In this free webinar, panelists will share strategies for overcoming obstacles, building networks, and leveraging their unique strengths for both academic and professional success.
Join us for an engaging panel discussion featuring two accomplished Black women who were first-generation students at the University of Toronto. The discussion will feature alumni panelists Lauren Canzius (HBA 2006 A&S WDW) and Baliqis Hashiru (HBA 2015 A&S New), each of whom has valuable first-hand perspective. These trailblazers will reflect on their academic journeys, share the challenges and triumphs they experienced, and offer insights into their transition from university life to professional careers in Canada. Presented in partnership with the University of Toronto Black Alumni Association (UTBAA).
What you'll gain from this webinar:
- Stories of resilience that inspire and empower - by alumni for alumni
- Insights on navigating the Canadian workforce as first-generation, Black women
- Networking opportunities and building a shared sense of community
The U of T Hub on Ten Thousand Coffees is a free, online networking tool for the entire U of T community. More than 14,000 alumni professionals and students use the hub to give and get career advice.
Alumni Career Series webinars are featured through the U of T Hub. These webinars feature industry experts and U of T faculty, and deliver peer-to-peer learning based on professional best practices shared by fellow alumni.
Join the hub to build your network, find like-minded alumni and students, and exchange career advice, anytime, anywhere.
About our alumni panelists:
Lauren Canzius, HBA 2006 A&S WDW
Founding Director, Diversity and Anti-Racism Office, Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal
Baliqis Hashiru, HBA 2015 A&S New
Consulting Arborist, Central Tree Care Ltd.
Co-president of the University of Toronto’s Black Alumni Association (UTBAA)
Have questions about this event?
Contact Ivan Nguyen, Student & Alumni Career Engagement Coordinator at uofthub@utoronto.ca
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