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Chilly January days make it tempting to go into hibernation mode – only leaving the house when it’s absolutely necessary. But with so many fascinating and fun (and indoor!) events taking place at and around the University of Toronto campuses this month, there’s plenty worth bundling up for – ranging from to this weekend's . There's even an event  for which you don't have to change out of your pyjamas. 

Jan. 17
If you were lucky enough to get tickets to this sold-out , start practising your vocal exercises now. The hugely popular choir group is coming to the Isabel Bader Theatre at ÇÑ×ÓÖ±²¥â€™s downtown Toronto campus as part of UTSU’s Frost Week.

Not in the mood for singing? Tranzac is hosting a speaker series, where Toronto scientists are sharing stories about how they became interested in their fields. The event includes a number of ÇÑ×ÓÖ±²¥ experts including a planetary geologist and an astronomer.  

Jan. 18
Still trying to process 2017? Head to the the Vivian and David Campbell Conference Facility at the Munk School of Global Affairs for the . You’ll hear from William A. Galston, an American political commentator who worked for Clinton administration and was involved in six presidential campaigns.

Jan. 19-20
If you’re a recent grad or are graduating this year from the Faculty of Arts & Science, head to this weekend’s at Chestnut Residence. It’s free to attend the two-day event  where you’ll hear from Ojibwe broadcaster Jesse Wente and other industry leaders about the amazing things you can do after you graduate.

Monday Night Seminars (photo by Romi Levine)

Jan. 20
Explore the the ways in which religion and human rights intersect in Canada at an . The discussion will explore the role of religious communities in addressing social policy issues, touching on Indigenous rights and Islamaphobia. 

Jan. 22
On Monday evening, head to ÇÑ×ÓÖ±²¥â€™s tiny coach house – the home of the McLuhan Centre – for a . This week’s event is called Media Labours of Love and brings together leading media experts from ÇÑ×ÓÖ±²¥, Cornell and Ryerson for a discussion about how technology and media shape our lives.

Jan. 23
Chizoba Imoka, a PhD candidate in the educational leadership and policy program at OISE, will deliver the  at Hart House. She’ll be talking about how we can transform the education system to empower black students to bring about change in their communities.

Jan. 24
Today’s your chance to hear ÇÑ×ÓÖ±²¥ Scarborough’s new writer-in-residence Aisha Sasha John. The poet, dancer and choreographer who performed at the Whitney Museum of American Art this past summer will be participating in a .

If you’re on the Fire and Fury waiting list, you’ll want to attend this event: Author, columnist and former White House speechwriter David Frum will be speaking to Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, and Heather Reisman, CEO of Indigo Books & Music, about his new book Trumpocracy: The Corruption of the American Republic .

Jan.  25
Put on your comfiest pair of PJs and go to Hart House for the – an all-night event happening  in 50 cities around the world, bringing together artists, philosophers, neuroscientists and other fascinating folks for an evening of interactive events centred around the concept of sleep.

Jan. 29
The ÇÑ×ÓÖ±²¥ community will come together on the one-year anniversary of the mosque shooting in Quebec to remember the six Muslim men who were killed. More details will be released soon.