The MLC Director Presents: The Top 10 of 2020
Irene Gammel, Director, is pleased to present the Top 10 accomplishments of the MLC Research Centre of 2020.
December 2020
Call for Papers for Routledge Book: The Pandemic, ...
The MLCRC invites contributors to contemplate the long-term impact of the pandemic in the post-COVID-19 era.
Book Launch for I Can Only Paint
Book launch for I Can Only Paint: The Story of Battlefield Artist Mary Riter Hamilton by Irene Gammel. Dec10, 5 - 6 PM EST, free of charge.
November 2020
Congratulations to Jason Wang on successfully defending...
Jason Wang successfully defended his doctoral dissertation, "Urban Walking: Configuring the Modern City as Cultural and Spatial Practice."
October 2020
Pandemic Webinar #12: Social Justice and COVID-19
This webinar explores the social consequences of the pandemic on the lives of people.
September 2020
Allison Kinahan joins MLC
A BFA student in Performance Production at Ryerson (2018-2022), Allison Kinahan researches the intersections between literature, performance...
Book Launch for Reading Fashion in Art by Ingrid E. ...
MLC Research Fellow Ingrid E. Mida celebrated the publication of Reading Fashion in Art
Pandemic Webinar #11: Public Narratives of Epidemic ...
This webinar explores the critical function of historical, literary, and scientific narratives in navigating pandemics.
Vanessa Nim joins MLC
A Bachelor of Journalism student at Ryerson (2019-2023), Vanessa Nim researches ways of recuperating Indigenous knowledges and bridging ...
August 2020
Dr. Irene Gammel's article “Radical hope: What young ...
Dr. Irene Gammel's article “Radical hope: What young dreamers in literature can teach us about COVID-19” published on The Conversation
Pandemic Webinar #10: The Role of Public Intellectuals
Our 10th webinar milestone features three renowned experts to explore the role of public intellectuals during times of crisis.
July 2020
Pandemic Webinar #9: Ethics of Reopening and Recovery
This webinar explores the ethics of recuperation and transition with three international experts.
Pandemic Webinar #8: Pedagogical Shifts in Higher ...
Thursday, July 2, 4-5pm. How does pedagogy evolve and challenge higher education in the wake of COVID-19? How do we best adapt content and ...
June 2020
Pandemic Webinar #7: Mental Health During COVID-19
We discuss coping mechanisms for stress and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic with three internationally renowned psychologists.
Pandemic Webinar #6: Coping with Crisis through Humour...
This webinar explores the importance of artistic expression, critique, and resistance during a time of pandemic.
May 2020
Pandemic Webinar #5: University Leaders Navigate COVID-...
This webinar explores this unprecedented educational disruption with the help of university leaders from across the country.
Rebecca Rocillo joins MLC
Rebecca assists the MLCRC team with researching cultural, literary, and arts-based approaches to pandemics in light of the COVID-19.
Pandemic Webinar #4: Diversity, Migration, and COVID-19
This webinar explores how literary and public narratives have affected cultural diversity and diasporic communities during the crisis.
April 2020
Pandemic Webinar #3: Media and Storytelling During the ...
This third webinar discusses journalistic practices during the crisis and explores new modes of reporting and storytelling.
Pandemic Webinar #2: Cultural Resilience During COVID-...
This webinar explores the cultural dimensions of our global health crisis and strategies for finding resilience.
Pandemic Webinar #1: What Are the Lessons of History, ...
We explore the historical, literary and philosophical approaches that inform the way in which we navigate COVID-19.
Pandemic: Webinar Series
MLC Launches Webinar Series in the Wake of COVID-19
Priyana Govindarajah joins MLC
Priyana will be involved with the MLC's research outreach response to COVID-19, providing technology and security support.
