Winter 2021

The legacy of 2020 – driving progress on justice and human rights

Celebrating Indigenous identity

Art installation by photographer Nadya Kwandibens unveiled at Library entrance

Taskforce appointed to examine Egerton Ryerson’s legacy

Staff and students help Ryerson deliver 7,700 diplomas

Raising support for Black entrepreneurs in tech

Expert panel to address campus safety

New toolkit combats anti-Asian discrimination

New look for Gould Street and Nelson Mandela Way

Faculty of Science creates immersive learning experience

Anti-Black racism initiatives underway on campus

On campus during the COVID-19 pandemic

We asked award-winning photographer Kiana Hayeri, Image Arts ’11, to document the campus in early October. Here’s what she saw

New lawyers for new times

Building a new Faculty of Law that addresses the biggest challenges faced by society is a tall order to begin with. Launching it virtually during a pandemic put its strength to the test

Journalism course tackles anti-Black racism, bias in news reporting

Students petitioned for action on systemic racism in media – here’s what Ryerson did

Centring Indigenous voices

The Yellowhead Institute's Indigenous-led research shares critical perspectives and policy analysis

Alumni association evolves

Message from the Ryerson University Alumni Association on future plans

Ryerson writes

Three Ryersonian authors, three great books to add to your reading list

Memories of Ryerson

While COVID-19 interrupted our plans to celebrate alumni anniversaries in 2020, we couldn’t let the occasion go unmarked. We mailed anniversary pins to graduates of ’55, ’60, ’65, ’70 and ’80 and asked you to share your reflections on university days gone by

Finding my voice

How Al Ramsay empowered himself and the queer community

Making a case for human rights in urban planning

Cheryll Case advocates for affordable housing and inclusive planning

Experience — and bias — fuel Christian Hui’s HIV policy research

PhD student says his perspective inspires him to make a difference for people living with HIV

Ena Chadha takes the helm of the Ontario Human Rights Commission

A human rights lawyer for 25 years, Chadha now turns to investigating the root of inequality in systems of power

Class Notes

Updates from alumni on personal & professional milestones

1918 vs. 2020: A look at pandemics in Canada