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Below is a selection of the most recent U of T News stories. For all the latest news please visit www.utoronto.ca/news.
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- 'It definitely means a lot': U of T grad John Montefiore completes a degree he started 25 years ago June 4, 2020John Montefiore’s path to graduating from the University of Toronto with the Class of 2020 was a little unconventional. As a member of St. Michael’s College, he recently completed his honours Bachelor of Arts degree with a double minor in human geography and education in society – a degree he started in 1995.https://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/Back.to_.School.John_.Montefiore.jpg
- With international partner, U of T launches research centre focused on robotics and elder care June 4, 2020The University of Toronto’s Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering and the AGE-WELL Network of Centres of Excellence has partnered with the Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) in China to launch a centre dedicated to researching and commercializing robotics for elder care.https://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2019-05-06-AlexMihailidis-resized_0.jpg
- COVID-19: What's Next podcast (Ep. 19) – Updates from Vivek Goel June 4, 2020As the world learns more about the novel coronavirus, the advice to Canadians about how to manage risk – from wearing masks to wiping down groceries – has changed.https://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/youtube/ozzA5Wn3Sm4.jpg
- President's Teaching Award recognizes three exceptional faculty members June 4, 2020For their sustained excellence in teaching and significant contributions in educational leadership, three faculty members have been awarded the President’s Teaching Award – the highest honour for teaching at the University of Toronto.https://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/media/PTA-group.jpg
- Jeremy Lopez receives President's Teaching Award June 4, 2020Professor Jeremy Lopez of the Faculty of Arts & Science’s department of English has been awarded the President’s Teaching Award – the highest honour for teaching at the University of Toronto.https://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/media/PTA-Jeremy-Lopez-Photo.jpg
- In a celebration of Pride and inclusion, U of T raises flags above Varsity Stadium June 4, 2020When the Pride and trans flags were raised this week at the University of Toronto’s Varsity Stadium on St. George campus, there was no cheering audience to mark the occasion. Due to COVID-19, all public gatherings have been cancelled until further notice.https://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/Pride%202020.jpg
- Micah Stickel receives President's Teaching Award June 4, 2020Professor Micah Stickel of the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering has been recognized with the President’s Teaching Award – the highest honour for teaching at the University of Toronto.https://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/media/PTA-MStickel-Photo-updated.jpg
- Aarthi Ashok receives President's Teaching Award June 4, 2020Aarthi Ashok, an associate professor, teaching stream, in U of T Scarborough’s department of biological sciences, has received the President’s Teaching Award – the highest honour for teaching at the University of Toronto.https://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/media/PTA-AAshok-Photo.jpg
- Pride 2020: U of T to raise flags on all three campuses June 3, 2020The University of Toronto is kicking off its month-long celebration of Pride 2020 with a virtual raising of flags across its three campuses.https://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/youtube/eoPKSnMBVO8.jpg
- U of T grad says working as a COVID-19 screener reaffirmed his commitment to a career in health care June 3, 2020When the COVID-19 pandemic arrived in the city, University of Toronto Scarborough student Sri Nowduri knew he had to do something to help out.https://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/sri.jpg
- Nine women to watch from U of T Engineering's class of 2020 June 3, 2020One graduate designed tiny robotic scissors controlled by external magnetic fields using a joystick – no cables, wires or any other attachment required. Another used her passion for cybersecurity to help protect nuclear power plants from threats.https://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/eng-women.jpg
- At home, online and with humour, U of T’s Class of 2020 celebrate a virtual convocation June 3, 2020With social media, Zoom calls and signs planted on front lawns and draped from apartment balconies, there was no shortage of well-wishing for the University of Toronto’s class of 2020 – the first in the university’s 193 years to celebrate convocation remotely.https://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/youtube/9YKy90nf-aM.jpg
- 'How do I want to make change in the world?': U of T Mississauga valedictorian focuses on equity and health June 2, 2020Bet on yourself. Embrace failure. Lean on your friends and family. Those are a few of the lessons that Habon Ali plans to share with her classmates as the valedictorian for University of Toronto Mississauga’s Class of 2020.https://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/UTM_Habond_Ali_02.jpg
- U of T expresses solidarity with the Black community June 2, 2020As protests against anti-Black racism and racial violence take place in the United States, Canada, and countries around the world, the University of Toronto is expressing solidarity with the Black community and denouncing anti-Black racism and discrimination in all its forms.https://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/UofT11634_20160520_CarvedCoatofArmsatUC_2.jpg
- ‘I can proudly say I’m a U of T graduate’: How Alex Harold defied the odds to earn his degree June 2, 2020Alex Harold was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy when he was four. His parents were told by doctors he would be fortunate to see his 20th birthday. Now, at 27, he can say he’s a University of Toronto graduate, having completed the highly competitive management co-op program at U of T Scarborough.https://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/_DSC6708.jpg
- Abraham Mathew – U of T's top student – wants to 'change the perception that philosophy is obsolete' June 2, 2020Is time travel possible? That’s a question that helped land the University of Toronto’s top undergraduate a coveted spot at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology this fall – in a program that admits only five people a year.https://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/UTM_photo_01.jpg
- U of T epidemiologist leads study tracking COVID-19 immunity of 10,000 Canadians June 1, 2020A world-renowned epidemiologist at the University of Toronto is leading a large-scale study that will use blood-based antibody testing to track the immunity of thousands of Canadians to COVID-19.https://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/Prabhat%20Jha%20%282%29.jpg
- U of T grad – and mother of three – Mariam Abeid knows the value of an education: 'I had to fight for it' June 1, 2020For Mariam Abeid, education has always been an almighty struggle.https://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/UofT85560_0522MariamAbeid003.jpg
- Activist, hip-hop artist, educator: U of T grad Marcus Singleton shares his journey June 1, 2020For Marcus Singleton, graduating with a master’s degree in social justice education from the University of Toronto’s Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) is just the latest step in his evolution as an activist, artist and educator. Next up: OISE’s doctoral program in fall of 2020. After that: Bringing new ideas and approaches into […]https://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/youtube/yMC3iULkBog.jpg
- U of T joins city's effort to achieve a gradual, safe approach to reopening Toronto June 1, 2020The University of Toronto will support its employees in working from home where possible until at least September as part of a collaborative effort, led by the City of Toronto, to achieve a gradual and safe reopening of the city’s workplaces.https://www.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/UofT85122_20170829_SidneySmithHall_7714-lpr.jpg
