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In the wake of a historic report about the abusive treatment of Indigenous people in residential schools, universities confront a dark piece of Canadian history

The world is an urban place, and it’s only going to become more so. Cities are magnets for people seeking opportunities for employment and creative pursuits.

When we think of getting older, one of our biggest fears is dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Marlene Goldman, a professor of English and expert in contemporary Canadian literature and the gothic,…

If you’re wondering what students in International Development Studies will actually do, just ask these two. Barbara Forbes and Tamana Zamir, two recent graduates, are already working hard on…

In the aftermath of the Egyptian revolution of 2011 — which was part of what’s called the Arab Spring — Mary Makarious wanted to get a sense of how people were doing. The fourth-year Psychology…

When Mike DeGagné was a BSc student at U of T Scarborough, he didn’t know that he would lead a life of service, contribute to the Indigenous community and inspire thousands of students. He is now…

A few weeks ago, Nicole Chen (Hons BSc, 1997, BEd, MEd) and Sasha Khan (BA, 2000) hopped on a plane for a romantic weekend getaway. “We have three kids, so we don’t do it often,” says Nicole. “It’s…

Brian Connelly is fascinated by the role personality plays in the modern workplace, and that work has been recognized for its importance and influence. Connelly, an associate professor in…

I’ve always hoped that Canada 150 would generate ideas, energy and optimism for the challenges ahead, just as our celebration of Canada’s Centennial did in 1967. That year the world directed its…

There are only three places in North America you can study the language of Old Ethiopic, or Ge’ez, and one of them is U of T.

While a night out at the theatre can be entertaining, it can also provide us an opportunity to learn about people we don’t know. “Theatre is a powerful and meaningful place to develop relationships…

The Scarborough College bus was moving slowly as usual, dropping students off at the intersections. Ralph, the driver, was everyone’s favourite, both for his sense of humour and his willingness to…