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Dwayne’s World – September 2024 Goodbye Summer, Hello New School Year It’s hard to believe that another academic year is upon us. September is a month imbued with a sense of anticipation, as we fall into familiar back-to-school rhythms and the campus becomes more energized.  Of course, it’s hard not to feel a sense of […]

enSEMbleSeptember 2024 Welcoming New Additions to VPSEM Welcome to all of our new colleagues on various VPSEM teams. VPSEM Fall Kick Off On Tuesday, August 27, the VPSEM Fall Kick Off provided the chance to re-connect ahead of another busy academic year. The gathering was well attended by approximately 85 staff, who were all smiles […]

October Offerings Summer is over, but Fall offers new opportunities to grow, learn and try new things just like our students do. 2024 U of T Wellness Challenge From October 1-31, the U of T Wellness Challenge encourages you to prioritize your wellness and bond as a team. Engage in your favourite wellness activities and […]

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 […]