International Literacy Day, observed worldwide on Sept. 8, highlights literacy as a fundamental human right and a foundation for building more inclusive, just and sustainable societies. Explore our curated booklist to celebrate the power of literacy.
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Join the Celebration: 100 Years of the Murney Tower Museum
Celebrate 100 years of the Murney Tower Museum with a reading of The Time-Travelling Adventures of Mr. Murney. Enjoy crafts, snacks and fun for all ages!
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Brain Storm Series: Treating Glioblastoma Multiforme
Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) is a primary brain tumour that has a dire prognosis for patients despite the current aggressive standard of care. Dure S. Khan from the Queen’s Centre for Neuroscience Studies will share how Focused Ultrasound (FUS) and microbubbles, early-stage, less invasive treatment options, are being investigated as a potential alternative for treating GBM. Join us on Mar.21 to learn more!
Enjoy the Canada Reads 2023 shortlist
This year, the great Canadian book debate’s theme is One Book to Connect Us. The debates are from March 27- 30 — which book is your top pick?
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Gain a developmental science perspective on early digital habits
In the third talk of our Growing Up Human speaker series, Wednesday, March 15 at 7 p.m., Dr. Tom Hollenstein provides a developmental science lens for understanding the digital experiences of youth, how and why these experiences may not be as bad as many are concerned about and what this means for parents and families in the digital age.