‘Here Together’ Exhibition provides the following accessible services:
All gender accessible washroom
All gender accessible washroom across the hall from the event.
Sep 1 – Oct 1, 2023
“Talking Walls” is an on-going series of informal exhibit spaces staged throughout Hart House. It seeks to build understanding and awareness by giving voice to challenging and engaging subject matter.
About
Welcome back… or perhaps for you, it’s simply, WELCOME… this might be the first time you are in-person at university, and it’s all new! Rest assured, you are not alone… today is new for all of us. We are in it together, navigating newness, carrying the strangeness of the past couple of years collectively.
In anticipation of a return to campus, we asked students to reflect on a future community, one that rejects the old trappings of normalcy in favour of centring community, care, solidarity, and wellness in all its forms. Let their words soak in… what do you have to add to this conversation? Let’s share what we’ve learned, let’s share our stories, advice, fears, and hopes… let’s create this new world together.
Here Together
Carrying the strangeness of the past couple of years collectively, this exhibition aims to welcome you to a community we create together, starting now. We asked students to write words reflecting on a future community -- one that rejects the old trappings of normalcy in favour of centring care, solidarity, and wellness in all its forms. We hope sharing advice, fears, and hopes resonates with you.
Let their words soak in... what have you got to contribute?
Add your voice to the conversation. Put your thoughts on a sticky note, available at the front desk.
I will follow my dreams And nothing can stop me, And now I know who I am I’ll take the chance. – Riya 2nd year, Neuroscience, Psychology, & ImmunologyI hope you are kind, to yourself and others. I hope you breathe easy. Samiha – 3rd year, EnglishDon’t be afraid to lean on your friends, but be sure to return the favour. – Stella 2nd year, Human Biology, Women & Gender StudiesBe humbly rooted as you slowly rise above the canopy. – Njp 2nd year, Anthropology, Public PolicyHart House is full of different activities for everyone, so be part of Hart House and you’ll for sure have fun! – Mohamad 2nd year, Civil EngineeringMy studies became harder, but I became smarter. – 2nd year, Environmental ScienceI hope you know it's okay not to have anything figured out. - R.S. 4th year, English & HistoryThink of it as the start of a new journey... you decide what you do and how you do it. - Dorsa 1st year, Life SciencesPerhaps it’s silly of me to give you advice. I’ve got so little of my life figured out. Maybe you came here with a plan. I sure did, but I let go of it quickly. – Samiha 3rd year, EnglishWhat a privilege it is for us to have this time and this space to study, to learn, to connect with others, and to grow. - Tara 2nd year, Master of EducationHere’s a reminder for today, tomorrow and the day after, Love yourself the way you are hereafter. – Riya 2nd year, Neuroscience, Psychology, & ImmunologyWrite an ode to Robarts or some other place. You'll find (more often than not) the places, spaces, and people around you-- they tend to write back. – Yanni 4th year, English & PsychologyKeep going, keep showing up, keep trying. You’ve got this! – Dorsa 1st year, Life SciencesYou're not alone, even when it feels lonely. – Yanni 4th year, English & Psychology
