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Dwayne’s WorldA Season of Celebration As I noted last year, June is typically the month when things start to slow down, and summer is enticingly near. This is not true for all VPSEM teams, of course – and now that the Office of Convocation has joined the portfolio, June will never be a “quiet” month […]

Q&A with Annabel ThorntonExam Shocks & Costly Reponses On June 4, Annabel Thornton, a PhD candidate from U of T’s Department of Economics, supervised by Professor Dwayne Benjamin, delivered a lunch and learn session on how exam scheduling can affect student performance, choice of major, and even future  earnings upon graduation. We caught up with […]

July Journeys Summer is a time for vacations and exploration. Check out our recommendations for some July journeys you can take. U of T Student Art Exhibitions Take in art exhibitions featuring works by undergraduate students in visual studies programs across U of T’s three campuses, as well as works by graduating students in the […]

From Paper to Pixels The Evolution of U of T Transcripts Transcripts aren’t just a collection of grades – they represent the narrative of an academic journey, the culmination of years of hard work and dedication. Beyond the classroom, they open doors to future opportunities such as graduate programs, scholarships, or employment. As the world […]

June Gems Our picks for June feature art for social change, Toronto walking tours, Pride Month and more. The Love that Remains In this textile exhibit at U of T’s Art Museum, featured artists delve into displacement and belonging through a maternal lens. The role of womens’ cultural labour as weavers, embroiderers, and knitters is […]

The 2 in 1 Birthday & HolidayA Brief History of Victoria Day We all enjoy having the day off for Victoria Day, but do you know the origins of the May long weekend?   Answer: The day honours Queen Victoria’s birthday on May 24. So, who is Queen Victoria and why is she important?  Queen Victoria, […]

Removing Barriers to EducationThe Importance of EquitableStudent Financial Aid In February, we submitted the 2022-23 Annual Report on Student Financial Support to the university’s Committee on Academic Policy & Programs. Financial support plays a critical role in realizing U of T’s mission of accessible academic excellence. It is foundational to how we perceive ourselves as […]

Marvelous May Our picks for May include the power of storytelling, strategies for dismantling stigmas leading to health inequality, Hart House offerings, and more. Doors Open Toronto: Hidden Histories This annual event allows you to explore iconic Toronto buildings and learn the history behind them. Enjoy free and rare access to 150+ architecturally, historically, culturally […]

April Aspirations Our picks for April can teach you all about algorithms, provide technological tips & tricks, and strategies for creating inclusion on campus. OISE Black Faculty in Conversation OISE’s annual Black History Month event was a conversation where Black Faculty delved into what it means to be a Black woman in higher education and […]

Black Leadership Navigating Institutional Spaces Q&A with Lydia Gill Blackett On Thursday, February 8, the U of T Anti-Racism and Cultural Diversity Office hosted a hybrid Black History Month film screening and discussion of Steadfast: The Messenger and the Message. This film chronicles the journey and accomplishments of the Honourable Dr. Jean Augustine P.C., C.M., […]