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One in seven young adults deficient in Vitamin C, study finds

Study population recruited on campus One in seven young adults in Canada is deficient in vitamin C, according to a first-of-its kind study published by U of T researchers on July 13. The findings,…

Vocabulary Cafe E: Quick and Easy Way to Impressive Academic Vocabulary

Vocabulary Cafe E Monday, June 13, 2009 1:30 pm, AC 221 For more information: Visit the Writing Centre ___________________________________________   Come every week to learn a different set of…

Volunteers come out for planting and weeding event on campus

by Eleni Kanavas Warm, sunny weather brought volunteers out on July 9 for a planting and weeding event at U of T Scarborough that was part of a series of initiatives to enhance and beautify the…

Evergreen Monthly Stewardship

Evergreen Monthly Stewardship Thursday, July 9, 2009 1:00 - 3:00 pm UTSC Valley - Meet at the H-Wing Patio to walk down together Everyone Welcome! _____________________________________________ Hello…

Renowned plant biologist named new vice-principal (research) at U of T Scarborough

Professor Malcolm Campbell, a world-renowned leader in plant biology, has been named vice-principal (research) at the University of Toronto Scarborough for a five-year term, effective August 1.

"Global Drinking Water Challenge - Focus on the Worldwide Arsenic Crisis" Lecture with Dr. Zafar Adeel

"Global Drinking Water Challenge - Focus on the Worldwide Arsenic Crisis" Lecture with Dr. Zafar Adeel, Director, International Network of Water, Environmnet and Health Univted Nations University…

New patio by Athletics Centre provides welcoming doorway to campus

by Rob Wulkan It may not look like much right now, but behind the fences that obstruct the front entrance to the Athletics & Recreation Centre, a project is under way that will serve as a social…

Canada Day - University Closed

Canada Day University Closed Wednesday, July 1, 2009 University of Toronto Scarborough ___________________________________

Distinguished service awards honour the best of U of T Scarborough

by Mary Ann Gratton Perfect weather set the tone for this year’s Celebration of Distinguished Service, when U of T Scarborough staff and faculty members gathered for a luncheon and ceremony to honour…

Student writing competition attracts a record number of entries

by Eleni Kanavas Colourful language, rhythmic poems and exciting literary themes fill the pages of the entries in this year’s writing competition at U of T Scarborough. Organizers of the 2009…

University of Toronto supercomputer among 20 fastest machines in the world

System can process up to 360 trillion calculations per second and has 60,000 times more memory than a typical home computerby Joyann Callender Canada's fastest and most powerful supercomputer,…