Voting open for Meeting Place at Mississauga Urban Design Awards
UTM's Meeting Place has been nominated for best Public Project at this year's Mississauga Urban Design Awards.
From its inception in 1981, the awards program illustrates the City of Mississauga's commitment to excellence and innovation in urban design with an ongoing desire to inspire, develop and celebrate design leaders who help raise the quality of life for its residents and shape the image of the City.
To see the nominees, or to vote in the People's Choice Award category, visit here
Show your Pride with the Vice-President and Principal
Drop by at any time between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. on June 13 to Show Your Pride in the Office of the Vice-President and Principal: DV 3216.
Snap a polaroid in the photo booth; enjoy yummy treats with friends; and celebrate Pride Month at UTM.
All are welcome.
Celebrate UTM's retirees
On June 20 from 3-5 p.m. in the Innovation Complex Rotunda, there will be a reception to honour UTM's retiring staff and faculty:
Maria Luisa De Sousa, Facilities Management and Planning;
Susan Dixon, Department of Biology;
Lucy Gaspini, Office of the Dean;
Jeffrey Graham, Department of Psychology;
Tom Klubi, Robert Gillespie Academic Skills Centre;
Joan Lee, Department of Biology;
Charlotta Nordfeldt, UTM Library; and
Irene Wiecek, Institute for Management and Innovation.
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Kent Moore of the Department of Chemical & Physical Sciences commented on the Nova Scotia wildfires to Canadian Press.
Nicole Novroski of theForensic Science Program and Department of Anthropology spoke to CTV Your Morning about new testing techniques that helped solve the case of Sharron Prior, whose remains were discovered in Quebec 1975.
Akwasi Owusu-Bempah of the Department of Sociology talked to CBC online about the use of psychedelic drugs.
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