Congress daily #7 - June 5, 2025

Welcome to Congress Day 7

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Last day to redeem your voucher!

Visit the George Brown College booth at Waterfront Campus and use your voucher to buy student-designed Congress 2025 mementos! 

Celebrate Congress at the President’s Receptions.

 Join us on June 5 to convene, network, and cheers a great week of Congress! All are welcome. First-come-first-served.

June 5President's Closing Reception 

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Shape the future of the Federation

As we develop our new strategic plan, we’re inviting Congress 2025 participants to take part in consultation sessions led by Higher Education Strategy Associates (HESA). These sessions are open to all, and your voice matters.

 The next consultation sessions will take place today in room WF 526 (Waterfront Campus) at 9:45 - 11:00 in English and 14:15 - 15:30 in French. Drop-ins are welcome!

Today at Congress.

Career Corner 

Uncommon proceedings: Insights and research from the 2024-25 Parliamentary Internship Programme

10:30 – 12:00, Waterfront Campus, WF 527 

Parliamentary Internship Programme 

Building a career in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL): Pathways and possibilities

13:30 - 15:30, Waterfront Campus, WF 527 

George Brown College 

George Brown College programming 

Fashion Futures: Showcase of emerging talent (Day 7)

8:00 - 18:00, Waterfront Campus, Daniels and Limberlost Display Cases 

Research and Innovation Pop-Up (Day 7)

8:00 - 18:00, Waterfront Campus, Limberlost, 2nd floor alcove 

The Home I Never Knew (Day 7)

8:00 - 18:00, Waterfront Campus, Limberlost, 2nd floor and Daniels, WFD 331 

Unpacked: The Stories We Carry – Journeys of Migration, Memory and Belonging (Day 7)

8:00 - 18:00, Waterfront Campus, Limberlost, 2nd floor 

Community Care Center: A Safe(r) Space (Day 4)

8:30 – 17:00, Waterfront Campus, WF 031 

Pedagogies of Global Togetherness: Student

10:30 - 12:00, Waterfront Campus, Daniels, WFD 323 

George Brown College 

George Brown Congress Boat Tours (Day 3)

11:00 - 12:00, 145 Queens Quay W 

Uncorking Connection: Wine Tasting with GBC's Master Sommelier (Day 2)

16:30 – 18:00, St. James Campus, SJD 311AB 

Rhythms of Change – Book Talk with Mitchell Cohen and Dr. Gervan Fearon – Reflections on the Regent Park

17:00 – 19:30, Waterfront Campus, Limberlost, 10th Floor 

Open events 

SSHRC lounge (Day 7)

9:00 - 17:00, Waterfront Campus, across from registration 

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council 

Craftivism building resistance and community: A hands-on fibre arts-based workshop exploring creative political self-expression through making

9:00 – 10:00, St. James Campus, SJA 460E 

Canadian Association for the Study of Adult Education (CASAE) 

Queer Food Futures: The disruptive possibilities of queer food movements

10:45 – 12:15, St. James Campus, SJC 303 

Canadian Association for Food Studies (CAFS) 

Sociology in Existential Times

11:00 – 12:00, Waterfront Campus, WF 713 

Canadian Sociological Association (CSA) 

Reframing Partnerships: Front Line Community Members' Insights on Academic Research

12:00 – 13:00, St. James Campus, SJA 128 

Canadian Association for the Study of Adult Education (CASAE) 

EQUITY AND SOCIAL SCIENCE OUTSIDE THE ACADEMY

12:00 – 13:00, Waterfront Campus, WF 711 

Canadian Population Society (CPS) 

SSHRC Student and postdoc drop-in sessions (Day 4)

14:00 – 16:00, Waterfront Campus, across from registration (SSHRC Lounge) 

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council

Access online or hybrid events through the Congress Virtual Platform

Researchers in the news.

As part of our media relations program:

Metro Morning with David Common – CBC 

Blair Smith, George Brown College

Looking to buy Canadian? Spend just one per cent of your food budget at a local farmers’ market and you can make a big impact  – Prince George Daily News 

Paul Bennett, Saint Mary's University  

Canadian Society for the Study of Education (CSSE) 

UNBC Professor research pushes for bigger impact for local farmers’ markets - MYPGNOW 

David Connell, University of Northern B.C. 

Canadian Association for Food Studies 

Remote worker monitoring apps raise privacy & cyber risks - eCommerce News 

Adam Molnar and Danielle E. Thompson, University of Waterloo 

Canadian Sociological Association (CSA) 

Congress support.

Association conferences

Find programs, President's Receptions, and contact info for your association. Learn more 

Support centre

Review FAQs, information for presenters, accessibility support and guidance, and Indigenous Protocols. Learn more 

Events calendar

Your guide to programming and entertainment at Congress 2025. Learn more 

Virtual platform

Attending remotely? Join open events and conference sessions via the virtual platform. Learn more

At George Brown: Getting around  

Explore transit options, on-campus and accessible parking, and the shuttle service. Learn more

Trip resources

Explore on-site information, maps, transit and parking options, and tourism offerings. Learn more 

Key arrival info.

When you arrive, note there are two Registration Desk locations for your convenience, which will be open from the following times:

Waterfront Campus - Congress Hub (map)

  • June 5 | 7:30 –17:00
  • June 6 | 7:30 – 12:00

St. James Campus - First floor

  • June 5 | 8:00 – 16:00

Review the on-site information page for details on campus amenities, shuttle services, security & emergency procedures, on-site support, and more.

GBC Safety app & SafeWalk.

The GBC Safety app allows you to call emergency services (both 911 and campus security) at the touch of a button and send your live location to GBC Security if you need assistance on campus.  

Download the app from the App Store or Google Play 

Visit George Brown College's Public safety & security page for more information. 

SafeWalk provides free walk accompaniment to students, staff, and visitors at George Brown College. Learn more about the SafeWalk program

Dr. Mike DeGagné Fund: Congress support for Indigenous students

Thanks to the generous support of Dr. Mike DeGagné, this new fund provides additional support for Indigenous students attending Congress 2025, celebrating the vital contributions of Indigenous students to academia and the community while addressing systemic barriers in academic spaces. Apply before the deadline of June 6, 2025. Learn more

Congress Expo.

Experience Congress Expo – a space to browse exceptional literary works, connect with publishers, and enjoy a touch of retail therapy.

Located on the first and second floors of the Waterfront Campus, Expo is the perfect spot to rest between sessions and catch up with other attendees.

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