President Meric Gertler welcomes all to fall term at U of T
University of Toronto’s three campuses are ready to welcome students, faculty, staff and librarians for “a new year of learning, discovery and innovation." Read more
On Tuesday, Sept. 12, the UTM Campus Project Management Office welcomes all staff, faculty, and librarians who practice, or hope to learn more about, the power of project management, continuous improvement, or business analysis to a session on The Initiation Phase and Project Charter.
This event will dive into the best practices for getting projects started. Learn how to set projects up for success and avoid common pitfalls that occur when projects are hastily launched, such as: lack of clarity around objectives or roles and responsibilities, scope creep, inadequate stakeholder engagement, and more. The session runs from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in UTM Room (DV3140) or virtually on Teams. To RSVP, read more.
Tipi raisers wanted
The UTM Indigenous Centre is seeking volunteers to assist with the Tipi and Teaching Lodge raising on Sept. 13.
The event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Registrants will be provided with a lunch.
Register to volunteer at https://bit.ly/TipiAndLodgeRaising.
Check your Blue Book status
The University of Toronto’s Blue Book is a free, publicly available online directory for journalists and reporters that lists 1,000+ university faculty and researchers who can provide context and commentary (for print, broadcast and/or radio news) on topical issues.
If you are not currently listed in the Blue Book and would like to be included, please email media.relations@utoronto.ca with the subject line, “Blue Book” and simply add a note indicating you’d like to be added.
If you are already listed in the Blue Book, thank you! Have a peek at your profile to ensure your co-ordinates and listed areas of expertise are reflective of where you are and your area of research. If you’d like to see anything updated, send an email to media.relations@utoronto.ca.
Queer Orientation (QO) is an annual week of 2SLGBTQ+-focused programming across all three campuses of U of T during the last week of September.
On Sept. 19, it's including UTM Library Queer Orientation from noon to 2 p.m. in the Hazel McCallion Academic Learning Centre.
QO is an opportunity for new and returning students, staff and faculty to make connections, engage in activities and have discussions related to 2SLGBTQ+ communities. Learn more
Study up on information security and win
The University launched the Security Awareness Training (SAT) Foundations project as part of the broader Security Awareness and Training Program (SATP) in June 2023, aiming to enhance knowledge about information security among U of T staff, librarians, and faculty. Phase two of the project is now open to all units at U of T.
These modules cover a wide range of topics, from identifying phishing attempts to safeguarding sensitive data.
The first 20 units to join the program and the first 50 participants to complete the training will have an opportunity to win prizes. Learn more
In The News
‘Extroverts in the workplace suck': Does management holds workers back for being introverts?
Researchers at the University of Toronto found that being outgoing had plenty of advantages at work. Read more
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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