Michael Witkowicz

Jun 17, 2024 | broadview.org | Michael Witkowicz

Thivya Jeyapalan is the visionary behind the Key of Sight music program, an initiative aimed at making music education accessible to visually impaired people. With a background in music and a passion for teaching, this Grade 11 student who emigrated from Sri Lanka in 2009 and now lives in Toronto is working to bridge the gap in music education. Her techniques include tailored audio instructions, using verbal clues and incorporating tactile learning materials.

Mar 28, 2024 | ontherecordnews.ca | Michael Witkowicz

12 Listen to the full story here:Artificial intelligence is a mixed blessing when it comes to climate change, says Ozgur Turetken, a professor at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) and an expert in AI applications and analytics. AI’s predictive algorithms can analyze vast datasets with accuracy, reshaping clean energy management and informing decisions on how to reduce carbon emissions in various industries transitioning to cleaner practices.

Mar 15, 2024 | ontherecordnews.ca | Michael Witkowicz |Apurva Bhat |Julia Lawrence |Lynette George |Scott Martin |Amelia Singh

4K VIDEOCredits: Hosts: Michael Witkowicz, Apurva BhatReporters: Julia Lawrence, Lynette GeorgeWeather reporter: Scott MartinAssociate Producer: Amelia SinghRead a transcript here About the author Related posts Reporter, On The Record, Winter 2024 Fourth-year journalism student seeking a platform to inspire conversations. Reporter, OTR, winter 2024.

Mar 8, 2024 | ontherecordnews.ca | Michael Witkowicz

8 The true measure of women’s progress in politics will only be achieved when women hold 50 per cent of seats in political institutions, says Peggy Nash, a former NDP Member of Parliament and current chair of the advisory committee at Toronto Metropolitan University’s Centre for Labour Management Relations. Nash’s comments marking International Women’s Day come at a time when women make up only three in 10 federally elected representatives.

Mar 2, 2024 | ontherecordnews.ca | Michael Witkowicz

11 Villa Charities Inc. hosted the Youth, Truth, and Imagination exhibition at the Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre in Toronto on Feb. 29, 2024, offering a dynamic exploration of contemporary art through the eyes of fourteen diverse artists. As visitors explore the three floors of the gallery, they encounter a striking array of artworks spanning various mediums, from painting and sculpture to paper cuts and textile works.