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'We need change': Calls for action after verdict in Tina Fontaine death

After Raymond Cormier was acquitted in the murder of Indigenous teenager Tina Fontaine, Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Grand Chief Sheila North said, “the systems, everything that was involved in…

Lion dance kicks off Lunar New Year at U of T Scarborough

Martial artists, lion dancers and students alike gathered on Thursday, Feb 15. at the U of T Scarborough Meeting Place to ring in the Lunar New Year. Observed across China, the Korean peninsula, and…

From child soldier to peace activist: Emmanuel Jal shares the story of his harrowing journey

U of T Scarborough welcomed artist and activist Emmanuel Jal to kick off Black History Month with a presentation on the importance of understanding and education in efforts to spread peace.  “When I…

Academics, community members congregate to consider the study of Scarborough

Scarborough is a unique place. But is it worthy of its own academic program? Based on a recent symposium on campus, the chances are looking pretty good. U of T Scarborough held a Scarborough Studies…

Ontario selects two from U of T Scarborough for key roles on accessibility

Ontario has appointed the Hon. David Onley, CM, O.Ont., senior lecturer in the Department of Political Science at the University of Toronto Scarborough and Ontario’s 28th Lieutenant Governor, to lead…

Hopes and hammers - program provides access to the trades

“This program has really changed my life,” says Kamol Arif, on a break from working on the construction of the new Highland Hall building at the University of Toronto Scarborough.

Device built by U of T Scarborough scientist reduces barriers in the lab

Dr. Ronald Soong has always enjoyed tinkering with electronics. Not only does he build devices in his spare time, he also volunteers as a basic electronics instructor. “It’s definitely a hobby and…

TEDxUTSC digs deep to unearth topics we often overlook

This year’s installment of TEDxUTSC explored the topics that are often overlooked or ignored by society, including issues of gender-based violence, environmental crises, and youth empowerment. The…

UTSC Reads shines light on Scarborough

Just last year it was an event for the Department of Sociology, but now UTSC Reads invites the whole campus community to come together. “Our main goal is to get people reading the book and using it…

UTSC Observatory catches glimpse of bright meteor

A camera at the UTSC Observatory captured video of a meteor that streaked through the night sky above southern Ontario at 7:23 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 24. As a part of a network of cameras…

Skate into the winter semester on campus outdoor rink

Arena veterans and newcomers alike can lace up to try U of T Scarborough’s outdoor skating rink that recently opened in the quad outside of the campus bookstore. Students can bring their own skates…