Changes affecting regulations on masks and UCheck use while on campus go into effect on May 1. Read more
Lecture to honour alumnus lost to gun violence
On Feb. 8, 2021, alumnus Michael Berchie lost his life as an innocent victim of gun violence. On Friday, May 27, UTM Vice-President & Principal Alexandra Gillespie and the Berchie family will host an online tribute lecture to both honour his memory and raise awareness of gun violence and its impact on innocent lives. Register here
Department of Student Housing and Residence Life develops resource page for Faculty and Staff
Student Housing and Residence Life (SHRL) has developed a new resource page for Faculty and Staff Off-Campus Housing and Accommodations.
Whether you are planning on renting or buying a home, SHRL can provide you with the necessary information and resources needed to prepare you for your move to Mississauga. Get to know the Mississauga area, the housing market and so much more. Learn more
Watch for marathon closures this Sunday
Egress to the UTM campus and to campus roadways will be affected from 6:30-9:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 1 as a result of the 2022 Mississauga Marathon. Except for emergency services vehicles, no vehicles will be permitted on the campus roadways during the closure period. Peel Regional Police and Campus Community Police will be available to assist during this time.
Please also be aware that Mississauga Road south of Dundas Street West will remain closed beyond 9:30 a.m. The shuttle will be moving to Mississauga Road and The Collegeway for the first trip at 9 a.m., and then back to the regular location for the next trip at noon. Read more.
Pump up your media skills
Canadian journalists are looking for UTM/U of T experts to share their insight.
On May 10-11 from 9 a.m. to noon and 1-3 p.m. (via Zoom), Media Camp 2022 will provide a high-level introduction to media work for researchers, as well as opportunities to learn from colleagues. Building on the success of Media Camp 2021, hosted by the Temerty Faculty of Medicine and School of Cities, they invite any U of T researcher or faculty member who wants to know more about the media interview process and feel more comfortable working with journalists.
At the same time, Media Camp is part of a commitment by senior leadership at UTM to ensure digital safety and share best practices in keeping online spaces safer. UTM is committed to build new resources and communities for online security — and to make them easy to access.
Thelma Abu, a postdoctoral fellow in UTM’s Department of Geography, Geomatics and Environment, UTM, has earned one of nine inaugural IGNITE grants from the Black Research Network.
The grant proves Abu with $7,000 to continue her research into COVID-19 journeys of Black communities in the Greater Toronto Area.
Abu’s research focus is global health equity, specifically the social and ecological factors that determine health and wellbeing. One of her goals as a researcher is to ensure water, sanitation and hygiene (WaSH) for healthcare systems in the Horn of Africa and advocate for safer services for patients seeking care.
The grants were developed to provide annual small-scale research funding to support Black faculty, librarians and post-doctoral scholars working broadly in any disciplinary category at U of T. Learn more
UTM Media Mentions
ICCIT professor Lilia Topouzova spoke to CTV Newsabout a UTM summer program offering support to students displaced by the war in Ukraine.
Elon Musk and the rise of DOGE: Management professor Andreas Park spoke to Capital about how the Tesla CEO is influencing the rising popularity of dogecoin cryptocurrency.
Is Twitter Elon Musk’s business or ‘pet project’? Lecturer Daniel Tsai, of the Institute of Communication, Culture, Information and Technology, talks to Global Newsabout what could be ahead for the social media platform.
What happens when an owner has unfettered control over a social media platform? ICCIT lecturer Daniel Tsai shares advice for regulators watching Elon Musk’s bid for Twitter in an interview with the Toronto Star.
How do infants tell the difference between speech and song? Psychology professor Christina Vanden Bosch der Nederlanden spoke to Neuroscience News about how acoustic features, like pitch, tempo and rhythm, shape music and language development.
Labour pains: Sociology professor Melissa Milkie tells The Atlantic there are important considerations when couples divvy up household chores.
Four years after legalizing marijuana, is it time for Canada to legalize other illicit drugs? Sociology professor Akwasi Owusu-Bempah tells Voice of America that reconsidering Canada’s drug laws can help to address racial disparities in drug law enforcement.
Russia's victory in Mariupol a turning point for war in Ukraine: Political science professor Aurel Braun tells CTV News thatsays the brutality of the Russian aggression has seen a surge since the appointment of a notorious general to lead the invasion of Ukraine.
Compassion at the core: Management professor Olga Bountali joins the Resoundingly Human podcast for a discussion how to provide life-saving dialysis care to vulnerable patients.
In the spotlight: UTM theatre and drama alumna Heather Dennis spoke to Collingwood Today about her work with Theatre Georgian Bay and the return of a beloved summer theatre festival.
MBiotech alumna Nevena Vicic tells Clinical Lab Manager that internship placements during her UTM coursework helped to prepare her for roles in the medical field.
Narcity and Inside Logistics cover the reappointment of Hazel McCallion as special advisor to UTM. The 101-year-old former Mississauga mayor has held the position since 2015.
University Affairs and Trinidad and Tobago Newsday covered the appointment announcement that Professor Rhonda McEwen will serve as the next president and vice-chancellor of Victoria University. McEwen, a Canada Research Chair and professor with the Institute of Communication, Culture, Information and Technology, is currently serving UTM’s vice-principal, academic and dean. She takes up her new role at Victoria University in July.
Photo courtesy of UTM Campus Safety Thank you @UTM for all of your donations to our #cramthecruiser food drive event. Because of you, we are able to help feed families in our community.
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bu, a postdoctoral fellow in UTM’s Department of Geography, Geomatics and Environment, UTM, has earned one of nine inaugural IGNITE grants from the Black Research Network.
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