Looking Towards the Future: Celebrating the World Day of Social Justice 

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February 20th is the World Day of Social Justice. In this blog post, Manuela, Breanna, and students at the Innovation Hub discuss what social justice means to them, its importance, and how to achieve it.  

Written by Manuela Mora Castillo, Blog Editor & Content Writer, Honours Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and History Double Major, Latin American Studies Minor and Breanna Lachmanen, Qualitative Data Archivist, Honours Bachelor of Arts, Criminology and Sociolegal Studies and Philosophy Double Major. 

Personas: Storytelling the Complexity of Human Experiences 

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Human-centered research often prioritizes results. In this blog, Manuela reflects on the impact of personas, reminding researchers and academics that it is necessary to highlight the humanity of their sources when presenting their results.  

Written by Manuela Mora Castillo, Blog Editor & Content Writer, Honours Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and History Double Major, Latin American Studies Minor

International Students: First 48 Hours – Documenting International Student Experiences on the Big Screen

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The International Students: First 48 Hours documentary chronicles the life of seven international students departing their countries of origin to the days after they arrive in Toronto, Canada. Manuela attended the St. George screening event earlier in October and reflects on her experience as an international student watching the film for the first time. 

Written by Manuela Mora Castillo, Blog Editor & Content Writer, Honours Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and History Double Major and Latin American Studies Minor