University Lecture Series
ABOUT THIS PROGRAM
A consistent favourite, the University Lecture Series is guaranteed to pique your interest with a fascinating list of hour-long talks. This series features a line-up of scholars and thought leaders who weigh in on subjects across the intellectual spectrum, including history, politics, geography, art, science, architecture, media and more.
Every week offers another illuminating talk that will challenge your assumptions and potentially shift your perspective. Provocative, critical and insightful, this series welcomes learners of all ages.
The University Lecture Series is offered in person at the St George Campus in Toronto, Oakville and Markham. It is also available online.
UNIVERSITY LECTURE SERIES - WINTER 2024
Expand the lists below for lecture information.
St. George - Fridays, 1:30 - 2:30 PM
February 2 Flipping the Page on Ocean Literacy Rochelle Strauss, author, education consultant |
February 9 Reimagining Rental Housing in Canada: Building Climate-Safe Communities Tim Blair, CEO, Kindred Works and co-founder, Heartwood; David Constable, managing partner, Kindred Works and co-founder, Heartwood |
February 16 The Comeback Blueprint Emily O’Brien, founder and CEO, Comeback Snacks |
February 23 Under the Ice: When Scuba Divers Enter Another World for Science Andrew Budziak, photographer, journalist, broadcaster |
March 1 The 7Rs of Circular Fashion: Overconsumption and the Crisis of Stuff Kelly Drennan, systems thinker, disruptor devoted to making change within the fashion industry |
March 8 AI Essentials: Understanding the Basics of Artificial Intelligence Roger Vandomme, tba |
March 15 The Time is Now: Advancing Veteran Access to Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy David Fascinato, executive director, Heroic Hearts Canada |
March 22 Going Down Green: Natural Burial Susan Greer, executive director, Natural Burial Association |
April 5 Steering the Conversation: Amplifying Advocacy to Put the Brakes on Vehicle Theft Elliott Silverstein, tba |
April 12 The Future of Philanthropy: How to Do Good Better Noah Aiken-Klar, director, grants and programs, The Law Foundation of Ontario |
Markham - Thursdays, 12:30 - 1:30 PM
February 1 The 7Rs of Circular Fashion: Overconsumption and the Crisis of Stuff Kelly Drennan, systems thinker, disruptor devoted to making change within the fashion industry |
February 8 The Time is Now: Advancing Veteran Access to Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy David Fascinato, executive director, Heroic Hearts Canada |
February 15 The Comeback Blueprint Emily O’Brien, founder and CEO, Comeback Snacks |
February 22 Red Works Photography: Turning the Lens Nadya Kwandibens, portrait and events photographer; photo laureate, City of Toronto |
February 29 Under the Ice: When Scuba Divers Enter Another World for Science Andrew Budziak, photographer, journalist, broadcaster |
March 7 AI Essentials: Understanding the Basics of Artificial Intelligence Roger Vandomme, tba |
March 14 Nature-based Solutions to Climate Change Jessica Kaknevicius, CEO, Forests Ontario |
March 21 On the Rails: An Homage to Train Journeys and the Question of Why We Travel Pamela Mulloy, writer, editor |
March 28 Going Down Green: Natural Burial Susan Greer, executive director, Natural Burial Association |
April 4 Steering the Conversation: Amplifying Advocacy to Put the Brakes on Vehicle Theft Elliott Silverstein, tba |
Oakville - Mondays, 12:00 - 1:00 pm
February 5 The Time is Now: Advancing Veteran Access to Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy David Fascinato, executive director, Heroic Hearts Canada |
February 12 The Comeback Blueprint Emily O’Brien, founder and CEO, Comeback Snacks |
February 19 No lecture – Family Day |
February 26 Under the Ice: When Scuba Divers Enter Another World for Science Andrew Budziak, photographer, journalist, broadcaster |
March 4 AI Essentials: Understanding the Basics of Artificial Intelligence Roger Vandomme, tba |
March 11 The Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas - Birding for Conservation Kaelyn Bumelis, assistant coordinator, Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas |
March 18 By the Ghost Light: Wars, Memory and Families R. H. Thomson, actor, author |
March 25 Steering the Conversation: Amplifying Advocacy to Put the Brakes on Vehicle Theft Elliott Silverstein, tba |
April 8 The 7Rs of Circular Fashion: Overconsumption and the Crisis of Stuff Kelly Drennan, systems thinker, disruptor devoted to making change within the fashion industry |
April 15 On the Rails: An Homage to Train Journeys and the Question of Why We Travel Pamela Mulloy, writer, editor |
April 22 What’s at Stake in Ontario’s Ring of Fire? Virginia Heffernan, author, geoscientist |
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