The Department of Biology hosts its third 'Walk with a Biologist' event on June 2. Professor Ho Sung Rhee will lead a walk around campus to chat about diverse pathways in academia. Interested walkers are asked to meet at the RAWC entrance. The walk will leave at 12:10 p.m. Dress for the weather. Everyone is welcome. RSVP by email
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.
The International Student Experience Fundsupports initiatives that enhance the experience of U of T's international students. It has been relaunched with new priority areas and mechanisms to ensure projects make a maximum impact. Submissions from faculty and staff are due on a rolling basis for Seed grants of $5,000-$15,000. Letters of intent for Impact grants ($15,000-$75,000) are due by Oct. 16. Read more
Join the graduation party
Faculty, librarians and staff are invited to the annualreception for UTM’s 2023 spring graduates, to be hosted by the Office of Advancement on June 13. The event will include remarks from UTM Vice-President & Principal Alexandra Gillespie, UTM Alumni Association President Fatima Ul-Haq and UTM's 2023 class valedictorian Thaisa Tylinski Sant'Ana. Registration is required. Learn more
Telly Awards honours UTM social media videos
UTM's Office of Communications has won four Telly Awards, which honour international excellence in video and television across all screens. The New York-based competition, now in its 44th year, awarded a gold, two silvers and a bronze for social media videos created by UTM Interactive Digital Producer Nick Iwanyshyn and the Office of Communications team. Read more
Spots available in free Wen-Do workshop
The Community Safety Office is sponsoring a free Wen-Do self defense workshop for all women identified staff and faculty members of the University of Toronto. The UTM workshop will run on June 12 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Registration is required. Learn more.
Puppet panel features UTM professor
UTM English and drama professor Lawrence Switzky will provide a scholarly look at Handspring Puppet Company for 'Puppets in Action: Theory, Practice, and Possibilities' on June 7, presented by the Jackman Humanities Institute.
Switzky will be joined by Basil Jones, who will address the theoretical basis for puppetry, and Adrian Kohler, who will demonstrate the technical innovations that make Handspring’s giant puppets possible. Read more
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Aurel Braun, a professor of international relations and political science at UTM, spoke to Global News online on how policy discussions at the G7 summit may impact the crisis in Ukraine.
Daniel Tsai, a lecturer in law, technology and business at UTM,shared comments on the vacant home tax proposed for Peel Region with Globe and Mail.
David Samson of UTM's Department of Anthology wrote in Globe and Mail about the connection between tribalism and trust.
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