News & Features

Buddhism the focus of upcoming events on campus

The world of Buddhism will be explored in depth through a provocative and exciting slate of events happening soon at the University of Toronto Scarborough.

Tung Lin Kok Yuen Public Lecture Series: Gender, Sexuality & Tibetan Buddhism

Tung Lin Kok Yuen Public Lecture Series: Gender, Sexuality & Tibetan Buddhism February 27, 2009 7:30 pm AA112, Arts & Administration Building Lecture Theatre…

Movie Matinee: Saving Face

Movie Matinee: Saving Face Thursday, February 26, 2009 1:00 - 3:00pm AA 303 For more information: 416-208-4769 _____________________________ Arts & Events Programming and LGBTQ would like to…

Doctor and blogger from war-torn Sudan opens book tour with campus talk

In his popular blog “Suddenly…Sudan,” Dr. James Maskalyk chronicled his experiences treating malnourished children, fending off a measles epidemic, and witnessing the horrific consequences of war…

Eco-win program launched at U of T Scarborough library

by Catherine Ngai For students, staff and faculty, the library is a destination for serious reading. However, the library at the University of Toronto Scarborough now doubles as the first eco-zone on…

SCCR (Fusion Radio) 2008-2009 Board of Directors Spring Elections

Dear students,    Fushion Radion is now opening nominations for its 2009-2010 Board of Directors.  Open positions include President, Vice President, Treasurer, and two Student Director positions. …

Atmospheric scientists trace the human role in Indonesian forest fires

Severe fires in Indonesia -- responsible for some of the worst air quality conditions worldwide -- are linked not only to drought, but also to changes in land use and population density, according to…

Movie Night: Andy Warhol's Dracula

Movie Night: Andy Warhol's Dracula Tuesday, February 24, 2009 6:30pm AA 303 For more information: 416-208-4769 ______________________________ VPA and Arts & Events Programming would like to…

Pan Am Games bid approved by city council will benefit Scarborough

Toronto city council voted overwhelming in favor of backing Toronto's bid for the 2015 Pan American Games, the Toronto Star reports today. The biggest facility in the bid for the Games is at the…

Academic Committee Meeting

Academic Committee Meeting Tuesday, February 24, 2009 4:00pm AA160 - Council Chambers More Information: janis@utsc.utoronto.ca or 416-208-2755 _________________________________________ The Academic…

2009 Annual General Elections for UTSC Committees of Council

Nominations are invited from the various constituencies to fill vacancies on Council, Academic Committee, and Planning and Budget Committee.  Nominations open February 20 & close at 4pm April 3,…

Student wins scholarship from Canadian Association of Black Journalists

by Felicia Carty Barack Obama recently made history, becoming arguably the most transformative figure of our time in North America. And although he is admired by many, we don’t necessarily need to…