On Monday April 24th and Tuesday April 25th, the GEC members delivered workshops to all of the M3s at UTS. I was able to attend four out of the five workshops and was thoroughly impressed with how they went. The GEC workshop was effective in helping to create socially responsible citizens. I think the workshop opened…

The Gender and Equity Committee has been busy preparing their workshops for the M3 students, which are officially taking place on Monday, April 24th and Tuesday, April 25th. I continue to be impressed with the students’ initiative planning this workshop, as well as the way they incorporate critical global citizenship. Over the March Break, students…

Student Problem Solving: How do we combat transphobia within our community? The UTS Gender Equity Committee has been busy putting together a workshop for the grade 9 students to teach them about privilege and equity, specifically focusing on transphobia and sexism. The GEC has observed that while some students and teachers are very inclusive when it…

  The goal of the GEC is to make UTS a safe space for all, and this year’s focus is on combatting transphobia. From the beginning of the year in September when I first joined the club, I was impressed to see the level of student engagement and leadership among the student executives of the club….