activist

Ever since I have been at Ryerson, I've been wanted to establish an activist school and now we have finally succeeded.  On June 28, if we can get enough people registered, the Gindin Chair and the Chang School for Continuing Education will co-sponsor an activist school called Community Engagement Course.

 Last week I received an e mail from Gil Levine, a legendary union leader, founding member of CUPE  and a wonderful man. He was writing to say that he was fatally ill. He died a few days later on December 16 at the age of 85, still vigorous and politically active. He said “This is probably the hardest email I’ve ever sent, as I need to let you know that I am gravely ill.” Still he wrote that e mail, so like Gil to think of his legions and friends and comrades even as he and his family were struggling with this terrible news.