Pride 2022
The University of Toronto’s Sexual & Gender Diversity Office (SGDO) is excited to announce a return to in-person Pride celebrations this year, with events that celebrate U of T’s diverse 2SLGBTQ+ communities. Join SGDO in coming together to break isolation, sustain our communities and celebrate each other and ourselves, with Pride. Visit the SGDO website for a list of Pride 2022 events.
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Advancing 2SLGBTQ+ Inclusion in the Faculty of Arts & Science
The Dean's Office in partnership with the Sexual & Gender Diversity Office invites faculty and staff to attend this virtual session to develop foundational knowledge and awareness of sexual and gender diversity and engage in opportunities to expand understanding beyond binaries. It will also critically examine the systems, social dynamics and myths that underpin transphobia and homophobia. Participants will explore the concrete ways these issues can surface within classrooms, workplaces and daily lives, both at U of T and beyond. The training will also delve into pronoun usage and gender-inclusive language, as well as strategies to develop more inclusive and equitable spaces for 2SLGBTQ+ people in Arts & Science and beyond. Registration is required. A Zoom link will be provided after registration. Please note space is limited.
Date: June 13, 2022, 1–3 pm
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Academic Appointments
- Professor Franco Pierno has been appointed Acting Chair and Acting Graduate Chair of the Department of Italian Studies effective July 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022.
- Professor Randy Boyagoda, Vice-Dean, Undergraduate, will serve as Vice-Provostial Advisor to the Vice-Provost, Faculty and Academic Life from July 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022. Professor Boyagoda will then serve as Acting Vice-Provost, Faculty and Academic Life from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023.
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Zoom Cloud Recording Retention Protocol
Starting July 5, U of T will be implementing a 365-day retention policy on Zoom cloud recordings. All recordings saved to the Zoom cloud prior to July 5, 2021 will be automatically deleted on July 5, 2022. Any recordings created after July 5, 2022 will be stored on the Zoom cloud for 365 calendar days prior to deletion on a rolling basis. Information on alternate storage options is available on the Storage Solutions for Course Content page. Additional information related to Zoom is available on U of T’s Zoom page. For support with choosing a storage solution to meet your needs, please reach out to Teaching Technology Support.
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Advancing Equitable & Inclusive Experiential Learning Opportunities: A Five-Stage Framework for Change
The Experiential Learning & Outreach Support Office recently launched Advancing Equitable & Inclusive Experiential Learning Opportunities: A Five-Stage Framework for Change — a guide to building meaningful experiential learning (EL) opportunities through an equity, diversity, inclusion and access (EDIA) lens. Designed for EL practitioners (faculty and staff inclusive), this guide features a five-stage framework that offers reflective questions, actionable strategies and suggestions, alongside a listing of resources and services EL practitioners can leverage in building an EL opportunity.
EDIA in experiential learning is an evolving field, and the authors welcome feedback and suggestions. Contact: experientialsupport.artsci@utoronto.ca.
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Minds Redefined: Wellness in Practice Series
Beginning this June, the Minds Redefined team will be hosting a summertime series of activities linked to the 5 Ways to Well-being. These activities are a chance to connect with colleagues, meet new people and engage in practices that are protective of one’s mental health. All A&S faculty, staff, postdocs and graduate students are invited. Visit the Wellness in Practice web page to learn more and sign up for an activity.
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Call for Applications: Arts & Science Experiential Learning Faculty Fellows Program
The Faculty is pleased to announce a pilot Experiential Learning Faculty Fellows Program, supported by the Provost’s Experiential Learning University Fund. This program will provide structured supports to assist faculty members in developing and administering sustainable experiential learning courses. Fellows will work to build a new experiential learning course or add an experiential learning component into an existing course. Contact Vicki Lowes, Director, Experiential Learning & Outreach Support with any questions about the program or application.
Application deadline: June 10, 2022
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Data Sciences Institute: Learn about Innovative Data Science Methodologies
Join the Data Sciences Institute for its first presentation featuring the three recipients of the Seed Funding for Methodologists competition. This event will consist of three short presentations each followed by a Q&A session. The presentations will showcase innovative methodological techniques and provide a networking opportunity for applied researchers.
Date: June 16, 2022, 10 am–12 pm
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Schwartz Reisman Institute: AI Bootcamp in partnership with SIOE
From June 23–25, 2022, the University of Toronto is hosting the 26th annual Society for Institutional & Organizational Economics (SIOE) Conference. For SIOE 2022, the Schwartz Reisman Institute is offering an in-person AI Bootcamp to introduce social scientists to the basics of artificial intelligence and machine learning. The SRI AI Bootcamp comprises two in-person tutorial sessions and is free for anyone to attend. Space is limited, please register in advance.
Date: June 23, 2022, 9 am–12 pm; 2–4 pm
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Arts & Science Dean’s Research Excellence Award
The Dean’s Research Excellence Award is designed to help position mid-career researchers to compete successfully in national award competitions. The award recognizes research excellence and sustained research achievement and impact, contributed by faculty members of the Faculty of Arts & Science.
Deadline: July 15, 2022
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Call for Applications: Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
The Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship Program is intended to attract and retain top-tier postdoctoral talent, both nationally and internationally; develop their leadership potential; and position them for success as research leaders of tomorrow, positively contributing to Canada’s economic, social and research-based growth through a research-intensive career. Interested applicants should be directly in touch with potential supervisors. To be considered within the Arts & Science competition, applicants must secure sponsorship of a full-time supervisor(s) from the professoriate (tenured or tenure-stream) within the Faculty of Arts & Science (primary budgetary appointment in Arts & Science, St. George Campus).
Deadline: August 1, 2022
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Research Partnership Opportunities
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Research Workshops, Information Sessions & Webinars
- NSERC Alliance National Quantum Strategy Information Session: June 3, 2022, 1–3 pm (English). Password: acAmWJ8nC77.
- IP Matters — Health Innovation: June 9, 2022, 12–1:30 pm.
- Lab2Market (L2M) — NSERC Information Session: June 14, 2022, 5 pm. (Deadline to apply: June 27, 2022.)
- NSERC Discovery Grants — Submission of a Notice of Intent (NOI) to Apply Webinars: June 23, 2022 and July 5, 2022, 1– 2 pm (English); June 21, 2022 and July 7, 2022, 1– 2 pm (French).
Visit the Centre for Research & Innovation Support for a complete listing of research related information sessions, webinars and panels.
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Research Grant Application Support
- NSERC Discovery Horizons Letter of Intent (LOI): A&S review deadline: June 2, 2022. LOI deadline (submit through Convergence Portal): June 16, 2022. No MRA required. A&S review contact: Varies by unit.
- Manchester-Melbourne-Toronto (MMT) Research Fund Grants: A&S review deadline: June 7, 2022. Competition deadline: June 16, 2022, 1 pm (submit to competition via SmartSurvey). A&S contact: Stephanie Fisher.
- SSHRC Partnership Engage Grants (PEG) & PEG-Residential Schools Joint Initiative: MRA deadline: June 10, 12 pm. Sponsor deadline: June 14, 12 pm. A&S contact: Stephanie Fisher.
- New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) Exploration Grants: A&S Notice of Intent (NOI) review deadline: June 14, 2022 (NOI required to apply). For MRA, RSO and sponsor deadlines, visit the website of the Division of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation. A&S NOI review contact: Varies by unit.
- SSHRC Connection Grants: A&S review deadline: July 6, 2022. OVPI matching funds application deadline: July 8, 2022. For additional details and deadlines, visit the website of the Division of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation. A&S contacts: Gabrielle Sugar and Lee Slinger.
- NSERC Discovery Grants – Notice of Intent (NOI): A&S NOI review deadline: July 15, 2022. (NOI required to apply.) A&S contacts: Kate Steinmann, Gabrielle Sugar and Lee Slinger.
- NSERC Alliance Quantum Grants and NSERC Alliance Consortia Quantum Grants: A&S contact: Varies by unit. Deadline: Ongoing until October 31, 2023.
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COVID-19 Updates & Resources
Visit U of T’s COVID-19 UTogether website for regular updates and resources and UTogether at A&S for Arts & Science-specific information.
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