Events

A drop-in workshop that unpacks what society thinks men should be and try to reconcile those standards with what feels good for us as men. (This workshop is often taken first, however it can be completed at any point as an individual session or as part of the certificate).

Throughout the 2023 Spring and Fall terms, the FoE is hosting a series of Wellness Conversation Circles to gather perspectives and insights from FoE students around wellbeing within Engineering including what enhances/contributes to wellbeing and what diminishes/creates barriers to wellbeing. We are also looking for your ideas and suggestions for future programs and initiatives.

A drop-in interactive session to explore the nature of disappointments, challenges, setbacks, and failure; what they can teach us, and how to move past and grow from them.

A drop-in workshop that explores the social location of men in society and how has that impacted our society, the way we grow and move within community, and the way we show up (or don’t show up) for those who need us, such as marginalized groups or those with less power. (This workshop is often taken second, however it can be completed at any point as an individual session or as part of the certificate).

Do you struggle with packing lunches or choosing an energizing snack when the mid-afternoon slump hits? Find yourself wondering how to budget groceries for the week ahead? You are not alone! This workshop is designed to help you stress less when it comes to food! Learn how to implement realistic habits and create a routine that works for you. Resources & tips will be provided to help you save time in the kitchen and save money at the store.

By age 18, 1 in 3 women will have experienced some form of sexual harassment or assault. Female students (and employees) in STEM programs experience significantly higher rates of sexism, discrimination, exclusion, and sexual harassment than women in non-STEM disciplines.

According to the Statistics Canada 2019 survey, 71% of students at Canadian postsecondary schools witnessed or experienced unwanted sexualized behaviours in a postsecondary setting—either on campus, or in an off-campus situation that involved students or other people associated with the school. Most of those who had experienced these unwanted behaviours stated that the perpetrators were fellow students. Relatively few students said that the perpetrators were professors and others in positions of authority.

As society learns more about the causes, both direct causes such as breaking consent, and indirect causes like systems that benefit men and blame victims/survivors for what happened to them, it’s important to learn about these causes and how you can contribute to preventing them. It’s not just to show the people around you that you want them to lead a life free of gender-based violence and the many barriers it creates, but it also shows future employers that you’ve invested in equity work – one more way to set your resume apart of the rest of the crowd. Please note: This certificate is available to male identifying participants only.