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100 Days of Giving Campaign

Last week Dean Woodin launched the annual Faculty and Staff Campaign. There are lots of ways your contribution can directly impact the Faculty's important research, scholarships and world-class programs. Find out more about the 100 Days of Giving Campaign, including a monthly draw for prizes.

Memorial and Reflections on Ending Gender-Based Violence in a Post-Pandemic World

Join the U of T community in solidarity and reflection as we mark the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. Register now for this virtual, tri-campus memorial and panel discussion on how to end gender-based violence in a post-pandemic context.

Date: December 6, 2021, 11:30 am–1 pm

Arts & Science Council

Members of Arts & Science Council and its Standing Committees are responsible for approving Faculty academic policy, curriculum and new programs. Meetings of Council include the hearing of motions for approval, items for information, discussion on various topics and a report from Dean Woodin on current issues impacting the Faculty.

A&S faculty, staff and students are welcome to attend as guests. To attend the virtual December Council meeting, complete the meeting registration form. Following registration, you will be sent a link to join the meeting.

Next meeting: December 8, 2021, 9 am

Appointment of Director, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion 

The Faculty of Arts & Science is pleased to announce the appointment of Bharat Saini as Director, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) effective December 13, 2021.

Research Workshops & Webinars

Visit the Centre for Research & Innovation Support for a complete listing of research related information sessions, webinars and panels.

Research Grant Application Support

Visit the Research Services webpage for a full list of upcoming A&S grant review deadlines and contact your unit's Funded Research Officer for proposal development support.

Reminder: A&S Bake-Along: Holiday Cookie Edition

Join the Arts & Science community for a virtual holiday cookie bake-along led by Great Canadian Baking Show finalist, and A&S alum, Colin Asuncion. Colin will lead us through the process of making one of his favourite holiday bakes. Register early to vote on which type of cookie we’ll be baking: chai sugar, double chocolate mint, or cranberry white chocolate shortbread.

Date: December 10, 2021, 2–3:30 pm

Research Partnership Opportunities

Call for Submissions — 2021 Office of Indigenous Initiatives Annual Report

The Office of Indigenous Initiatives is asking all U of T units and divisions to provide information on all Indigenous events, activities, programs and policies that took place in 2021. The information on 2021 activities will be collected and shared as the 2021 Office of Indigenous Initiatives Annual Report. All U of T units and divisions are encouraged to contribute and submit feedback by December 17, 2021.

Flu Shot Availability

The Discovery Pharmacy located at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy is now offering flu shots to all U of T faculty, staff and students. Appointments are available to be booked online.

Data Sciences Institute Postdoctoral Fellowships

The Data Sciences Institute Postdoctoral Fellowships are designed to support multi/interdisciplinary training and collaborative research in data sciences that include faculty from the University of Toronto and funding partner institutions. While there is no set allocation for the Faculty of Arts & Science, A&S has set aside funding for up to five additional DSI Postdoctoral Fellowships earmarked for postdoctoral fellows who have at least one co-supervisor from A&S (a primary budgetary appointee within the tenured or tenure stream).

Deadline: January 4, 2022

COVID-19 Updates & Resources

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