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Supports available to UTM community
This is a difficult time for many members of our community, especially those with ties to Israel, Palestine and the Middle East. U of T has resources to help. Read more

Update your Cyber Security Awareness this month

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month. Throughout October, the tri-campus information security community will host events about safeguarding data for researchers, excellence through collaboration, effective risk management and more, in alignment with the Information Security strategic objectives. Learn more  

In The News
The lifesaving, Nobel Prize-winning discovery that almost didn’t happen 
The scientists behind the mRNA technology used in COVID vaccines overcame rejection for funding and publication. Read more  
U of T Stories  
Pandemic posed vocabulary challenges for preschoolers, UTM study reveals
Researchers hypothesized learning would take a hit as work-from-home parents turned to screen time to entertain children. Learn more  
Announcements

Jane Stirling, executive director of communications, UTM, will be seconded to the position of executive director, internal communications, UTC (St. George) starting Oct. 16. She will lead a portfolio responsible for the creation of public relations campaigns, integrated marketing and communication plans, and engagement strategies for internal audiences. Stirling will serve as special advisor, communications, to UTM Vice-President & Principal Alexandra Gillespie.  
Nicolle Wahl, director of marketing and communications, UTM, has accepted a new position at Sheridan College as its chief communications & marketing officer. Wahl joined U of T Public Affairs (St. George) as a news services officer in 2002 and has held increasingly senior positions, overseeing publications, social media, videography, design, web content, and communications strategy. Wahl’s last day at UTM will be Oct. 25.   
Patricia Lonergan, editor of the Office of Communications, will serve as UTM’s interim director of communications and marketing, effective Oct. 26. 
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Media Mentions
  • Timothy Bryan of UTM comments on rising crime rates at places of worship. (CBC online
Events

ICUBE
Oct. 11
AI in research + project introduction
Oct. 18: Everything to know about sales
Nov. 15: Ask me anything with accountant

UTM United Way Campaign
Oct. 11:
Mario Kart tournament
Oct. 13: Table tennis tournament

Family Care Office
Oct. 12: Elder care: The realities of ageing in Canada today
Oct. 25: Supporting children in French Immersion and multilingual learning environments

Snider Lecture
Oct. 12:
 Award-winning documentary, The Woman Who Loves Giraffes, followed by pre-recorded Q&A with zoologist Anne Innis Dagg and her daughter, Mary Dagg.

Syd Bolton Collection
Oct. 13:
Spooky-themed game night

Teaching & Learning Collaboration
Oct. 17:
Roundtable Talk: Applying anti-racist practices in the classroom  
Oct. 31: Recognizing and challenging bias
Nov. 14: Reflecting on your positionality with an anti-racist lens

Office of Indigenous Initiatives
Oct. 18:
1:1 with Traditional Teacher Bonnie Jane Maracle
Oct. 18: Ribbon skirt making workshop with Ocean Kiana

Institute for Management & Innovation BIG Data AI HUB Seminar Series
Oct. 25: How the OSC leverages data and collaboration for market integrity

UTM Library
Oct. 26:
Celebration of Books

 
Share your stories and photos
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
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