma migrates through generations with empathy, humour, and resilience.

The past year has been a challenging one for Ryerson faculty and staff but April 7 marked a time to celebrate, as the Employee Awards were livestreamed on YouTube. The awards celebrate excellence in the areas of research, administration, service and leadership as part of Ryerson’s recognition and awards. This year, 62 individuals and six teams were honoured, and President and Vice-Chancellor Mohamed Lachemi congratulated all recipients in his opening remarks.

You are now in the main content area The Graduate Teaching Development Program provides registered Ryerson graduate students with an opportunity to enhance their teaching skills, to develop a teaching dossier, and to earn teaching certificates in higher education. The Graduate Teaching Development Program offers Ryerson graduate students the opportunity to complete up to two teaching certifications. Program is FREE for all registered Ryerson graduate students.

Ryerson Professional Music student at The Creative School Ashley Sienna, 18, has always loved to sing. So, when the pandemic hit, it’s no surprise that that’s what she turned to. “Sometimes, I would stream up to five hours a day,” she said, referring to the platform Sessions, where she would perform live for people all over the world - from her room. And if she wasn’t singing - she was writing.

For longtime donor, Donette Chin-Loy Chang, supporting student nurses was an opportunity for her to say thank you. “When my husband Ray became ill, we were at Princess Margaret Hospital. 8 out of 10 nurses were Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing (DCSN) graduates. They were all so lovely. One nurse told us ‘Mr. Chang’ handed her the diploma on stage at convocation but was shy to mention it, as she had not wanted to infringe on our privacy.

You are now in the main content area Reported cases of gender-based violence have dramatically increased under the pandemic. An alarming reality that must end. How do gender inequality, abuse of power and harmful norms perpetuate gender-based violence? What role do non-profits, governments and community leaders play in addressing gender-based violence? How are gender-based violence issues funded or not funded?

You are now in the main content area Ryerson University operates vehicular car parking facilities on campus for students, staff, faculty, visitors and the general public.

You are now in the main content area After completing the pathway program, the first cohort of international students will start university studies in the fall By: Irina Vukosavic April 12, 2022 The one-year anniversary event was a celebration of how far these students have come. Credit: Garrick Kozier.

You are now in the main content area Watch video with Jen McMillen, vice-provost, students, and students about this year’s International Day of Pink April 12, 2022 Today, on International Day of Pink, Jen McMillen, vice-provost, students, gets personal with two student leaders, Alexander Casucci and Lhexen Rabit, to discuss their experiences, challenges and hopes for the future as members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.