Every Remembrance Day, the U of T community honours those alumni, students, faculty and staff who fell in the First and Second World Wars, as well as other conflicts. The in-person UTM ceremony will take place at 10:45 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 11 in front of the Davis Building, near the flagpole. Read more
From left, Principal's Staff Award winners Peter Wong (Leadership), Antonia Lo (Karen Thiffault Award for Enhancing the UTM Experience), Lynne Hsueh (Creativity & Innovation), Lauren Glynn (Karen Thiffault Award for Enhancing the UTM Experience), Sarah Ogbiti (Karen Thiffault Award for Enhancing the UTM Experience) and Claire Westgate (Sustainability/Green Initiatives), pose for a photo with Vice-President and Principal Alexandra Gillespie during the awards reception on the UTM campus. Read more
(Photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)
Take a look inside NSB
Tours of the New Science Building are being held on Nov. 26 at 10 a.m. and Nov. 27 at 3 p.m. Tours will start at the main entrance off Outer Circle Road.
Closing date for registration is Nov. 25 at noon. Read more
Use UTORid to log in to classroom computers
Starting Nov. 18, classroom and meeting room computer log in will require UTORid username and password. This change provides a consistent login experience across all devices while enhancing the security of campus systems.
If you need help, use the podium phone to connect with a Classroom Experience Specialist or contact the UTM Service Desk at helpdesk.utm@utoronto.ca or 905-569-4300.
In The News
Why venting at work is a bad idea
We all get frustrated at work. But what you do with that frustration is important. Read more
After nearly a half century behind the pipes, the University of Toronto’s official organist is preparing to play his final graduation ceremony in Convocation Hall. Read more
Professor Nicholas Rule, vice-principal, academic, and dean at UTM since
2023, has accepted a new position as U of T’s vice-provost, academic programs, starting on Nov. 1.
Assistant dean Daniella Mallinick will join the office of the vice-president and provost, on secondment as a senior strategist until Dec. 31, 2025.
Professor Bill Gough will step in as UTM’s interim vice-principal, academic, and dean, until the end of this calendar year. Read more
Media Mentions
Alexander Reisenbichler of the political science department highlighted the growing housing crisis in Germany. (The Globe and Mail)
Shauna Brail of the Institute for Management & Innovation talked about the City of Toronto’s congestion plan being a positive sign that the city is acknowledging the scale of its traffic problem. (The Globe and Mail)
Brett Caraway of UTM's Digital Enterprise Management program weighed in on the Spotify price hike, and on cellphone bans in schools. (Toronto Star)
Natasha Freidus of the Institute for Management & Innovation wrote about social entrepreneurship and philanthropy (Toronto Star)
Finance professor Lisa Kramer warned that novice investors often feel overconfident in their ability to pick stocks, leading to poorly diversified portfolios. (The Globe and Mail)
Undergraduate psychology student Alanna Sethi spoke about her mission to transform youth mental health. (JESSICA)
UTM’s endowed chair in Sikh studies received continued coverage, with comments from students Gurjaap Singh Brar and Mohkam Singh, and Ajay Rao, UTM’s vice-dean of graduate studies & postdoctoral affairs. (The Pointer)
Psychology student Victoria Gracie explored the emotional impact of body dysmorphia in young people. (TVO's The Agenda)
We want to hear about what our UTM community is doing, whether it's finding creative ways to work and play, rallying to support the community or taking time to snuggle with your pup. Share your events, stories and photos with UTM's Office of Communications by emailing kate.martin@utoronto.ca. Deadline is Friday at noon for the following week's edition.
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