Summer-Fall 2022

Celebrating Stratford School's 10th anniversary

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Ten years of preparing students for new roles, new industries and new horizons

Alum and Virtuous Waste award-winning team member reflects on how GBDA set her up with the skills for a career in UX Design.

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Rotary Club of Stratford goes a step further

Marking their 100th anniversary, the Rotary Club of Stratford extends their scholarship commitment to support more students.

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Doing what's right with privacy-conscious design

Professor Leah Zhang-Kennedy hosted a design jam that benefited student learning and well-being.


Research impact

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Why people trust or distrust experts on critical issues

English's Professor Ashley Rose Mehlenbacher examines what makes an expert and why people may or may not trust them.

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How Indigenous women preserve traditional knowledges

History's Professor Talena Atfield explains how sharing of traditional knowledges is inextricably tied to the land.


Alumni impact

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Books by alumni

From biography to sci-fi to children's stories, Arts alum authors publish a vast range of books.

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Class Notes

Updates on Arts alumni recent achievements in life and work.

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Welcoming new alumni

Celebrating the Classes of 20202021 and 2022 in photos!

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Impact of giving

Putting good into the world

On Giving Tuesday this November 29, consider supporting a fund that pays it forward in multiple ways.

With support of alumni, faculty, staff, retirees and friends, we are growing scholarships, awards and funds to support a strong academic experience for our students.

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Events

  • September 20, 2022: Faculty of Arts Distinguished Lecture in Economics
  • September 26, 2022: Indigenous Speakers Series
  • September 29, 2022: Data + The Arts Event Panel
  • October 1, 2022: Alumni Black and Gold Day
  • October 13, 2022: The Hundred Years' War on Palestine: a lecture by Rashid Khalidi
  • October 28, 2022: Stratford School 10th anniversary celebration - save the date