U of T Scarborough celebrates International Women’s Day

El Jones

Tamraa Greenidge

In celebration of International Women's Day on March 8, here’s a look of what’s taking place virtually across U of T Scarborough.

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March 8

She Moves – A conference in motion

Join MoveU for She Moves, an International Women's Day virtual event to celebrate women, wellness, and physical activity in an active setting. 

March 8

Beverly Bain, Abhirami Balachandran, El Jones

 

 

 

 

 

Activism Then & Now: An Antiracism Feminist Cross-Generational Conversation

Join the Women’s & Gender Studies Program at U of T Scarborough for a conversation with three passionate community-based activists as they explore being antiracism feminist activists.

March 8 & 9

Inclusivity in Healthcare

Join the U of T Scarborough's Women & Trans Centre for a conference on Inclusivity in Healthcare with respect to LGBTQ+ individuals.

March 10

Naki Osutei

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Celebrating Leaders, Black Women in Business

A thought-provoking session that touches on the issues facing Black women in business today, and the journey of these extraordinary women in business. The online panel features three extraordinary individuals: Naki Osutei, Fennella Bruce, and Daphne Magna.

March 10

What's cooking? - Cooking Korean Food with Lis Lam

For some of us, our mothers or mother figures have influenced our love for cooking and food. This holds true for Lis Lam, community chef and food blogger of the submissive table. Join Lis as she shares her food story and shows us how to make Tteokbokki (spicy rice cake) and Gimbap (Korean seaweed rice roll).

March 11

Transition from your home country to Canada: Women's status 

What does it mean to be a woman living in the Global South or the Global North? What opportunities would a woman be presented with - and are there better opportunities in your home country than Canada? Or have you found more endearing ways to get involved here? Join the International Student Centre virtually, during International Women's Week for an open dialogue on the experience female-identifying immigrant students and staff have had both in their home country and upon arriving to Canada. 

March 11

Women's Writing Circle -International Women's Day

The Women’s Writing Circle is holding a special edition expressive writing session in honour of International Women’s Day. This is open to all U of T Scarborough staff who identify as a woman. Staff and faculty can sign up through the Intranet.

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