- Presidential Statement
- From: Meric Gertler, President Date: September 11, 2015 Re: Presidential Statement Violence against women is a despicable reality in Canada and around the world. We must take every opportunity to condemn it and work tirelessly to bring it to an end. Many of you are disturbed, as I am, at news of anonymous online threats […]
- Appointment of Professor William Gough as Interim Vice-Principal (Academic) and Dean, UTSC
- From: Bruce Kidd, Vice-President and Principal, UTSC Cheryl Regehr, Vice-President and Provost Date: September 2, 2015 Re: Appointment of Professor William Gough as Interim Vice-Principal (Academic) and Dean, UTSC We are pleased to advise you that the Agenda Committee of Academic Board has approved the appointment of Professor William Gough as Interim Vice-Principal (Academic) and […]
- Retirement of Louis Charpentier, Secretary of the Governing Council
- From: Judy Goldring, Chair of the Governing Council Meric Gertler, President Date: September 1, 2015 Re: Retirement of Louis Charpentier, Secretary of the Governing Council For over 36 years, Louis Charpentier has served the University of Toronto with distinction and commitment, and so it is with very mixed feelings that we announce Louis’ retirement from […]
- 2016 Call for Nominations for Honorary Degrees
- From: Meric Gertler, President Date: August 20, 2015 Re: 2016 Call for Nominations for Honorary Degrees This is a reminder that the deadline for nominations for honorary degrees is Friday, September 18, 2015. By awarding honorary degrees, the University of Toronto seeks to recognize extraordinary achievement, in Canada or abroad, in community, national, or international […]
- Reminder – Accommodation for Religious Observances
- From: Sandy Welsh, Vice-Provost, Students Date: August 14, 2015 Re: Reminder – Accommodation for Religious Observances I am writing to remind you of the University’s commitment and policy concerning accommodation for religious observances, and to ask that you forward this information to instructors in your department. A number of you may already be aware that […]
- Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh
- From: Scott Mabury, Vice-President, University Operations Date: August 5, 2015 Re: Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh The University of Toronto has announced it will be taking further steps to safeguard workers’ rights in Bangladesh apparel factories. Effective July 1, 2015, all licensees who source, produce, or purchase collegiate apparel for the U […]
- Nominations for an Interim Vice-Principal (Academic) and Dean, UTSC
- From: Cheryl Regehr, Vice-President & Provost Bruce Kidd, Vice-President & Principal, University of Toronto Scarborough Date: August 4, 2015 Re: Nominations for an Interim Vice-Principal (Academic) and Dean, UTSC As announced last week, Professor Rick Halpern has resigned as Vice Principal (Academic) and Dean of the University of Toronto Scarborough, effective August 1, 2015. More […]
- Announcement – Professor Rick Halpern, Vice-Principal (Academic) and Dean, UTSC (PDAD&C #7)
- From: Cheryl Regehr, Vice-President & Provost Bruce Kidd, Vice-President, University of Toronto & Principal, University of Toronto Scarborough Date: July 31, 2015 Re: Announcement – Professor Rick Halpern, Vice-Principal (Academic) and Dean, UTSC (PDAD&C #7) We are writing to let you know that Professor Rick Halpern has resigned as Vice Principal (Academic) and Dean of […]
- Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF), Competition Rounds 1 and 2
- From: Vivek Goel, Vice-President, Research and Innovation Date: July 29, 2015 Re: Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF), Competition Rounds 1 and 2 At a public event earlier this week, the Hon. Ed Holder, Minister of State for Science and Technology, announced the first award under the CFREF program. I am thrilled to confirm that […]
- Update regarding concerns about the University’s response to a UTSC Health Studies Program course (July 17, 2015)
- In recent days you may have heard or read reactions to the University’s report on a UTSC Health Studies Program course. We have received a number of inquiries in our offices, and we are aware of conversations taking place inside and outside the University. We take these concerns seriously, and we are writing today to […]