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University Updates
U of T kicks off Pride Month with flag-raising ceremonies  
For the first time on the campus, U of T Mississauga is displaying a 2-Spirit flag alongside the Progess Pride flag. Read more
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. 
RSVP by June 12. Read more 
Prepare course readings with help from library
The Syllabus Service assists faculty and staff at the University of Toronto with making course readings available to students, while respecting Canadian copyright law and U of T licensing agreements and policies. Learn more
In The News
Students are less engaged; Stop blaming COVID
As “digitally evolved knowledge workers,” our students engage differently than the generations before them; as educators, we need to adapt, says author. Read more
U of T Stories  
Advice to ‘read with purpose’ set senior UTM grad on 12-year path to history degree
John Bond, 76, is the oldest U of T Mississauga grad this spring. This will be his third U of T degree. Read more
Media Mentions
  • Beth Coleman of the Institute of Communication, Culture, Information and Technology shared with Teen Vogue her work on using AI to combat stereotypes rather than feed into them.
  • Matthew Adams of the Department of Geography, Geomatics and Environment told Canadian Press how wildfire smoke can affect the first trimester of pregnancy. 
  • Kent Moore of the Department of Chemical & Physical Sciences commented on the Nova Scotia wildfires to Canadian Press.
  • Nicole Novroski of the Forensic 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.
Events
UTM Mobility Network
June 6
: Second annual Student Research Showcase

Indigenous History Month
June 7: Pride Beading Workshop
June 15: Indigenous and Black Open Mic Event  
June 23: Drop-in Beading Workshop
June 28: Rumble Movie Night

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

Office of Advancement
June 13:
UTM Class of 2023 Graduation Reception

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

ICUBE
June 14: UofT Pride Pitch 

Centre for Research Innovation & Support 
June 14: 
What is a Data Management Plan and Why Do I Need One? 

U of T News
June 15:
Jaivet Ealom's Journey to Freedom
 
Sexual Violence Prevention and Summer: Healing Hearts
June 19: Faith & Spirituality: Healing our Minds and Bodies
July 17: Faith & Spirituality: Healing in Hip-Hop and Pop Culture

Office of Advancement
June 20: UTM Abroad Celebration

Emerging and Pandemic Infections Consortium 
June 27:
Climate Change and Zoonotic Spillovers
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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