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Special Programs
Reconnecting Cloth and Soul: Creative Clothing for a Burdened World What are some creative ways that we all can think about, and act on, the huge problem that is textile waste? Hermina Joldersma is both a retired professor and a life-long sewer-turned-fibre-artist-turned-mender. In her talk she will briefly describe the problem, what is being done by larger organizations, and her own fibre journey viewed from that perspective. Most of her talk focuses on how individuals who wear clothes – all of us – can think and act more responsibly and creatively while still enjoying the clothes we own now and might purchase in the future. She will bring along some of her own actual pieces and is always happy to answer questions or learn from her audience! |
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Photos Courtesy H. Joldersma
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Canada is about to open the floodgates to a large number of Chinese-made Electric Vehicles. By contrast, the U.S. has banned them. Many people will be attracted by prices as low as $22,000 CAD for a brand-new BYD Dolphin. Others note that these cars are equipped with numerous cameras and other surveillance capabilities, so you may be paying with your privacy. This talk will explore what we know about Chinese EVs, and some of the amazing things they may reveal about your life. Presenter: Thomas P. Keenan, FCIPS, I.S.P., ITCP, ICD.D., is an award-winning journalist, public speaker, and popular professor at the University of Calgary
A noted expert on cybersecurity and privacy, he has testified before several House of Commons committees and spoken on five continents. Tom was educated at Columbia University, earning degrees in philosophy, mathematics, engineering, and education. He appears frequently in the media commenting on technology and cyber risks. He is the author of the best-selling book Technocreep: The Surrender of Privacy and the Capitalization of Intimacy. Professor, School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape
Register yourself and up to 2 guests Parking information click here ** You must be a member of CALL to register. If you are not a member: learn more about joi  Past Presentations
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After working in the IT industry in New York City and Calgary, he joined the Department of Computer Science at the University of Calgary. Then, as Dean of the Faculty of Continuing Education, he created many innovative programs, including Canada’s first computer security course and one that included a free Timex Sinclair 1000 computer with every registration. He is currently a professor in the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape as well as teaching Information Technology Ethics in the Department of Philosophy.These are programs that do not fit the categories of Interest Groups and Study Programs or established Speaker Series such as Health and Wellness, Treks and Travels, Science and Environment, or CALL Cafe. A Special Program can be provided in a variety of forms. Some examples could include a single speaker event, a tour of a local establishment or cultural event, a series of workshops, etc. If a CALL member or groups of members wish to organize such an event, the Special Program Coordinator is available to provide advice and support and can act as a liaison with other areas of the organization.
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