Past Events

Join us for the 2nd session of the 2024-2025 CJiP series: Lived Experiences of the Justice System, with guest speaker Emily O’Brien.  This session is open to CJPP and CCJP students. Emily O’Brien who previously served a four-year jail term, founded Comeback Snacks to help break the stigma surrounding individuals with prior convictions. This venture offers newly-released offenders a chance at a fresh start through training, empowerment, and education.

Join us for a workshop designed to help university students, staff, and faculty develop an awareness of the complexities of intergenerational trauma with sensitivity and compassion. This session will provide practical tools to foster empathy, understanding, and resilience, empowering participants to engage in meaningful discussions that create a supportive and inclusive campus environment. Together, we'll build a space for healing, connection, and a deeper appreciation of the diverse histories and experiences that shape our community.

Interested in applying to grad school to become a conservation leader? Join our faculty, students, and alumni for an information session on the University of Guelph's innovative Master of Conservation Leadership (MCL) program. The webinar will be on Friday, December 13 at noon, eastern time. Webinar Highlights:

How can racial identity shape our experiences and perspectives in legal education and the profession? Compelling perspectives on the unique challenges faced by racialized students in legal education as well as strategies for overcoming these obstacles. Join the Graduate Mentorship Program’s session on Navigating Racial Identity and Law School with distinguished lawyer and CEO, Tarique Plummer.

International students of the College of Social and Applied Human Science. Join us for a potluck to enjoy some of our favourite snacks from around the world. You are welcome to bring your favorite snack from home to share! It's a chance to connect, celebrate cultural diversity, and enjoy flavors from around the world together. Don’t miss out on this delicious opportunity to meet new friends and experience global tastes.

Bridging divides and building perspectives through a dialogue on Homelessness, Public Safety, and Community Solutions A powerful documentary featuring voices from diverse backgrounds. Discover new insights on homelessness and explore solutions to build safer, more inclusive communities. Join our documentary screening and panel discussion. A brokered dialogue to discover insights and solutions to build safer, more inclusive communities. Watch our trailer below.  

Considering applying to a graduate program in geography? Join us for an info session where we'll discuss our graduate program offerings, break down the application process, and share tips on strengthening your application to grad school. Hosted by Professor Aaron Berg.

Join our panel of political experts for a breakdown of the U.S. presidential election and a discussion on the future of American politics. The 2024 U.S. presidential election is shaping up to be one of the most consequential in recent history, with far-reaching implications for both domestic and global politics. But what comes next? How will the results influence the future of American democracy, public policy, and international relations?

How are Indigenous nation-to-nation relationships reshaping Canada’s foreign policy and international relations? A critical exploration of Canada’s foreign policy, international relations, and the transformative role of Indigenous nation-to-nation relationships

How does it lead to performance and innovation? Discover how integrative public leadership can empower frontline leaders to tackle complex challenges.