November 23, 2020

Volume 2, Number 12

Call for Papers/Call for Submissions

The Continuist | Deadline Nov 25

Hey Communication and Culture student!

Calling for submissions for our second zine publication of the year: HALL OF MIRRORS!

Trapped in a confined space, forced to confront images or versions of ourselves that are warped, twisted, and stretched beyond our recognition - this past year has often felt as strange as a summer fair funhouse, where reality is suspended and the only thing to do is move forward. With that in mind, we want to give artists a space in which they can feel free to go out of their comfort zones. Let loose, experiment with your art form, and dig into the recesses of your psyche as we near the end of this year - whatever you create, we want to hear from you!

The main theme of this zine is reflection, which can encompass a whole lot of things relating to your experience of the past year. Need some prompts to get those creative juices pumping? Check out some of the themes below, and see if they call to you!

• Self-image: How do you see yourself now, as opposed to how you saw yourself before 2020? Fractured, or whole? What image do you have of yourself, in terms of physical appearance, spiritual/emotional growth, and/or state of mind?
• Technology in 2020: Technology has taken over so many aspects of our lives and experiences. We're constantly looking at the world through our screens, through social media, through the news -  sometimes warped versions of the truth. We're constantly looking at literal reflections of ourselves during Zoom calls. How has this affected you?
• The past: Nostalgia for better times, the sense that childhood is repeating itself in quarantine, etc.
• The present: Reflections on life in quarantine and the strange unreality we've all been forced to live in, the turbulent political climate, personal mental health, etc.
• The future: Looking to a world beyond 2020 - whether that future is bleak or hopeful, etc.

Note that your piece does not necessarily have to explicitly address or reference the real-life events of 2020. It's more about the mood of your piece, and how it reflects some aspect of the myriad of emotions we've experienced over the past year. If your piece is a fictional short story that has nothing to do with reality, that's totally fine! We don't want to limit your creativity in any way :)

Submit your art to thecontinuist@gmail.com by Wednesday, November 25th, 2020. The Hall of Mirrors awaits!

Events

Migrants and migration governance in Canada (November 24)

Join our Migration Working Group for a discussion on migrants and migration governance in Canada. We meet online Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020, from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm, EST.  Please register to receive an invitation to the online forum.  Early registrants will be sent copies of papers in advance.

Innovative Methodologies for Research in Fashion Studies Tue, 24 November 2020

8:45 – 12:30 EST

Join Romana Mirza (ComCult PhD) for her talk "An Exploration of Intersectional Identities Using Digital Storytelling in Fashion Studies" - hosted by the CFSS by Centre for Feminist Research, Goldsmiths College, University of London

This event will focus around current PHDs and post-doctoral researchers presenting work-in-progress that pushes ahead with innovative methodologies and new critical perspectives, with a view to extending the remit of scholarship in fashion studies today. (read more and register - free)

Creative Futures: International Alumni Panel (November 25)

Wednesday, November 25, 12.30 PM - 1.30 PM

http://bit.ly/FCAD-internationalcareers 

Looking to pursue a creative career internationally? In collaboration with FCAD Careers, FCAD International is hosting a Creative Futures Panel with FCAD alumni pursuing creative careers internationally (New York, LA, London, Grenada, Saudi Arabia) or have worked on projects internationally. An opportunity for you to connect and hear about their journeys after FCAD and how they've successfully navigated their industries.

You're invited to the launch of Fashion Studies Volume 3, Issue 1 (November 27)

Join us Friday, November 27th, 12:00-1:30PM EST, 5:00-6:30 GMT, for a panel discussion featuring four of our brilliant authors from this new issue: Shawkay Ottmann, Dr. Ellen Sampson, Philip Sparks, and Dr. Cheryl Thompson. This panel will be moderated by the journal’s Co-Founders and Co-Editors, Dr. Ben Barry and Dr. Alison Matthews David, and will be followed by a question and answer period with event guests.

RSVP through EventBrite. We look forward to seeing you there!

December 2020 Events at the Centre for Digital Humanities (CDH)

To register for CDH events: visit https://cdh.rula.info/newsletter/december-at-the-cdh/ 

Dec. 15, 12-1 p.m. IDH@Ryerson Indigenous Digital Humanities at Ryerson presents: Justin Ducharme’s Positions (2018): Screening and Discussion

A screening of Métis artist Justin Ducharme’s short film Positions followed by a talk back led by Prof. Lindsay Nixon (English) and Prof. Eva Jewell (Sociology) The Indigenous Digital Humanities Lab is a new CDH initiative directed by Lindsay Nixon. For more, see indigenousdigitalhumanities.wordpress.com/

Dec 2, 4-5 p.m. Stories in Play: Let’s Try: Feeling the Way Through Celeste (Matt Makes Games),

Host: Patrick Dolan, Ph.D. Candidate, Communication & Culture, Twitch.tv/drsandmonster (no registration required)

Dec 9, 4-5 p.m. DH Workbench: Using Humanities Commons and Digital Institutional Repositories to Share and Preserve Research

Host: Jason Boyd and Brian Cameron, Ryerson University Library

Dec 16, 4-5 p.m. (DH@RyersonReads): “Adaptations of Empire: Kipling's Kim, Novel and Game.” Loading… The Journal of the Canadian Game Studies Association, vol. 31, no. 21, pp. 55-73.

Hosts: Jason Boyd & Lindsay Meaning

NOTE: These virtual events are intended as casual, fun, skills- and knowledge-sharing sessions that bring together the Digital Humanities community at Ryerson and beyond.

Announcements

YSGS graduate student mental health and wellness survey

YSGS will be conducting an online survey to explore the mental health and well-being of current graduate students, in order to better understand their current experiences and to identify areas where students are flourishing as well as areas where they may be struggling.

This project builds on work initially done by two psychology PhD students in spring 2020, exploring the mental health and well-being of a current cohort of psychology graduate students. This initial work was presented to the Faculty Associate Deans, and there was consensus that this kind of information would be important to have, across all our Faculties and graduate programs. YSGS and the Associate Deans of the Faculties have been involved in vetting and reviewing the project and the specific survey questions.

The project has also undergone Ryerson Research Ethics Board review and approval (REB 2020-398).

The landing page to access the survey can be found here.

Employment Opportunities

We’re Hiring at Student Life & Learning Support! Application closes January 10, 2021

Student Life & Learning Support, which is made up of the Learning Support, International Student Support, Orientation & Campus Engagement, the Tri-Mentoring Program, and RU Leadership, is building our student team for Summer 2021 and Fall/Winter 2021/2022 - Apply Today! Join the Student Life and Learning Support student team and grow your network at Ryerson while contributing to the success of our innovative and diverse support programs. In any of our roles, you’ll create unique opportunities for your peers and develop your own professional skills. Apply online at ryerson.ca/slls-jobs before January 10, 2021. Questions? Email slhiring@ryerson.ca

Upcoming Dates & Deadlines

• December 7 Final date to drop a one-term course in Good Academic Standing
• December 9-19 Fall examinations, including Saturdays
• Mid-winter break: Ryerson will close at 4:30 pm on Wednesday, December 23 and will re-open at 8 am on Thursday, January 7, 2021.
• January 11 (York), January 15 (Ryerson) Winter classes begin
• January 29 Last Day to enrol (add/swap) in Winter 2021 classes
• February 13 to 19 Family Day and Winter Study Week
• March 1 - last day to apply to graduate for Spring (June) 2021 Convocation with no fee. A non-refundable late fee applies from March 2 to April 15.
• April 16 (new) - last day to drop a Winter 2021 class in good academic standing

For more dates and deadlines see the Graduate Studies Significant Dates Table.

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