It’s been an exceptionally busy fall term but most certainly an exciting one! As I’ve mentioned before, I’m a big fan of TED and it’s offspring of individually organized TED events. Canadian post secondary schools have taken these up as an inspiring, formula following (in a good way) model for a speakers/event series. My…
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year … Orientation & Welcome Back Week
Staples nailed it when they used this Andy Williams song to celebrate the return to school in tongue-in-cheek fashion. For Canadian student affairs professionals, orientation, and the subsequent return to school, really is a wonderful time of year. On the whole, there are three types of Orientation programs Those organized primarily by student associations Those…
CACUSS 2010 Crib Notes: Part 1 – My Sustainability Presentation
Over the coming week, I’ll be posting a number of notes (and pics like UofA’s Butterdome) reflecting on CACUSS 2010 that took place last week in Edmonton. All in, the conference was very well organized so full kudos to the staff and volunteers who hosted over 600 student affair professionals across the 6 divisions of…
Tuesday Video Special – TEDx Model + TED Talk How To
As some of you know, I am a huge fan of TED talks. So much so that I am absolutely thrilled to be on the planning group for TEDxYorkU. TEDx is an independently organized TED event following TEDified guidelines and principles. A number of Canadian universities have hosted or are planning on hosting TEDx sessions…
Weekly Roundup, Weekend Reading – April 23rd
NHL playoffs are underway! And although the Leafs, Flames and Oilers didn’t make the cut, hopefully the Habs, Sens or Canuks will advance. Most campuses are quiet with exams, yet there is still quite a bit of activity including… Students protest frosh decision at board meeting @ the Charleton Carleton’s press release Carleton University Students’…
Leading Week Retreat and Catalyst Review
As I wrote last week, this past Wednesday to Friday we brought over 25 selected student leaders from York up to Geneva Park in Orillia for a leadership retreat. York has been going to Geneva for a number of years and I’ve been impressed with their facilities and flexibility. Day 1. The morning of the…
Reading Week – Sun/Fun/Making a Difference?
OR For most universities in Canada, February plays host to the time honoured tradition of Reading Week. When I was an undergrad, Reading Week was best known for a last minute trip somewhere warm, some relaxation back home, or picking up extra shifts at work. Oh, and catching up on some course readings…
Diversity Programming: Competition or Collaboration?
This week marks the 8th annual Multicultural Week at York which is put on by York is U, our student alumni program. This is the largest event hosted at York in the winter term and takes months of advance planning by participating clubs and student coordinators to organize the week long celebration. Now, this is…