Dig In!

Dig In! explores various topics through expert-led discussions. We offer both in-person and virtual Dig Ins!

Explore past Dig In! topics:

With each session of Dig In! we explore various topics in an expert-led breakfast. Whether you were unable to make the event, or you'd just like to dig a little deeper, below are some resources for you to explore:

Resilient Teacher

The Resilient Teacher

Dr. Kelly Schwartz, MSc’92, PhD’02 and Dr. Carly McMorris, BA’06 discuss the principles of coping and adapting in this school year and beyond.

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Caring for Vulnerable

Supporting the Vulnerable While Caring for Yourself

Shelly Qualteri, BA’98, leads an important discussion about mental health.

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Navigating New Economies

Do we look at money differently depending on what form it takes? What about the impacts of our spending habits on our communities and our environment? Do we think about our values before we spend, or do we spend and then align our spending to what we value?

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The Internet of Things

Every day, we share huge amounts of data across countless smart devices to make our daily lives more convenient and efficient. But what is the dark side of the increasingly hyper-connected world we have grown accustomed to? 

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Your DNA

Direct-to-consumer DNA services have made genetic testing increasingly accessible over the past decade. But what really happens when you send your DNA samples for testing? And, most importantly, are the risks worth it?

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