Public Engagement

Service, culture, and community.

A page for volunteer activity, cultural participation, film festival work, public service, and community engagement.

Zahra Zandiyeh on the University of Guelph campus

Service work becomes part of the humanities story.

Voluntary activities show how scholarship and creativity move into public life.

This page gathers community engagement, cultural events, and public-facing work as part of a broader commitment to participation and care.

The page presents this material as evidence of initiative, communication, and cultural literacy.

FocusCommunity engagement
ContextCulture and service
SignalInitiative and care
Service

Community participation

Volunteering shows care, responsibility, and public connection.

Culture

Events and festivals

Cultural work builds experience with audiences and institutions.

Profile

Beyond the classroom

The page supports a fuller picture of academic readiness.

Activity Archive

Public writing, festivals, and community arts.

Cinema Francophone

2025

My passion for dramatic arts, culture, and the French language inspired me to write this article as a volunteer contributor for the Art and Culture column of the University of Guelph’s The Ontarion.

Cinema Francophone article in The Ontarion

Guelph Film Festival

2025

As a volunteer at the Guelph Film Festival, I supported the event by assisting with guest coordination, welcoming attendees, and helping manage screenings throughout the week. My role involved ensuring a smooth experience for visitors, providing information about the films, and contributing to the overall organization of the festival. Being part of this community-driven cultural event allowed me to engage with local creators, learn more about independent cinema, and contribute to Guelph’s vibrant arts scene.

Guelph Film Festival poster

Interview With Film Maker

January 2026

As my contribution to The Ontarion Journal at the University of Guelph, I interviewed Blain Watters, assistant professor and filmmaker. We discussed his film, which was inspired by his personal life. The interview was published by The Ontarion and received considerable attention.

Interview article about Single Woman Seeking Child

My Paintings Published

January 2026

A group of my watercolor paintings were published by The Ontarion at the University of Guelph.

Zahra Zandiyeh watercolor paintings published by The Ontarion