Posts Tagged ‘talk’
Diana Matheson – “Soccer Dreams Do Come True!” on Wed., October 4, 2023 at 1:15 p.m. (Fall Forum #1)
Find out how Canadians will finally gain a national women’s soccer league when its co-founder, Canadian soccer star Diana Matheson, gives an overview of the women’s soccer industry, how she and her co-founders decided to build in Canada, and where they are going next.
Read MoreMitchell Marcus “City Building Through Creativity: the Redevelopment of the Downsview Airport Lands.” On Wednesday, May 10 at 10:15 a.m. (Spring Talk # 5) at Innis College, 2 Sussex Avenue.
Mitchell Marcus is a cultural entrepreneur, Founding Artistic Director of The Musical Stage Company, and presently the Executive Director of Site Activation and Programming for the Downsview Airport Lands redevelopment project (Northcrest Developments). Mitchell Marcus will share his vision for the transformation of this 370 acre heritage land into one of Toronto’s most culture-forward, innovative communities.
Read MoreAndrew Kirsch: “Discussion with a Spy: What CSIS is. What it does. Why it’s important for you to know more about it.” Wednesday, May 3 at 10:15 a.m. (Spring Talk #4) at Innis College, 2 Sussex Avenue.
Andrew Kirsch, former Canadian Spy, gives a rarely seen peak behind the curtain of Canada’s intelligence agency. He explains what the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) is and what it’s really like to work there. In a ten-year career with CSIS, Andrew held roles as a policy analyst, a field investigator, ultimately leading teams on clandestine warranted special operations. Andrew now works as a consultant in cybersecurity with Kirsch Consulting Group Inc.
Read MoreMitchell Marcus “City Building Through Creativity: the Redevelopment of the Downsview Airport Lands” (Spring 2023 Talk #5 Summary)
Our last Spring Talk for the season had Mitchell Marcus talking about how to be creative with one of the largest underused open spaces in the city, indeed in any city in North America.
Read MoreAndrew Kirsch: “Discussion with a Spy: What CSIS is, What it does, and Why It’s Important to Know More About It” (Spring 2023 Talk #4 Summary)
Andrew Kirsch’s Spring Talk was an interesting presentation of what has become a currently topical issue in Canada.
Read MoreMitchell Marcus “City Building Through Creativity: the Redevelopment of the Downsview Airport Lands.” On Wednesday, May 10 at 10:15 a.m. (Spring Talk # 5) at Innis College, 2 Sussex Avenue.
Mitchell Marcus is a cultural entrepreneur, Founding Artistic Director of The Musical Stage Company, and presently the Executive Director of Site Activation and Programming for the Downsview Airport Lands redevelopment project (Northcrest Developments). Mitchell Marcus will share his vision for the transformation of this 370 acre heritage land into one of Toronto’s most culture-forward, innovative communities.
Read MoreDr. Jean Marmoreo – “MAiD: Where We Have Come, Where We Are Going” (Spring 2023 Talk #3 Summary)
A well-attended Academy Spring Talk at Innes College featured Dr. Jean Marmoreo, a Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) assessor and provider since the enactment of Bill C-14 in 2016.
Read MoreAndrew Kirsch: “Discussion with a Spy: What CSIS is. What it does. Why it’s important for you to know more about it.” Wednesday, May 3 at 10:15 a.m. (Spring Talk #4) at Innis College, 2 Sussex Avenue.
Andrew Kirsch, former Canadian Spy, gives a rarely seen peak behind the curtain of Canada’s intelligence agency. He explains what the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) is and what it’s really like to work there. In a ten-year career with CSIS, Andrew held roles as a policy analyst, a field investigator, ultimately leading teams on clandestine warranted special operations. Andrew now works as a consultant in cybersecurity with Kirsch Consulting Group Inc.
Read MoreThe Honourable David Crombie – “Why the Upcoming Mayoral Race Matters” (Spring 2023 Talk # 2 Summary)
Throughout his excellent talk David stressed the importance of the up-coming byelection for Mayor of Toronto.
Read More10 Benefits of Lifelong Learning
Experience the Benefits of Lifelong Learning! When we reach “retirement age”, we have also gained a lot of wisdom to share with others. If we can all integrate lifelong learning into our lives, we will reap many benefits. The following are ten specific benefits that lifelong learning brings to our lives.
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