Potential impacts on Canada Post mail service at UTM
Canada Post is experiencing labour disruption, which may impact mail delivery service to and from UTM. Inter-campus courier service between St. George and UTM is not affected and will continue. Learn more
Snow business on campus
Wondering about snow closures or class cancellations at UTM? The procedure for cancellations and closing campus in the event of adverse weather conditions is available on the Office of the Vice-President & Provost’s website.
UTM Desmond Morton Research Excellence Award: Elspeth Brown, department of historical studies; Sarah Sharma, Institute of Communication, Culture, Information and Technology
UTM Annual Research Prize in the Humanities: Nilanjan Das, department of philosophy
UTM Annual Research Prize in the Sciences: Nicole Novroski from the department of anthropology, forensic science program
UTM Annual Research Prize in the Social Sciences: Menaka Philips, department of political science Learn more
Do good by being well
UTM has formed a committee focused on well-being and belonging for faculty, staff, and librarians. To learn more about the committee and shape its priorities, register for a consultation, either in person or online, which will inform work toward UTM’s first well-being and belonging plan. Read the announcement from the VPP, and explore the website to discover other ways to get involved.
In The News
I taught rats to drive − their joy suggests how anticipating fun can enrich human life
Neuroscience research is increasingly suggesting that positive emotions play a critical role in the health of both human and nonhuman animals. Learn more
New course on Indigenous feminisms coming to UTM’s teaching lodge
The third-year English course will explore traditional and innovative Indigenous texts, media and performances in the lodge, which has hosted numerous events since it was erected in September 2023. Learn more
Dany Savard has accepted the position as chief librarian at U of T Mississauga’s library for a renewable five-year term starting on Jan.1, 2025. He has served as UTM’s interim chief librarian since March 2024, during which time he has, among many other things, co-chaired the campus’ digital scholarship working group, developed UTML’s new annual team-wide workplan, and led proposals to re-design UTML’s special collections space.
Jane Stirling, executive director of communications, UTM, has agreed to extend her secondment to the position of executive director, internal communications, UTC (St. George) until April 7, 2025. During her secondment at the St. George campus, Stirling continues to serve as special advisor, communications, to UTM Vice-President & Principal Alexandra Gillespie.
Amanda Pautler’s secondment as UTM’s interim executive director of public affairs has also been extended to align with Stirling’s new term. In this capacity, Pautler continues to lead both UTM’s communications and external relations teams, and to provide strategic support to the Office of the Principal.
Patricia Lonergan is now UTM’s Director of Communications and Marketing. She had been serving in the role on an interim basis earlier this year and has made a strong impression with her sound, strategic leadership.
Professor Michael Lettieri has accepted the position of special advisor to the Dean and Vice-Dean, Faculty on Academic Leadership Development through June 30, 2025.An emeritus professor of Italian at UTM’s department of language studies, he served as vice-dean, academic experience; acting vice-dean, undergraduate; chair of the department of language studies; and associate dean, humanities, among other key roles.
Media Mentions
Sanja Fidler of mathematical and computational sciences made the annual list of Toronto trailblazers. (Toronto Life)
Third-year psychology student Alanna Sethi spoke about heryouth-led non-profit organization that empowers teens through mental health education, Helping Our Planet Earth (HOPE). (South China Morning Post)
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ewable five-year term starting on Jan.1, 2025. He has served as UTM’s interim chief librarian since March 2024, during which time he has, among many other things, co-chaired the campus’ digital scholarship working group, developed UTML’s new annual team-wide workplan, and led proposals to re-design UTML’s special collections space.
executive director of communications, UTM, has agreed to extend her secondment to the position of executive director, internal communications, UTC (St. George) until April 7, 2025. During her secondment at the St. George campus, Stirling continues to serve as special advisor, communications, to UTM Vice-President & Principal Alexandra Gillespie. 
e Dean and Vice-Dean, Faculty on Academic Leadership Development through June 30, 2025. An emeritus professor of Italian at UTM’s department of language studies, he served as vice-dean, academic experience; acting vice-dean, undergraduate; chair of the department of language studies; and associate dean, humanities, among other key roles. 
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