WUSC Events
In addition to supporting WUSC Scholars, the WUSC Ryerson Local Committee aims to educate our campus and community about refugee issues and advocate for social change through events, activities, and social media engagement. The focus of the events are on the three pillars of WUSC:
- Education
- Economic opportunities
- Empowerment
Check out our 2021-2022 events on ConnectRU and Instagram (external link) .
Each year, the committee comes up with a theme for all events. Past themes have been “Amplifying Voices”, “The Courage of Migrants and Refugees”, and “The Global Refugee Crisis”. Stay tuned for our 2021-2022 theme!
Past events have included lunch & learns, film screenings, information booths, case studies, and art exhibits:
Past Events
March 10th, 2021
The film showcased a journey of 19 days for two refugee sisters who arrived from Somalia and stayed in a resettlement centre in Calgary. The film adds a snapshot of Canada's role in assisting refugees into the community, and the complexity of resettlement and integration in a new country.
February 4th, 2021
This event discussed the challenges girls face when trying to access education, the impacts of COVID-19 on girls’ education, and explained WUSC’s responses and solutions to current educational issues.
October 21, 2020
The event was a discussion about the fair trade movement and its impact on communities such as achieving sustainable production and consumption,empowering economies, and gender equality.
February 10th, 2021
In honor of Black History Month, WUSC Ryerson shared content to amplify Black voices, films, and books that show the importance of empowering Black youth, stories of Black influencers, and other content that celebrate the achievements and contributions of Black people in Canada and globally!
November 16th, 2020
The film showcased the lives of five scholars and their settlement journeys. The film highlighted their concerns and excitement as they prepare for their post-secondary education.
The goal was to raise awareness about the different experiences WUSC scholars undergo during their resettlement and inform how to build a welcoming community for scholars.