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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…

Alum channels life and academic experiences into coaching and national sport events

For U of T Scarborough alum Greg Danko, his memories of campus extra-curricular activities will always be special. “I did pretty well in school, but I enjoyed and found more success in doing extra-…

Principal Bruce Kidd on the privilege of celebrating our neighbours

They are retired social workers, spiritual leaders and writers. Others are humble advocates and volunteers. A few are famous athletes and musicians who have never forgotten where they’re from. What…

Faculty and students rally to support hurricane relief efforts in Dominica

It’s been more than two months since Hurricane Maria devastated the Caribbean island of Dominica, and much of the country is still reeling from the disaster.  Now a group of faculty and students in…

Prime Minister Trudeau encourages young girls to pursue STEM studies at U of T Scarborough conference

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau encouraged a group of Grade 9 girls to let nothing stand in their way of pursuing studies in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). “Girls can do…

You don’t have to be an English student to be a writer

The creative writing club at the University of Toronto Scarborough – also known as COW – is a gem for more than just English students. “Beyond anything they might learn about writing, COW is about…

South Korea's LG Electronics meets with U of T researchers to explore collaboration opportunities

One of South Korea’s biggest companies is exploring innovation-related collaboration opportunities with the University of Toronto, the latest in a long line of multinationals to be drawn to U of T’s…

U of T ranks among top five public universities for global employability: Times Higher Education

Even before graduation, Julianna Paprakis had her pick of job offers – enough, in fact, to say no to Google. The University of Toronto computer science graduate’s success on the job market is no…

Short film by recent U of T Scarborough grad to debut at upcoming international film festival

The unique experiences of a Chinese-Canadian mother raising her family in small Ontario town is the focus of Rebecca Hong’s debut short film at the upcoming Toronto Reel Asian International Film…

Community engagement is what recent grad cherishes most about undergraduate experiences

For recent graduate Gary Wilson, the connections he’s made at the University of Toronto Scarborough are what made his undergraduate studies the most memorable. “The diverse and amicable community…

Indigenous Film Series at U of T Scarborough offers opportunity for dialogue

U of T Scarborough is hosting a film series exploring Indigenous issues that are often overlooked by mainstream media. “We see this film series as on opportunity and platform for students and…

Murray Sinclair, chair of Canada's Truth and Reconciliation Commission, receives honorary degree

Senator Murray Sinclair, the former chief commissioner of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, will be awarded an honorary degree from U of T Scarborough today for his outstanding service to…