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Social HCI Meeting
by Blaine Lewis 27 Oct '20

27 Oct '20

Hi Everyone, Just a reminder we'll be having a social HCI meeting tomorrow, hope to see you there! We'll be mostly hanging out and playing games again, I was thinking maybe if people can try to download Among Us before the meeting we could play that :) https://utoronto.zoom.us/j/96404556988 Best, Blaine

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Fwd: 1 DAY TO GO - Brewing Resistance: From Emergency to Authoritarianism
by Ishtiaque Ahmed 23 Oct '20

23 Oct '20

FYI Best Regards, Ishtiaque Syed Ishtiaque Ahmed Assistant Professor Department of Computer Science Faculty Affiliate, Schwartz Reisman Institute <https://www.torontosri.ca/> University of Toronto, ON, CA Ph: +1 647 220 3482 Skype: syed.ishtiaque.ahmed web: https://www.ishtiaque.net/ My Availability: Google Calendar Link <https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=ishtiaque.uoft%40gmail.com&c…> ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Jamhoor <jamhooristan(a)gmail.com> Date: Fri, Oct 23, 2020 at 12:52 PM Subject: 1 DAY TO GO - Brewing Resistance: From Emergency to Authoritarianism To: <contact(a)jamhoor.org> 1 DAY TO GO!!!!Dear friends, This is a friendly reminder to Jamhoor's event: book launch of *Brewing Resistance: Indian Coffee House and the Emergency in Postcolonial India* by Dr. Kristin Plys <https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/sociology/people/kristin-plys>. With authoritarian regimes in firm control in India as well as around the world, it is critical to remember how people’s movements have fought for democratic rights and civil liberties before. Public spaces have been central to such mobilization, and it is especially appropriate to think about such spaces in the context of a global pandemic and the re-emergence of restrictive measures this fall. Date: Saturday, October 24 Time: 12:00-2:00pm Eastern time (5pm GMT, 9:30pm IST)Location: Online (Zoom) - *Link Here <https://yorku.zoom.us/j/91036889875>*Register on Eventbrite (free): *Click Here* <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/brewing-resistance-from-emergency-to-authoritar…> In this book, Plys recounts the little-known story of the resistance movement against the Emergency that brewed in New Delhi’s Indian Coffee House - a colonial institution that turned into a zone of social protest where workers and intellectuals alike gathered. This event will provide an accessible introduction to the events of the Emergency, drawing parallels with the current authoritarian turn, and discussing the role of students’ movements and coffee houses then and now. The goal is to think about how to take lessons from this history and connect them to ongoing struggles, engaging with activists today. There will be ample time for Q&A - attendees will be encouraged to un-mute and participate in the discussion. The time has been selected with a view to making this event accessible to participants across multiple time zones - we hope you will be able to attend!---About JamhoorJamhoor <https://www.jamhoor.org/> is an independent media platform for artists, writers, activists, academics and others to share their work on South Asia. We aim to support critical left perspectives on South Asia and South Asians around the world. Support Jamhoor on Patreon today! <https://www.patreon.com/jamhoor> [image: Twitter] <http://www.twitter.com/jamhoormedia> [image: Facebook] <http://www.facebook.com/jamhoormedia> [image: Website] <http://jamhoor.org/>

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Fwd: School of Cities Small Grant Funds
by Ishtiaque Ahmed 21 Oct '20

21 Oct '20

FYI Syed Ishtiaque Ahmed Assistant Professor Department of Computer Science University of Toronto Web: www.ishtiaque.net Skype: syed.ishtiaque.ahmed ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Eyal de Lara <delara(a)cs.toronto.edu> Date: Wed, Oct 21, 2020, 8:18 AM Subject: Fwd: School of Cities Small Grant Funds To: <faculty(a)cs.toronto.edu> -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: School of Cities Small Grant Funds Date: Mon, 19 Oct 2020 14:26:10 +0000 From: SofC Outreach <outreach.sofc(a)utoronto.ca> <outreach.sofc(a)utoronto.ca> CC: Matti Siemiatycki <matti.siemiatycki(a)utoronto.ca> <matti.siemiatycki(a)utoronto.ca> Good Morning, I am writing to remind you about funding opportunities through the School of Cities Outreach Small Grant Funds <https://www.schoolofcities.utoronto.ca/partnerships-funding/outreach-small-…>and hope you’ll share this information widely with colleagues and students. The purpose of the fund is to provide financial support to public, urban-focused outreach and engagement activities organized by University of Toronto faculty, staff and students. Since 2018 we have supported a wide variety of initiatives including: lectures, symposia, workshops, exhibits, film screenings, and field trips (see here <https://www.schoolofcities.utoronto.ca/outreach/partnerships-funding#outrea…> for full list). As a result of COVID-19, the fund is currently focused on supporting activities in which information and knowledge are shared virtually. This can include, for example, reports, podcasts, short videos, online seminars, and social media campaigns. (See eligibility criteria <https://www.schoolofcities.utoronto.ca/outreach-engagement-small-grant-fund…> for details). Through the Outreach Small Grant Funds, the School of Cities will provide up to $1,000. If your initiative combines teaching, learning and educational outcomes in addition to outreach, you can request up to $2,000 by applying for a joint Education and Outreach Small Grant <https://www.schoolofcities.utoronto.ca/u-ts-school-cities-small-grant-funds>. The School of Cities will promote supported events and initiatives through our website, newsletter and social media. In exchange, event materials, acknowledgements and/or outputs should indicate School of Cities support. We are committed to funding a diverse array of urban-focused outreach events across all university divisions. A short turnaround time means that you’ll hear back regarding your funding request within one week of submission, possibly sooner. If you have an upcoming event or other initiative that is public-facing and urban-focused, I strongly encourage you to apply. Thank you, *Matti Siemiatycki* Interim Director| School of Cities -- ********************************************** Financial Officer Department of Computer Science | University of Toronto 40 St. George Street, Rm. BA4254 (Bahen Bldg) Toronto, ON M5S 2E4 Canada tel: (416) 978-7284 fax: (416) 946-5464 email: marina(a)cs.toronto.edu **********************************************

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HCI Research Meeting October 21
by Blaine Lewis 16 Oct '20

16 Oct '20

Hi Everyone! Just a reminder we have an HCI research meeting tomorrow. The meeting will be split into two parts: *How to Run Brainstorming Sessions: * One of our awesome labmates, Nicole, will be giving the first presentation of the semester and she'll be talking about how to run effective brainstorming sessions with the group. This is a really important topic because going forward we want to see more people brainstorm to the DGP group as a whole. In the past this has been a really valuable opportunity to get your ideas out there and have people from a wide variety of backgrounds give constructive feedback. If you want to run a brainstorming session of your own please please send me an email and I can schedule you in, I think these are higher priority than most other things we do so I would love to see more of them. *Watch UIST Video Previews:* Next week is UIST! So I thought we'd watch some video previews, at least for the best papers and we'll also have some discussion surrounding them. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqhXYFYmZ-VexJoCqMSzpByhx2o324W8T More about the program: https://uist.acm.org/uist2020/program.html *Calendar Invite: * I'll also be sending out 2 calendar invites for this semester's meetings via this mailing address, sorry in advance for the spam. See everybody there! Zoom link: https://utoronto.zoom.us/j/96404556988 Blaine

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Fwd: Data Science Speaker Series at U of T: Gillian Hadfield | Monday, Oct 19, 2020
by Ishtiaque Ahmed 16 Oct '20

16 Oct '20

FYI Best Regards, Ishtiaque Syed Ishtiaque Ahmed Assistant Professor Department of Computer Science Faculty Affiliate, Schwartz Reisman Institute <https://www.torontosri.ca/> University of Toronto, ON, CA Ph: +1 647 220 3482 Skype: syed.ishtiaque.ahmed web: https://www.ishtiaque.net/ My Availability: Google Calendar Link <https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=ishtiaque.uoft%40gmail.com&c…> ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Ryan Perez <ryan.perez(a)mscac.utoronto.ca> Date: Thu, Oct 15, 2020 at 10:18 PM Subject: Data Science Speaker Series at U of T: Gillian Hadfield | Monday, Oct 19, 2020 To: dcsall(a)cs.toronto.edu <dcsall(a)cs.toronto.edu> Join us at the launch of the Data Science Speaker Series at U of T <https://canssiontario.utoronto.ca/?page_id=6247>, a collaboration between U of T Master of Science in Applied Computing <https://mscac.utoronto.ca/> (MScAC) Program, the Rotman Master of Management Analytics Program <https://www.rotman.utoronto.ca/Degrees/MastersPrograms/MMA/GetStarted2020?g…>, and CANSSI Ontario <https://canssiontario.utoronto.ca/>. *Speaker* *Gillian K. Hadfield *Schwartz Reisman Chair in Technology and Society, Professor of Law, and Professor of Strategic Management Director, Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society University of Toronto Faculty Affiliate, Vector Institute for Artificial Intelligence Senior Policy Advisor, OpenAI *Seminar* *Talk Title:* Why machine learning has us all talking about bias, privacy, and the end of democracy *Date & Time:* Monday, October 19, 2020 | 5:15-6:15 pm ET *Location: *Online *Free Event | Register Here <https://dsss_gillian_hadfield.eventbrite.com/>* *Abstract:* In this talk, I’ll discuss the features of machine learning that distinguish it from conventional data science and how those differences raise new issues for data scientists. These are issues that are increasingly discussed in popular media raising concerns about responsible or ethical AI: algorithmic bias, transparency, and accountability. I’ll also discuss how the growth in the importance of machine learning in industry contributes to heightened concerns around privacy, antitrust, behavioural manipulation, and political instability. *Profile: *Gillian K. Hadfield is the director of the Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society. She is the Schwartz Reisman Chair in Technology and Society, professor of law and of strategic management at the University of Toronto, a faculty affiliate at the Vector Institute for Artificial Intelligence, and a senior policy advisor at OpenAI. Her current research is focused on innovative design for legal and regulatory systems for AI and other complex global technologies; computational models of human normative systems; and working with machine learning researchers to build ML systems that understand and respond to human norms. [image: A person holding a sign Description automatically generated] <https://canssiontario.utoronto.ca/?mec-events=dsss_gillian_hadfield> *Ryan Perez, MDM* Communications & External Relations Officer MSc in Applied Computing (MScAC) Program University of Toronto | 9th Floor - 700 University Avenue 416-946-8648 | ryan.perez(a)mscac.utoronto.ca mscac.utoronto.ca

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Social HCI Meeting
by Blaine Lewis 12 Oct '20

12 Oct '20

Hi Everyone!! Thanks again for attending the kickoff meeting! We'll be using this same time slot going forward for our weekly HCI Meetings. This week is a *social *meeting, which means we'll spend some time hanging out and being social. The current plan is to do a couple rounds of breakout rooms where we get to know one another and hang out, then afterwards we'll play jackbox games or something like that. Excited to see as many people who can make it! Best, Blaine

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Fwd: Invite: Global Education Challenge
by Ishtiaque Ahmed 06 Oct '20

06 Oct '20

FYI Best Regards, Ishtiaque Syed Ishtiaque Ahmed Assistant Professor Department of Computer Science Faculty Affiliate, Schwartz Reisman Institute <https://www.torontosri.ca/> University of Toronto, ON, CA Ph: +1 647 220 3482 Skype: syed.ishtiaque.ahmed web: https://www.ishtiaque.net/ My Availability: Google Calendar Link <https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=ishtiaque.uoft%40gmail.com&c…> ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: <maryam(a)convergence.tech> Date: Tue, Oct 6, 2020 at 7:49 AM Subject: Invite: Global Education Challenge To: <ishtiaque(a)cs.toronto.edu> As part of our annual student community initiative we are proud to announce a Global Future of Education Challenge #DigitalInclusionChallenge <https://digitalinclusionchallenge.org/> to enable digital education access for all. This is an incredible opportunity for students to have a voice and be catalysts for change in response to the impacts of COVID-19, exacerbated digital divide, equity & mental health concerns, and much more. As part of this Challenge, students will be *mentored by some of the top global experts in education. * Why should students & schools embrace global challenges? See what our past participant schools have to *say. <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gkljVnr0KA&feature=youtu.be> * We’d be honoured if you could *join us* for this *FREE VIRTUAL* event by attending our Industry Presentations or signing-up a student team. For more information, and to register, please visit digitalinclusionchallenge.org or visit our Twitter <https://twitter.com/__convergence__> & LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/convergencetech> pages and see attached our Press Release. 23rd October > 1st November. Open to all High School, College & University students. The event kicks-off on 22nd October with presentations by industry leaders - open to all educators for free. Our fantastic lineup <https://digitalinclusionchallenge.org/the-judges-%26-presenters> of global educators, technologists & policy makers, include: Robert Jenkins, Chief of Education, UNICEF Melony Mahaarachchi, CEO iSTEM Without Borders, Ex NASA & SpaceX Engineer Dr. Jeffrey Schiffer, Executive Director, Native Child and Family Services of Toronto Randy Fernando, Co-Founder Center for Humane Technology & Interviewee Netflix’s ‘The Social Dilemma’ *Kim Bates*, Chief Futurist, Faith Popcorn's BrainReserve *Stéphan Vincent-Lancrin*, Senior Analyst, Project Leader and Deputy Head of Division, OECD The Top 10 teams will pitch their solutions to our internationally esteemed panel of Judges <https://digitalinclusionchallenge.org/the-judges-%26-presenters>, including: Asyia Kazmi, Global Education Policy Lead, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Satya Tripathi, UN Assistant Secretary-General, Head of New York Office at UNEP, Secretary of the UN Environment Management Group Senator Colin Deacon, Senate of Canada *John Pollaers*, Chancellor of Swinburne University, *Eileen Mercier*, Chancellor Wilfrid Laurier *Kristine McLeod*, Deputy Grand Chief Gwich'in Tribal Council *Dafna Carr,* Associate Deputy Minister and Corporate Chief Information Officer, Ontario Public Service *Nicolaj Petersen*, Danish Ambassador to Uganda *Jocelyn Mason*, Country Head Somalia, United Nations Development Programme Launching just last week, we’ve already got over 50 teams comprising 250+ students participating in the Challenge globally, including teams from Afghanistan, Canada, Ghana, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, UK & US and Registration is STILL OPEN. Thrilled to have insights and guidance from our fantastic 59-people strong Board & Committee <https://digitalinclusionchallenge.org/the-board-%26-committee-1>, made up of a global representation and across industries, world renowned education experts, including representatives from NGOs such as the World Bank, UNICEF, IDRC, WFP and UNHCR, most of whom will also mentor the teams. We look forward to having you join us in the quest to make education accessible for all! Thank You & Best Regards, Maryam Nizam Convergence.tech <https://cf243840c7cc76140392bbba2458deeb.tinyemails.com/13a19c222f57f7832ab…> | Trybe.ID <https://cf243840c7cc76140392bbba2458deeb.tinyemails.com/13a19c222f57f7832ab…>

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HCI Meeting Kickoff
by Tovi Grossman 05 Oct '20

05 Oct '20

Hi All, We'd like to determine a time for the HCI meetings this semester, which will start with a kickoff next week. While we've typically reserved the Tuesday lunchtime slot for this meeting, it appears there is at least one class that conflicts with this time. Please fill this poll as soon as possible so we can determine a good time to meet. A follow up message will be sent to confirm the meeting time for next week. When filling out the poll, please consider the dates as candidates for the entire fall semester. https://doodle.com/poll/6fiwz6hi9s6rp9wh Thanks, Tovi

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Fwd: CHI 2021: Call for Student Volunteers
by Ishtiaque Ahmed 02 Oct '20

02 Oct '20

All our grad students should apply. Syed Ishtiaque Ahmed Assistant Professor Department of Computer Science University of Toronto Web: www.ishtiaque.net Skype: syed.ishtiaque.ahmed ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Syed Ishtiaque Ahmed <ishtiaque(a)csebuet.org> Date: Fri, Oct 2, 2020, 10:02 AM Subject: Fwd: CHI 2021: Call for Student Volunteers To: Ishtiaque Ahmed <ishtiaque(a)cs.toronto.edu> Syed Ishtiaque Ahmed Assistant Professor Department of Computer Science University of Toronto Web: www.ishtiaque.net Skype: syed.ishtiaque.ahmed ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Bingjie Yu <0000051d55a86945-dmarc-request(a)listserv.acm.org> Date: Fri, Oct 2, 2020, 8:22 AM Subject: CHI 2021: Call for Student Volunteers To: <CHI-ANNOUNCEMENTS(a)listserv.acm.org> Hello everyone, Student volunteers (SVs) have become an essential part in the organization of CHI. They play a major role in executing structural tasks - especially during the conference. Among other things: we hand out and check badges; show you where to find a paper session, restaurant, bathroom, your lost water bottle, etc; help set up nets for drones, build sculptures out of coke bottles and other exciting demos; help figure out where that missing paper presenter is and why, oh why, isn’t the microphone working anymore? Along with many others, the student volunteers put A LOT of effort into helping CHI run smoothly. The SV lottery is already open and can be found at https://new.chisv.org under ACM CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems 2021 (CHI 2021), and will be closed on December 18th, 2020. Approximately 175 students will be chosen as SVs. All other students who registered will be assigned a position on the waitlist. More on how to apply: https://chi2021.acm.org/information/4361.html More on the Student Volunteer program itself: https://chi2021.acm.org/organising/student-volunteering All the best, Bingjie Yu, Nicole Sultanum and Xiyue Wang CHI 2021 SV Chairs Email: svchair(a)chi2021.acm.org --------------------------------------------------------------- For news of CHI books, courses & software, join CHI-RESOURCES mailto: chi-resources-subscribe-request(a)listserv.acm.org To unsubscribe from CHI-ANNOUNCEMENTS send an email to mailto:chi-announcements-unsubscribe-request@listserv.acm.org For further details of CHI lists see http://listserv.acm.org ---------------------------------------------------------------

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