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Prof appointed to Royal Society of Canada for work on extremist groups’ impact on local economies
The Cold War was nearing its end and in the border city of Peshawar, Pakistan, the bazaars were overrun by militiamen, guns and narcotics. Peshawar had become a hub for the Americans and Pakistanis…
Meet U of T Scarborough’s first director of international and global engagement
U of T Scarborough welcomed its first director of international and global engagement, Carlos Vargas, who has spent more than a decade helping universities forge international connections.
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Renowned health equity expert joins U of T Scarborough
Notisha Massaquoi has spent more than 30 years of her career dedicated to advocating for greater access to primary healthcare in Black communities across Canada.
Digital Learning Producers Training Program aims to improve virtual instruction
What started with David Kwasny's fascination with Twitch, a live-streaming service, is now being developed into a provincially funded training program between the UTSC Library and Centre for Teaching…
Preserving the history of hip-hop earns honour for researcher
For the last decade, Mark V. Campbell has worked to preserve and celebrate Canada’s rich hip-hop history through Northside Hip Hop –– a growing digital archive he’s developed with the help of…
Hold your position: U of T Scarborough prof’s advice on managing the pandemic is based on years of experience in war zones
As the pandemic commands the world’s attention, the volume and velocity of information seems to increase alongside the skyrocketing infection rate. And with physical distancing the order of the day…
Unique course combines health studies, feminism and public policy
For the last five years, Laura Bisaillon has polled her health studies students on what they want to do after graduating. She found each year that about two-thirds were interested in two areas of…
Long journey to complete degree pays off for part-time student, full-time employee
Marilyn Kwan enrolled as a part-time student at U of T Scarborough in 2008.
Now, a decade later, she’s graduated with high distinction in a Bachelor of Arts degree, which includes minors in English…
First Indigenous Librarian at U of T Scarborough is driven by a passion for research
When it came to discovering more about her family’s indigenous roots, new librarian Sarah Guay approached the journey with the same passion and determination that she brings to her job.
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Chief Librarian leads implementation of international accessibility treaty
The University of Toronto Libraries, in collaboration with EIFL (Electronic Information for Libraries), have facilitated the first international transfer of accessible format books to Kyrgyzstan for…
Alumni director receives recognition from Canadian Immigrant magazine
U of T Scarborough’s executive director of development and alumni, Georgette Zinaty has been named one of Canadian Immigrant's Immigrant Women of Inspiration.
The honour, which is given annually by…
U of T Anthropologist donates gift to Tamil Studies at U of T Scarborough
U of T Faculty member Brenda Beck has spent a lifetime studying South Asia, specializing in the culture of the Tamils and the Indian state Tamil Nadu. She has dedicated much of her work to deepening…