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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 5 – President's Closing Reception
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
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
17:00 – 19:30, Waterfront Campus, Limberlost, 10th Floor
Open events
9:00 - 17:00, Waterfront Campus, across from registration
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
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.
Have questions? Email us at congress@federationhss.ca.
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