Originally Posted — June 14, 2011
On May 18 and 19, 2011 a diverse group of instructors from across the University of Toronto came together to develop new courses or refresh a course they had already taught. Over the two days the participants explored five phases of course design: considering situational factors, determining learning outcomes, designing feedback and assessment, developing instruction and lesson planning, and integrating all the components. To learn more about the Course Design Insitute, visit the Centre for Teaching Support and Innovation website.
Originally Posted — May 2011
The Office of the Vice-Provost, Students has a work study position currently posted through the Career Centre website. Under the direction of staff in the office, the special projects assistant will provide support, including research and administrative duties, for planned summer projects, which may include developing a space inventory for a St. George Campus student-activity space as well as communications and training materials for student organizations, among other activities.
Students interested in this position will need strong written and oral communications skills, good organizational abilities, a basic knowledge of St. George campus geography, be a self-starter and comfortable with basic Information Techology, possess project and time management skills and enjoy working in a group environment as well as on indiviual activities.
For more information please visit the Career Centre website.
Originally Posted — March 24, 2011
The tragedy in Japan and other areas affected by the recent earthquake and tsunami strikes our University community in innumerable ways. Many students, faculty and staff have personal links to Japan and Japanese people. Even those without some personal connection are moved by an urge to respond in some way.
The University will be hosting a special event in observance of the tragic events in Japan and the Pacific Rim, on Tuesday, March 29 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Main Activity Room of the Multi-Faith Centre. All students, faculty and staff are invited to attend.
This event will be an opportunity for our community to reflect on the impact of the recent earthquake and tsunami and to show solidarity with the Japanese people as they begin to recover from the devastation. Please join President David Naylor, Vice-President Angela Hildyard and Vice-Provost, Students Jill Matus for readings, music and a moment of silence. There will also be an opportunity for participants to express make a paper crane in an expression of sympathy and support for the people of Japan by making a traditional origami paper crane, a symbol of hope and well-wishing.
If you have questions about the event, please contact Joan Griffin in the Office of the Vice-Provost, Students at 416-978-2083 or via email to joan.griffin@utoronto.ca.
In the meantime, students who have been affected personally and need university assistance, including access to counselling or a campus chaplain, should visit the respective campus student services web sites for information and links:
- St. George Campus – http://life.utoronto.ca/life-at-uoft-st-george.htm
- U of T Mississauga – http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/counselling
- U of T Scarborough – http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/~wellness
Originally Posted — March 15, 2011
Students, Faculty & Staff are invited to an event being held in recognition of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on March 21. The theme of this year’s event is “You have influence…use it!”
March 21st, 2011, 12:00 – 2:00 pm Hart House, East Common Room
Description:
How can you use your influence to eliminate racial discrimination on campus and beyond? Join the conversation and show solidarity with fellow students, staff and faculty as they share how they are making a difference in our community.
Don’t miss the feature musical performances by critically acclaimed multi-instrumentalist, composer, vocalist, producer and film maker Waleed Abdulhamid Kush and special guest. Waleed is a 2011 recipient of the New Pioneers Award, for his outstanding artistic versatility and social impact.
Guest Speakers: Dr. Arnold Itwaru, Dr. Louise Cowin, Simone Seaforth, Avi Shack, Tal Shachar, and Ishraq Alim.
Performers: Desmond Watt, Desmond Miller, Yusra Khogali and featuring Waleed Abdulhamid Kush
Event sponsors: The Anti-Racism & Cultural Diversity Office, Hart House, The Multi-Faith Centre, The Centre for Integrative Anti-Racism Studies at OISE, and The Status of Women Office.
For more information go to www.harthouse.ca or to RSVP contact the Anti-Racism & Cultural Diversity Office at antiracism@utoronto.ca.
Originally Posted — February 15, 2011
U of T Announces Winner of the Student Video Contest
Winners of the Student Video Competition have been announced! You can view the winning videos here:
http://www.arts.utoronto.ca/student-video-competition.htm
Originally Posted: March 2011
A Public Observance in Solidarity with the People of Japan and the Pacific Region
Day Milman from Hart House making paper cranes
Yesterday students, staff and faculty joined together at the Multi-Faith Centre, to reflect on the earthquake and tsunami disaster, and to express their solidarity with the people of Japan. There were poetry readings from Yumi Tsuchida, an undergraduate exchange student from Waseda University in Environmental Studies, and from Professor Ikuko Kumora-Lee from the Department of East Asian Studies, as well as a musical performance by the Ton Beau Quartet from the Faculty of Music.
Remarks were also brought from President Naylor and Father Gene Morishita-Miki of the Campus Chaplains Association, who led the room in two minutes of silence. The Consul-General of Japan in Toronto, Tetsuo Yamashita, thanked the University of Toronto community for their support and compassion.
Lulu Huixin Lu and Jessica Wong, undergraduate students, making paper cranes
All attendees were provided with a paper crane, on which they were to write a message of hope for the people of Japan. They were also invited to make a paper crane of their own, with instruction from Hart House staff member Day Milman and undergraduate students Jessica Wong and Lulu Huixin Lu. The University community has undertaken the creation of a chain of 1000 paper cranes; this is an expression of support and a gesture of well-wishing for the Japanese people in times of challenge, illness or strife. You can see the 1000 paper cranes on display in the Hart House Rotunda.