- Launch of the Newly-Designed 2016-17 Connaught Global Challenge Award
- From: Vivek Goel, Vice-President, Research & Innovation Date: June 29, 2016 Re: Launch of the Newly-Designed 2016-17 Connaught Global Challenge Award The Global Challenge Award program will support new collaborations with University of Toronto researchers and students from multiple disciplines, along with innovators and thought leaders from other sectors, with the goal of heightening U of T’s […]
- Announcing the Advisory Committee for the Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry (PDAD&C #77)
- From: Cheryl Regehr, Vice-President & Provost Date: June 29, 2016 Re: Announcing the Advisory Committee for the Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry (PDAD&C #77) As noted in PDAD&C #60 on May 18, 2016, Professor Daniel Haas will complete his first term as Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry on June 30, 2017. Professor Haas […]
- Appointment of Professor Edward (Ted) Sargent as Vice-President, International (PDAD&C #75)
- From: Meric Gertler, President Date: June 23, 2016 Re: Appointment of Professor Edward (Ted) Sargent as Vice-President, International (PDAD&C #75) I am pleased to announce that the Governing Council has approved the appointment of Professor Edward (Ted) Sargent as Vice-President, International for a five-year term effective July 1, 2016 and continuing until June 30, 2021. […]
- Announcing the Advisory Committee for the Academic Appointment of a Chief Information Officer (PDAD&C #73)
- From: Scott Mabury, Vice-President, University Operations Cheryl Regehr, Vice-President & Provost Date: June 22, 2016 Re: Announcing the Advisory Committee for the Academic Appointment of a Chief Information Officer (PDAD&C #73) In April, we announced the impending retirement of Robert Cook, our current Chief Information Officer (CIO). An internal review of the current CIO portfolio and […]
- Statement of Acknowledgement of Traditional Land (PDAD&C #72)
- From: Sheree Drummond, Secretary of the Governing Council Date: June 16, 2016 Re: Statement of Acknowledgement of Traditional Land (PDAD&C #72) The Ceremonials Committee of the Governing Council has approved a Statement of Acknowledgement of Traditional Land to be used at specific university ceremonies such as Convocation, Groundbreakings, and Building Openings: I (we) wish to acknowledge […]
- $100 Million Opportunity to Solve 1 Big Problem
- From: Vivek Goel, Vice-President, Research & Innovation David Palmer, Vice-President, Advancement Date: June 16, 2016 Re: $100 Million Opportunity to Solve 1 Big Problem The MacArthur Foundation has launched a new competition – 100&Change – that will award one grant of $100M for a proposal designed to solve a critical problem affecting people, places, or […]
- Federal Science and Innovation Reviews and Consultation
- From: Vivek Goel, Vice-President, Research & Innovation Date: June 16, 2016 Re: Federal Science and Innovation Reviews and Consultation The 2016 Federal Budget included plans for a comprehensive review of all elements of federal support for fundamental science as well as the development of a new national Innovation Agenda. This week, the Minister of Science […]
- Thank You to the Community (PDAD&C #71)
- From: Meric Gertler, President Date: June 13, 2016 Re: Thank you to the community (PDAD&C #71) On behalf of the University, I want to thank all members of the community – students, faculty, staff and friends – who responded calmly and quickly to the event on our St. George campus this past Monday. I also […]
- Statement on the Events in Orlando (PDAD&C #70)
- From: Meric Gertler, President Cheryl Regehr, Vice-President & Provost Angela Hildyard, Vice-President, Human Resources & Equity Date: June 13, 2016 Re: Statement on the Events in Orlando (PDAD&C #70) The University of Toronto community has reacted with horror and grief at the news of the mass shooting at an LGBTQ nightclub in Orlando. Our heartfelt […]
- Learning and Education Advancement Fund – Request for Proposals 2016-17 (PDAD&C #69)
- From: Cheryl Regehr, Vice-President & Provost Date: June 2, 2016 Re: Learning and Education Advancement Fund – Request for Proposals 2016-17 (PDAD&C #69) Fund Overview The Vice-Provost, Innovations in Undergraduate Education invites proposals for the 2016-17 round of the Learning and Education Advancement Fund (LEAF). The focus of this program is to enrich the learning […]