2022-2023 Laurier Milton Lecture Series
Overview of Lecture Series
Wilfrid Laurier University and the Milton Public Library are pleased to present the 2022-2023 Laurier Milton Lecture Series.
Wilfrid Laurier has long supported the public role of academics to bring their knowledge and thinking outside of the classroom. The Laurier Milton Lecture Series provides a wonderful opportunity to engage in a public dialogue with citizens of Milton on a broad array of important topics. We are pleased that the presentations represent the current research and analysis of members of different faculties, departments and programs.
The lecture series is a partnership between the Wilfrid Laurier University and the Milton Public Library.
Lectures take place each month starting October 2022. Lectures will take place in-person. Registration required. Registration is free.
2022-2023 Lecture Schedule
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Alison Mountz, Professor, Canada Research Chair in Global Migration
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Dr. Laura Pin, Assistant Professor, Wilfrid Laurier University
Hannah McGurk, Masters of Applied Politics Graduate, Wilfrid Laurier University
Geeta Pathak, Supervisor, Halton Housing Help Centre.
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Maria Cantalini-Williams, Dean, Faculty of Education, Wilfrid Laurier University
Panel members will include:
Brian Capovilla, Superintendent of Human Resources and Leadership Development Wellington CDSB
Jacqueline Newton, Superintendent of Halton DSB
Em Del Sordo, Superintendent of Halton Catholic DSB
Peter Sovran, Director of Upper Grand DSB
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Adjunct Professor Patrick Watson, Wilfrid Laurier University (he/him)
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Dr. Laura Pin, Assistant Professor, Wilfrid Laurier University
Hannah McGurk, Masters of Applied Politics Graduate, Wilfrid Laurier University
Geeta Pathak, Supervisor, Halton Housing Help Centre.
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Maria Cantalini-Williams, Dean, Faculty of Education, Wilfrid Laurier University
Panel members will include:
Brian Capovilla, Superintendent of Human Resources and Leadership Development Wellington CDSB
Jacqueline Newton, Superintendent of Halton DSB
Em Del Sordo, Superintendent of Halton Catholic DSB
Peter Sovran, Director of Upper Grand DSB
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Parminder Bhatthal, Assistant Deputy Minister, Anti-Racism Directorate
Adjunct Professor Patrick Watson, Wilfrid Laurier University
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Dr. Laura Pin, Assistant Professor, Wilfrid Laurier University
Hannah McGurk, Masters of Applied Politics Graduate, Wilfrid Laurier University
Geeta Pathak, Supervisor, Halton Housing Help Centre.
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Maria Cantalini-Williams, Dean, Faculty of Education, Wilfrid Laurier University
Panel members will include:
Brian Capovilla, Superintendent of Human Resources and Leadership Development Wellington CDSB
Jacqueline Newton, Superintendent of Halton DSB
Em Del Sordo, Superintendent of Halton Catholic DSB
Peter Sovran, Director of Upper Grand DSB
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Parminder Bhatthal, Assistant Deputy Minister, Anti-Racism Directorate
Adjunct Professor Patrick Watson, Wilfrid Laurier University
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Dr. Laura Pin, Assistant Professor, Wilfrid Laurier University
Hannah McGurk, Masters of Applied Politics Graduate, Wilfrid Laurier University
Geeta Pathak, Supervisor, Halton Housing Help Centre.
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Maria Cantalini-Williams, Dean, Faculty of Education, Wilfrid Laurier University
Panel members will include:
Brian Capovilla, Superintendent of Human Resources and Leadership Development Wellington CDSB
Jacqueline Newton, Superintendent of Halton DSB
Em Del Sordo, Superintendent of Halton Catholic DSB
Peter Sovran, Director of Upper Grand DSB
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Parminder Bhatthal, Assistant Deputy Minister, Anti-Racism Directorate
Adjunct Professor Patrick Watson, Wilfrid Laurier University
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Dr. Laura Pin, Assistant Professor, Wilfrid Laurier University
Hannah McGurk, Masters of Applied Politics Graduate, Wilfrid Laurier University
Geeta Pathak, Supervisor, Halton Housing Help Centre.
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Maria Cantalini-Williams, Dean, Faculty of Education, Wilfrid Laurier University
Panel members will include:
Brian Capovilla, Superintendent of Human Resources and Leadership Development Wellington CDSB
Jacqueline Newton, Superintendent of Halton DSB
Em Del Sordo, Superintendent of Halton Catholic DSB
Peter Sovran, Director of Upper Grand DSB
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Parminder Bhatthal, Assistant Deputy Minister, Anti-Racism Directorate
Adjunct Professor Patrick Watson, Wilfrid Laurier University
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Kate Rossiter, Wilfrid Laurier University Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Community Health
Barri Cohen, an award winning independent documentary filmmaker, producer and writer
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Heidi Swanson, inaugural Jarislowsky Chair in Sustainable Water Futures
Ernest Yanful, professor emeritus in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Western University
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Jerzy Kaplanek, Professor and Penderecki String Quartet member
Kevin Day, Assistant Professor of Composition
Completed 2021-2022 Lectures (Click here to view recordings):
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Deborah MacLatchy, President and Vice-Chancellor at Laurier
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Dr. Melody Morton Ninomiya and Kristen Tanche, Regional Health and Wellness Coordinator, Dehcho First Nations
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Dr. Heidi Northwood, Senior Executive Officer Brantford Campus, Senior Executive Officer Global Strategy, Professor of Philosophy
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Esther Hayford, PhD Candidate at the Faculty of Social Work
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Associate Professor of Marketing and Laurier Brand Chair
Wednesday, October 13th, 2021
Branden Walker, Research Associate
Wednesday, November 10th, 2021
Dr. Avis Beek, Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Education
Renny Talianchich
Kalysta Mejia-Torres
Wednesday, December 8th, 2021
Dr. Stacey Wilson Forsberg, Associate Professor in the Human Rights and Human Diversity Program
Dr. Oliver Masakure, Associate Professor and Director of the Business Technology Management Program
Completed 2020-2021 Lectures (Click here to view recordings):
May 12, 2021
Erin Dej, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Criminology
April 14, 2021
Elizabeth Mitchell, PhD, RP, MTA Assistant Professor, Faculty of Music Coordinator, Bachelor of Music Therapy
March 10, 2021
Miguel Sioui, PhD, Assistant Professor, Undergraduate Officer (Environmental Studies), Department of Geography and Environmental Studies
February 10, 2021
Abby Goodrum, PhD, Professor and Program Coordinator, User Experience Design
January 13, 2021
Barrington Walker, PhD, Associate Vice President Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Office of the Provost & VP Academic, Professor, Department of History
