Topic: “Academics & Activism: The Perils of Researching International Political Media” Dr. Smeltzer holds a Masters degree in Anthropology and a Ph.D. in Communication from Carleton University. Her primary areas of research and publication include: communication in developing countries, the ethics of activist research and information, and communication technologies (ICTs) for social justice. Food Drive [...]
Topic: “My experience as an International Student”. The March Youth Speaker is Elizabeth Almost, 17, a student at Banting High School in London. She will talk about her experience last summer at an international school, where she attended classes in Toronto, New York, London, Paris, Hong Kong, and Beijing.
Topic: “In My Own Name: Lessons Learned and Challenges Left” In the decade since publishing her book In My Own Name, Maureen has spoken across Canada on legal issues at the end of life, worked for women’s health and equality rights, and co-chaired the National Expert Commission on the transformations of the Canadian health care [...]
Topic: “My Career as a Sports Broadcaster”. At a young age, Pete James attended the School of Radio Technique in New York City. He has since worked in radio and television and spent most of his career in his beloved London as a sportscaster and anchor with CHLO, CKSL, CFPL, and CJBK. Now semi-retired, Pete [...]
Topic: “Overcoming Challenges”. Our September Youth Speaker is Shauna Vink, a recent graduate of Catholic Central High School. She will talk about her challenges in learning and sports when faced with both ADHD and Dyslexia. She was recognized for her accomplishments when she was named London’s “Female 2014 Beyond Disability SPECTRA Award Winner.”
Topic: “Look Good, Feel Better“. With a background in fashion design, retailing and business marketing, Linda entered the cosmetic field twenty-five years ago. In the early nineties, she joined the Look Good Feel Better program which offers hair and cosmetic workshops for women with cancer. She has her dream job as the Regional Manager of [...]
The October Youth Speaker is Dan Alferov, a student at A.B. Lucas Secondary School. He will talk about how he became interested in science and especially about his experience of winning first place at an international science fair.
Topic: “The Remains of War“. When the Japanese Imperial Army invaded Dutch Indonesia in 1942, they moved from country to country, taking, killing, and spreading terror and brutality among their prisoners. Pauline will talk about her experience as a nine-year-old in concentration camps which saw her change from a happy, normal child into an inward, [...]
Our Youth Speaker for November is Joanna Gorska, a talented young musician who has won many awards, both on piano and violin. She will talk about her favourite composers and what she enjoys the most in the music she practices and plays. She will also perform a piano selection for our enjoyment!
Topic: “Jazz and Other Holiday Vocals”. London’s award-winning jazz songstress is a talented vocalist with a unique style and polish. With a background as a classical soprano and a Master’s Degree in Music from Western, Sonja loves opera and performs passionate ballads and popular music. Her self-titled debut CD in 2007 was followed by a [...]
