City Symposium I – September 13, 2011

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The first City Symposium event was Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at the Wolf Performance Hall, London Public Central Library (251 Dundas Street). Socializing and discussion afterwards at Fox & Fiddle in the downstairs meeting room.

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Other blogs, pictures, media from the event:

Featuring…

Children’s Health: How the Design of Your Community Can Make a Difference

Dr. Jason Gilliland is Director of the Urban Development Program, Associate Professor of Geography, Associate Professor of Health Sciences, and Associate Professor of Paediatrics at the University of Western Ontario.  He is also a Scientist with the Children’s Health Research Institute and the Lawson Health Research Institute based in London, Ontario.  Dr. Gilliland is recognized internationally for his research on urban development and public health issues. He is also a regular consultant for non-profit organizations, and governmental departments of planning, transportation, housing, children’s services, food & agriculture, and public health, as well as an active volunteer, currently serving on nearly two dozen boards and committees of non-profit organizations across Canada.    He holds a BA from McMaster University, as well as a Master of Arts, Master of Architecture, and Doctorate in Geography from McGill University.

Music for the Eyes

Daniel Castillo Serrano  – I was born and raised in Bucaramanga, Colombia, South America. My training in engineering and stained glass led myself naturally to the process with fused glass which can be approached much the same way as a painting or sculpture and I nurtured this interest in kiln-formed glass and it has grown into a career. Today I work from my studio in London, and I have received several grants from London Arts Council. Some of my achievements has been to win the international competition to make The Memorial Wall for the Holocaust for the Jewish Community Centre in London, Canada among proposals from Israel, Germany, USA and Canada; I have been lecturer for Museum London guides, London Cross Cultural, Glassfax Canada glass collectors and others. My work was selected to be part of the McMichael Canadian Art Collection Autumn Art sale recognized as one of the most prestigious events to display original work from some of Canada’s most talented painters and sculptors, presented by the McMichael Volunteer Committee.

Writing a Better Future

Kelly Bradley has an Honours Bachelor of Arts in English and Sociology and a Masters of Arts in Sociology from McMaster University, and has studied creative writing through courses at McMaster and the University of Western Ontario. She has worked as a front-line staff in the London InterCommunity Health Centre Health Outreach for People who are Homeless for three and a half years, and founded the Grit Uplifted program in July 2009 to address the demonstrated needs of the clients for meaningful daily activities and a forum for creative self-expression. Kelly lives in downtown London with her husband and two dogs.

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