Expensive and inequitable for students, costs for virtual books are being added to fee statements without students’ consent. Some George Brown College (GBC) students have paid more than $1,000 for e-textbooks they cannot keep beyond the semester. While textbooks can be an essential part of classroom learning, these overpriced e-texts being made mandatory without…
A virtual vigil and discussion to be held to honour victims of Gender based violence and plan for a better future. The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women is observed on Dec.6 annually to mourn and remember the 14 young women who were murdered on this day at Polytechnique Montreal…
The campaign includes limited-edition tote bags showcasing student life. As George Brown College (GBC) continues their comeback campaign, students are being offered a chance to grab some limited-edition gear. In partnership with the Student Nutrition Access Program (SNAP) of the Student Association (SA) the campaign launched Nov. 24, offering tote bags to students who…
The SA hosts a show screening to highlight international students’ challenges in Canada. International students face many challenges and fights for their chance at a good life. The Student Association (SA) is organising a screening of a Fifth Estate episode ‘Sold a Lie’ on Nov. 30 to highlight these struggles. The 45-minute episode will…
The Student Association’s Safe Walk is organizing a two-day course on Understanding & Managing Aggressive Behavior (UMAB) on Nov. 19 and 20. The aim of UMAB training is to teach students the techniques and measures they can take to protect themselves and others from various forms of violence. “This information is valuable knowledge to anyone,…
History Revealed is an ongoing event commemorating the lives of those during WWII. Get your History Revealed in a unique way. Organized by Ancestry – the global leader in family history – History Revealed was a freely accessible event to commemorate Remembrance Day, Nov. 11. It involved AR technology that helps one experience the…
Book by Ann McLaughlin details how it is possible to make a real change in the world. Ann McLaughlin, author of World Change-Maker, was trained as a social worker in North America. She spent 20 years as a psychotherapist and social worker before transitioning to international development, which she believed a necessary area to…
The 2022 AGM provided those in attendance, an evening full of tension and confusion. On a night meant to give student members the chance to shape the future of the Student Association of George Brown College (SAGBC), the 2022 Annual General Meeting (AGM), was filled with confusion and heated discussions over one tenuous issue….
Organized by a group of students called Toyo Gemstone (TGS) from the Toyo University in Japan, the Toyo International Film Festival (TIFF) aims to bring its overseas partner institutions together through films. “We believe that film may be the most dynamic medium people from different parts of the world can enjoy and appreciate.” said J…
All Women L.E.A.D is a community for women to learn and grow together. Built by social worker Jennifer Slay and professor and mentor Melissa Maloney. L.E.A.D is an acronym which encourages people to leverage, empower, achieve, and do. Slay and Maloney co-host various series as part of the community events. This time, the two women…
GBC partners with United Way to promote initiative running until Nov. 10. Give back and get active to support local fundraising. United Way, a national charity organization is partnering with George Brown College (GBC) by launching GetUp, a campaign aiming to bring post-secondary institutions together to fundraise in multiple ways and give it back…
Returning SA talent competition a chance for students to connect and enjoy performances. GBC’s Got Talent is coming back to campus this year. Participants who pass through the audition will have a chance to perform live in front of other students at the main event and win cash prizes. Prizes include $500, $300, and…
