tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16000173642744883242024-03-13T16:38:32.973-04:00Beyond the ClassroomThe official blog of the show on CIUT 89.5FM,<br>
the listener-supported Toronto community radio station.Beyond the Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14736800171894007003noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600017364274488324.post-10356026218989394492010-01-12T09:12:00.002-05:002010-01-12T09:18:02.159-05:00New Web Site Coming Soon...Beyond the Classroom is currently in the process of building a new web site, check back soon for details.<br /><br />Thank you.<br />BTCBeyond the Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14736800171894007003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600017364274488324.post-23932698087252938352009-11-02T13:41:00.004-05:002009-11-02T15:56:31.899-05:00The Unknown Culprits, Victor Swift, Drop Fees Coalition, Varsity Blues Womens' LacrosseOctober 29th, 2009<br />Guests on the Show:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">1. The Unknown Culprits</span><br /><br />To lead off the show members from the Toronto rock band The Unknown Culprits were in studio to perform live. The band originally hails from Kelowna, B.C. but the band is now a regular on the Toronto rock scene and recently played the Horseshoe Tavern. For upcoming show times and locations please check out their myspace page.<br /><a href="http://www.myspace.com/unknownculprits"><br />www.myspace.com/unknownculprits</a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br />2. Victor Swift & Stages Open Mic Night<br /></span><br />Next on the show Hart House Music Correspondent Q Chen sat down with Musician Victor Swift to talk about the Stages Open Mic Night, an opportunity for local artists to showcase their talents on the last Thursday of every month in the Arbor Room. Victor is an accomplished musician in his own right and we were lucky enough to have him perform live after the interview.<br /><a href="http://www.harthousemusic.com"><br />www.harthousemusic.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.victorswift.com">www.victorswift.com</a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br />3. Adam Awad, Member of the Drop Fees for a Poverty Free Ontario Coalition</span><br /> <br />For our third interview Gavin spoke with Adam Awad, a member of the Drop Fees for a Poverty Free Ontario Coalition, about what's been going on around campus <br />leading up to their Province Wide Day of Action on November 5th. The Coalition hopes to get students to come out to Queen's Park to ask for more accessible<br />post-secondary education.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.gsu.utoronto.ca/newsevents.html">www.gsu.utoronto.ca/newsevents.html</a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br />4. Todd Pepper, Coach of Varsity Blues Womens' Lacrosse Team</span><br /><br />At the bottom of the hour Todd Pepper, coach of varsity blues women's' lacrosse team was in studio to talk with Darcy about the team’s recent victory over the Guelph gryphons which brought their record to an impressive 12-0.<br /><a href="http:// www.varsityblues.ca/index.aspx?tab=lacrosse2&path=wlax"><br />www.varsityblues.ca/index.aspx?tab=lacrosse2&path=wlax</a>Beyond the Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14736800171894007003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600017364274488324.post-10374883017070937642009-10-26T11:36:00.004-04:002009-10-26T11:47:45.164-04:00SCC, HH Dinner Series, TYP, War Child UofTOctober 22nd, 2009<br />Guests on the Show:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">1. Rosie Posca, Program Manager, Athletic Centre Strength and Conditioning Centre</span><br /><br />To lead off the show Darcy and Rosie Posca, Program Manager for the Athletic Centre's Strength and Conditioning Centre spoke about the exciting changes to the SCC and the wide arraay of open recreational opportunities for students in fitness and health. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.ac-fpeh.com/recreation/strength.php">www.ac-fpeh.com/recreation/strength.php</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">2. Phillip Khaiat, The Hart House Dinner Series</span><br /><br />Also on today’s show Phillip Khaiat, the Organizer behind the Hart House Dinner Series, was on the line to speak about the series and its first guest speaker Guillermo Silva-Marin General Director of the Toronto Operetta Theatre.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.uofttix.ca">www.uofttix.ca</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">3. Ahmed Ahmed, The Transitional Year Programme Preservation <br />Alliance</span><br /><br />For our third interview on the show Gavin sat down with Ahmed Ahmed from the Transitional Year Programme Preservation Alliance to discuss the debate on campus around moving the TYP into Arts and Science at Wordsworth. The vote this week on the move was postponed after a raucous meeting of the Faculty of Arts and Science <br />Council on Monday.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.utsu.ca/">www.utsu.ca/</a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br />4. Oriana Vaccarino, War Child U of T</span><br /><br />At the bottom of the hour Oriana Vaccarino ,VP of War Child U of T was in studio to talk about this charitable organization which is dedicated to providing humanitarian assistance to war-affected children around the world. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.warchild.ca">http://www.warchild.ca</a>Beyond the Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14736800171894007003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600017364274488324.post-8788509076539263852009-10-26T11:11:00.003-04:002009-10-26T11:24:23.763-04:00Get Started, Athletes for Africa, Eat Local!, Varsity Blues SoccerOctober 15th, 2009<br />Guests on the Show:<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br />1. Curtis Cole from the Academic Advising & Career Centre <br /></span><br />To lead off the show Gavin and Curtis Cole from the Academic Advising & Career Centre discussed "Get Started", an early academic orientation program designed to help new students feel comfortable with their options and opportunities. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/~counselling/">www.utsc.utoronto.ca/~counselling/</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">2. Adrian Bradbury, Athletes for Africa</span><br /><br />Also on the show Adrian Bradbury was in studio to talk about the program Athletes for Africa, which earlier this year in partnership with the Steve Nash Foundation launched Football for Good, an initiative that will see academy football (soccer), leadership training and arts and cultural programming reach youth in areas affected by conflict.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.athletesforafrica.com/">http://www.athletesforafrica.com/</a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br />3. Student Volunteers from Eat Local!</span><br /><br />Our next guests were involved in the Eat Local event at the international students centre on Wednesday, October 21st . The event is part of Food week and aims to bring greater awareness to the University of Toronto population and the local community about the importance and benefits of eating locally grown and produced food. <br /><a href="http://www.harthouse.ca/foodweek"><br />www.harthouse.ca/foodweek</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">4. Heidi Borgmann, Varsity Soccer</span><br /><br />At the bottom of the hour Darcy was joined in studio by Heidi Borgmann to talk about The varsity soccer team’s upcoming matches against rivals Carleton and Ottawa. The blues hope to avenge a 1-nil defeat at the hands of Carleton last year, and are also looking forward to hosting the nationals in the month of November. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.varsityblues.ca/">http://www.varsityblues.ca/</a>Beyond the Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14736800171894007003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600017364274488324.post-65010786219259517082009-10-26T10:41:00.004-04:002009-10-26T10:44:25.910-04:00Velcrow Ripper, UTCAP, Job Shadowing, Centre for Community PartnershipsOctober 8th, 2009<br />Guests on the Show:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">1. Day Milman & Director Velcrow Ripper</span><br /><br />To lead off the show Jeff spoke with director Velcrow Ripper about his documentary film Fierce Light: When Spirit Meets Action. The film is being screened at Hart House as part of the Conscious activism Documentary Festival and Day Milman was in studio to fill in all the details.<br /><a href="http:// www.harthouse.ca/docfest"><br />www.harthouse.ca/docfest</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">2. David Berliner & Clara Luke, University of Toronto Campus Agriculture Project</span><br /><br /><br />Next on the show David Berliner and Clara Luke dropped in to the Map Room to talk about the University of Toronto Campus Agriculture Project. The project is dedicated to unifying, coordinating, and developing the various agricultural and gardening initiatives on campus and just completed a busy harvest season.<br /><a href="http:// www.harthouse.ca/utcap"><br />www.harthouse.ca/utcap</a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br />3. Ron Wener, Extern Job Shadowing Program Coordinator, Uoft Career Centre<br /></span><br />Our third guest on the show was Ron Wener from the University of Toronto’s Career Centre. Ron discussed the Career Centre's Job shadowing program which allows uoft students to xplore a career by visiting with professionals in the workplace in order to see what a typical 9-5 workday looks like. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.careers.utoronto.ca/">www.careers.utoronto.ca/</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">4. Sasha Moldovan, Centre for Community Partnerships</span> <br /><br />At the bottom of the hour Gavin sat down with representatives from the Centre for Community Partnerships, which is now offering an exciting new community service program. "Serve & Learn" offers University of Toronto students unique opportunities to engage in a wide variety of meaningful service-learning placements and Sasha will be here to discuss some of these opportunities.<br /><br /><a href="http://http://www.ccp.utoronto.ca/">http://www.ccp.utoronto.ca/</a>Beyond the Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14736800171894007003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600017364274488324.post-66642681371351942002009-09-25T15:00:00.006-04:002009-09-25T15:21:48.120-04:00Classes in Athletics, Camera Club & Crafting, HH Committees, UofT Food ServicesSeptember 24th, 2009<br />Guests on the Show:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">1. Desmond Miller, UofT Athletic Centre</span><br /><br />To lead off this show Desmond Miller from the Athletic centre spoke with Darcy about the wonderful array of Instructional and Recreational opportunities at the Athletic Centre and Varsity Centre in '09/'10.<br /><a href="http://%20www.athletics.utoronto.ca/"><br />www.athletics.utoronto.ca/</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">2. Day Milman, Hart House Programme Coordinator & Saad Chahine, Hart House Camera Club</span><br /><br />Our second interview on the show featured Day Milman and Saad Chahine, who spoke about the HH camera club and Craft Night respectively. The Camera club at Hart House offers classes and workshops available to the public, including two new courses in infrared and digital photography. Craft Night at Hart House is a very relaxed, friendly evening of crafting that is free and available to everyone.<br /><br /><a href="http://hhcc.sa.utoronto.ca/">hhcc.sa.utoronto.ca/</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">3. Laney Marshall, Hart House Director of Programmes</span><br /><br /><br />This episode of BTC featured a double bill of Hart House Programme staff, as our next guest was Programme director Laney Marshall, who called in to the show to update us on the Hart House Standing committees call for first year reps and the ever popular 5buck lunch series<br /><br /><a href="http://www.harthouse.ca/5buck">www.harthouse.ca/5buck</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">4. Jaco Lokker, Director of Food Services at U of T</span><br /><br />To finish up the show Gavin sat down with Jaco Lokker, Director of Food Services at U of T. Gavin and Jaco spoke about the renovations to both the Robart's and the Sid Smith Cafeterias, as well as healthy food options on campus.<br /><a href="http://%20blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca/Ueat/"><br />blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca/Ueat/</a>Beyond the Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14736800171894007003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600017364274488324.post-81257621102545276852009-09-17T15:15:00.006-04:002009-09-17T16:02:45.357-04:00New UofT Student Website, Sri Lanka Panel Discussion, Ask First Campaign, Queer Events on CampusSeptember 17th, 2009<br />Guests on the Show:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">1. Deanne Fisher, Director, Office of Student Life at UofT</span><br /><br />Our first guest on today's show was Deanne Fisher, the Director of <br />Student Life at the University of Toronto. Deanne spoke with Darcy about the exciting, newly launched students access website that is packed with new features and multimedia.<br />Check it out for yourself at:<br /><a href="http:// www.students.utoronto.ca/"><br />www.students.utoronto.ca/</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">2. Shiva Logarajah, Hart House Debates Committee</span><br /><br />Next on the show Shiva Logarajah sat down in studio to speak with Jeff and Gavin about a panel discussion at Hart House entitled, Sri Lanka: Short Term Imperatives and Long Term Solutions. Shiva spoke about the expert panelists that will be speaking at the event and also addressed why it is so important to start a dialogue in support of a lasting peace in Sri Lanka. This free event takes place at Hart House in the Debates room on September 22nd and is open to the community.<br /><br /><a href="http://hhdce.sa.utoronto.ca/">http://hhdce.sa.utoronto.ca/</a><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">3. Cheryl Champagne, Assault Counsellor / Educator, Counseling and Psychological Services at UofT</span><br /><br />At half past the hour Darcy was joined on the show by regular guest Cheryl Champagne, who dropped by to inform listeners about the Counselling and Psychological Services' Ask First Campaign. Cheryl was able to address some of the myths and popular misconceptions surrounding sexual assault as well as inform listeners about resources and workshops that are available on campus.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.caps.utoronto.ca/">www.caps.utoronto.ca/</a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br />4. Fariya Mohiuddin and Cory Scott from LGBTOUT<br /></span><br />At the bottom of the hour on today’s show guests Fariya Mohiuddin and Cory Scott from LGBTOUT spoke with Gavin about Queer events coming up on Campus including the welcome BBQ and the Homohop taking place on Friday September 18th.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.lgbtout.com/">www.lgbtout.com/</a>Beyond the Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14736800171894007003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600017364274488324.post-1056423024705322622009-09-15T14:40:00.003-04:002009-09-15T15:03:30.354-04:00Mark Lewis, Creative Classes, Grad Professional Skills Program, The VarsitySeptember 10th, 2009<br />Guests on the show:<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">1. Christopher Regimbal, Curatorial Assistant at The Justina M. Barnicke Gallery</span><br /><br />To lead off the show Christopher Regimbal was in studio to talk about Mark Lewis’ In a city exhibition which just opened on Tuesday at the JMB Gallery. Featuring the North American premiere of the critically acclaimed trilogy Cold Morning, the three new works were originally commissioned by the JMB Gallery and co-produced by the National Film Board of Canada, for Mark Lewis’s presentation as the official Canadian representative at the Venice Biennale (53rd International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia), the world’s oldest and most prestigious Biennale of contemporary art.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.jmbgallery.ca">www.jmbgallery.ca</a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br />2. Evelyn Wiseman, Coordinator for the creative classes at Hart House</span><br /><br />Also on the show Evelyn Wiseman dropped by to discuss the exciting new creative classes which are being offered through Hart House. Registration is now open for classes like THE ART OF BEING PROFESSIONAL IN ANY CAREER and IMPROVISATION: The art of Spontaneity Under Control, just to name a few.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.harthouse.ca/classes">www.harthouse.ca/classes</a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br />3. Jeff Richardson, Programming Coordinator at Grad Room </span><br /><br />Continuing with the theme of classes Jeff Richardson from Grad Room was on the show to give us an update on the Graduate Professional Skills Program, which provides grad students with a chance to hone their skills before entering the workforce.<br /><a href="http:// www.sgs.utoronto.ca/informationfor/students/campus/gpsp.htm"><br />www.sgs.utoronto.ca/informationfor/students/campus/gpsp.htm<br /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">4. Hilary Barlow, Director of Recruitment and Training for <br />The Varsity</span><br /><br />At the bottom of the hour Hilary Barlow, Director of Recruitment and Training for The Varsity, spoke with Gavin about opportunities for student involvement at the paper. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.thevarsity.ca/">www.thevarsity.ca/</a>Beyond the Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14736800171894007003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600017364274488324.post-39585865535359147032009-09-08T09:53:00.005-04:002009-09-08T10:23:53.311-04:00Varsity Blues Football, Jerry Springer - The Opera, Student Jobs, Dis-OrientationSeptember 3rd, 2009<br />Guests on the show:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">1. Greg Delaval - Head Coach, Varsity Blues Football Team</span><br /><br />To lead off the show Darcy spoke with Greg Delaval, Head coach of the varsity blues football team about the Blues’ big labour day home opener vs Laurier. The team is looking to build off of last season's successes and Greg is optimistic about the 09'/10' season.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.varsityblues.ca">www.varsityblues.ca</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">2. Andrea Wasserman, Marketing Coordinator for the Performing Arts at Hart House<br /> Gregory Finney, Actor</span><br /><br />Also on the show Andrea Wasserman and actor Gregory Finney were in studio to talk about Hart House’s remount of Jerry Springer – The Opera. The 08'/09' show received rave reviews from fans and critics alike, so much so that the Theatre has decided to allow audiences the opportunity to be offended all over again in 09'/10'.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.harthousetheatre.ca">www.harthousetheatre.ca</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">3. Alison Canning, Assistant Pool Manager, Athletic Centre</span><br /><br />This summer was a tough one for students looking for work, luckily guest Alison Canninng has the inside track on the literally hundreds of jobs available in the faculty of physical health and education for UofT students which she was able to share with us on the show.<br /><a href="http:// www.acjobs.utoronto.ca"><br />www.acjobs.utoronto.ca</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">4. Hadia Khan, UTSU VP</span><br /><br />At the bottom of the hour we introduced our new co-host on the show, ASSU president Gavin Nowlan. Gavin is following in the footsteps of his illustrious predecessor and former beyond the classroom co-host Colum Grove White, and he sat down with UTSU VP Hadia Khan to talk about the Dis-orientation events that they have planned for next week.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.assu.ca">www.assu.ca</a>Beyond the Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14736800171894007003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600017364274488324.post-89855725754467326382009-08-31T10:22:00.005-04:002009-08-31T10:48:16.762-04:00I Heart Hart House, UofT Athletics 09/10, Clubs Day 2009August 27th, 2009<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">1. Day Milman, Hart House Programme Coordinator</span> <br /><br />Day led off the show by describing the exciting new art installation of a neon heart over the main entrance to Hart House. I Heart HH is an exciting, new installation on the exterior of Hart House in the form of a luminous, glowing heart. A beacon, a warm welcome, and a big hug, the project is a friendly invitation to new and returning students, visitors, and all members of the community, to come on in!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.harthouse.ca">www.harthouse.ca</a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br />2. Ivan Canete, Events, Promotions and Sports Information at University of Toronto</span><br /><br />Darcy and Ivan spoke about the numerous exciting Varsity activities taking place in 09/10 at UofT. Whether you are looking to try out for a team, catch a game, or looking for part time work there is something for everyone at the Athletic Centre.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ac-fpeh.com">www.ac-fpeh.com</a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br />3. Gavin Nowlan, ASSU President</span><br /><br />the final guest of the day was ASSU President Gavin Nowlan, who spoke to Kimberley about the upcoming UofT Clubs day on September 4th. There are a record number of course unions participating in this years event and clubs day is the best opportunity of the year for students interested in extra curricular activities to check out all the University to offer.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.assu.ca">www.assu.ca</a>Beyond the Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14736800171894007003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600017364274488324.post-30804224258892325732009-07-03T09:29:00.005-04:002009-07-03T10:05:08.665-04:00Gendai Gallery, Friends For Life Bike Rally, UofT Athletic Centre Job opportunities, The Varsity Podcast SeriesJuly 2nd, 2009<br />Guests on the Show:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">1. Maiko Tanaka, Director of the Programming Committee at the Gendai Gallery & Yoshinori Niwa, Feature Artist</span><br /><br />Leading off the program were the Gendai Gallery's Maiko Tanaka and Yoshinori Niwa, one of the artists featured in the gallery’s “the Arts of togetherness exhibition”. Maiko and Yoshinori spoke about the workshops, events and performances that together comprise the "Kite Flying with Local People" exhibit.<br /><br /><a href="http://gendaigallery.org/">http://gendaigallery.org/</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">2. Tod Ross, Co-Chair of the Friends For Life Bike Rally</span><br /><br />Also on the show Todd Ross came into the studio to talk about 11th annual Friends For Life Bike Rally, A Fundraising Event in which participants cycle from Toronto to Montreal over a six day period all in support of the Toronto People with Aids foundation.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.bikerally.org/">http://www.bikerally.org/</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">3. Kay Dawkins, UofT Athletic Centre</span><br /><br />At half past the hour Darcy interviewed Kay Dawkins from the UofT Athletic centre about the always hot topic of job opportunities for UofT students. Due to the city workers strike the Athletic centre is currently seeking students to fill Pool related positions such as lifeguards and aquatic instructors. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.ac-fpeh.com/leadership/opportunities.php">http://www.ac-fpeh.com/leadership/opportunities.php</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">4. Dan Epstein, The Varsity</span> <br /><br />Rounding off this edition of Beyond the Classroom Dan Epstein, former photographer for The Varsity sat down with Kimberly to talk about the new podcast series the Varsity will be launching in Fall 2009. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.thevarsity.ca/">http://www.thevarsity.ca/</a>Beyond the Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14736800171894007003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600017364274488324.post-4607160279130740382009-06-25T14:04:00.003-04:002009-06-25T15:01:13.123-04:00Track-and-Field Championships, Romeo & Juliet, Academic Success Centre, UofT Swing ClubJune 25th, 2009<br />Guests on the Show:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">1. Mary Beth Challoner, Promotions Manager for the Varsity Blues </span><br /><br />Leading off today's show was Mary Beth Challoner, who spoke to us live from a Press Conference on Bloor. Varsity Stadium is the site for the 2009 Canandian Track and Field Championships and the Varsity Blues are well represented with five athletes competing. Mary Beth spoke about these athletes and their involvement as well as how important it was for UofT to host this significant event.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.varsityblues.ca/">http://www.varsityblues.ca/</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">2. Andrea Wasserman, Director of Canopy Theatre's Romeo and Juliet & Amy Connolly who plays Lady Capulet in the same production.</span><br /><br />Also on today’s show we interviewed Amy Connolly, who will be playing Lady Capulet in the upcoming Canopy theatre production of Romeo & Juliet and also the play's director, Hart House’s own Andrea Wasserman. Andrea and Amy discussed some of the dynamics involved with putting on possibly the world’s most famous love story. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.canopytheatre.ca/html/Canopy/main.html">http://www.canopytheatre.ca/html/Canopy/main.html</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">3. Andrea Graham, Learning Skills Counsellor at the Academic Success Centre</span><br /><br />At half past the hour Darcy spoke with Andrea Graham, a Learning Skills Counsellor from the Academic Success Centre. Andrea explained how councellors work with students to help them develop the skills, strategies and competencies that lead to success in their studies. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.asc.utoronto.ca/">http://www.asc.utoronto.ca/</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">4. UofT Swing Club Members</span><br /><br />Our final guests on this week's show were two members from UofT's Swing Club. They spoke with Kimberly about the music involved with Swing dance, as well as the merits of Swing as a fun, social and aerobic activity available on campus.<br /><br /><a href="http://swing.sa.utoronto.ca/">http://swing.sa.utoronto.ca/</a>Beyond the Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14736800171894007003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600017364274488324.post-60042157330673178292009-06-25T13:32:00.003-04:002009-06-25T13:54:01.239-04:00Language Norms & Identities In Contemporary Canada, Venice Biennale Recap, Camp UoftJune 18th, 2009<br />Guests on the show:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">1. Professor Carol Percy, Department of English at the University of Toronto</span><br /><br />Our first guest of the hour was Carol Percy from the Department of English at the University of Toronto. Carol is one of the organizers of the discussion series “Language Norms & Identities In Contemporary Canada” which took place June 22nd - June 24th. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.chass.utoronto.ca/prescrip/june22-24.pdf">http://www.chass.utoronto.ca/prescrip/june22-24.pdf</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">2. Christopher Regimbal, Curatorial Assistant at The Justina M. Barnicke Gallery</span><br /><br />Next on the show we spoke to Christopher Regimbal, a curatiorial assistant at the Justina M. Barnicke Gallery. Christopher just recently returned from the Canadian Pavilion at the 53rd Venice Biennale and he spoke about some of the highlights of his experience. He also spoke briefly about Noise Ghost; the current exhibition at the Justina M. Barnicke Gallery.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.jmbgallery.ca/exhibitions.html">http://www.jmbgallery.ca/exhibitions.html</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">3. Mike Cordingley, Camp UofT</span><br /><br />Our last guest on the program was Mike Cordingley, a director at Camp Uoft. Mike attended the Festival of Excellence at Varsity Stadium and he spoke about what it was like to witness Usain Bolt run the 100 metre dash. As a director at Camp Uoft Mike also was able to elaborate on the wide array of programming available they offer and what it is about Camp UofT that sets it apart from other city camps. <br /><br /><a href="www.ac-fpeh.com/childyouth/campuoft.ph">www.ac-fpeh.com/childyouth/campuoft.ph</a>pBeyond the Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14736800171894007003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600017364274488324.post-59045813354622373432009-06-23T15:10:00.002-04:002009-06-23T15:41:32.875-04:00Canopy Theatre, HH Chess Club, PrideJune 11th, 2009<br />Guests on the Show:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">1. Doug Floyd, General Manager of the Hart House Theathre and Co-Founder and Executive Producer of the Canopy Theatre Company</span><br /><br />To kick off the show Alexis sat down with regular guest Doug Floyd, General Manager of the Hart House Theatre and Co-Founder and Executive Producer of the Canopy Theatre Company. Doug spoke about this summer’s Canopy theatre production of Romeo and Juliet, and the unique challenges and opportunities that are involved in performing outdoors on Philosopher’s walk.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.canopytheatre.ca/html/Canopy/main.html">http://www.canopytheatre.ca/html/Canopy/main.html</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">2. Alex Ferreira & Robert Roller of the Hart House Chess Club</span><br /><br />Next on the show Jeff interviewed Alex Ferreira & Robert Roller of the Hart House Chess Club about the game of chess, the clubs history at Hart House and the upcoming Hart House Open event. The Hart House Summer Open takes place in the first week of July and is open to the general public for registration.<br /><br /><a href="http://hhchess.sa.utoronto.ca/">http://hhchess.sa.utoronto.ca/</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">3. Jesse Langille, UofT Pride Coordinator</span><br /><br />At the bottom of the hour UofT Pride Coordinator Jesse Langille joined us in studio to talk about the Pride festivities that are planned for later on this month and how listeners can become involved in LGTBQ activities on campus.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.lgbtq.utoronto.ca/PRIDE.htm">http://www.lgbtq.utoronto.ca/PRIDE.htm</a>Beyond the Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14736800171894007003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600017364274488324.post-7479150834188613772009-06-08T16:35:00.003-04:002009-06-25T15:20:01.883-04:00Festival of Excellence, Permiso, LGTBQ, Flat FeesJune 4th, 2009<br />Guests on the show:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">1. Carl Georgevski, Varsity Blues Track & Field Head Coach</span><br /><br />The lead guest on this edition of Beyond the Classroom was Varsity Blues Track & Field Head Coach Carl Georgevski. Carl spoke about the upcoming Festival of Excellence which will be held at the newly renovated Varsity stadium where Usain Bolt and other Olympic track and field athletes will compete.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.festivalofexcellence.ca/">http://www.festivalofexcellence.ca/</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">2. Ronna Bloom, University of Toronto's Poet in Community</span><br /><br />Also on the show we featured Ronna Bloom, the Poet in Community for Hart House and other U of T deptartments who performed a selection of readings from her recently released book <span style="font-style:italic;">Permiso.</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.ronnabloom.com">http://www.ronnabloom.com</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">3. Jude Tate, Coordinator of LGBTQ Resources and Programs at the University of Toronto</span><br /><br />At half past the hour Darcy was joined by Jude Tate, Coordinator of LGBTQ Resources and Programs at the University of Toronto. Jude informed us about LGBTQ alumni events and how alumni can get involved with the organization beyond monetary donations. Jude also touched on the planning for the upcoming school year's queer orientation and where one can go for more information.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.lgbtq.utoronto.ca/">http://www.lgbtq.utoronto.ca/</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">4. Gavin Nowlan, ASSU President</span><br /><br />For the show's final interview Kimberly Stemshorn sat down with ASSU President Gavin Nowlan. Gavin spoke about the recent final passing vote on Flat Fees and how this vote will affect students in the fall 2009 school year.<br /><br /><a href="http://assu.ca/">http://assu.ca/</a>Beyond the Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14736800171894007003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600017364274488324.post-38988165071554212612009-06-01T12:09:00.003-04:002009-06-01T13:25:26.769-04:00Bike Month Breakfast, Ferno House, Oztrekk, The StrandMay 28th, 2009<br />Guests on the show:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">1. Lynsay Henderson, Hart House Membership Services Coordinator</span><br /><br />Leading off the show Alexis Chapman sat down with Lyndsay Henderson from The Hub at Hart House and spoke about the Bike Month Breakfast event on June 3rd. All are welcome to attend this free event that will feature breakfast nibbles and coffee, as well as a performance by the band <span style="font-style:italic;">The Wanted.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">2. Arnaud Brassard and Spencer Gordon from <span style="font-style:italic;">Ferno House</span></span><br /><br />Next on the show Jeff interviewed Arnaud Brassard and Spencer Gordon from <span style="font-style:italic;">Ferno House</span>, a brand new publishing house that launched their debut release: <span style="font-style:italic;">For Crying Out Loud</span> on Friday May 29th at Hart House. Arnaud went in to detail about the labor intensive production methods he employed to produce the finely crafted anthology and Spencer described how the project began.<br /><br /><a href="www.fernohouse.com">www.fernohouse.com</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">3. Beth Mcnally, Co-founder of <span style="font-style:italic;">Oztrekk</span></span><br />At Half past the hour Beth Mcnally will joined us by phone to talk about <span style="font-style:italic;">Oztrekk</span>, a Canadian company that connects Canadian graduates with grad school opportunites in Australia. Oztrekk hosts and annual fair at Hart House to answer common questions that students have regarding Grad opportunities overseas.<br /><br /><a href="www.oztrekk.com">www.oztrekk.com</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">4. Sean MacKay, Editor of <span style="font-style:italic;">The Strand</span></span><br /><br />At the bottom of the hour Kimberly Stemshorn spoke with Sean Mackay, editor of the Victoria College Newspaper, <span style="font-style:italic;">The Strand</span>. Sean informed listeners of the direction the Strand is taking in the upcoming school year and how students can get involved with the paper. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.thestrand.ca/">http://www.thestrand.ca/</a>Beyond the Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14736800171894007003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600017364274488324.post-75188184450348282372009-05-22T14:16:00.005-04:002009-05-22T14:59:04.619-04:00HH Space Booking, UofT Garden Plots, Lit CityMay 21st, 2009<br />Guests on the show:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">1. Mahvish Ashraf, Conference & Meeting Services Coordinator at Hart House</span><br /><br />At the top of the hour Alexis spoke with Mahvish Ashraf, Conference & Meeting Services Coordinator at Hart House, about some of the beautiful spaces at hart house which are both accessible to the public and available for event bookings. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.harthouse.utoronto.ca/hh/page.php?id=FOD07">http://www.harthouse.utoronto.ca/hh/page.php?id=FOD07</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">2. Joel Loughead – Hart House Farm Committee</span><br /><br />Hart House Farm committee member Joel Loughead spoke about the expanding garden plots at the farm and on campus. The plots are part of the University of Toronto Campus Agriculture Project, which aims to provide the University community with healthy food and activities, research opportunities, and establish the University as a model for urban sustainability. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.harthouse.ca/">http://www.harthouse.ca/</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">3. Day Millman - Coordinator, Programme and Outreach at Hart House</span> <br /><br />Day spoke about the upcoming event Doors Open Toronto, a city wide event that Hart House is participating in on May 23rd & 24th. The theme for this year is "Lit City", as the weekend will include readings, tours and programming from authors that have used Toronto as a setting in their work. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.toronto.ca/doorsopen/index.htm">http://www.toronto.ca/doorsopen/index.htm</a>Beyond the Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14736800171894007003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600017364274488324.post-23669565406504495212009-05-21T14:19:00.002-04:002009-05-21T16:18:41.110-04:00Tamil Protests, Emmanuel Jal, New U 2009, John TaylesMay 14th, 2009<br />Guests on the show:<br /><br />1. <span style="font-weight:bold;">Siva Vimal</span><br /><br />Siva joined us by phone to talk about the Tamil demonstrations that have recently been taking place at Queen's Park and throughout Toronto. Siva outlined the dire situation of the Tamil people in Sri Lanka and spoke about his involvement in the demonstrations.<br /><br />2. <span style="font-weight:bold;">Emmanuel Jal</span><br /><br />In keeping with the theme of civil war and its repercussions we aired an interview that Alexis Chapman conducted with Emmanuel Jal, a former sudanese war child. Emmanuel explained his intent to spread a message of peace through his hip hop lyrics, and also touched upon a book he recently released about his story.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.emmanueljal.org/">http://www.emmanueljal.org/</a> <br /><br /><br />3. <span style="font-weight:bold;">Jonathan Asmis, Chair of the New U Conference 2009</span><br /><br />Jonathan spoke about the upcoming New U Conference 2009 to be held at Victoria college on the St. George Campus. This is an exciting opportunity for UofT student leaders to come together, network and develop new skills.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.newuconference.ca">http://www.newuconference.ca</a><br /><br />4. <span style="font-weight:bold;">John Tayles, Toronto Singer Songwriter</span><br /><br />John Tayles is a musician who performed live Beyond the Classroom earlier in the year. We featured two songs off his debut album, <span style="font-style:italic;">Thoughts out Loud</span>, which he was able to produce after winning and international songwriting competition on slicethepie.com. John's music was a perfect way to end the show and lead into the May long weekend.<br /><br /><a href="www.johntayles.com ">www.johntayles.com </a>Beyond the Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14736800171894007003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600017364274488324.post-49998096857932681912009-05-08T13:35:00.004-04:002009-05-08T15:55:40.940-04:00Grad Escapes, Grad Professional Skills Program, South-South: Interruptions and Encounters, Status of Women OfficeMay 7th, 2009<br />Guests on the show:<br /><br />1. <span style="font-weight:bold;">Estelle Olivia, Grad Escapes</span><br /><br />In 2003, the GSU and Student Life Programs created Grad Escapes, a program of social, cultural, and recreational events designed for busy graduate students. The program has since grown to be extremely successful, selling out the entire 2008 lineup of events. Estelle Olivia spoke about what programming current UofT Grad students can look forward to this summer and how important it is to take a break from the lab or library and explore Toronto's rich cultural scene. <br /><br /><a href=" http://www.utoronto.ca/~gsunion/escape/index.html"> http://www.utoronto.ca/~gsunion/escape/index.html</a><br /><br />2.<span style="font-weight:bold;"> Jeff Richardson, Grad Room Programming Coordinator</span><br /><br />The Graduate Professional Skills program (GPS) is a new initiative from the School of Graduate Studies that consists of a variety of offerings providing doctoral stream students with a range of optional opportunities for skills development. Jeff Richardson, a former host of Beyond the Classroom who is now the Programming coordinator for Grad Room discussed how GPS can help Grads acquire skills beyond those conventionally learned within disciplinary programs. <br /><br /> <a href="http://www.sgs.utoronto.ca/informationfor/students/campus/gpsp.htm ">http://www.sgs.utoronto.ca/informationfor/students/campus/gpsp.htm </a><br /><a href="https://portal.utoronto.ca/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp ">https://portal.utoronto.ca/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp </a><br /><br />3. <span style="font-weight:bold;">Tejpal Ajji, Adjunct Curator of Outreach at the Justina M. Barnicke Gallery</span><br /><br />Tejpal is the co-curator, along with Jon Soske, of the current exhibit South-South: Interruptions & Encounters, which stages an unprecedented intervention by bringing together eight artists whose work is situated at an intersection of African and South Asian history, politics, or culture. Tejpal spoke about the nature of his role as a curator and the inspiration behind bringing South-South to the Justina M. Barnicke Gallery. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.jmbgallery.ca/exhibitions.html">http://www.jmbgallery.ca/exhibitions.html</a><br /><br />4. <span style="font-weight:bold;">Cheryl Champagne, Assistant Status of Women Officer at the University of Toronto</span><br /><br />Cheryl joined us in studio to talk about the methods and resources available to women at UofT to help prevent sexual assault. Assault Counsellors offer services to students who are in crisis as a result of verbal, physical, and/or sexual assault and other forms of abuse or violence. These services include crisis counselling; psychotherapy for individuals, partners, families and groups; education and training; consultation and referral.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.calss.utoronto.ca/Assault/assault.htm">http://www.calss.utoronto.ca/Assault/assault.htm</a>Beyond the Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14736800171894007003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600017364274488324.post-8730273078417359372009-05-05T13:36:00.002-04:002009-05-05T13:50:23.303-04:00Voice & Energy, HH Aquatics, The Venice Apprentice candidatesApril 30th, 2009<br />Guests on the Show:<br /><br />1. <span style="font-weight:bold;">Jill Cressy, Assistant Program Manager Fitness, Dance, Martial Arts & Sport -Faculty of Physical Education & Health</span><br /><br />Jill spoke about summer fitness and the work she does on energy and vocalization. <br /><br />2. <span style="font-weight:bold;">Alex Vickers, Hart House Pool Manager</span><br /><br />Alex shared his knowledge of the activites of the Underwater Club. He spoke about the summer dive season and spring programme session, with an emphasis on aquatics. <br />More Info: http://www.utoronto.ca/hhuc/<br /><br />3. <span style="font-weight:bold;">The Venice Apprentice Candidates:</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Jennifer Davis</span>, a second-year graduate student in the Architecture Program, with a Bachelor of Architectural Studies from the University of Waterloo School of Architecture; <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Cristina Fogale</span>, an Italian Studies graduate student with a Bachelor of Arts degree in French from the University of British Columbia;<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Valentine Moreno</span>, a first-year student in the Master of Museum Studies Programme, who has worked in the fields of photography and arts management;<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Charlotte Rodon</span>, a French exchange student in the Art and Art History Programme, who holds an undergraduate degree in graphic design from France; and <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">John Rubino</span>, a second-year student in the Master of Museum Studies Programme, with a background in interior design and art direction for film. *Not able to make the show.<br /><br />One of the five finalists will be selected to accompany Commissioner Barbara Fischer and Deputy Commissioner Natalie De Vito to the 53rd Venice Biennale. The Apprentice will travel courtesy of Aeroplan and the JMB Gallery, and will work closely with Gallery staff to assist with preparations for the Canada Pavilion during installation leading up to the Biennale’s prestigious Vernissage, the first week of June. The apprentices each spoke about their experience at the JMB Gallery thus far, and what being involved with the Venice Biennale has meant to them.Beyond the Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14736800171894007003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600017364274488324.post-61819802297813043422009-04-23T15:24:00.002-04:002009-04-23T15:38:42.433-04:00Public Water Initiative, Summer Film Workshops, Recession Proof Bride, Hart House Theatre 09/10 SeasonApril 23rd, 2009<br />Guests on the Show:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">1. Karen Cao, Public Water Initiative</span><br /><br />1 in 3 Canadians drink it exclusively for their daily water consumption, falsely believing it to be "cleaner" "healthier" and "safer" than tap water. Aggressive marketing by private bottled water manufacturers and the failure of our public institutions to uphold our water infrastructure and educate residents has led to this trend, yet NO evidence suggests that bottled water is safer, cleaner or healthier than tap water; on the contrary, evidence suggests the complete opposite - including grave<br />environmental, health, economic and social consequences.<br /><br />2<span style="font-weight:bold;">. Rick Palidwor, Director of the UofT Film Festival</span><br /><br />Rick spoke about Practical filmmaking workshops where students will engage in one or more hands-on shooting and editing exercises each day, expertly guided and designed to impart the most fundamental skills needed to make a movie: techniques of pictorial continuity, finding the best frame, and simple sound solutions. Students can leave the workshop with 3 completed shooting exercises in hand and the exercises can be easily replicated. www.uofttix.ca<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">3. Stephanie Kern- Event Manager at Hart House</span><br /><br />Hart House, in partnership with the hit reality T.V show Rich Bride, Poor Bride is pleased to announce Recession Proof Bride, a wedding workshop to educate the bride-to-be and share expert advice on how to cut costs without cutting corners. With the economic recession upon us, many brides are wondering how to create the perfect wedding with less or simply where to spend and where to skip. On May 9, 2009, the experts at Hart House, along with Angelique Sobschak of Rich Bride, Poor Bride, will host a one-day workshop to share their knowledge and help brides learn how to make their day possible, despite economic hardships.<br /><br />For full workshop details and schedule please visit:<br />http://www.harthouse.ca/bride<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">4. Andrea Wasserman, Marketing Coordinator for the Performing Arts at Hart House</span><br /><br />Andrea spoke about the successes of the 08/09 Hart House Theatre season and how they intend to build on them in 09/10. For more information please visit www.harthousetheatre.caBeyond the Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14736800171894007003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600017364274488324.post-13091181201957841882009-04-17T16:00:00.002-04:002009-04-17T16:16:52.660-04:00Slow Food Toronto, Ride for Rafiki, Final Exam Study TipsApril 16th, 2009<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Guests on the Show:</span><br /><br />1. <span style="font-weight:bold;">Paul de Campo, Chair of Slow Food Toronto</span><br />Paul spoke about the global and local initiatives of the organization Slow Food as well as the 'Do it SLOW' Banchetto at Hart House on May 1st. Sponsored by Slow Food Toronto, the event will begin with a reception hosted by Chef Jamie Kennedy that will include Canadian Raw Milk Cheeses and Ontario Wines. The dinner portion of the evening will consist of four courses prepared by top local chefs who are active members in the Slow Food community. This feast will serve to showcase the collection of Slow Food Canada individuals who are committed to supporting structures amongst producers, food communities and food activists, as well as promoting the principals of Good, Clean and Fair food for everyone.<br /><br />www.toronto.slowfood.ca<br /><br />2. <span style="font-weight:bold;">Catherine Mulvale</span><br />Catherine spoke about a number of charitable organization and events that she is involved in, including the Ride For Rafiki which takes place on April 19th.<br /><br />http://www.rideforrafiki.ca/<br /><br />3. <span style="font-weight:bold;">Nellie Perret</span><br />Nellie Perret of the Counselling and and Learning Skills Service at UofT gave expert advice to students studying for last minute exams and papers.<br /><br />http://www.calss.utoronto.ca/index.htmBeyond the Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14736800171894007003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600017364274488324.post-62460241652865780622009-04-13T13:09:00.007-04:002009-04-13T13:15:58.772-04:00Flat Fees, 'Do it Slow' Banchetto, Varsity Blues & Summer JobsApril 9, 2009<br /><strong>Guests on the Show:</strong><br /><br /><strong>1. Colum Grove-White</strong><br />Beyond the Classroom’s own Colum Grove White spoke about flat fee tuition.<br />The Faculty of Arts & Science is considering a change to how tuition fees are levied at the University of Toronto - St. George campus. The change would be that instead of paying for school on a per course basis it would be as a flat fee for your program. <br /><br /><strong>2. Arlene Stein – H.H Events and Catering</strong><br />Arlene spoke to us about the ‘Do it Slow’ Banchetto at Hart House - A Convivial Dinner with Canada’s Slow Food Leaders and Slow Food International Founder and President Carlo Petrini. Sponsored by Slow Food Toronto, the event will begin with a reception hosted by Chef Jamie Kennedy that will include Canadian Raw Milk Cheeses and Ontario Wines.<br />The dinner will take place on May 1st.<br />Tickets available at UofTtix Box Office www.uofttix.ca (416) 978-8849<br /><br /><strong>3. Mary Beth Challoner- Faculty of Physical Education and Health</strong><br />Mary Beth talked about the highlights of this years Varsity Blues season.<br />For more information please visit: http://www.varsityblues.ca/<br /><br /><strong>4. Glen Matadeen- Career Centre</strong><br />Glenn spoke to Jeff about finding a summer job and the resources available at the Career Centre. Glen shared his thoughts on resume techniques and the pros and cons of online social networks such as Facebook. <br />http://www.careers.utoronto.ca/<br /><br /><strong>Music on the Show:</strong><br />Hey Ocean-Too Soon<br />Hey Ocean-Humaita<br />Junior Boys-Bits and Pieces<br />Young Rival-Too Hip<br />Starsailor-Boy in Waiting<br />Smokekiller-Out There<br />Hey Ocean-A Song About CaliforniaBeyond the Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14736800171894007003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600017364274488324.post-75317513215227181162009-04-06T14:14:00.003-04:002009-04-06T14:18:35.815-04:00HH Review, Think Pink! & the New What's on GuideApril 2, 2009<br /><strong>Guests on the Show:</strong><br /><br /><strong>1. Macy Siu – H.H Literary and Library Committee</strong><br />Macy from the Hart House Lit and Lib Committee spoke to us about the much anticipated Hart House Review being launched on April 14th. The magazine features selected works of fiction, poetry, photography and art by Hart House members, and is published annually. The launch event will take place at 7:30 PM in the Debates Room and will showcase an art exhibition and readings. <br />For more information please visit: www.harthouse.ca<br /><br /><strong>2. Athena Lamb – Positive Space Committee</strong><br />Athena talked about the last 5 Buck lunch of the semester being hosted by Positive Space. The theme for the lunch is “Think Pink-Positive Stances for Sexual Diversity!” and will feature menu items such as Asian Noodle Salad with Salmon, Red Vegetarian Bean Chili and Pink Cupcakes.<br />For more information please visit: www.harthouse.ca/5buck<br /><br /><strong>4. Karen Anderson – HH Athletics</strong><br />Karen from HH Athletics came by to speak about the Spring What’s on Guide. She discussed many of the different activities and classes being offered this Spring. <br />For more information or to view the Spring Guide please visit: www.harthouse.caBeyond the Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14736800171894007003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600017364274488324.post-28904610599824371422009-03-30T13:01:00.005-04:002009-03-30T13:06:27.085-04:00Dance at UofT, Art in Venice, Jazz in the Arbor Room & Maple Syrup at the HH FarmMarch 26, 2009<br /><strong>Guests on the Show:<br /><br />1. Carol Mustacho – Former Director of the UofT Festival of Dance</strong><br />Carol came by Beyond the Classroom to discuss the UofT Festival of Dance and how it began 14 years ago. The two evening Festival is an annual event uniting all three UofT Campuses, highlighting dance styles from around the world.<br />For more information please visit: http://www.harthousetheatre.ca/<br /><br /><strong>2. Christopher Reginbal- JMB Gallery</strong><br />Christopher spoke to us about the upcoming Venice Biennale, and the involvement of JMB. The Venice Biennale is the world’s oldest and most exciting venue for the international display of contemporary art, receiving over 300,000 visitors from around the world and offering participating institutions the highest profile of all international art events.<br />For more information please visit: www.harthouse.ca<br /><br /><strong>3. Brent Pym- U of T Student & Jazz Musician</strong><br />Brent spoke about his Jazz performance, <em>Uniform Convergence</em>, taking place on April 2 at 1:00 PM in the Arbor Room, as part of the UofT Arts Festival. The performance will explore some of the fascinating connections between music and modern mathematics.<br />For more information please visit: <a href="http://www.arts.utoronto.ca/celebrate-arts.htm">http://www.arts.utoronto.ca/celebrate-arts.htm</a><br /><br /><strong>4. Eva Modlinska- Student Secretary, Hart House Farm Committee</strong><br />A day of making maple syrup and feasting on all the pancakes you can eat! Eva shared the details of <em>Sugaring Off</em>, a day of family fun at the Hart House Farm. As part of the excursion, you will have the opportunity to join a walking tour of the property, try a wood-fired sauna, feast on a pancake dinner and enjoy musical entertainment.<br />For more information please visit: www.harthouse.ca<br /><br /><strong>Music on the Show:</strong><br />Cancel Winter- The Silence<br />Jenn Grant- Blue Mountains<br />MSTRKRFT- It Ain’t Love (ft. Lil Mo)<br />K’naan- ABCs (ft. Chubb Rock)<br />Jazz Ensemble (Brent Pym and co.)- Free to Be<br />Winter Gloves- Let me Drive<br />Constantines- Trans. CanadaBeyond the Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14736800171894007003noreply@blogger.com0