the news
Sunday, 14 October 2012 08:48
Anti Iran war messages clash at Queens Park
The south side of Queen’s Park flooded with signs in Farsi on Saturday as protesters gathered to fight against calls for a war against Iran.
Sunday, 14 October 2012 08:18
Art theft at 1 Spadina Crescent
Last week, U of T arts lecturer George Hawken reported the theft of approximately 30 small copper plates from the storage room around the corner from his office at 1 Spadina Crescent. These plates comprise an important chunk of the artist’s work dating from the 1970s and 80s.
Sunday, 14 October 2012 08:03
What US elections mean for Canada
Former US Ambassador and current UofT chancellor Michael Wilson addressed a packed Hart House Great Hall last night on the issues of US-Canada relations and the upcoming presidential elections below the border.
Thursday, 04 October 2012 04:28
U of T Administration, Faculty, Student Union talk back to the Ministry
In June, the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities (MTCU) released a discussion paper seeking feedback for its proposals to reform post-secondary education (PSE).
Thursday, 04 October 2012 04:17
First Muslim chaplain in Canada
On Monday, October 1, the University of Toronto’s first full-time Muslim chaplain took up post, hoping to erase stereotypes of Muslim students. Canada’s first Muslim chaplain, Amjad Tarsin, will serve the fast-growing U of T Muslim population and endeavour to provide guidance and create positive relationships with students of all religious backgrounds.
Thursday, 04 October 2012 04:11
TTC fare increase puts finance burden on passengers
Faced with a budget shortfall, TTC has approved a 5 cent fare increase, the latest in a long history of fare increases. While the increase would not affect cash fares, the price of an adult monthly Metropass will go up by $2.50 per month. And for the estimated 85 per cent of University of Toronto…
Saturday, 29 September 2012 04:05
The Presidential listening session: various viewpoints converge in one room
Calling all stud-- no wait, all prestigious academic folk and donors in very high positions! The University of Toronto is looking for a new president.
Friday, 28 September 2012 04:35
Emergency town hall called
Tuesday’s UTSU “Emergency Education Town Hall” was a rare episode of U of T unity. Students, faculty, and the administration came together in a display of near-unanimity to denounce the Ontario government’s proposed changes to post-secondary education.
Friday, 28 September 2012 04:17
From science lab to store shelf
On Wednesday, September 19, the University of Toronto opened the Banting and Best Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Located in the old medical research facilities on College and University, the project aims to foster the commercialization of research.
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