New Blackwood exhibition emphasizes transformation and healing
GUT_BRAIN 1: Destructive Desires and Other Destinies of Excess, which opens Oct. 25, is a two-part program at the Blackwood Gallery featuring artwork in lightboxes and public spaces on campus, video screenings and performances. Learn more
Ongoing world events are impacting many members of our community. While the theme of this exhibit is meant to highlight the journey from injury to healing, the visuals may provoke a wide range of responses.
For immediate counselling support – anytime – students can call U of T Telus Health at 1-844-451-9700. For faculty, staff and librarians, there’s the Employee and Family Assistance Program, also available 24 hours a day, seven days a week: 1-855-597-2110.
On Oct. 25, faculty, librarians and staff will receive an invitation by email with the title “U of T UniForum Service Effectiveness Survey,” with a link to access the survey online. The two-part survey focuses on key services that include finance, human resources, facilities management, student support, teaching support, research support and information technology. Patricipants will be randomly selected to complete either part 1 or part 2 of the survey. Email the UniForum@UofT team at uniforum@utoronto.ca.
Snider Lecture available until Nov. 11
The 2023 Snider Lecture Committee presentation of the award-winning documentary The Woman Who Loves Giraffes, followed by an exclusive Q&A with zoologist and U of T alumna Anne Innis Dagg is available online on-demand on Vimeo until Nov. 11. Learn more
UTM Honey now on sale
UTM Honey is now available at Hospitality & Ancillary Service (HAS) office, Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed 1 to 2 p.m.). HAS oversees five beehives on campus, with approximately 50,000 bees in each hive. Harvested honey is also used by campus food services.
A not-for-profit program, the honey is sold at cost: $8/250g jar and $14/500g jar. The office, in the William G. Davis building, Suite 3127, accepts debit and credit. Learn more
Join the Convocation procession
Members of the Governing Council, faculty, staff and librarians are invited to join the academic processions for the Fall 2023 Convocation ceremonies. Those interested in participating can RSVP online until Oct. 25. Learn more
Black Research Network offers IGNITE grants
The Black Research Network (BRN) has launched the third edition of the IGNITE grant for the 2023/2024 academic year. The grant supports interdisciplinary research led by Black faculty, librarians, post-doctoral scholars, clinical scientists and medical research fellows/residents at the University of Toronto. It offers between $5,000 to $10,000 towards professional development, research dissemination and other types of research support within the limits of eligible expenses. Application deadline is Nov. 22. Read more
UTM adds fun to fundraising for United Way
United Way Greater Toronto invests approximately $6 million each month in more than 300 community agencies, to drive lasting solutions to poverty. Faculty members, librarians, and staff have received a personalized donation link to their U of T email. Contact assistance@uwgt.org to have your link resent.
Parking Pass raffle:
The UTM Parking office has donated an annual pass (valued at $837.60) for raffle, with all proceeds going to the UW. Purchase tickets ($5 each, three for $10 or seven for $20) here. Deadline is Nov. 15.
Call for In-Kind Donations:
Book sale: TheUTM Library is seeking books, board games, DVDs, comic books, etc. for their fundraiser Nov. 22-23. Drop items at library or contact them directly for support.
Craft sale: The craft sale team is requesting any creative items such as art, knitting, cross stitching, homemade jams and jellies, jewelry, ornaments, candles, etc. Contact tara.fader@utoronto.ca or car.demarco@utoronto.ca.
An academic suspicion of online transformation persists, but the landscape has changed: Online and hybrid approaches are now part of the mix. Read more
U of T Mississauga researchers examine the barriers family and friends face – often from police – when searching for Indigenous women and girls. Read more
Ingo Ensmingerof UTM explains how weather affects fall foliage. (Weather Network online)
Marc Johnson of UTM weighs in on rising bedbug infestations. (National Post)
Brett Caraway of UTM comments on manipulated media content in the Gaza-Israel war. (Yahoo!)
Brett Caraway discusses misinformation related to the Gaza-Israel war on X, formerly Twitter. (Toronto Star)
Matthew Osborne of UTM and his team analyze the state of competition in Canada amid rising profits. (CTV online)
Aurel Braun of UTM and the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy analyzes the significance of President Joe Biden’s trip to the Middle East. (CBC TV)
Aurel Braun discusses China’s third Belt and Road summit (CGTN TV)
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. You can send your story tips and photos to UTM's Office of Communications by emailing kate.martin@utoronto.ca
1 to 2 p.m.). HAS oversees five beehives on campus, with approximately 50,000 bees in each hive. Harvested honey is also used by campus food services.
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