Back To School 2018 / en One Ls: Meet four of the Faculty of Law's first-year students /news/one-ls-meet-four-faculty-law-s-first-year-students <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">One Ls: Meet four of the Faculty of Law's first-year students </span> <div class="field field--name-field-featured-picture field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="eager" srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/news_banner_370/public/2018-09-06-law-barclay-resized.jpg?h=afdc3185&amp;itok=nzYvnBOp 370w, /sites/default/files/styles/news_banner_740/public/2018-09-06-law-barclay-resized.jpg?h=afdc3185&amp;itok=LnvBYP9D 740w, /sites/default/files/styles/news_banner_1110/public/2018-09-06-law-barclay-resized.jpg?h=afdc3185&amp;itok=yzrn4Zm5 1110w" sizes="(min-width:1200px) 1110px, (max-width: 1199px) 80vw, (max-width: 767px) 90vw, (max-width: 575px) 95vw" width="740" height="494" src="/sites/default/files/styles/news_banner_370/public/2018-09-06-law-barclay-resized.jpg?h=afdc3185&amp;itok=nzYvnBOp" alt="Photo of Rebecca Barclay"> </div> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>noreen.rasbach</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2018-09-06T00:00:00-04:00" title="Thursday, September 6, 2018 - 00:00" class="datetime">Thu, 09/06/2018 - 00:00</time> </span> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-cutline-long field--type-text-long field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">Cutline</div> <div class="field__item">“It’s a frustrating and complex situation, though the people I spoke with bear it with resilience and grace,” Rebecca Barclay says of a Tibetan refugee camp in Nepal. “I want to help them, and I cannot think of many better solutions than legal recourse”</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-author-reporters field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/authors-reporters/karen-gross" hreflang="en">Karen Gross</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-topic field--type-entity-reference field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">Topic</div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/topics/city-culture" hreflang="en">City &amp; Culture</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-story-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/back-school-2018" hreflang="en">Back To School 2018</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/faculty-arts-science" hreflang="en">Faculty of Arts &amp; Science</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/faculty-law" hreflang="en">Faculty of Law</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/global" hreflang="en">Global</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/mentorship" hreflang="en">Mentorship</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-subheadline field--type-string-long field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">Subheadline</div> <div class="field__item">Four different paths lead to the same destination – U of T law school</div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><h3>Rebecca Barclay</h3> <p>Born and raised in Vancouver by a&nbsp;mother who blazed her own impressive trail,&nbsp;<strong>Rebecca Barclay</strong>&nbsp;grew up curious and compassionate.&nbsp;When she encountered those who were less fortunate, she empathized and wished she could be of more help. The law, she thought, might be a good way to do it.</p> <p>So after completing a degree in international relations, Barclay worked as a legal administrative assistant. She broadened her world view by continuing a tradition of travel that was initiated early on by her mom. “She really prioritized it. Every year we would go on at least one trip that required our passports,” Barclay says.</p> <p>Over time, Barclay would cover some 38 countries spanning six continents; twice, she travelled with a service team to China. Several adventures were solo, or with a friend she met while backpacking through Europe. What she saw solidified her determination.</p> <p>“We visited a Tibetan refugee camp in Nepal,” Barclay says. Residents there are trapped in a life of limbo, with no citizenship, and no practical way to participate in the economy, she says. “It’s a frustrating and complex situation, though the people I spoke with bear it with resilience and grace. I want to help them, and I cannot think of many better solutions than legal recourse.”</p> <p>So of all her adventures and eye-opening destinations, Toronto may well be the most impactful one. “All the opportunities I get at U of T will really cement where my skill set can best be used to impact change,” she says, adding that she envisions a career focused on defending and expanding human rights, either as a lawyer or at a United Nations organization or an NGO.</p> <p>Among the law school’s many offerings that excite her, Barclay is intrigued by Law in Action Within Schools (LAWS), an educational and mentorship program that encourages youth from cultures under-represented in the legal profession to consider careers in law.</p> <p>Although more women of colour are climbing to the top of their professions, such success stories were especially rare when Barclay was growing up.&nbsp;“I would feel so privileged to be able to be that example to younger girls who are searching for their reflection in the world around them.”</p> <h3><img alt class="media-image attr__typeof__foaf:Image img__fid__9180 img__view_mode__media_large attr__format__media_large" src="/sites/default/files/2018-09-06-Ahmed%20Elahi-resized.jpg" style="width: 340px; height: 453px; margin: 10px; float: left;" typeof="foaf:Image">Ahmed Elahi</h3> <p>For <strong>Ahmed Elahi </strong>(pictured left), law school is just another challenge in a lifetime filled with them, starting with his childhood in Lahore, Pakistan. He was educated in English, but spoke Urdu everywhere else. “I felt like there was kind of a split between what I was learning in school, how I was articulating it, and how a lot of my personal life went,” he says. “It was difficult to relate what I was learning in school to the personal life I had.”</p> <p>When Elahi was 17, his parents took their four children to Canada, hoping to open their world to better opportunities than they’d had at home. But life in Brampton, Ont., was difficult. Although his father was an engineer and his mother a nurse, neither could get licensed to work in their professions. “It was very hard for them,” he says. “They thought they’d have an easier time perhaps re-establishing themselves in their careers and also adjusting culturally. But in the first few years they couldn’t find steady jobs anywhere. So there was economic insecurity too.”</p> <p>Elahi completed an undergraduate degree at U of T, majoring in political science and philosophy. Along the way he collected a string of scholarships, honours and awards while also working as a teaching and research assistant on campus and as a copy editor for the undergraduate political science journal. Still, he didn’t consider law school as a realistic option. “At that time, I just pictured the perfect law student, and I thought maybe I was too weak in my extracurricular activities. It just seemed like a daunting task,” he says.</p> <p>Elahi attended the Law School Access Program (LSAP) for low-income students the summer after third year. “I realized that lawyers were asking the same sorts of questions about institutions and society that I was,” he says.&nbsp;“I saw that law could be quite an interesting career.”</p> <p>Elahi is still intimidated by the road ahead, but he’s excited too. “I’m really interested in constitutional law and the rights and freedoms of individuals,” he says. “I really want to improve life for people in Canada who face disadvantages. Whether they’re immigrants or people with disabilities, or other marginalized communities.”</p> <h3>Venky Feng</h3> <p><img alt class="media-image attr__typeof__foaf:Image img__fid__9178 img__view_mode__media_large attr__format__media_large" src="/sites/default/files/2018-09-06-Venky2-resized.jpg" style="width: 340px; height: 453px; margin: 10px; float: left;" typeof="foaf:Image"><strong>Venky Feng </strong>(picture left)&nbsp;is the first to admit law school was never on her radar. Not as a young girl, growing up in Shanghai. And definitely not once she arrived in the U.S. at 14 to attend boarding school, followed by an undergraduate degree at the elite Mount Holyoke College. She majored in chemistry with a minor in engineering and graduated <em>summa cum laude</em> in three years.</p> <p>“There were definitely expectations from my professors, who wanted me to go to a great PhD program,” she says. “It was like that was my only choice.”</p> <p>Her promise as a bright young scientist led her to Oxford University. But two terms there made her realize she did have other choices. And she wanted a chance to pursue them. “Trump got elected while I was at Oxford and it was pretty intense,” she recalls. “It forced me to think about things I take for granted. About my freedom of mobility and how there are immigrants who have to fight to stay in Canada or the U.S.” That led to a deeper level of soul searching.</p> <p>“It made me realize if I’m not fighting for myself as a minority, then who will fight for me? I started looking into things I could do to change the situation, and I realized that law school might be a good option.”</p> <p>Feng decided to leave Oxford and take a gap year. Her focus on scientific research had obscured a list of other, widely varied interests. She’d long been fascinated by divinity, for example, and had intended to study Buddhism along with chemistry in college. She volunteered at the campus Chabad House, hoping to learn more about what she suspects might be her own undiscovered Jewish roots. Feng was also involved with Machik, a non-profit whose chief mission is expanding educational opportunities in Tibet. “In all those years, I was doing things for human rights, but because I was in science there weren’t really opportunities to pursue that,” she says.</p> <p>So during her year off, she applied to law school. She also began learning Hebrew, and plans to earn a certificate in Jewish Studies while she’s at U of T. Now it’s science that’s dropped off her radar, at least for the time being. “I want to keep my options open,” Feng says. “But in my wildest dreams, I would hope to be a professor of humanities and law, or be an advisor to politicians.”</p> <h3>Sarah Feutl</h3> <p><img alt class="media-image attr__typeof__foaf:Image img__fid__9181 img__view_mode__media_large attr__format__media_large" src="/sites/default/files/2018-09-06-Feutl%20Lobbyists%20Dance-resized.jpg" style="width: 340px; height: 453px; margin: 10px; float: left;" typeof="foaf:Image">Think all law students come from the same mould? Look no further than <strong>Sarah Feutl </strong>(pictured left). A&nbsp;theatre kid since middle school, she has spent most of her young life in the performing arts. She majored in theatre as an undergraduate.</p> <p>Her favourite role? “I played Puck (from Shakespeare’s&nbsp;<em>A Midsummer Night’s Dream</em>) in my final year. I loved it,” she says. “It was such a fun, mischievous role. Really physical.”</p> <p>In fact, when you ask Feutl why she decided to go to law school, her answer is pretty blunt. “That’s a question I’ve asked myself a lot too,” she says with a laugh. “I love theatre. I always will and I’ll always advocate for the arts.&nbsp;But there was only so loud and so useful my voice could be without more training. I needed better skills to effect the change that I wanted to.”</p> <p>Feutl grew up in Edmonton. Both her parents are journalists who encouraged their kids to ask questions, have opinions, and be curious. She launched and ran a free after-school drama program at a nearby elementary school when she was in Grade 12, which continued into her university years. She also volunteered with an employment-readiness program downtown, helping new immigrants and homeless people find jobs.</p> <p>“People were feeling completely overwhelmed by the system. They had no advocate and no person to guide them,” she says, with obvious frustration. “It’s my hope that by going to law school, I will have more of a chance to find the tools to effect real change.”</p> <p>In order to make it happen, Feutl is counting on student financial aid from U of T, which she’ll supplement with provincial and federal loans. “I don’t want to be stuck in a hole with debt for the next 20 years,” she says. “I’m hoping for as much aid as possible. Especially since the type of work I’d like to go into after law school will likely be a much lower paying job than one on Bay Street.”</p> <p>Her dream scenario? “I’d like to be working for an NGO or not-for-profit foundation that supports international human rights. But also, still be creating theatre on the side or having time to take breaks to create theatre or do shows,” Feutl says. “It’s not necessarily grounded in reality. But I’m going to work really hard to keep both those passions going.”</p> <h3>&nbsp;</h3> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-home-page-banner field--type-boolean field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">News home page banner</div> <div class="field__item">Off</div> </div> Thu, 06 Sep 2018 04:00:00 +0000 noreen.rasbach 142172 at #UofTBackToSchool: U of T Mississauga gets ready for significantly larger incoming class /news/uoftbacktoschool-u-t-mississauga-gets-ready-significantly-larger-incoming-class <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">#UofTBackToSchool: U of T Mississauga gets ready for significantly larger incoming class</span> <div class="field field--name-field-featured-picture field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="eager" srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/news_banner_370/public/2018-09-04-mississauga-resized.jpg?h=afdc3185&amp;itok=PMg0GvfO 370w, /sites/default/files/styles/news_banner_740/public/2018-09-04-mississauga-resized.jpg?h=afdc3185&amp;itok=6UAWXIcu 740w, /sites/default/files/styles/news_banner_1110/public/2018-09-04-mississauga-resized.jpg?h=afdc3185&amp;itok=5qVb3MWz 1110w" sizes="(min-width:1200px) 1110px, (max-width: 1199px) 80vw, (max-width: 767px) 90vw, (max-width: 575px) 95vw" width="740" height="494" src="/sites/default/files/styles/news_banner_370/public/2018-09-04-mississauga-resized.jpg?h=afdc3185&amp;itok=PMg0GvfO" alt="Photo of students studying at UTM"> </div> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>noreen.rasbach</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2018-09-04T12:57:57-04:00" title="Tuesday, September 4, 2018 - 12:57" class="datetime">Tue, 09/04/2018 - 12:57</time> </span> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-cutline-long field--type-text-long field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">Cutline</div> <div class="field__item">U of T Mississauga's Instructional Centre: The campus has expanded study spaces for the larger incoming class (photo by Paul Orenstein)</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-author-reporters field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/authors-reporters/nicolle-wahl" hreflang="en">Nicolle Wahl</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-topic field--type-entity-reference field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">Topic</div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/topics/city-culture" hreflang="en">City &amp; Culture</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-story-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/back-school-2018" hreflang="en">Back To School 2018</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/international-students" hreflang="en">International Students</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/u-t-mississauga" hreflang="en">U of T Mississauga</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/undergraduate-students" hreflang="en">Undergraduate Students</a></div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p id="page-title" style="clear: left;">The usual back-to-school buzz is a little louder this year at the Ƶ Mississauga, as preparations continue for a larger than average incoming class this September.</p> <div> <div id="block-system-main"> <div about="/main-news/uoftbacktoschool-utm-ready-increased-student-enrolment" id="node-6695" typeof="sioc:Item foaf:Document"> <div> <div> <div property="content:encoded"> <p>An additional 600 students – both international and domestic – are expected to join the U of T Mississauga community this month. While this creates a larger incoming class, campus departments are working to ensure that services and resources will be ready.</p> <p>“Welcoming our new students is one of the most exciting times of the academic year,” says Professor <strong>Ulrich Krull</strong>, vice-president and principal of U of T Mississauga. “We are saying hello to a 10 per cent larger cohort of first-year students than last year, and UTM is ready to provide our usual high standard of academic and student services.”</p> <h3><a href="/back-to-school" style="color: rgb(51, 122, 183); box-sizing: border-box; background-color: transparent; text-decoration-line: none; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out 0s;">Read more about Back&nbsp;To School 2018</a></h3> <p>New students will have the chance to check out the soon-to-open&nbsp;<a href="https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/main-news/new-north-utms-newest-building-set-open-september">new North building</a>, a 210,000-square-foot, six-storey facility at the northern edge of campus. Designed by Perkins+Will, the building features 29 classrooms and more than 500 study spaces. Additionally, a&nbsp;<a href="http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/main-news/utm-building-news-new-building-expected-spring-2019">new administrative building</a>&nbsp;is slated to open in the spring of 2019.</p> <p>The registrar’s office is expanding hours for&nbsp;<a href="http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/registrar/academic-support/advising-services">academic advising</a>&nbsp;over the next few weeks, and more sections and spaces are being added to courses to account for the increased numbers of students. Students can also take advantage of&nbsp;<a href="https://library.utm.utoronto.ca/visit/study-space">extended study hours at the Hazel McCallion Academic Learning Centre</a>, an&nbsp;<a href="http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/study-space">expanded study space website</a>&nbsp;and extra printing locations around campus.</p> <p>To ensure that eligible incoming students can take advantage of U of T’s first-year residence guarantee, some residence rooms have been converted to double-occupancy, and preparations were made&nbsp;to deal with a larger number of students on residence move-in day. University staff are also ready to help connect students with appropriate off-campus housing options. Campus Police services are also adding new officers to provide a safe and well-patrolled campus.</p> <p>To assist with challenges that may arise, the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/international/">International Education Centre</a>&nbsp;has extended immigration advising hours, additional transition support activities are available to help with the natural anxieties of new situations, and more staff are being hired to help with the TCard system.</p> <p>If needed, the university will add more&nbsp;<a href="http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/shuttle/">shuttle buses</a>&nbsp;to the services currently offered between U of T Mississauga, the downtown Toronto campus and Sheridan College’s Trafalgar campus, which partners with U of T Mississauga&nbsp;on joint programs. If high ridership is noted on the&nbsp;<a href="http://utm.utoronto.ca/sas/brampton-transit">Brampton Transit express bus service</a>, the university will explore options to help as well.</p> <p>Students will also enjoy&nbsp;<a href="http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/hospitality/food-service">expanded food options</a>&nbsp;at several new eateries around campus. Starbucks is extending its hours, and&nbsp;<a href="http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/main-news/uoftbacktoschool-davis-renovation-update">several food services are shifting</a>&nbsp;to the Instructional Centre. A new Grab ‘N Go coffee shop will open in the new North building, and students can access several new specialized vending machines, including hot cocoa, leaf tea and ice cream.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-home-page-banner field--type-boolean field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">News home page banner</div> <div class="field__item">Off</div> </div> Tue, 04 Sep 2018 16:57:57 +0000 noreen.rasbach 142167 at Move-in day in photos: First-year students make themselves at home at U of T /news/move-day-photos-first-year-students-make-themselves-home-u-t <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Move-in day in photos: First-year students make themselves at home at U of T</span> <div class="field field--name-field-featured-picture field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="eager" srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/news_banner_370/public/move-in-day-cover%20%281%20of%201%29.jpg?h=afdc3185&amp;itok=Vdt8f5wG 370w, /sites/default/files/styles/news_banner_740/public/move-in-day-cover%20%281%20of%201%29.jpg?h=afdc3185&amp;itok=7xO7Z9pB 740w, /sites/default/files/styles/news_banner_1110/public/move-in-day-cover%20%281%20of%201%29.jpg?h=afdc3185&amp;itok=2AjkPyhb 1110w" sizes="(min-width:1200px) 1110px, (max-width: 1199px) 80vw, (max-width: 767px) 90vw, (max-width: 575px) 95vw" width="740" height="494" src="/sites/default/files/styles/news_banner_370/public/move-in-day-cover%20%281%20of%201%29.jpg?h=afdc3185&amp;itok=Vdt8f5wG" alt="Photo of students bring their things to their dorms"> </div> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>geoff.vendeville</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2018-09-04T09:06:30-04:00" title="Tuesday, September 4, 2018 - 09:06" class="datetime">Tue, 09/04/2018 - 09:06</time> </span> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-cutline-long field--type-text-long field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">Cutline</div> <div class="field__item">Students help newcomers bring their things to their dorms on move-in day at U of T on the weekend (photo by Geoffrey Vendeville)</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-author-reporters field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/authors-reporters/geoffrey-vendeville" hreflang="en">Geoffrey Vendeville</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-topic field--type-entity-reference field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">Topic</div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/topics/city-culture" hreflang="en">City &amp; Culture</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-story-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/back-school-2018" hreflang="en">Back To School 2018</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/international-students" hreflang="en">International Students</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/trinity-college" hreflang="en">Trinity College</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/undergraduate-students" hreflang="en">Undergraduate Students</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/university-college" hreflang="en">University College</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/victoria-university" hreflang="en">Victoria University</a></div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>If there's one event that signifies the start of a new school year, it's move-in day, when&nbsp;thousands of first-year students&nbsp;move into their Ƶ dorms at the beginning of September.</p> <p><em>U of T News </em>tagged along as students on the downtown Toronto campus made themselves at home.&nbsp;</p> <hr> <p><br> <img alt class="media-image attr__typeof__foaf:Image img__fid__9157 img__view_mode__media_original attr__format__media_original" height="500" src="/sites/default/files/move-in-day%20%282%20of%207%29.jpg" typeof="foaf:Image" width="750" loading="lazy"><br> <em>Orientation leaders and executives&nbsp;at University College welcomed new students to the dorms in style, with music, signs and plenty of helpers to carry boxes inside (all photos by Geoffrey Vendeville)</em></p> <h3><a href="/back-to-school" style="color: rgb(51, 122, 183); box-sizing: border-box; background-color: transparent; text-decoration-line: none; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out 0s;">Read more about Back&nbsp;To School 2018</a></h3> <p><img alt class="media-image attr__typeof__foaf:Image img__fid__9158 img__view_mode__media_original attr__format__media_original" height="500" src="/sites/default/files/move-in-day%20%281%20of%207%29.jpg" typeof="foaf:Image" width="750" loading="lazy"><br> <em>Morrison Hall, University College's newest residence built in 2005, is home to up to 270 students and Café Reznikoff</em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img alt class="media-image attr__typeof__foaf:Image img__fid__9159 img__view_mode__media_original attr__format__media_original" height="500" src="/sites/default/files/move-in-day%20%284%20of%207%29.jpg" typeof="foaf:Image" width="750" loading="lazy"><br> <em><strong>Anastasia Hendricks</strong>, a first-year Trinity College student in immunology and political science from New Mexico, takes a minute to herself on a busy move-in day to fill out a residence form. Among the stuff she brought is a USB key that was made to look like a cassette tape.&nbsp;“On it is a special playlist that a friend back in NM made for me to remember him by,” she says.</em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img alt class="media-image attr__typeof__foaf:Image img__fid__9160 img__view_mode__media_original attr__format__media_original" height="500" src="/sites/default/files/move-in-day%20%286%20of%207%29.jpg" typeof="foaf:Image" width="750" loading="lazy"><br> <em>Before exams, term papers and labs, these students at Victoria University at U of T face another challenge at university: stairs.&nbsp;</em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img alt class="media-image attr__typeof__foaf:Image img__fid__9161 img__view_mode__media_original attr__format__media_original" height="500" src="/sites/default/files/move-in-day%20%283%20of%207%29.jpg" typeof="foaf:Image" width="750" loading="lazy"><br> <em><strong>Grace McCormick</strong>, a second-year economics student at Trinity College and a&nbsp;<a href="https://future.utoronto.ca/pearson/about">Pearson Scholar</a>, helps carry a fridge up a flight of stairs. “I have a glow,” she says, wiping sweat from her brow. “It's definitely hard work but everyone here is so enthusiastic and I think we're all just so genuinely excited to be greeting the new people coming in.”</em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img alt class="media-image attr__typeof__foaf:Image img__fid__9162 img__view_mode__media_original attr__format__media_original" height="500" src="/sites/default/files/move-in-day%20%287%20of%207%29.jpg" typeof="foaf:Image" width="750" loading="lazy"><br> <em>Some students and their family members were glad to find an umbrella among all their stuff</em></p> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-home-page-banner field--type-boolean field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">News home page banner</div> <div class="field__item">Off</div> </div> Tue, 04 Sep 2018 13:06:30 +0000 geoff.vendeville 142166 at She had a 99% average in high school. Here’s how one of Toronto’s top scholars prepares for her first day at U of T /news/she-had-99-average-high-school-here-s-how-one-toronto-s-top-scholars-prepares-her-first-day-u-t <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">She had a 99% average in high school. Here’s how one of Toronto’s top scholars prepares for her first day at U of T</span> <div class="field field--name-field-featured-picture field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="eager" srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/news_banner_370/public/Mirza-1140-x-760.jpg?h=afdc3185&amp;itok=c79a-sKB 370w, /sites/default/files/styles/news_banner_740/public/Mirza-1140-x-760.jpg?h=afdc3185&amp;itok=NqAkHr3B 740w, /sites/default/files/styles/news_banner_1110/public/Mirza-1140-x-760.jpg?h=afdc3185&amp;itok=nOzEWLvl 1110w" sizes="(min-width:1200px) 1110px, (max-width: 1199px) 80vw, (max-width: 767px) 90vw, (max-width: 575px) 95vw" width="740" height="494" src="/sites/default/files/styles/news_banner_370/public/Mirza-1140-x-760.jpg?h=afdc3185&amp;itok=c79a-sKB" alt="Photo of Mirza Nahiyan"> </div> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>Romi Levine</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2018-09-04T00:00:00-04:00" title="Tuesday, September 4, 2018 - 00:00" class="datetime">Tue, 09/04/2018 - 00:00</time> </span> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-cutline-long field--type-text-long field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">Cutline</div> <div class="field__item">Mirza Nahiyan, who was one of TDSB's top students, is about to begin her first year in computer engineering at U of T (photo by Romi Levine)</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-author-reporters field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/authors-reporters/romi-levine" hreflang="en">Romi Levine</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-topic field--type-entity-reference field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">Topic</div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/topics/city-culture" hreflang="en">City &amp; Culture</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-story-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/back-school-2018" hreflang="en">Back To School 2018</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/faculty-applied-science-engineering" hreflang="en">Faculty of Applied Science &amp; Engineering</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/undergraduate-students" hreflang="en">Undergraduate Students</a></div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong>Mirza Nahiyan</strong> is always up for a challenge. Her next one? University.</p> <p>The incoming computer engineering student in the Faculty of Applied Science &amp; Engineering was one of seven students from the Toronto District School Board to receive a 99 per cent or higher average in their last year of high school.</p> <p>Her drive to succeed comes from a love of problem-solving and an unwavering commitment to her parents who left everything behind in Bangladesh to provide her with a good education.</p> <p>When Nahiyan was four years old, her parents moved to Canada, hoping to provide her and her older brother a brighter future.</p> <p>“Both of my parents don't like to show us their burdens – but they work incredibly hard,” says Nahiyan, who graduated from&nbsp;Cedarbrae CI high school with a 99 per cent average.</p> <p>Nahiyan, in return, is committed to ensuring they made the right decision by becoming a star student.</p> <p>“I knew that was the one thing I had to get right,” she says.</p> <h3><a href="/back-to-school" style="color: rgb(51, 122, 183); box-sizing: border-box; background-color: transparent; text-decoration-line: none; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out 0s;">Read more about Back&nbsp;To School 2018</a></h3> <p><img alt="Mirza and mom" class="media-image attr__typeof__foaf:Image img__fid__9140 img__view_mode__media_original attr__format__media_original" src="/sites/default/files/Mirza-and-mom-750-x-500.jpg" style="width: 750px; height: 500px; margin: 10px;" typeof="foaf:Image"><br> <em>Nahiyan and her mom Nasrin Sultana visiting campus before the first day of class (photo by Romi Levine)</em></p> <p>In high school, Nahiyan was up for any challenge that came her way.</p> <p>“Every time we had an assignment, the harder it was, the more fun I had,” she says. “It would be all I thought about at night and in my sleep – trying to figure out solutions to this problem.”</p> <p>In Grade 9, she attended a workshop where she learned how to build apps. It got her thinking about computer engineering.</p> <p>“I learned I really loved it and wanted to do something like that,” Nahiyan says.&nbsp;</p> <p>From there, she continued taking computer science courses, going above and beyond what was expected of her to impress her teachers – once making an elaborate game where a monkey has to collect bananas, protecting them from gorillas.</p> <p>“[My teacher] didn't expect anything like that. It was supposed to be a simple game,” she says.</p> <p>Her love of problem-solving and creating follows Nahiyan home, where she says she’s the head of technology in her household.</p> <p>“I'm in charge of every tech thing – every furniture build – that's all me,” she says. “We got new furniture last weekend and I built it all. Only because it's fun. I wouldn't really&nbsp;let&nbsp;anyone else help.”</p> <p>She also loves to draw while listening to music, which she says keeps her productive even when she’s bored.</p> <p>University will be just another exciting challenge for Nahiyan – though she admits she’s a bit nervous.</p> <p>“The main thing is being organized and I feel like I honed that in my high school years,” she says. It won't be that different – but now it'll be a lot of work, different classes and teachers that won't coddle you.”</p> <p>Nahiyan says she’s looking forward to exploring all the resources the university has to offer, including the ECF computer labs.</p> <p>“I know I have endless opportunities here,” she says.</p> <p>On her university adventure, Nahiyan knows her family will be with her every step of the way. The emotional reaction her parents had to her receiving top marks in high school was every indication that she’s on the right path.</p> <p>“They both cried,” she says.</p> <p>Nahiyan’s mom, Nasrin Sultana, says she’ll miss her daughter going to school so close to home but is looking forward to seeing all that she can accomplish.</p> <p>“She’s a hard-working person,” Sultana says. “I’m very proud of her.”</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-home-page-banner field--type-boolean field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">News home page banner</div> <div class="field__item">Off</div> </div> Tue, 04 Sep 2018 04:00:00 +0000 Romi Levine 141761 at Welcome back! Check out these September events /news/welcome-back-check-out-these-september-events <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Welcome back! Check out these September events </span> <div class="field field--name-field-featured-picture field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="eager" srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/news_banner_370/public/True-blue-1140-x-760.jpg?h=afdc3185&amp;itok=WhHJxZNd 370w, /sites/default/files/styles/news_banner_740/public/True-blue-1140-x-760.jpg?h=afdc3185&amp;itok=zOu3TpQ4 740w, /sites/default/files/styles/news_banner_1110/public/True-blue-1140-x-760.jpg?h=afdc3185&amp;itok=q-s8sGbE 1110w" sizes="(min-width:1200px) 1110px, (max-width: 1199px) 80vw, (max-width: 767px) 90vw, (max-width: 575px) 95vw" width="740" height="494" src="/sites/default/files/styles/news_banner_370/public/True-blue-1140-x-760.jpg?h=afdc3185&amp;itok=WhHJxZNd" alt="Photo of True Blue mascot"> </div> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>Romi Levine</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2018-08-31T13:07:59-04:00" title="Friday, August 31, 2018 - 13:07" class="datetime">Fri, 08/31/2018 - 13:07</time> </span> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-cutline-long field--type-text-long field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">Cutline</div> <div class="field__item">Say hi to True Blue, who was just voted the best university mascot in Canada, at a Varsity Blues game in September (photo by Lisa Lightbourn) </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-author-reporters field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/authors-reporters/romi-levine" hreflang="en">Romi Levine</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-topic field--type-entity-reference field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">Topic</div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/topics/city-culture" hreflang="en">City &amp; Culture</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-story-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/back-school-2018" hreflang="en">Back To School 2018</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/munk-school-global-affairs-public-policy-0" hreflang="en">Munk School of Global Affairs &amp; Public Policy</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/computer-science" hreflang="en">Computer Science</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/dunlap-institute-astronomy-astrophysics" hreflang="en">Dunlap Institute for Astronomy &amp; Astrophysics</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/faculty-arts-science" hreflang="en">Faculty of Arts &amp; Science</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/lgbtq" hreflang="en">LGBTQ</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/u-t-mississauga" hreflang="en">U of T Mississauga</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/u-t-scarborough" hreflang="en">U of T Scarborough</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/urban-studies" hreflang="en">Urban Studies</a></div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Ƶ is back in full swing this month, with plenty of goings-on to get you in the school spirit.</p> <p>Whether you’re a first-year student, a film buff or a sports fanatic (or all three) – September is jam-packed with a wide range of events. Here are just a few of them:</p> <h3><br> Sept. 1</h3> <p>We’re still giddy over True Blue’s triumphant win of <a href="https://twitter.com/CBC/status/1034900090878664704">CBC’s Canadian Mascot Madness</a>. Let’s keep the momentum going by cheering on our Varsity Blues football team <a href="https://kpe.utoronto.ca/sat-09012018-1900/varsity-blues-football-home-opener">at their home opener</a> against the Waterloo Warriors.&nbsp;</p> <h3><br> Sept. 4</h3> <p>Are you starting your first year at U of T? Meet new friends, learn more about the many resources, clubs and activities available, and most importantly, have fun during orientation week.</p> <p>Find out more about what’s taking place on your campus:</p> <p><a href="http://studentlife.utoronto.ca/hello/orientation-calendar">Downtown Toronto campus</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.orientationutm.com/">U of T Mississauga</a></p> <p><a href="https://utsc.utoronto.ca/news-events/events/utsc-welcome-day">U of T Scarborough</a></p> <h3 style="font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.3; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; color: rgb(72, 86, 103); margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 26px; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;"><a href="/back-to-school" style="color: rgb(51, 122, 183); box-sizing: border-box; background-color: transparent; text-decoration-line: none; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out 0s;">Read more about Back&nbsp;To School 2018</a></h3> <h3><br> Sept. 5</h3> <p>Get your cheer on with fellow first-year students at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/202007820487236/">the Tri-Campus Parade</a>. Then, make your way to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/248247475774591/">the Clubs Carnival</a> to learn more about the many campus clubs you can join, eat some free food and bounce on some inflatable installations. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <h3><br> Sept. 6</h3> <p>Movie stars are descending on Toronto for the annual Toronto International Film Festival. Between stargazing sessions in Yorkville and world premieres,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tiff.net/tiff/films.html?series=tiff-speaker-series&amp;list">catch one of the thought-provoking talks at the TIFF speaker series</a>, sponsored by the Munk School of Global Affairs &amp; Public Policy, where U of T faculty will examine global issues through film.</p> <p>Learn about how privacy and social research intertwined at <a href="http://hps.utoronto.ca/hps-event/colloquium-sarah-igo/">Sex, Science, and&nbsp;Secrets in the Sixties</a>, a fascinating talk by Sarah Igo, a history professor at Vanderbilt University.</p> <h3><br> Sept. 7</h3> <p>It’s the grand finale of orientation week: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1818884148177210/">a trip to Rogers Centre to watch the Blue Jays</a>. Get pumped at a Front Campus pep rally before the game, complete with cheerleaders, games and a DJ.</p> <h3><br> Sept. 12</h3> <p>St. George Street will be pedestrian-only today for <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/270337760407987/">U of T’s annual Street Fest</a>. Meet members of campus clubs, grab a snack at a food truck, and listen to live music in between your classes.</p> <h3><br> Sept. 13</h3> <p>Lace up those running shoes and make your way to the back campus fields for the <a href="https://kpe.utoronto.ca/thu-09132018-1130/moveu-play-day">MoveU Play Day</a>. Take part in activities like giant Jenga and battle archery and win gear from Under Armour. Stick around for an exclusive workout led by an Under Armour trainer&nbsp;– <a href="https://kpe.utoronto.ca/thu-09132018-1530/will-finds-way-powered-under-armour">you can sign up for a session here</a>.&nbsp;</p> <p>U of T Scarborough students can learn about the many opportunities available on campus for students, including volunteer, work-study and other paid positions <a href="https://utsc.utoronto.ca/news-events/events/experience-utsc-fair-0">at the Experience UTSC fair</a>.</p> <p>Celebrate the Faculty of Music’s 100th anniversary with a <a href="https://music.utoronto.ca/concerts-events.php?eid=2134%20">free lunchtime performance by the Bedford Trio at Walter Hall</a>.&nbsp;</p> <p>This evening, hear from <strong>Shauna Brail</strong>, director and associate professor, teaching stream, of urban studies in the Faculty of Arts &amp; Science, <a href="https://alumni.utoronto.ca/events-and-programs/toronto-transforming-urban-mobility-ride-hailings-global-reach">who will be sharing her insights</a> on how ride-hailing firms like Uber and Lyft are changing the way we think about urban transportation.</p> <h3><br> Sept. 14</h3> <p>Interested in computer science research? The <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/384875728662254">Undergraduate Research in Computer Science Conference</a> (URCSC) will be bringing together undergraduates to present and discuss computer science research.</p> <h3><br> Sept. 15</h3> <p>Celebrate the 150<sup>th </sup>anniversary of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada by checking out the cosmos on campus. The Dunlap Institute for Astronomy &amp; Astrophysics is hosting a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/291398878315819/">planet gazing party</a> where you can look through telescopes to spot Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, and their moons.</p> <p>Join Faculty of Music artists and friends for the <a href="https://music.utoronto.ca/concerts-events.php?eid=2176">third annual concert&nbsp;held for World Suicide Prevention Day</a>. The free event will be held in conjunction with performances in 13 cities across the country that you can watch live online.<br> &nbsp;</p> <h3>Sept. 23</h3> <p>Join members of the U of T Scarborough community for the <a href="https://utsc.utoronto.ca/news-events/events/community-day-great-canadian-shoreline-cleanup">Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup at Bluffers Park</a>. Transportation will be provided from the campus's Student Centre.</p> <h3><br> Sept. 24</h3> <p><a href="http://sgdo.utoronto.ca/programs/queer-orientation/">Queer orientation starts today</a> on all three campuses. Join the LGBTQ+ community for amazing events, including BBQs, bingo nights and rock climbing retreats.&nbsp;</p> <h3><br> Sept. 27</h3> <p>Join hoards of the undead for <a href="https://kpe.utoronto.ca/thu-09272018-1900/moveu-zombie-skate">MoveU’s Zombie Skate</a>. Dress in costume, rent some skates, and get a lesson from one of the instructors on the ice – but please don’t try and eat their brains.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-home-page-banner field--type-boolean field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">News home page banner</div> <div class="field__item">Off</div> </div> Fri, 31 Aug 2018 17:07:59 +0000 Romi Levine 141858 at #UofTBackToSchool: 7 tips for surviving the school year /news/uoftbacktoschool-7-tips-surviving-school-year-0 <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">#UofTBackToSchool: 7 tips for surviving the school year </span> <div class="field field--name-field-featured-picture field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="eager" srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/news_banner_370/public/2018-08-31-students-resized.jpg?h=2fe880c3&amp;itok=PdlA8iNe 370w, /sites/default/files/styles/news_banner_740/public/2018-08-31-students-resized.jpg?h=2fe880c3&amp;itok=DexLHAyD 740w, /sites/default/files/styles/news_banner_1110/public/2018-08-31-students-resized.jpg?h=2fe880c3&amp;itok=h0TUaFi4 1110w" sizes="(min-width:1200px) 1110px, (max-width: 1199px) 80vw, (max-width: 767px) 90vw, (max-width: 575px) 95vw" width="740" height="494" src="/sites/default/files/styles/news_banner_370/public/2018-08-31-students-resized.jpg?h=2fe880c3&amp;itok=PdlA8iNe" alt="Photo of students on campus"> </div> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>geoff.vendeville</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2018-08-31T00:00:00-04:00" title="Friday, August 31, 2018 - 00:00" class="datetime">Fri, 08/31/2018 - 00:00</time> </span> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-cutline-long field--type-text-long field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">Cutline</div> <div class="field__item">There are countless resources to help students navigate university life (photo by Diana Tyszko)</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-author-reporters field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/authors-reporters/romi-levine" hreflang="en">Romi Levine</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-topic field--type-entity-reference field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">Topic</div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/topics/city-culture" hreflang="en">City &amp; Culture</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-story-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/back-school-2018" hreflang="en">Back To School 2018</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/centre-international-experience" hreflang="en">Centre for International Experience</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/graduate-students" hreflang="en">Graduate Students</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/u-t-libraries" hreflang="en">U of T Libraries</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/u-t-mississauga" hreflang="en">U of T Mississauga</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/u-t-scarborough" hreflang="en">U of T Scarborough</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/undergraduate-students" hreflang="en">Undergraduate Students</a></div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Between the&nbsp;first-day jitters, the weight of all of those textbooks and the seemingly impossible sprint from one lecture to the next, the start of classes can be daunting for new and returning students alike.</p> <p>Thankfully, there are many ways to make the transition back to university life easier – and more enjoyable.</p> <p>Here are our&nbsp;tips for getting through the year stress-free.</p> <p><iframe allowfullscreen class="giphy-embed" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://giphy.com/embed/EIK9lgIXSVPJm" width="480"></iframe></p> <h3><strong>1.&nbsp;</strong><strong>Get lost, and find your way again </strong></h3> <p>If you’ve ever tried to find your way around Robarts Library or University College, you know how easy it is to lose your bearings, which makes for a great time exploring campus but a challenge when you’re trying to get to class on time. Try out these handy interactive maps of the <a href="http://map.utoronto.ca/">downtown Toronto campus</a>, <a href="http://map.utoronto.ca/utsc">U of T Scarborough</a> and <a href="http://map.utoronto.ca/utm">U of T Mississauga</a> for everything from fastest routes across campus and where to lock your bike to the most convenient place to grab a coffee before class.</p> <p>If you’re living off-campus, there are a number of ways to get to school. Here’s how to get your hands on <a href="http://www.transportation.utoronto.ca/transit/ttc/">TTC&nbsp;monthly passes</a>, hop on the <a href="http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/sas/transit">U of T Mississauga shuttle or a local bus</a> and <a href="http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/home/ttc-public-transit">map out your route to U of T Scarborough</a>.&nbsp;</p> <p>New to Toronto? Learn about the cool things U of T students and faculty get up to in the city on the <a href="http://cities.utoronto.ca/u-of-t-news/">U of T Cities hub</a>.</p> <h3 style="font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.3; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; color: rgb(72, 86, 103); margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 26px; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;"><a href="/back-to-school" style="color: rgb(51, 122, 183); box-sizing: border-box; background-color: transparent; text-decoration-line: none; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out 0s;">Read more about Back&nbsp;To School 2018</a></h3> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><iframe allowfullscreen class="giphy-embed" frameborder="0" height="360" src="https://giphy.com/embed/DZ1NZce3T5Q3e" width="480"></iframe></p> <h3><strong>2.&nbsp;</strong><strong>Find your favourite food spot </strong></h3> <p>It’s 4 p.m. and back-to-back classes meant you were only able to fit in a granola bar for breakfast. Where should you grab a quick bite to eat? <a href="/news/you-ve-got-eat-here-suresh-doss-s-guide-best-and-most-affordable-food-near-u-t">Take a look at our food guide</a> or check out the on-campus offerings at the <a href="http://ueat.utoronto.ca/">downtown Toronto campus</a>, <a href="http://www.dineoncampus.ca/utm/menus/locations">U of T Mississauga</a> and <a href="http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/businessdev/eating-campus">U of T Scarborough</a>.</p> <p><iframe allowfullscreen class="giphy-embed" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://giphy.com/embed/1363gka7gSAoYo" width="480"></iframe></p> <h3><strong>3.&nbsp;</strong><strong>Get to know U of T – and have fun doing it&nbsp; </strong></h3> <p>Wondering what all those purple-painted people are doing running around campus? They’re U of T’s newest engineering students taking part in this year’s orientation activities.</p> <p>If you’re new to U of T, orientation is a great way to get to know your faculty, campus clubs and organizations and meet new people. No body paint required.</p> <p>Here’s what’s happening on your campus: <a href="http://studentlife.utoronto.ca/hello/orientation-calendar">downtown Toronto</a>, <a href="https://utsc.utoronto.ca/orientation/home-page">Scarborough</a> and <a href="https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/transition/new-students/o-week">Mississauga</a>.</p> <p>If you’re an international student or want to meet some amazing students from around the world<strong>,&nbsp;</strong><a href="/news/uoftbacktoschool-toronto-tours-mentorship-how-u-t-helps-international-students-settle-life-here">the Centre for International Experience</a> is the first place you should go.</p> <p>And you never know, the people you meet on your first day could be your best buds for life – <a href="/news/hops-and-dreams-these-u-t-alumni-use-their-chemical-engineering-know-how-brew-better-beer">just look at these guys</a>.</p> <p><iframe allowfullscreen class="giphy-embed" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://giphy.com/embed/7aPevwPAgsBkQ" width="480"></iframe></p> <h3><strong>4.&nbsp;</strong><strong>Book a trip to the library</strong></h3> <p><a href="/news/uoftbacktoschool-self-care-essentials-video-game-rentals-here-s-how-get-most-out-u-t-libraries"><em><strong>&nbsp;</strong></em>Check out the neat services the library offers you may not know existed</a>.</p> <p>For some deep dives into U of T’s amazing archives, follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/uoftlibraries/?hl=en">U of T Libraries</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fisherlibrary/?hl=en">Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library</a> on Instagram.</p> <p>And for textbooks and U of T swag, stop by the <a href="http://uoftbookstore.com/hours.asp">bookstore on your campus</a>.</p> <p><iframe allowfullscreen class="giphy-embed" frameborder="0" height="362" src="https://giphy.com/embed/PNkRcQRoKNo4g" width="480"></iframe></p> <h3><strong>5.&nbsp;</strong><strong>Don’t forget to breathe </strong></h3> <p>It doesn’t matter if you’re in first year or wrapping up your PhD, life can get stressful. If you’re feeling overwhelmed or just a little under the weather, all three campuses offer mental and physical health services.</p> <p>Visit the health and wellness centres at <a href="https://www.studentlife.utoronto.ca/hwc">the downtown Toronto campus</a>, <a href="https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/health/our-services">U of T Mississauga</a> and <a href="http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/hwc/health-wellness-centre">U of T Scarborough</a>.</p> <p>The School of Graduate Studies also has a <a href="http://www.sgs.utoronto.ca/currentstudents/Pages/wellness-portal.aspx">Graduate Student Wellness Portal</a>&nbsp;that provides information and resources to access.</p> <p>If breaking a sweat is your stress-relief style, check out U of T’s many athletic centres where you can do everything from joining an intramural team and taking a yoga class to learning how to <a href="https://kpe.utoronto.ca/sport-and-fitness/parkour">parkour</a>. Here’s where to find them: <a href="https://kpe.utoronto.ca/sports-and-rec">downtown Toronto</a>, <a href="http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/athletics/sports/casual-recreation">Mississauga</a> and <a href="http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/athletics/recreation">Scarborough</a>.</p> <p>Students with disabilities can also access U of T’s accessibility services&nbsp;for a variety of resources from note-taking to adaptive technology to help make their academic year as worry-free as possible. Find info on your campus: <a href="http://www.studentlife.utoronto.ca/as/new-students">downtown Toronto</a>, <a href="http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/~ability/">Scarborough</a> and <a href="http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/accessability/">Mississauga</a>.&nbsp;</p> <p><iframe allowfullscreen class="giphy-embed" frameborder="0" height="222" src="https://giphy.com/embed/dXICCcws9oxxK" width="480"></iframe></p> <h3><strong>6.&nbsp;</strong><strong>Ask as many questions as you want </strong></h3> <p>Deep breath. We know that was a lot to take in – but thankfully, U of T is full of students ready and willing to answer even the silliest of questions.</p> <p>During orientation, track down the friendly faces wearing orange t-shirts that say “<a href="http://www.studentlife.utoronto.ca/askme">ASKme Anything</a>”&nbsp;– and take them up on it!</p> <p>Want an answer with a dose of humour and a helpful GIF? Submit a question to the anonymous student helpers on the <a href="http://askastudent.utoronto.ca/">askastudent</a> blog.</p> <p><iframe allowfullscreen class="giphy-embed" frameborder="0" height="480" src="https://giphy.com/embed/JIX9t2j0ZTN9S" width="480"></iframe></p> <h3><strong>7.&nbsp;</strong><strong>Follow the pros to stay in the know</strong></h3> <p>We hate goodbyes. Keep in touch with the <a href="https://twitter.com/uoftnews"><em>U of T News </em>team</a> on Twitter, tag us in your photos on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/uoft/">Instagram</a> and “like” us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/universitytoronto/">Facebook</a>.</p> <p>Keep up to date with campus news <a href="https://twitter.com/Uoft">here</a>, at <a href="https://twitter.com/utm?lang=en">U of T Mississauga</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/UTSC?lang=en">U of T Sca</a><a href="http://twitter.com/UTSC?lang=en">rborough</a>.</p> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-home-page-banner field--type-boolean field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">News home page banner</div> <div class="field__item">Off</div> </div> Fri, 31 Aug 2018 04:00:00 +0000 geoff.vendeville 140330 at You've got to eat here: Suresh Doss’s guide to the best – and most affordable – food near U of T /news/you-ve-got-eat-here-suresh-doss-s-guide-best-and-most-affordable-food-near-u-t <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">You've got to eat here: Suresh Doss’s guide to the best – and most affordable – food near U of T</span> <div class="field field--name-field-featured-picture field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="eager" srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/news_banner_370/public/Suresh-main-new-1140-x-760.jpg?h=afdc3185&amp;itok=nB7Ve68w 370w, /sites/default/files/styles/news_banner_740/public/Suresh-main-new-1140-x-760.jpg?h=afdc3185&amp;itok=dJGj1nHA 740w, /sites/default/files/styles/news_banner_1110/public/Suresh-main-new-1140-x-760.jpg?h=afdc3185&amp;itok=ohJJz3-C 1110w" sizes="(min-width:1200px) 1110px, (max-width: 1199px) 80vw, (max-width: 767px) 90vw, (max-width: 575px) 95vw" width="740" height="494" src="/sites/default/files/styles/news_banner_370/public/Suresh-main-new-1140-x-760.jpg?h=afdc3185&amp;itok=nB7Ve68w" alt="Photo of Suresh Doss"> </div> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>Romi Levine</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2018-08-30T09:02:46-04:00" title="Thursday, August 30, 2018 - 09:02" class="datetime">Thu, 08/30/2018 - 09:02</time> </span> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-cutline-long field--type-text-long field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">Cutline</div> <div class="field__item">From pho to Portuguese tarts, food writer Suresh Doss offers his top picks for food around all three U of T campuses (photo courtesy of Suresh Doss)</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-author-reporters field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/authors-reporters/romi-levine" hreflang="en">Romi Levine</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-topic field--type-entity-reference field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">Topic</div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/topics/city-culture" hreflang="en">City &amp; Culture</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-story-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/back-school-2018" hreflang="en">Back To School 2018</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/food" hreflang="en">Food</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/food-services" hreflang="en">Food Services</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/graduate-students" hreflang="en">Graduate Students</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/u-t-mississauga" hreflang="en">U of T Mississauga</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/u-t-scarborough" hreflang="en">U of T Scarborough</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/undergraduate-students" hreflang="en">Undergraduate Students</a></div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Melt-in-your-mouth Portuguese tarts. Belly-warming pho. Tender kebabs.</p> <p>Is your stomach rumbling yet? Because you’re in for a treat. You can find these tasty dishes near one of the Ƶ’s three campuses – and better yet, they’re budget-friendly.</p> <p><em>U of T News</em> asked food writer and <em>CBC Metro Morning </em>regular <a href="http://sureshdoss.com/">Suresh Doss</a>&nbsp;for his top picks for reasonably priced, delicious food that’s a quick walk or drive from the downtown Toronto, U of T Mississauga and U of T Scarborough campuses.</p> <h3>Downtown Toronto campus</h3> <p>“My advice for students who&nbsp;are going to U of T downtown is to pick a street and go for a 10-minute walk on that street – you're going to find a lot of really amazing stuff,” says Doss.</p> <p>Downtown Toronto neighbourhoods around U of T are full of hidden gems and old faithfuls. Doss says he’s particularly drawn to Chinatown and Baldwin Village when he’s looking for good food near campus. Here’s what he recommends:</p> <h4>Hana Restaurant</h4> <p>This Korean restaurant on Baldwin Street does a wicked bibimbap, he says.</p> <p>”It's a simple, cheap dish where you get everything you need in one place: vegetables, crispy rice, a protein kick and a lot of kimchi and spices,” says Doss, who also recommends Hana’s Kalbi ribs.</p> <h3 style="font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.3; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; color: rgb(72, 86, 103); margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 26px; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;"><a href="/back-to-school" style="color: rgb(51, 122, 183); box-sizing: border-box; background-color: transparent; text-decoration-line: none; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out 0s;">Read more about Back&nbsp;To School 2018</a></h3> <h4>Omai Restaurant</h4> <p>“Hand rolls are all the rage right now in the U.S. and are trickling down here,” Doss says. “You can go in here and grab a couple of sushi hand rolls and be content – and they're some of&nbsp;the best hand rolls I've had in downtown Toronto.”</p> <h4>Mother's Dumplings</h4> <p>This Spadina Avenue institution is the go-to place for dumplings any way you like them. “It’s really good because it's a catch-all,” says Doss. “You can be a vegetarian, you can be a meat lover and you can have a variety of different styles of dumplings prepared in a variety of different ways and it won't break the bank.”</p> <h4>Phở Hưng</h4> <p>“My favourite place to have pho when I don't want to go uptown,” says Doss of the Spadina Avenue restaurant. “The broth is really killer.”</p> <h4>Darvish Restaurant</h4> <p>This is a great place for Halal food, says Doss of the Yonge Street restaurant. “They make really good kebabs that are very moist and tender on a wonderful bed of persian rice,” he says.</p> <p>There are plenty of great on-campus options too, from gourmet burgers to pasta, salads and pastries. Last year U of T’s Food Services shifted their focus to artisanal cuisine, ethically sourced meats, and healthy, high-protein choices.</p> <h4><a href="https://ueat.utoronto.ca/">Learn more about on-campus food options at the downtown Toronto campus</a></h4> <h3>Find all of Doss's recommendations<a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1QGsDyBzY8I2FAXlPKyYVGmdsI7Xw_nGC&amp;usp=sharing"> on the map</a>:&nbsp;</h3> <p><iframe height="480" src="https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=1QGsDyBzY8I2FAXlPKyYVGmdsI7Xw_nGC" width="640"></iframe></p> <h3>U of T Scarborough</h3> <p>“The one thing I want students to know about the Scarborough campus is there are some great mom and pop places – super cultural, very traditional – all within a five- to 10-minute drive from campus,” says Doss, who grew up in Scarborough.</p> <p>“One of the things I love about the area is there's a Filipino hub and there's a Middle Eastern hub,” he says.</p> <p>Here are his go-to places:</p> <h4>Kapit Bahay</h4> <p>There are plenty of noodle and rice dishes to choose from at this Filipino lunch buffet, says Doss. “I love going there and having some fried fish with rice and a bottle of calamansi juice. That really hits the spot for me.”</p> <h4>Lola Sally’s</h4> <p>This is a more traditional Filipino restaurant with a buffet and a hot counter, says Doss. “You can pick a protein, a rice or noodle, and you get mom's cooking. Nothing you can find downtown.”</p> <h4>Kandhar Pizza</h4> <p>This place has a small menu but delicious food, says Doss. Come here for pizza with interesting toppings and delicious Middle Eastern-style soup.</p> <h4>Osmow's</h4> <p>This Middle Eastern restaurant serves up shawarma and vegetarian-friendly food. “They cover all their dishes with this white yogurty sauce and a hot sauce,” says Doss. “So when you're scooping through and eating it, it tastes like a wet biryani almost. It's super delicious.”</p> <h4><a href="https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/businessdev/eating-campus">Staying on campus? Learn more about U of T Scarborough’s food services, including Booster Juice, Paramount Fine Foods and SPICE-healthy kitchen.</a></h4> <p><img alt="culinaria students" class="media-image attr__typeof__foaf:Image img__fid__9138 img__view_mode__media_original attr__format__media_original" src="/sites/default/files/culinaria-750-x-500.jpg" style="width: 750px; height: 500px; margin: 10px;" typeof="foaf:Image"><br> <em>Want to bring your love of food to the classroom? U of T Scarborough's Culinaria Research Centre delves into the history and culture around food – sometimes taking classes into the kitchen (photo by Ken&nbsp;Jones)</em></p> <h3><br> U of T Mississauga</h3> <p>From Malaysian to Chinese food – Mississauga has some top-notch Asian restaurants, says Doss. Here’s where to go near U of T Mississauga:</p> <h4>Breakfast ING</h4> <p>This Malaysian-Singaporean breakfast place is&nbsp;cheap and tasty, says Doss, who recommends the roti canai. “This Malaysian breakfast is a small roti – super crusty on the outside, super tender on the inside. You tear off pieces of it and you scoop it in the chicken curry.”&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Doss also says to try the <em>bak kut teh</em>, which is similar to a pork bone soup. “As you're coming back to school and it's&nbsp;fall – I can't think of anything better that I want to eat to keep me warm,” he says.</p> <h4>Chilli Chicken House</h4> <p>“This place has a wicked dish called chilli chicken where they take chunks of deep fried chicken, they throw it into a wok with all the spices and the sauce and it comes out super delicious, served on rice,” says Doss, who adds that, despite the name, this restaurant has some great vegetarian dishes.&nbsp;</p> <h4>Lion City</h4> <p>Doss is crazy about Lion City’s laksa. “It’s a Malaysian-Singaporean soup that is really hearty, and warms you up on a nice fall winter day,” he says. “If you like noodle soups – you probably know pho, you probably know ramen – but meet the spicy cousin, because once you have laksa you will not go back.”&nbsp;</p> <h4>Lazar Bakery</h4> <p>This Portuguese bakery has been around for over 20 years, says Doss. “I find their Portuguese custard tarts are out of this world. The best custard tarts I've had in the GTA,” he says.</p> <p>Explore the many food options on campus as well, ranging from vegetarian and vegan friendly to gourmet pizzas.</p> <h4><a href="http://www.dineoncampus.ca/utm/menus/locations">Find out more about U of T Mississauga’s on-campus food&nbsp;</a></h4> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-home-page-banner field--type-boolean field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">News home page banner</div> <div class="field__item">Off</div> </div> Thu, 30 Aug 2018 13:02:46 +0000 Romi Levine 141760 at #UofTBackToSchool: 14 things every student should do before they graduate /news/uoftbacktoschool-15-things-every-student-should-do-they-graduate <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">#UofTBackToSchool: 14 things every student should do before they graduate </span> <div class="field field--name-field-featured-picture field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="eager" srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/news_banner_370/public/2018-08-29-students-resized.jpg?h=afdc3185&amp;itok=4IN4Bs3U 370w, /sites/default/files/styles/news_banner_740/public/2018-08-29-students-resized.jpg?h=afdc3185&amp;itok=LsQovqB3 740w, /sites/default/files/styles/news_banner_1110/public/2018-08-29-students-resized.jpg?h=afdc3185&amp;itok=BEG50jox 1110w" sizes="(min-width:1200px) 1110px, (max-width: 1199px) 80vw, (max-width: 767px) 90vw, (max-width: 575px) 95vw" width="740" height="494" src="/sites/default/files/styles/news_banner_370/public/2018-08-29-students-resized.jpg?h=afdc3185&amp;itok=4IN4Bs3U" alt="Photo of students"> </div> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>geoff.vendeville</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2018-08-29T14:28:28-04:00" title="Wednesday, August 29, 2018 - 14:28" class="datetime">Wed, 08/29/2018 - 14:28</time> </span> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-cutline-long field--type-text-long field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">Cutline</div> <div class="field__item">(photo by Johnny Guatto)</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-topic field--type-entity-reference field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">Topic</div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/topics/city-culture" hreflang="en">City &amp; Culture</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-story-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/back-school-2018" hreflang="en">Back To School 2018</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/faculty-music" hreflang="en">Faculty of Music</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/hart-house" hreflang="en">Hart House</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/leslie-dan-faculty-pharmacy" hreflang="en">Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/u-t-libraries" hreflang="en">U of T Libraries</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/u-t-mississauga" hreflang="en">U of T Mississauga</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/u-t-scarborough" hreflang="en">U of T Scarborough</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/varsity-blues" hreflang="en">Varsity Blues</a></div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>We know you’ve just arrived here, but consider this your bucket list: the things you should try at least once while you’re a Ƶ student. Better yet, explore all three campuses and create your own set of “must-dos.” Let this be the inspiration to get you started.</p> <p>1. Stroll down Philosopher’s Walk. Arrive at the meaning of life. Failing that, arrive at a decision over what to have for lunch.</p> <p><img alt class="media-image attr__typeof__foaf:Image img__fid__5829 img__view_mode__media_large attr__format__media_large" height="453" src="/sites/default/files/2017-08-30-things-philosophers.jpg" typeof="foaf:Image" width="680" loading="lazy"><br> <em>(photo by<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/"> SimonP</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;</em><br> <br> 2. Take <a href="http://www.astro.utoronto.ca/astrotours/?page_id=25">an AstroTour</a> and view a planetary body through the telescopes at McLennan Physical Laboratories.</p> <p><img alt class="media-image attr__typeof__foaf:Image img__fid__5848 img__view_mode__media_large attr__format__media_large" height="453" src="/sites/default/files/2017-08-30-things-telescope.jpg" typeof="foaf:Image" width="680" loading="lazy"><br> <em>&nbsp;(photo by Geoffrey Vendeville)</em></p> <h3><a href="/back-to-school" style="color: rgb(51, 122, 183); box-sizing: border-box; background-color: transparent; text-decoration-line: none; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out 0s;">Read more about Back&nbsp;To School 2018</a><em><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; background-color: rgb(249, 249, 249);"></span></em></h3> <p><em><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; background-color: rgb(249, 249, 249);"></span></em>3. Go to a concert by the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/uoftgospelchoir/events/">U of T Gospel Choir</a>. (Bonus: This year, U of T's Faculty of Music <a href="/news/quercus-u-t-s-new-learning-hub-and-four-other-new-things-academic-year">has made all of its concerts and events free</a>, space permitting, for students with a valid TCard.)&nbsp;</p> <p><img alt class="media-image attr__typeof__foaf:Image img__fid__5842 img__view_mode__media_large attr__format__media_large" height="453" src="/sites/default/files/2017-08-30-things-gospel.jpg" typeof="foaf:Image" width="689" loading="lazy"><br> <em>(Photo courtesy of Facebook)</em></p> <p>4. Study in one of the suspended pods at the <a href="http://www.pharmacy.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/upload//about_us/Cross.pdf">Leslie L. Dan Faculty of Pharmacy&nbsp;</a>building.</p> <p><img alt class="media-image attr__typeof__foaf:Image img__fid__5833 img__view_mode__media_large attr__format__media_large" height="453" src="/sites/default/files/2017-08-30-things-pharmacy.jpg" typeof="foaf:Image" width="680" loading="lazy"><br> &nbsp;</p> <p><span style="white-space:pre"></span>5. Stock up on veggies, jams, honey and more at the <a href="https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/sustainability/farmers-market">U of T Scarborough farmers' market</a>.</p> <p><img alt class="media-image attr__typeof__foaf:Image img__fid__9122 img__view_mode__media_original attr__format__media_original" height="500" src="/sites/default/files/utsc-farmers-market.jpg" typeof="foaf:Image" width="750" loading="lazy"><br> <em>(Photo via U of T Scarborough Farmers' Market on Facebook)</em></p> <p>6. Paint your face and cheer on the <a href="http://varsityblues.ca/index.aspx?path=football">Blues</a> at a football game at Varsity Stadium.</p> <p><br> <img alt class="media-image attr__typeof__foaf:Image img__fid__5852 img__view_mode__media_large attr__format__media_large" height="453" src="/sites/default/files/2017-08-30-things-blues.jpg" typeof="foaf:Image" width="680" loading="lazy"><br> <em>(photo by Ken&nbsp;Jones)</em></p> <p>7. Attend a Remembrance Day ceremony at Soldiers’ Tower. You’ll be moved. We promise.</p> <p><img alt class="media-image attr__typeof__foaf:Image img__fid__5826 img__view_mode__media_large attr__format__media_large" height="453" src="/sites/default/files/2017-08-30-things-remembrance.jpg" typeof="foaf:Image" width="680" loading="lazy"><br> <em>&nbsp;(photo by Johnny Guatto)</em></p> <p>8. Eat a veggie dog from Nasir’s hotdog stand at U of T Scarborough. (Drake does!) Nasir’s weekly riddles are awesome.</p> <p><img alt class="media-image attr__typeof__foaf:Image img__fid__5825 img__view_mode__media_large attr__format__media_large" height="453" src="/sites/default/files/2017-08-30-things-hot-dog.jpg" typeof="foaf:Image" width="680" loading="lazy"><br> <em>(photo by U of T Drizzy)&nbsp;</em></p> <p>9. Take a “walk with your prof” on a guided tour of the U of T Mississauga campus. You might spot a deer. You might also get to know a prof. Watch for the <a href="https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/biology/sites/files/biology/public/shared/pdfs/Walk%20with%20Prof%20-%2018%20May%2017%20Kotanen.pdf">signs</a>.</p> <p><img alt class="media-image attr__typeof__foaf:Image img__fid__5819 img__view_mode__media_large attr__format__media_large" height="453" src="/sites/default/files/2017-08-30-things-deer.jpg" typeof="foaf:Image" width="680" loading="lazy"><br> <em>(photo by Cesar Mejia)</em></p> <p>&nbsp;10. Swim in the Hart House pool. With the skylights and arches, it almost feels as if you’re swimming outside … in Rome.</p> <p><img alt class="media-image attr__typeof__foaf:Image img__fid__5822 img__view_mode__media_large attr__format__media_large" height="453" src="/sites/default/files/2017-08-30-things-hart-house_0.jpg" typeof="foaf:Image" width="680" loading="lazy"><br> <em>(photo by Hart House)</em><br> <br> 11. Study in every U of T library at least once. There are <a href="https://onesearch.library.utoronto.ca/visit">44 </a>of them, and many are stunning!</p> <p><img alt class="media-image attr__typeof__foaf:Image img__fid__5820 img__view_mode__media_large attr__format__media_large" height="453" src="/sites/default/files/2017-08-30-things-library.jpg" typeof="foaf:Image" width="680" loading="lazy"><br> <em>(photo by Dominic Ali)</em></p> <p>12. Visit the Junior Common Room at University College and stop by Diabolos' Coffee Bar for a nutella latte and a sweet snack.&nbsp;</p> <p><img alt class="media-image attr__typeof__foaf:Image img__fid__9129 img__view_mode__media_large attr__format__media_large" height="453" src="/sites/default/files/2018-08-29-diabolos-resized.jpg" typeof="foaf:Image" width="680" loading="lazy"><br> <em>(photo via @diaboloscoffeebar on Instagram)</em></p> <p>13. Listen to a carillon concert in Hart House Circle. There are 51 bells making up the carillon, and they range in weight from 23 pounds to four tons.</p> <p><iframe allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen frameborder="0" height="422" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/F90yXM6FiKM" width="750"></iframe></p> <p>14.&nbsp; Write an article for one of U of T's many campus newspapers or magazines, such as <em>The Varsity </em>or <em>The Medium</em> at U of T Mississauga.</p> <p><img alt class="media-image attr__typeof__foaf:Image img__fid__9124 img__view_mode__media_original attr__format__media_original" height="500" src="/sites/default/files/the-varsity.jpg" typeof="foaf:Image" width="720" loading="lazy"></p> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-home-page-banner field--type-boolean field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">News home page banner</div> <div class="field__item">Off</div> </div> Wed, 29 Aug 2018 18:28:28 +0000 geoff.vendeville 141705 at Cryptocurrencies, portfolio management, entrepreneurship: New courses for graduate engineering students /news/cryptocurrencies-portfolio-management-entrepreneurship-new-courses-graduate-engineering <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Cryptocurrencies, portfolio management, entrepreneurship: New courses for graduate engineering students</span> <div class="field field--name-field-featured-picture field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="eager" srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/news_banner_370/public/2018-08-28-Steve-resized.jpg?h=54e63a21&amp;itok=cPvrkNTf 370w, /sites/default/files/styles/news_banner_740/public/2018-08-28-Steve-resized.jpg?h=54e63a21&amp;itok=56Uh_CXz 740w, /sites/default/files/styles/news_banner_1110/public/2018-08-28-Steve-resized.jpg?h=54e63a21&amp;itok=glD2YW3C 1110w" sizes="(min-width:1200px) 1110px, (max-width: 1199px) 80vw, (max-width: 767px) 90vw, (max-width: 575px) 95vw" width="740" height="494" src="/sites/default/files/styles/news_banner_370/public/2018-08-28-Steve-resized.jpg?h=54e63a21&amp;itok=cPvrkNTf" alt="Photo of Steve Mann"> </div> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>noreen.rasbach</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2018-08-28T15:16:44-04:00" title="Tuesday, August 28, 2018 - 15:16" class="datetime">Tue, 08/28/2018 - 15:16</time> </span> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-cutline-long field--type-text-long field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">Cutline</div> <div class="field__item">Steve Mann, a professor in the department of electrical and computer engineering, is a prolific inventor and founder of the field of wearable computing. He is teaching a graduate course in "inventrepreneurship" (photo courtesy of Steve Mann)</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-topic field--type-entity-reference field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">Topic</div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/topics/our-community" hreflang="en">Our Community</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-story-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/back-school-2018" hreflang="en">Back To School 2018</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/faculty-applied-science-engineering" hreflang="en">Faculty of Applied Science &amp; Engineering</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/graduate-students" hreflang="en">Graduate Students</a></div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>On the surface, they seem like business courses, but&nbsp;three new classes – blockchain and cryptocurrencies, real-market portfolio management and&nbsp;invention and entrepreneurship – are being launched this fall for graduate students in the Faculty of Applied Science &amp; Engineering.&nbsp;</p> <p>The courses are designed for those&nbsp;working in finance, business, technology and beyond.</p> <h3 style="font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.3; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; color: rgb(72, 86, 103); margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 26px; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;"><a href="/back-to-school" style="color: rgb(51, 122, 183); box-sizing: border-box; background-color: transparent; text-decoration-line: none; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out 0s;">Read more about Back&nbsp;To School 2018</a></h3> <p>“Engineers, with their pragmatic and quantitative backgrounds, are much better equipped than the general public to understand the subtleties and inner workings of the blockchain and its cryptocurrency applications,” said&nbsp;<strong>Loren Trigo</strong>, who will co-teach courses on portfolio management, blockchain and cryptocurrencies with&nbsp;<strong>Sabatino Costanzo</strong>.</p> <p>“As industry leaders of the future, they must understand the system that is becoming the fabric of the modern exchange of both information and value –&nbsp;this is the new ‘language’ in which not only modern finance, but entrepreneurship and business in general, will soon be spoken.”</p> <p>The three new courses include:</p> <p><strong>Portfolio Management Praxis under Real Market Constraints (APS1051)</strong></p> <p>This course is designed to show financial markets are not fully efficient, meaning that profitable arbitrage opportunities are available to those who learn the principles that rule them.</p> <p>A set of practical, applicable techniques will allow students to objectively evaluate the performance of a portfolio and its manager, and a proven set of up-to-date practical, applicable and scalable management techniques will enable them to manage their own portfolios under real market constraints.</p> <p>Costanzo and Trigo will also look at what has been done in portfolio management in the last 80 years, what is being done now and what could become the investment portfolio management of the future.</p> <p><strong>Blockchain Technologies and Cryptocurrencies (APS1050)</strong></p> <p>Bitcoin is a particular implementation of blockchain technology that has led to a disruptive product: a digital cryptocurrency with the potential to compete with fiat currencies. This course will provide students with the concepts and mechanics of the blockchain technologies starting with Bitcoin, allowing them to identify business-relevant benchmarking criteria for blockchain technologies in accordance with their current and future impact on business processes.</p> <p>On a practical level, the course will enable students to set up a Bitcoin account that follows rigorous safety protocols, so as to enable students to become familiar with this revolutionary technology. As a bonus, cryptocurrency trading algorithms will be provided and discussed.</p> <p><strong>Inventrepreneurship: Invention + Entrepreneurship (APS 1041)</strong></p> <p>In the world’s first course on the subject, <strong>Steve Mann</strong>, a professor in the department of electrical and computer engineering, and a prolific inventor and founder of the field of wearable computing, wants to be your inventor-mentor.</p> <p>“There is a lot of innovation that comes from entrepreneurship, it’s a common blend. But what I’m bringing is a blend of invention and entrepreneurship,” said Mann, who will teach alongside a team of world-class collaborators and entrepreneurs.</p> <p>Mann aims to instill the art and science of invention and entrepreneurship, with the final deliverable of the course being a working prototype and patent application relating to a new invention in wearable computing, phenomenal augmented reality, or sensory augmentation.</p> <p>“The intention is to bring these inventions forward to market,” said&nbsp; Mann. “My goal here is to mentor students to become inventors and take something – a product that matters – into the world.”</p> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-home-page-banner field--type-boolean field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">News home page banner</div> <div class="field__item">Off</div> </div> Tue, 28 Aug 2018 19:16:44 +0000 noreen.rasbach 141643 at #UofTBackToSchool: Young activist to pursue environmental studies at U of T /news/uoftbacktoschool-young-activist-pursue-environmental-studies-u-t <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">#UofTBackToSchool: Young activist to pursue environmental studies at U of T</span> <div class="field field--name-field-featured-picture field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="eager" srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/news_banner_370/public/2018-08-28-sam-demma-resized.jpg?h=afdc3185&amp;itok=WDXScz9L 370w, /sites/default/files/styles/news_banner_740/public/2018-08-28-sam-demma-resized.jpg?h=afdc3185&amp;itok=VfMFsN7N 740w, /sites/default/files/styles/news_banner_1110/public/2018-08-28-sam-demma-resized.jpg?h=afdc3185&amp;itok=fQIimY8Q 1110w" sizes="(min-width:1200px) 1110px, (max-width: 1199px) 80vw, (max-width: 767px) 90vw, (max-width: 575px) 95vw" width="740" height="494" src="/sites/default/files/styles/news_banner_370/public/2018-08-28-sam-demma-resized.jpg?h=afdc3185&amp;itok=WDXScz9L" alt="Photo of Sam Demma"> </div> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>noreen.rasbach</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2018-08-28T13:02:07-04:00" title="Tuesday, August 28, 2018 - 13:02" class="datetime">Tue, 08/28/2018 - 13:02</time> </span> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-cutline-long field--type-text-long field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">Cutline</div> <div class="field__item"> “I feel like if people understood that the environment isn’t separate from humanity, they would take a lot more time to learn about it,” says Sam Demma, who runs an environmental group and is entering U of T this fall</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-author-reporters field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/authors-reporters/tina-adamopoulos" hreflang="en">Tina Adamopoulos</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-topic field--type-entity-reference field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">Topic</div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/topics/city-culture" hreflang="en">City &amp; Culture</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-story-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/back-school-2018" hreflang="en">Back To School 2018</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/environmental-science" hreflang="en">Environmental Science</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/u-t-scarborough" hreflang="en">U of T Scarborough</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/undergraduate-students" hreflang="en">Undergraduate Students</a></div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>For most of his life, <strong>Sam Demma</strong>'s only goal was to be a soccer player. That all changed when he was injured. But it also opened the door to new prospects, with a little inspiration from his teacher.</p> <p>“He would say, ‘If you want to make a change in the world, you have to commit to a small and consistent action,’” says Demma, who is entering first year at the Ƶ Scarborough in environmental studies and political science.</p> <p>Demma started small, collecting waste on his walk from school, which caught the attention of a friend and grew into a community initiative with weekly cleanups.</p> <h3 style="font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.3; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; color: rgb(72, 86, 103); margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 26px; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;"><a href="/back-to-school" style="color: rgb(51, 122, 183); box-sizing: border-box; background-color: transparent; text-decoration-line: none; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out 0s;">Read more about Back&nbsp;To School 2018</a></h3> <p>Demma is one of the recipients of Canada’s Top 25 Under 25 Environmental Award&nbsp;<a href="http://thestarfish.ca/">by The Starfish</a>, which recognizes youth-based environmental initiatives.&nbsp;He and his friend, Dillon Mendes, co-founded PickWaste, an environmental initiative that started in their hometown of Pickering. The community initiative is expanding to Scarborough and Ajax.</p> <p>They say they filled more than 650 garbage bags of litter in Pickering alone.</p> <p>&nbsp;“I feel like if people understood that the environment isn’t separate from humanity, they would take a lot more time to learn about it,” says Demma.</p> <p>On Aug. 18, they launched Awareness Day in Pickering. The duo laid out four months’ worth of recycling in front of their old high school –&nbsp;which was meant to be a wake-up call to the impacts of human actions on the environment.</p> <p>“There are three resources we need to survive: food, oxygen and water,” says Demma. “There is a big correlation and we want people to understand that it affects our health.”</p> <p>He&nbsp;hopes to get PickWaste involved on campus and wants to see if the organizations&nbsp;can hold monthly cleanups at U of T Scarborough.</p> <p>“There are so many issues in the world,” he says. “If you have your own passion, start your own action with this theory.”</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-home-page-banner field--type-boolean field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">News home page banner</div> <div class="field__item">Off</div> </div> Tue, 28 Aug 2018 17:02:07 +0000 noreen.rasbach 141642 at