Author Archives: mark.sedore

Follow the UofT Map on Twitter

Students, staff and faculty can now access information about the Student Life’s newly redesigned campus map on twitter.  The map’s twitter account address is @uoftmap.

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Alumni: Giving U of T More Reasons to be Proud

U of T recently launched new portrait videos on our alumni website.  Discover the incredible talent, progressive ideas and great achievements of your fellow grads as they lead the way in their chosen fields. In everything from medicine to law … Continue reading

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Student Awards for Engagement in the Arts

2010-2011 Awards Nominations for the Arts Council Student Awards for Engagement in the Arts are now open for 2010-11.  Are you a musician, actor, dancer, arts journalist, poet, composer, writer or artist? Do you work behind the scenes as a … Continue reading

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Library Homepage Communications

Not surprisingly, one of the most frequently visited websites at the University of Toronto is our own Library homepage.  It’s currently an access point for information on journals and e-resources, as well as the link to the millions of physical … Continue reading

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The Wayfinding Project

As a pilot project of the Next Generation Student Information Service (NGSIS), a new Google-based campus map is due for release on 15 July 2011. This mobile-friendly, layered map will integrate and replace the multiple versions of online campus maps that … Continue reading

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Course Evaluations

The University of Toronto is reviewing course evaluations to determine how they can be more effective. The Course Evaluation Framework Implementation Group is looking for input and ideas on a proposed framework, which you can find here.  If you have … Continue reading

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Get Involved: Student Consultation Forum for NGSIS

The Offices of the Vice-Provost Students and the Chief Information Officer are looking for students to participate in developing the Next Generation Student Information Services (NGSIS).  If you’re a student with experience in Internet and web-based systems, or are passionate … Continue reading

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Excellence in Teaching is a Priority at the University of Toronto

The Centre for Teaching Support & Innovation (CTSI) is a teaching and learning centre that helps faculty and TAs develop their expertise in the classroom.  CTSI offers workshops such as Helping First Year Students, Assignment Design, Active Learning in Math-Based … Continue reading

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Students Site

The University has launched a new informational website for students, and recently expanded its “Discover” section. This new web space framework consolidates, builds upon and integrates a diverse range of web sites based on the informational needs of students rather … Continue reading

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Council on Student Experience Working Groups

The Council on Student Experience, following on the findings in last year’s In Their Own Words Report, has broken into working groups to address key issues in the following areas: Co-Curricular Involvement and School Spirit Communication Mentorship Orientation and Transition … Continue reading

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Prospective Students Included in U of T Community

Thanks to a new student portal, applicants to U of T can feel at home at the university even before they are accepted to study here. Join U of T is an online gateway to the U of T experience … Continue reading

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Advisory Committee on the Temporary Use of Space

The provision of facilities, including space used on a temporary basis, is central to the extra-curricular and co-curricular student experience at the University of Toronto.  The University operates under a philosophy that student activity space (broadly defined) is available in … Continue reading

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