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University Updates
Most students play video games.
At UTM, students can study gaming, too 
The decision to create a minor was driven, in part, by a strange and amazing library acquisition: a sprawling collection of games, consoles, joysticks, fanzines and all manner of gaming gear. Learn more
Time to submit sustainability abstracts
The Institute for Management & Innovation will host its second international sustainability conference, Sustainability: Transdisciplinary Theory, Practice and Action (STTPA), Oct. 11-13. They welcome contributions from all disciplines and stakeholders. The STTPA Call for Abstracts provides information on submitting papers, posters, proposals for themed sessions, panel discussions, workshops and more. Abstracts are due May 28. Learn more
Take the survey: Help us make Express better
We need your input to help make Express more useful to you. Do you want more internal stories? A different delivery day? Please let us know what you need by taking our short survey. Read more
In The News
How to become a mobile-mindful teacher
Instead of giving in to frustration over cellphones, maybe it’s time to put them to good use in class. Read more 
U of T Stories  
UTM biotech students advancing digital health tech for children's care  
Through their Digital Ethnography in Health course, MBiotech students embarking on real-world, real-time projects with  Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. Learn more
Appointments

The Agenda Committee of Academic Board has approved the appointment of Alison Syme  as Acting Vice-Dean, Faculty from July 1 to Dec. 31, 2023.
Syme is an associate professor in UTM's Department of Visual Studies. She received her PhD in Art History from Harvard University in 2005.
During her time at UTM, Professor Syme has held several administrative positions, including Chair of Visual Studies. Learn more

The Institute for Management and Innovation (IMI) welcomes Shauna Brail as director, for a five-year term.
IMI empowers and inspires, builds leaders, and develops the skills needed to harness innovation and apply it to create positive impacts for people and communities. 
Brail joined the University of Toronto in 2005 and previously served as the Presidential Advisor on Urban Engagement. Prior to joining U of T, she worked in management consulting and in the Ontario provincial government. Read more

Media Mentions
  • UTM sociology professor Jerry Flores spoke to Windspeaker about his research on violence against Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQ+ people.  
  • Mississauga.com profiled UTM PhD student Yiyi Wang as she received an inaugural research award for her work on mental health interventions. 
Events
Anti-Racism and Cultural Diversity Office
May 24: Understanding Anti-Asian Racism: Conversations and Strategies for Change in Higher Education

Centre for Ethics
May 25: Myth-Busting or Meaning-Making? Public Science Communications and the Infodemic 
 
Emerging and Pandemic Infections Consortium 
May 25 and June 27:
Climate and Community Health

Family Care Office:
May 29: Answering Frequently Asked Questions about Wills and Powers of Attorney

Sexual Violence Prevention and Summer: Healing Hearts
May 29: Faith & Spirituality: What Does “Wholeness” Mean for Us?
June 19: Faith & Spirituality: Healing our Minds and Bodies
July 17: Faith & Spirituality: Healing in Hip-Hop and Pop Culture

President's International Council on Latin America and the Caribbean
May 30:
Migration and health in the anthropocene

UTM Mobility Network
June 6
: Second annual Student Research Showcase

Institute for Management & Innovation BIG Data AI HUB
June 7: AI & Healthcare: Canadian Opportunities

Jackman Humanities Institute
June 7:
Puppets in Action: Theory, Practice and Possibilties

Anti-Racism & Cultural Diversity Office
June 9:
 Beats of Healing: Community through African Drumming

Department of Family and Community Medicine
June 9: New Horizons Speaker Series: Sarah Polley

People Strategy, Equity & Culture
June 12: Understanding Black Disability Justice: Advancing Disability Justice in Postsecondary Contexts

Community Safety Office
June 12:
Wen-Do Women's Self Defense Workshop

Centre for Research and Innovation Support
June 13:
 Influencing without Authority: An Overview  

ICUBE
June 14: UofT Pride Pitch 

 
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