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Here In the House of Mirrors

Halloween: The Pop Culture Monster We Created

By ROB HERHOLZ - October 16 2024

By ROB HERHOLZ - October 16 2024

Learning Curves

Halloween has staggered from ancient Celtic traditions to become pop culture’s favorite monster, where it’s totally normal to spend way too much on costumes and eat candy like it’s your job. From horror movie sequels no one asked for to viral “sexy avocado” costumes, this holiday refuses to stay dead—much like Michael Myers.

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Learning Curves

Please help!  I am 35 years old and am so tired of going from one job to another.  I had dreams of graduating college after studying  computer programming  and settling into a job.

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Viewpoint

Should homosexuality be envied?

By ADMIN - October 10 2024

Should homosexuality be envied? This article reflects concerns from parents about societal influences on their children, particularly regarding homosexuality in schools. Prof. Dr. Osman Ozsoy shares observations from a public debate during a tram ride in Amsterdam, offering a glimpse into different perspectives.

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Love of Learning

Chemistry of Falling in Love

By ADMIN - September 25 2024

Falling in love is one of the most exhilarating and uncontrollable human experiences. What exactly happens when we fall in love? Read the exiting article about Chemistry of Love to know the exact answer!

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Learning Curves

Close your eyes, there will be no problem

By OSMAN OZSOY - September 17 2024

It is necessary to find solutions to all human problems, not only for the individual peace and health of our own people, but also for the peace of the whole world. Any other solution will be far from permanent. Closing our eyes and remaining indifferent will never be a solution.

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Poetry
Learning Curves

The Forest Song

By HEESUN KOH - September 5 2024

Uncover the inspiring life of Lesya Ukrainka, one of Ukraine's most iconic literary figures. Explore the captivating world of her celebrated poem Forest Song, and learn how her courage and defiance in the face of hardship shaped not only her work, but her legacy as a champion of freedom and creativity.

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Viewpoint
Learning Curves

It was a freezing winter day, but that incident warmed my heart

By OSMAN OZSOY - August 29 2024

Dr. Osman Özsoy reflects on acts of kindness in a time when community and social responsibility were integral to daily life. Through personal stories, he emphasizes the importance of nurturing future generations with empathy and consideration for others.

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Announcement

Learning Curves wants your writing!

By OSMAN OZSOY - August 29 2024

If you have written poetry or a short story, share it with us and our readers. For further  information or to submit some writing, email us at learningcurves@hotmail.com.

Priority given to previously unpublished work of new writers.


Univesity in the
Community

UitC Fall/Winter Program

Fall – 2020 COVID-19 Learn from Home Edition

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Where: Wherever you can access the internet (Formerly held at Innis College, University of Toronto)

When: Wednesday evenings,
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm,
September 27th – November 29th, 2020


Teacher’s Voice
Learning Curves

Some Lessons Learnt from Mentoring Newcomers

By MINA WONG - August 24 2024

Through helping internationally trained teachers with employment, Mina’s learned a bit more about newcomers’ challenges with jobs, career plans, and stressors such as culture shock. She thinks new Canadians should be encouraged to share these difficulties with mentors, so that they can build strategies together toward better integration. Furthermore, she believes mentoring programs for immigrant jobseekers should be supported, because these relationships foster trust, respect, collaboration, discovery, success, and prosperity – in every community wherever new Canadians are found.

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