Prestigious Lecture to Kick Off 2023 Community Speaker Series
David Morrison Lecture in International Development begins the series that offers a wide range of topics from distinguished speakers throughout October and November
September 29, 2023
The Trent University Community Speaker Series is excited to announce its 2023 lineup including the prestigious David Morrison Lecture in International Development, which will kick things off on Wednesday, October 4. All are welcome to enjoy the engaging lectures presented by distinguished Scholars and guest speakers who will be sharing their ideas across a wide range of disciplines.
The Fall lectures, which are free to attend with advance registration, are as follows:
Wednesday, October 4
David Morrison Lecture in International Development
A ‘Complex’ Development for a Diverse and Endangered World
Dr. Cristina Rojas, professor of Political Science, Carleton University
This lecture examines a proposal for "complex development" that expands the conversation on development between the Global North and the Global South while also encompassing the relationship between humans and non-humans.
Thursday, October 12
Jack Matthews Fellowship
Beyond Land Acknowledgements: A Journalist’s Reflection on Truth & Reconciliation
Duncan McCue, associate professor, Carleton University School of Journalism
Anishinaabe journalist and educator Duncan McCue will draw upon over two decades of reporting on Indian residential schools for a thoughtful reflection on building respectful relationships with Indigenous communities and how Canadians can take meaningful steps toward reconciliation.
Monday, October 30
Elaine Stavro Distinguished Visiting Scholar
New Directions for Environmental Justice: Treaty Relations and Artistic Movements for Decolonial Futures
Dr. Sarah Marie Wiebe, assistant professor, School of Public Administration, University of Victoria
Dr. Wiebe will explore the key themes of her book Life Against States of Emergency, taking us back to the Idle No More movement and highlighting Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence's significant ceremonial fast of 2012–13. At the core of the book lies the question: What does it truly mean to be in a treaty relationship today?
Monday, November 6
Stephen Katz Distinguished Visiting Scholar in Interdisciplinary Aging Studies
The Right to a Meaningful Old Age: How Integrating Arts and Culture into Health and Social Services Can Transform Aging
Dr. Anne Basting, English professor, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Dr. Basting will share stories of her work, over two decades. of including the arts and culture sector to build age-friendly or dementia-friendly communities. This includes infusing "Beautiful Questions" into meal delivery and senior companion programs, transforming stigmatized nursing homes into cultural centers, and creating student artists in residence programs where arts students receive room and board for a year to live as a neighbour to elders.
Friday, November 10
David Poole Lecture in Mathematics
Stories, Puzzles, and Problems – Applying Computational Thinking Principles
Dr. Richard Hoshino, associate teaching professor, Northeastern University
Three math puzzles, accessible to everyone in the audience, will be at the core of this talk. In the process of solving these three puzzles, the four principles of Computational Thinking will be uncovered and attendees will discover how this "21st-century mindset" can enable us to tackle complex challenges with both confidence and impact.
Thursday, November 23
Tapscott-Lopes Business and Society Lecture
Creating an Urban Cultural Hub
Cameron Bailey, CEO, Toronto International Film Festival
As CEO of one of the world’s largest film festivals, Bailey brings a comprehensive wealth of experience to his position, and under his lead the festival continues to grow in size and significance every year. In his engrossing and highly customized talks, Bailey traces what it takes to grow a cultural organization, from engaging staff at all levels, to harnessing the energy of local citizens and politicians to, finally, capturing the attention of the world.
The Community Speaker Series is made possible thanks to generous donor support. For more details and registration, visit trentu.ca/communityspeakerseries. Most of the lectures will be recorded and made available on our website in the weeks following the event.