We are grateful to share that our Giving Tuesday campaign through raised an incredible $12,850 in just 24 hours! Carleton FutureFunder
Thank you from all of us at Carleton Scholars At Risk for your support, your generosity, and your commitment to helping advance our mission in protecting the freedom of scholars.
At the same time, we wanted to share some highlights of our recent activities:
- Acknowledged in Parliament: On Human Rights Day (Dec 10), Scholars at Risk Carleton was recognized by Yasir Naqvi in the House of Commons. Video: Scholars at Risk Carleton – Human Rights Day on the Hill
- Published Advocacy: Christina Clark-Kazak and I co-authored an opinion piece, “Let’s Help Global Scholars Who Are Under Threat,” featured in the Ottawa Citizen. Article: Opinion: Let’s help global scholars who are under threat | Ottawa Citizen
- Art Exhibition: We hosted the opening of “Mysteries Near the Waterfall” by Nataliia Kononova (Dec 2), which was covered by the Ottawa Citizen (“Hog’s Back Falls Inspire Ukrainian Artist in Ottawa”). Article: Hog’s Back Falls inspire Ukraine artist in Ottawa | Ottawa Citizen
- Acknowledged by the United Nations: Bob Rae reminds us of the critical importance of protecting scholars and artists at risk worldwide and celebrate the resilience embodied in Nataliia’s stunning work. Video: Carleton University – Kononova Art Exhibition
- Webinar on Academic Freedom: Explore the “Global Surge in Attacks on University Faculty and Students: What Is to Be Done?”, hosted by the Centre for Free Expression. Webinar: Global Surge in Attacks on University Faculty & Students: What is to be done? | Centre for Free Expression
- Stories of Purpose: Learn about my experience supporting displaced scholars through Carleton’s programs (People with Purpose). Video: People with Purpose: Norah Vollmer
- Advocating for a National Strategy: Christina Clark-Kazak and I envision a national Scholars at Risk program to preserve knowledge and talent. Universities like Carleton and others are ready to collaborate with government to make this vision a reality. Article: 3 ways Canada can welcome and support scientists displaced by war and persecution
There’s Still Time to Make an Impact!
If you’d like to continue supporting our efforts, there’s still time! Our campaign will remain open until the end of the year. Please consider sharing it with your network. Carleton FutureFunder
From all of us at Scholars at Risk Carleton: Thank you for standing with us to protect academic freedom and empower scholars worldwide.