Nick Iwanyshyn / en In photos: Students settle into their new homes across 91勛圖's three campuses /news/photos-students-settle-their-new-homes-across-u-t-s-three-campuses <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">In photos: Students settle into their new homes across 91勛圖's three campuses</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/2023-09/tri-campus-v3.jpg?h=4d6a39ba&amp;itok=VDLEJOpP 370w, /sites/default/files/styles/news_banner_740/public/2023-09/tri-campus-v3.jpg?h=4d6a39ba&amp;itok=a1aDtBSf 740w, /sites/default/files/styles/news_banner_1110/public/2023-09/tri-campus-v3.jpg?h=4d6a39ba&amp;itok=JrmlvZ7O 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/2023-09/tri-campus-v3.jpg?h=4d6a39ba&amp;itok=VDLEJOpP" alt="various photos of students moving onto the 91勛圖 campus"> </div> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>bresgead</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2023-09-05T17:56:14-04:00" title="Tuesday, September 5, 2023 - 17:56" class="datetime">Tue, 09/05/2023 - 17:56</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"><p><em>(photos by Don Campbell, left, and Nick Iwanyshyn, centre and right)&nbsp;</em></p> </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/adina-bresge" hreflang="en">Adina Bresge</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-secondary-author-reporter field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/authors-reporters/don-campbell" hreflang="en">Don Campbell</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/authors-reporters/nick-iwanyshyn" hreflang="en">Nick Iwanyshyn</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/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-2023" hreflang="en">Back to School 2023</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/utogether" hreflang="en">UTogether</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/innis-college" hreflang="en">Innis College</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/st-george" hreflang="en">St. George</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/u-t-mississauga" hreflang="en">91勛圖 Mississauga</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/u-t-scarborough" hreflang="en">91勛圖 Scarborough</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> <div class="field field--name-field-subheadline field--type-string-long field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">Subheadline</div> <div class="field__item">From instant ramen noodles to lengthy goodbyes, it was a busy and emotional Labour Day weekend 2023 at 91勛圖 residences </div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Incoming students from across Canada and around the world made the 91勛圖 their home over Labour Day weekend, pulling up to their residences across the three campuses with boxes of belongings, preferred snacks and plush creature comforts in tow.</p> <p>Returning students and residential staff welcomed 91勛圖s&nbsp;newest community members with enthusiastic cheers and a helping hand in hauling suitcases, boxes and appliances through the hallways and to their rooms.</p> <p>Parents ticked off items on their to-do lists as they prepared to say goodbye, some admitting they were saving their tears for the trip home, while siblings and friends helped figure out how to decorate new quarters.</p> <p>First-year students, meanwhile, settled into their surroundings and looked forward to writing an important new chapter in their lives.</p> <p>Interactive Digital Producer<strong> Nick Iwanyshyn</strong> and Staff Reporters <strong>Adina Bresge</strong> and&nbsp;<strong>Don Campbell</strong> were on hand to capture the emotions and excitement of move-in day in photos at each of the three campuses.</p> <hr> <figure role="group" class="caption caption-drupal-media align-center"> <div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_image_750_width_/public/2023-09/0903UTSGMoveInDay016-crop.jpg?itok=h4H1XbJ_" width="750" height="500" alt="&quot;&quot;" class="image-style-scale-image-750-width-"> </div> </div> <figcaption><em>(photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)</em></figcaption> </figure> <p>New arrivals at University College on the St. George campus were greeted with signs and cheers as they unloaded their cars outside Morrison Hall.</p> <figure role="group" class="caption caption-drupal-media align-center"> <div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_image_750_width_/public/2023-09/0902UTMMoveInDay005-crop_0.jpg?itok=lsXOE2hU" width="750" height="500" alt="&quot;&quot;" class="image-style-scale-image-750-width-"> </div> </div> <figcaption><em>(photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)</em></figcaption> </figure> <p>Like many students, 91勛圖 Mississaugas <strong>Diore Thorpe</strong> stocked her dorm room with all the essentials&nbsp; including a ready supply of instant ramen.&nbsp;</p> <figure role="group" class="caption caption-drupal-media align-center"> <div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_image_750_width_/public/2023-09/0903UTSGMoveInDay009-crop.jpg?itok=Sa0wWMCR" width="750" height="500" alt="&quot;&quot;" class="image-style-scale-image-750-width-"> </div> </div> <figcaption><em>(photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)</em></figcaption> </figure> <p><strong>Crystal Zhang</strong>, a first-year student at Trinity College, says she felt mildly terrified but very excited about living on her own for the first time.</p> <p>While shes comfortable doing her own laundry, shes less confident in her cooking skills. Im glad I got a meal plan, said Zhang, who is beginning her studies in Rotman Commerce.</p> <figure role="group" class="caption caption-drupal-media align-center"> <div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_image_750_width_/public/2023-09/_DSC2293-crop.jpg?itok=esgpMRtS" width="750" height="500" alt="&quot;&quot;" class="image-style-scale-image-750-width-"> </div> </div> <figcaption><em>(photo by Don Campbell)</em></figcaption> </figure> <p>Hundreds of students moved in to 91勛圖 Scarboroughs new sustainable student residence, Harmony Commons, <a href="https://utsc.utoronto.ca/news-events/our-community/place-where-friendships-are-forged-u-t-scarborough-breaks-ground-new-750-bed">which is built to passive house standard</a> a type of building designed for energy-efficient heating and cooling.</p> <figure role="group" class="caption caption-drupal-media align-center"> <div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_image_750_width_/public/2023-09/0903UTSGMoveInDay008-crop.jpg?itok=ot4VJEqr" width="750" height="500" alt="a male student moves into his dorm room at the 91勛圖" class="image-style-scale-image-750-width-"> </div> </div> <figcaption><em>(photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)</em></figcaption> </figure> <p><strong>Sahil Basra</strong>, who is studying computer science, battled the heat as he lugged his desktop and monitor up to his room. Im exhausted, Basra said, bracing himself for several more trips up and down the stairs.</p> <figure role="group" class="caption caption-drupal-media align-center"> <div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_image_750_width_/public/2023-09/0903UTSGMoveInDay015-crop.jpg?itok=hTU99XSO" width="750" height="500" alt="students carry their belongings to their dorms on the 91勛圖 St. George campus" class="image-style-scale-image-750-width-"> </div> </div> <figcaption><em>(photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)</em></figcaption> </figure> <p><strong>Mya Thompson</strong> brought an armful of plushies a shark, a frog and a dinosaur to keep herself cozy at Innis College.</p> <p>While the life sciences student was thrilled to be in the big city, her mother admitted that she was holding back tears for the drive back to Port Dover, Ont. Im excited for her, though, to chase her dream, Eva Thompson said.</p> <figure role="group" class="caption caption-drupal-media align-center"> <div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_image_750_width_/public/2023-09/0U1A7311-crop.jpg?itok=00KXnCL8" width="750" height="500" alt="&quot;&quot;" class="image-style-scale-image-750-width-"> </div> </div> <figcaption><em>photo by Don Campbell)</em></figcaption> </figure> <p>Luggage carts helped with the heavy lifting as students got to know one another at 91勛圖 Scarborough.</p> <figure role="group" class="caption caption-drupal-media align-center"> <div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_image_750_width_/public/2023-09/0902UTMMoveInDay014-crop.jpg?itok=Qh7hsrna" width="750" height="500" alt="&quot;&quot;" class="image-style-scale-image-750-width-"> </div> </div> <figcaption><em>&nbsp;(photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)</em></figcaption> </figure> <p>Staff and volunteers at 91勛圖 Mississaugas Erindale Hall residence ferried students&nbsp;belongings to their rooms in giant plastic bins.</p> <figure role="group" class="caption caption-drupal-media align-center"> <div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/scale_image_750_width_/public/2023-09/0903UTSGMoveInDay007-crop.jpg?itok=ieDCCDOU" width="750" height="500" alt="&quot;&quot;" class="image-style-scale-image-750-width-"> </div> </div> <figcaption><em>(photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)</em></figcaption> </figure> <p><strong>Esm矇 L. Wilson</strong>s parents flew in from San Francisco to get her set up in her room. While she was ready for classes to begin, Wilson felt less prepared for the coming Canadian winter. I have no idea what kind of jackets Ill need, she said. Ill probably have to buy a lot of new things.</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, 05 Sep 2023 21:56:14 +0000 bresgead 302757 at The year in pictures: 91勛圖 News looks back at 2020 /news/year-pictures-u-t-news-looks-back-2020 <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">The year in pictures: 91勛圖 News looks back at 2020</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/UofT86653_1021UTSCTrail004_0.jpg?h=afdc3185&amp;itok=pmCfOyPs 370w, /sites/default/files/styles/news_banner_740/public/UofT86653_1021UTSCTrail004_0.jpg?h=afdc3185&amp;itok=8oCQmtor 740w, /sites/default/files/styles/news_banner_1110/public/UofT86653_1021UTSCTrail004_0.jpg?h=afdc3185&amp;itok=8RGhoMnU 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/UofT86653_1021UTSCTrail004_0.jpg?h=afdc3185&amp;itok=pmCfOyPs" alt="The Land Valley trail at the university of toronto scarborough campus is lit by sunlight"> </div> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>davidlee</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2020-12-22T16:57:15-05:00" title="Tuesday, December 22, 2020 - 16:57" class="datetime">Tue, 12/22/2020 - 16:57</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">The fully accessible Valley Land Trail at 91勛圖 Scarborough provided the local community with a chance to walk, run or roll into the Highland Creek Valley (Photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)</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 class="field__item"><a href="/news/authors-reporters/johnny-guatto" hreflang="en">Johnny Guatto</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/authors-reporters/nick-iwanyshyn" hreflang="en">Nick Iwanyshyn</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/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/convocation-2020" hreflang="en">Convocation 2020</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/temerty-faculty-medicine" hreflang="en">Temerty Faculty of Medicine</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/convocation-hall" hreflang="en">Convocation Hall</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/st-george" hreflang="en">St. George</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/u-t-mississauga" hreflang="en">91勛圖 Mississauga</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/u-t-scarborough" hreflang="en">91勛圖 Scarborough</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/university-college" hreflang="en">University College</a></div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><em>91勛圖 News</em> photographers had a front-row seat to history this year as they captured pictures of 91勛圖 students, faculty and staff responding to one of the gravest crises in recent memory.</p> <p>Despite the grim headlines, there was also&nbsp;plenty of hope, kindness and inspiration the pictures below&nbsp;highlight&nbsp;the resilience of the university community and its willingness to help others.</p> <p>You'll see university staff stack boxes of personal protective equipment for donations to a local hospital network; students stretch their legs in a physically distanced yoga session in the University College quad during orientation and 91勛圖 researcher and ER doctor<strong>&nbsp;Sameer Masood </strong>&nbsp;who developed a virtual care system and oxygen masks that filter&nbsp;out coronavirus particles pose&nbsp;stoically for a portrait in the back of an ambulance.</p> <p>These are 91勛圖's pictures of the year.</p> <hr> <p><img class="migrated-asset" src="/sites/default/files/092ConHallRoof013.jpg" alt="\"></p> <p><em>A drone's view of a crane carefully <a href="/news/new-oculus-new-era-u-t-s-historic-convocation-hall-fitted-replacement-skylight">installing a new oculus on Convocation Hall.</a> The new glass skylight was put in place after two years of preparations involving construction specialists, designers, heritage consultants and university operations staff.&nbsp;</em><em>(Photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)</em></p> <p><img class="migrated-asset" src="/sites/default/files/0327PPEDonation010.jpg" alt="a worker sorts boxes of ppe at the university of toronto"></p> <p><em>With news of a shortage of medical supplies in the spring, <a href="/news/u-t-donates-masks-gowns-and-other-critical-supplies-help-health-care-workers-combat-covid-19">91勛圖 collected</a> more than 250,000 pairs of gloves, 12,000 masks and respirators to donate to local hospitals. (Photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)</em></p> <p><img class="migrated-asset" src="/sites/default/files/0424NewStock003.jpg" alt="\"></p> <p><em>A thank-you banner outside Michael Garron Hospital, part of 91勛圖's network of community-affiliated hospitals. (Photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)</em></p> <p><img class="migrated-asset" src="/sites/default/files/0519VirtualConvocation030.jpg" alt="\"><br> <em>For the first time in its&nbsp;history, 91勛圖 held convocation virtually, in keeping with public health guidelines around physical distancing.&nbsp;Chancellor <strong>Rose Patten</strong>, centre, was part of a platform party including, from left to right, Lieutenant Governor&nbsp;in Council <strong>Claire Kennedy</strong>, convocation speaker and <a href="https://www.provost.utoronto.ca/awards-funding/university-professors/">University Professor</a> <strong>John Polanyi </strong>and&nbsp;President <strong>Meric Gertler</strong>. (Photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)</em></p> <p><img class="migrated-asset" src="/sites/default/files/1229TirganMemorial001_0.jpg" alt="a table with lit candles, flowers and photos of the victims of the PS752 plane crash"></p> <p><em>The university community came together to mourn the victims of Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752, which crashed in January near Tehran killing all aboard, including eight members of the 91勛圖 community. (Photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)</em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img class="migrated-asset" src="/sites/default/files/2020-04-28-Sameer%20Masood_27.jpg" alt="Sameer masood sits in the back of an ambulance"></p> <p><em>Sameer Masood, an ER doctor at University Health Network and&nbsp;assistant professor in the&nbsp;department of medicine in the 91勛圖s Temerty Faculty of Medicine, <a href="/news/u-t-physician-builds-virtual-er-system-safer-oxygen-mask-protect-front-line-workers-covid-19">played a key role in developing</a>&nbsp;a virtual care system for the ER and a novel oxygen mask that filters out exhaled coronavirus particles. (Photo by Johnny Guatto)</em></p> <p><img class="migrated-asset" src="/sites/default/files/2020-06-17-Degree%20Stuffing%20%2828%29.jpg" alt="volunteers stuff degrees into envelopes at simcoe hall"></p> <p><em>A small but dedicated staff of volunteers was responsible <a href="/news/u-t-s-virtual-convocation-was-first-and-so-was-degree-mailing-operation-accompanied-it">for safely packaging 15,000 degrees and diplomas for shipment</a> to new graduates in Canada and 99 other countries. (Photo by Johnny Guatto)</em></p> <p><img class="migrated-asset" src="/sites/default/files/UofT85478_0507MississaugaStaff011.jpg" alt="\"></p> <p><em>&nbsp;<strong>Genene Assefa</strong>, a building operations team member, <a href="https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/main-news/we-all-have-responsibility-meet-six-u-t-essential-staff-members-keeping-our-campuses">checks on generator room equipment</a> in the Central Utilities Plant at 91勛圖 Mississauga. (Photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)</em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><em><img class="migrated-asset" src="/sites/default/files/2020-09-10-St.%20George%20Back2School%20%284%29_0.jpg" alt="\"></em></p> <p><em>In the University College quad in September, students practised a physically distanced form of yoga during orientation. (Photo by Johnny Guatto)</em></p> <p><img class="migrated-asset" src="/sites/default/files/UofT86653_1021UTSCTrail004.jpg" alt="\"></p> <p><em>Stepping into nature was one of the safest ways to get out of the house this year. The <a href="https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/aboutus/valley-land-trail-0">fully accessible Valley Land Trail at 91勛圖 Scarborough</a> provided the local community with a chance to walk, run or roll into the Highland Creek Valley. (Photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)</em></p> <p><em><img class="migrated-asset" src="/sites/default/files/0318MedStudentsCovid003-weblead_0.jpg" alt="\"></em></p> <p><em>91勛圖 medical students <strong>Daniel Lee</strong>, <strong>Orly Bogler</strong> (appearing via video conference), <strong>Jordynn Klein </strong>and <strong>Tingting Yan</strong> recruited volunteers from their class and other programs t<a href="/news/covid-19-battle-escalates-u-t-students-offer-busy-health-care-workers-help-home-front">o help front-line health-care workers with everyday chores</a>, such as groceries, during the COVID-19 crisis.</em>&nbsp;(<em>Photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)</em></p> <p><em><img class="migrated-asset" src="/sites/default/files/UTSC_groundbreaking_new_res.jpg" alt></em></p> <p><em>Members of the 91勛圖 Scarborough leadership team celebrated the official groundbreaking for a new, 750-bed residence building that will double the current residence capacity on campus. It will be <a href="/news/u-t-scarborough-breaks-ground-new-750-bed-residence">one of North America's largest Passive House projects</a>, a low-energy design concept. Pictured from left: <strong>Wisdom Tettey</strong>, <strong>William Gough</strong>, <strong>Desmond Pouyat</strong> and <strong>Andrew Arifuzzaman</strong>.(Photo by Dylan Toombs)</em></p> <p><em><img class="migrated-asset" src="/sites/default/files/MBiotech_Zoom.jpg" alt></em></p> <p><em>Faced with deciding whether to cancel in-person mandatory labs and send students home for the year or find a safe way to open, <strong>Leigh Revers</strong>, director of 91勛圖 Mississaugas master of biotechnology program, found a creative and safe solution. He implemented strict safety protocols and reduced the number of students in the lab by splitting the work between team members who connected with their teammate in the lab via video conferencing a novel approach that allowed students to continue their studies safely. (Photo by Diego Garcia)</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, 22 Dec 2020 21:57:15 +0000 davidlee 167885 at 91勛圖 in focus: Our favourite photos of 2019 /news/u-t-focus-our-favourite-photos-2019 <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">91勛圖 in focus: Our favourite photos of 2019</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/UofT18685_0603Convocation006_0.jpg?h=afdc3185&amp;itok=PeeAcxAw 370w, /sites/default/files/styles/news_banner_740/public/UofT18685_0603Convocation006_0.jpg?h=afdc3185&amp;itok=tXIVHm3a 740w, /sites/default/files/styles/news_banner_1110/public/UofT18685_0603Convocation006_0.jpg?h=afdc3185&amp;itok=TRIrzhem 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/UofT18685_0603Convocation006_0.jpg?h=afdc3185&amp;itok=PeeAcxAw" alt="A female graduate takes a selfie outside of convocation hall"> </div> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>davidlee1</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2019-12-18T14:34:08-05:00" title="Wednesday, December 18, 2019 - 14:34" class="datetime">Wed, 12/18/2019 - 14:34</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 Nick Iwanyshyn)</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 class="field__item"><a href="/news/authors-reporters/nick-iwanyshyn" hreflang="en">Nick Iwanyshyn</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/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/anti-racism-cultural-diversity-office" hreflang="en">Anti-Racism &amp; Cultural Diversity Office</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/wisdom-tettey" hreflang="en">Wisdom Tettey</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/rose-patten" hreflang="en">Rose Patten</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/black-grad" hreflang="en">Black Grad</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/convocation" hreflang="en">Convocation</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/dalla-lana-school-public-health" hreflang="en">Dalla Lana School of Public Health</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/faculty-arts-science" hreflang="en">Faculty of Arts &amp; Science</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/honorary-degree" hreflang="en">Honorary Degree</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/indigenous" hreflang="en">Indigenous</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/john-h-daniels-faculty-architecture" hreflang="en">John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/ontario-institute-studies-education" hreflang="en">Ontario Institute for Studies in Education</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/u-t-mississauga" hreflang="en">91勛圖 Mississauga</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/u-t-scarborough" hreflang="en">91勛圖 Scarborough</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/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>This year has gone by in a flash, but luckily <em>91勛圖 News</em> photographers have been present to capture life on campus&nbsp; from the orientation week crowds to convocation smiles, and many other moments in between.&nbsp;</p> <p>Here are 20 of our favourites:</p> <hr> <p><img class="migrated-asset" src="/sites/default/files/0904CheerOff013_0.jpg" alt></p> <p><em>(photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)</em></p> <p>In a colourful start to the school year, students do the wave during orientation festivities.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img class="migrated-asset" src="/sites/default/files/dog.jpg" alt></p> <p><em>(photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)</em></p> <p>Loki, the golden retriever, poses below his chalkboard portrait <a href="/news/photos-u-t-s-canine-cognition-lab-where-dogs-play-and-humans-learn">in 91勛圖's canine cognition lab, where researchers study how dogs think</a>.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img class="migrated-asset" src="/sites/default/files/food-truck.jpg" alt></p> <p><em>(photo by Johnny by Guatto)</em></p> <p>Speaking to <em>91勛圖 News</em>, food blogger and influencer <strong>Joanna Luo</strong>, an alumna of 91勛圖 Mississauga, dished out advice <a href="/news/food-blogger-s-guide-toronto-s-best-and-campus-eats">about where to eat around campus</a>.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img class="migrated-asset" src="/sites/default/files/UofT17379_Installation_Top_6.jpg" alt></p> <p><em>(photo by Alexa Battler)</em></p> <p><strong>Wisdom Tettey</strong>, the vice-president and principal of 91勛圖 Scarborough, shares a laugh with&nbsp;91勛圖 Chancellor <strong>Rose Patten.</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img class="migrated-asset" src="/sites/default/files/0212_Snow001.jpg" alt></p> <p><em>(photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)&nbsp;</em></p> <p>A woman stops to take a snowy selfie in February on the St. George campus.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img class="migrated-asset" src="/sites/default/files/UofT83938_DSC_1925.jpg" alt="the land valley trail snakes through the forest behind UTSC at dusk in fall"></p> <p><em>(photo by Don Campbell)&nbsp;</em></p> <p>91勛圖 Scarborough's Valley Land Trail is aglow as the sun sets in October.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img class="migrated-asset" src="/sites/default/files/UofT18985_UkraineReform065.jpg" alt></p> <p><em>(photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)&nbsp;</em></p> <p>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signs a guest book while&nbsp;Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and 91勛圖 President <strong>Meric Gertler </strong>look on during <a href="/news/u-t-hosts-trudeau-ukrainian-president-international-conference-ukraine-s-future">the Ukraine Reform Conference, which was hosted by 91勛圖 in July</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img class="migrated-asset" src="/sites/default/files/0823BasketballTwins001_0.jpg" alt="Mikhaela and Nakeisha Ekwandja pose on a rainy downtown basketball court"></p> <p><em>(photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)</em></p> <p>Twin sisters <strong>Mikhaela </strong>and <strong>Nakeisha Ekwandja</strong> show their game faces&nbsp;<a href="/news/keep-improving-my-game-twin-sisters-set-soar-u-t-varsity-blues-basketball-squad">before the start of their first season with&nbsp;the Varsity Blues&nbsp;basketball team</a>.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img class="migrated-asset" src="/sites/default/files/daniels_1.jpg" alt></p> <p><em>(photo by&nbsp;Yasmin Al-Samarrai)</em></p> <p>A young visitor interacts with <a href="https://www.daniels.utoronto.ca/news/2019/02/21/cavalcade-draws-visitors-beach-part-winter-stations-exhibition-toronto">a temporary art installation at Toronto's Woodbine Beach&nbsp;by 91勛圖 Assistant Professor <strong>Victor Perez-Amado</strong></a> and master of architecture students.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img class="migrated-asset" src="/sites/default/files/UofT18685_0603Convocation006.jpg" alt="A woman in her graduation gown take a selfie just outside of convocation hall"></p> <p><em>(photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)</em></p> <p>When the hard work is over, it's time for celebratory snaps at convocation.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img class="migrated-asset" src="/sites/default/files/UofT16514_UOFT-6688.jpg" alt="two female dancers in traditional dress perform during UTSC's Tamil Heritage Week"></p> <p><em>(photo by Joseph Burrell)</em></p> <p>Dancers from the Scarborough-based studio&nbsp;Niro Dance Creations&nbsp;<a href="/news/u-t-event-celebrates-tamil-community-raises-money-research-chair">kicked off the Tamil Heritage Month celebration at 91勛圖 Scarborough</a><i>.</i></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img class="migrated-asset" src="/sites/default/files/00123.jpg" alt></p> <p><em>(photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)</em></p> <p><a href="/news/light-and-flowers-u-t-remembers-women-killed-30-years-ago-cole-polytechnique-de-montr-al">91勛圖 joined 13 other engineering schools across Canada to mark the 30th anniversary of the&nbsp;cole Polytechnique massacre</a>&nbsp;by shining a spotlight into the night sky on Dec. 6, the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img class="migrated-asset" src="/sites/default/files/UofT84372_UTM-Madeleine-Mant-09.jpg" alt="Madeleine Mant in costume as a plague doctor. The leather mask resembles the face of a black bird"></p> <p><em>(photo by Drew&nbsp;Lesiuczok)</em></p> <p><strong>Madeleine Mant </strong>doesn't dress to impress.&nbsp;She dresses to educate. <a href="/news/wearing-period-costumes-u-t-s-madeleine-mant-brings-history-life-undergraduate-students">The 91勛圖 Mississauga anthropologist teaches her students about disease by donning period garb</a> like the 17th-century plague mask above.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img class="migrated-asset" src="/sites/default/files/hazel.jpg" alt></p> <p><em>(photo by Lisa Sakulensky)&nbsp;</em></p> <p>Hurricane Hazel McCallion, the 98-year-old former mayor of Mississauga, laughs with the platform party <a href="/news/honorary-degree-recipient-carlo-fidani-made-lasting-impact-local-health-care">at Carlo Fidani's honorary degree ceremony</a> in June.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img class="migrated-asset" src="/sites/default/files/0430LandLearning015_0.jpg" alt="a woman walks past a teepee on a grey fall afternoon"></p> <p><em>(photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)</em></p> <p>Students at 91勛圖's Dalla Lana School of Public Health and the&nbsp;Ontario Institute for Studies in Education <a href="/news/healing-begins-land-how-u-t-s-dalla-lana-school-public-health-indigenizing-teaching-public">spent five days learning about Indigenous health</a>&nbsp;in one of Canadas first land-based learning courses.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img class="migrated-asset" src="/sites/default/files/jodie-glean.jpg" alt="Jodie Glean"></p> <p><em>(photo by Lisa Lightbourn)</em></p> <p><strong>Jodie Glean</strong> <a href="/bulletin/diversity-excellence-new-director-anti-racism-cultural-diversity-office-shares-vision-u-t">became the director of 91勛圖's Anti-Racism and&nbsp;Cultural Diversity Office this year.</a>&nbsp;Compassion allows me to work, she says. Its important to be able to hear everyone in their truths and my role is to be the bridge if there are opposing views.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img class="migrated-asset" src="/sites/default/files/UofT19005_085A5587.jpg" alt="Sarah Edo wears a ceremonial scarf and poses for a photo after the 2019 black graduation ceremony"></p> <p><em>(photo by Geoffrey Vendeville)&nbsp;</em></p> <p><strong>Sarah Edo</strong> poses for the cameras&nbsp;<a href="/news/do-not-let-anyone-take-moment-away-you-u-t-mississauga-hosts-third-annual-black-grad">during Black Grad, an annual&nbsp;student-run event hosted this year at 91勛圖 Mississauga</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img class="migrated-asset" src="/sites/default/files/veteran.jpg" alt></p> <p><em>(photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)</em></p> <p><a href="/news/photos-u-t-pays-tribute-fallen-during-snowy-remembrance-day-ceremonies">An early sprinkling of snow blanketed the annual Remembrance Day ceremony</a> outside Hart House on the St. George campus this year.<br> &nbsp;</p> <p><img class="migrated-asset" src="/sites/default/files/miyopin_0.jpg" alt></p> <p><em>(photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)</em></p> <p><strong>Miyopin Cheechoo</strong>, then a first-year student, <a href="/news/first-year-student-takes-big-step-head-female-dancer-u-t-powwow">was the head dancer at 91勛圖's powwow</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img class="migrated-asset" src="/sites/default/files/UofT18695_0603Convocation009.jpg" alt></p> <p><em>(photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)</em></p> <p>In school and after graduation, friends will always be there to support you.<br> <br> &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <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> Wed, 18 Dec 2019 19:34:08 +0000 davidlee1 161275 at Introducing Viridian: 91勛圖's Blue Sky Solar Racing unveils its latest solar car /news/introducing-viridian-u-t-s-blue-sky-solar-racing-unveils-its-latest-solar-car <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Introducing Viridian: 91勛圖's Blue Sky Solar Racing unveils its latest solar car</span> <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="2019-07-03T11:27:57-04:00" title="Wednesday, July 3, 2019 - 11:27" class="datetime">Wed, 07/03/2019 - 11:27</time> </span> <div class="field field--name-field-youtube field--type-youtube field--label-hidden field__item"><figure class="youtube-container"> <iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/J6PYCLwZdTE?wmode=opaque" width="450" height="315" id="youtube-field-player" class="youtube-field-player" title="Embedded video for Introducing Viridian: 91勛圖's Blue Sky Solar Racing unveils its latest solar car" aria-label="Embedded video for Introducing Viridian: 91勛圖&amp;#039;s Blue Sky Solar Racing unveils its latest solar car: https://www.youtube.com/embed/J6PYCLwZdTE?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> </figure> </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/nick-iwanyshyn" hreflang="en">Nick Iwanyshyn</a></div> <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/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/blue-sky-solar-racing" hreflang="en">Blue Sky Solar Racing</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/research-innovation" hreflang="en">Research &amp; Innovation</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/sustainability" hreflang="en">Sustainability</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>A sleek, bullet-shaped vehicle will be zooming across the Australian Outback this fall, harnessing the power of the sun to make it through the toasty terrain.</p> <p>The solar car is the latest model created by 91勛圖s <a href="http://blueskysolar.utoronto.ca/">Blue Sky Solar Racing</a>, a team of undergraduate students from the Faculty of Applied Science &amp; Engineering who build and race solar-powered vehicles.</p> <p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen frameborder="0" height="422" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EzzqOY_z5Oc" width="750"></iframe></p> <p>Viridian, the 10<sup>th</sup> car built by the team in 23 years, will be put to the test during the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge, a 3,000-kilometre race from Darwin to Adelaide that takes place Oct. 13-20.</p> <p>The car has four square metres of silicon solar cells, a new electrical system and a design the team hopes will prove to be its most aerodynamic model yet.</p> <p>The teams objective is to promote and provide students with an opportunity to grow and develop themselves outside of the classroom as well as to promote sustainable technology through the building and designing and racing of solar-powered race cars, says <strong>Hubaab K. Hussain</strong>, managing director of Blue Sky Solar Racing and a mechanical engineering student.</p> <p><img class="migrated-asset" src="/sites/default/files/Blue-sky-750.jpg" alt><br> <em>91勛圖's Blue Sky Solar Racing team unveils Viridian at the&nbsp;Myhal Centre for Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship (photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)&nbsp;</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> Wed, 03 Jul 2019 15:27:57 +0000 Romi Levine 157165 at In photos: 91勛圖 shows its colours for Pride Month /news/photos-u-t-shows-its-colours-pride-month <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">In photos: 91勛圖 shows its colours for Pride Month</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/pride-flag-lead.jpg?h=afdc3185&amp;itok=yfI-tQhQ 370w, /sites/default/files/styles/news_banner_740/public/pride-flag-lead.jpg?h=afdc3185&amp;itok=5bVdi0Nu 740w, /sites/default/files/styles/news_banner_1110/public/pride-flag-lead.jpg?h=afdc3185&amp;itok=VLrRPJ7g 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/pride-flag-lead.jpg?h=afdc3185&amp;itok=yfI-tQhQ" alt="Photo of Pride flags"> </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="2019-06-21T12:01:56-04:00" title="Friday, June 21, 2019 - 12:01" class="datetime">Fri, 06/21/2019 - 12:01</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">The rainbow flag, Maple Leaf and Trans Pride flag fly at Varsity Stadium (photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)</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 class="field__item"><a href="/news/authors-reporters/nick-iwanyshyn" hreflang="en">Nick Iwanyshyn</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/hart-house" hreflang="en">Hart House</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/lgbtq" hreflang="en">LGBTQ</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/pride" hreflang="en">Pride</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/sexual-gender-diversity-office" hreflang="en">Sexual &amp; Gender Diversity Office</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/u-t-mississauga" hreflang="en">91勛圖 Mississauga</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/u-t-scarborough" hreflang="en">91勛圖 Scarborough</a></div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>The 91勛圖 came together to show its support for the LGBTQ+ community at multiple events across the three campuses this month.&nbsp;Here is a selection of images that detail the&nbsp;colourful displays:&nbsp;</p> <hr> <p><img class="migrated-asset" src="/sites/default/files/0606PrideFlag001.jpg" alt></p> <p><em>(photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)&nbsp;</em></p> <p>The festivities kicked off with the traditional flag-raising ceremony at Varsity Stadium on June 6. The raising of the Pride and trans flags, along with other campus events, promotes necessary LGBTQ+ visibility, celebrates our differences and emphasizes our support and allyship with our queer and trans communities, said <strong>Kelly Hannah-Moffat&nbsp;</strong>(fourth from left), 91勛圖s vice-president of human resources and equity.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img class="migrated-asset" src="/sites/default/files/0606PrideFlag006.jpg" alt></p> <p><em>(photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)&nbsp;</em></p> <p>It's the second year that 91勛圖 has flown the blue, pink and white Trans Pride flag. Monica Helms, a U.S. Navy veteran and trans activist, designed the flag in 1999 using the traditional colours for boys and girls, with a white band separating the two to represent intersex, gender non-conforming or transitioning people.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img class="migrated-asset" src="/sites/default/files/0606PrideFlag003.jpg" alt></p> <p><em>(photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)&nbsp;</em></p> <p>People in the audience snap pictures during the flag-raising ceremony at Varsity Stadium.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img class="migrated-asset" src="/sites/default/files/0607PridePub006.jpg" alt></p> <p><em>(photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)&nbsp;</em></p> <p>One of the signature events on the Pride at 91勛圖 calendar, Pride Pub brings the community together for barbecue, dancing and a communtiy fair with local LGBTQ+ organizations. This year's edition featured Samba Elegua, a percussion ensemble inspired by Brazilian music.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img class="migrated-asset" src="/sites/default/files/flag-celebration.jpg" alt></p> <p><em>(photo by&nbsp;Tina Adamopoulos)</em></p> <p>The 91勛圖 Scarborough community came out in large numbers for a flag celebration.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img class="migrated-asset" src="/sites/default/files/0607PridePub002.jpg" alt></p> <p><em>(photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)</em></p> <p>The Instagram-friendly rainbow frame at Hart House was a popular spot for pictures. Pride Pub is organized by 91勛圖's Sexual &amp; Gender Diversity Office and Hart House.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img class="migrated-asset" src="/sites/default/files/0607PridePub004.jpg" alt></p> <p><em>(photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)</em></p> <p>Partygoers could also record their memories of Pride Pub at a photo booth installed for the occasion.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img class="migrated-asset" src="/sites/default/files/0607PridePub007.jpg" alt></p> <p><em>(photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)</em></p> <p>Cuter than the real Elmo? A family poses for a portrait at the photo booth.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img class="migrated-asset" src="/sites/default/files/UTM-Pride-Trans-Flag-Unveiling-01.jpg" alt></p> <p><em>(photo by Drew&nbsp;Lesiuczok)</em></p> <p>The festivities took place on each of 91勛圖's campuses. 91勛圖 Mississauga held its flag-unfurling ceremony on June 6 at the UTM Student Centre with representatives from the Equity &amp; Diversity Office, UTM students union, OUT @ UTM, human resources, dean of student affairs and the Indigenous Centre.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img class="migrated-asset" src="/sites/default/files/cupcakes2.jpg" alt></p> <p><em>(photo by Blake Eligh)</em></p> <p><strong>Angela Lange</strong>, 91勛圖 Mississauga's acting vice-principal, academic and dean, and&nbsp;<strong>Amrita Daniere</strong>, acting principal, pose with Pride-themed&nbsp;cupcakes.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img class="migrated-asset" src="/sites/default/files/eddy-eagle.jpg" alt></p> <p><em>(photo by Leslie Seto)</em></p> <p>91勛圖 Mississauga's mascot, Eddy the Eagle, sporting colourful plumage in honour of Pride month.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <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> Fri, 21 Jun 2019 16:01:56 +0000 geoff.vendeville 157055 at 91勛圖 in focus: The year in pictures /news/u-t-focus-year-pictures <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">91勛圖 in focus: The year in pictures</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/shadow-puppet.jpg?h=afdc3185&amp;itok=LwuFmtpv 370w, /sites/default/files/styles/news_banner_740/public/shadow-puppet.jpg?h=afdc3185&amp;itok=8xA1MaQ6 740w, /sites/default/files/styles/news_banner_1110/public/shadow-puppet.jpg?h=afdc3185&amp;itok=7_LQBfjO 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/shadow-puppet.jpg?h=afdc3185&amp;itok=LwuFmtpv" alt="Boy makes shadow puppets at Science Rendezvous"> </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="2018-12-19T00:00:00-05:00" title="Wednesday, December 19, 2018 - 00:00" class="datetime">Wed, 12/19/2018 - 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">Mason Godkewitsch, 8, makes shadow puppets on the walls of the cell cave in the student lounge in the McLennan building on the downtown Toronto campus (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 class="field__item"><a href="/news/authors-reporters/nick-iwanyshyn" hreflang="en">Nick Iwanyshyn</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; 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Innovation</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/stem" hreflang="en">STEM</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/u-t-mississauga" hreflang="en">91勛圖 Mississauga</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/u-t-scarborough" hreflang="en">91勛圖 Scarborough</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> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>In the lab, classrooms and at a variety of events on the three 91勛圖 campuses, <em>91勛圖 News</em> photographers captured moments that made this year special.</p> <p>Staff photographer <strong>Nick Iwanyshyn</strong> selected some of the&nbsp;highlights of 2018.&nbsp;</p> <hr> <p><img alt class="media-image attr__typeof__foaf:Image img__fid__9831 img__view_mode__media_original attr__format__media_original" height="500" src="/sites/default/files/POY-001.jpg" typeof="foaf:Image" width="750" loading="lazy"><br> <i>Axel Guenther, scientific director of the Centre for Microfluidic Systems, inspects microfluidic devices in a cleanroom. This fall, 91勛圖 partnered with&nbsp;Canadas National Research Council&nbsp;</i><a href="/news/u-t-partners-national-research-council-create-national-innovation-hub-microfluidics" style="font-style: italic;">to create a national innovation hub focused on microfluidics</a>&nbsp;<em>(photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)</em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img alt class="media-image attr__typeof__foaf:Image img__fid__9832 img__view_mode__media_original attr__format__media_original" height="528" src="/sites/default/files/POY-002.jpg" typeof="foaf:Image" width="750" loading="lazy"><br> <em>Students line up before making a grand entrance at the <a href="/news/young-gifted-and-black-u-t-students-celebrate-second-annual-black-graduation">second student-led Black graduation ceremony in June at Hart House</a>. In 2017, U&nbsp;of T became the first Canadian university to host a Black graduation (photo by Geoffrey Vendeville)</em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img alt class="media-image attr__typeof__foaf:Image img__fid__9833 img__view_mode__media_original attr__format__media_original" height="500" src="/sites/default/files/POY-003.jpg" typeof="foaf:Image" width="750" loading="lazy"><br> <em>Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland looks on during a service of remembrance at the 91勛圖's downtown campus (photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)</em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img alt class="media-image attr__typeof__foaf:Image img__fid__9834 img__view_mode__media_original attr__format__media_original" height="500" src="/sites/default/files/POY-004.jpg" typeof="foaf:Image" width="750" loading="lazy"><br> <em>Al獺n Aspuru-Guzik, who came to 91勛圖 from&nbsp;Harvard University to become a Canada 150 Research Chair, <a href="/news/ai-researcher-outlines-vision-self-driving-labs-u-t-tsinghua-university-conference">delivered the keynote address at the 91勛圖-Tsinghua University Entrepreneurship and Innovation Forum</a> in May&nbsp; (photo by Chris Sorensen)</em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img alt class="media-image attr__typeof__foaf:Image img__fid__9835 img__view_mode__media_original attr__format__media_original" height="500" src="/sites/default/files/POY-005.jpg" typeof="foaf:Image" width="750" loading="lazy"><br> <em><a href="/news/willpower-nutshell-against-odds-elspeth-arbow-working-towards-u-t-degree-despite-cystic">Elspeth Arbow, an undergraduate student with cystic fibrosis recovering from her second double-lung transplant,</a>&nbsp;gets ready for physiotherapy at Toronto General Hospital&nbsp;on May 4 (photo by Geoffrey Vendeville)</em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img alt class="media-image attr__typeof__foaf:Image img__fid__9836 img__view_mode__media_original attr__format__media_original" height="500" src="/sites/default/files/POY-006.jpg" typeof="foaf:Image" width="750" loading="lazy"><br> <em>Wearing matching maple leaf socks, former <a href="/news/former-google-ceo-lauds-role-universities-canada-s-innovation-ecosystem">U.S. vice-president Al Gore and former Google CEO Eric Schmidt chat on the main stage at the Elevate technology conference</a> in Toronto, on Sept. 26 (photo by Chris Sorensen)</em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img alt class="media-image attr__typeof__foaf:Image img__fid__9868 img__view_mode__media_original attr__format__media_original" height="500" src="/sites/default/files/POY-020.jpg" typeof="foaf:Image" width="750" loading="lazy"><br> <em>Your mind isn't playing tricks on you. Students go up the stairs at 91勛圖 Scarborough (photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)</em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img alt class="media-image attr__typeof__foaf:Image img__fid__9838 img__view_mode__media_original attr__format__media_original" height="500" src="/sites/default/files/POY-008.jpg" typeof="foaf:Image" width="750" loading="lazy"><br> <em>Kirsty Duncan, minister of science and sport, watches a demonstration&nbsp;<a href="/news/research-action-u-t-awarded-21-canada-research-chairs">during a Nov. 13&nbsp;&nbsp;announcement about new and renewed chairs</a>&nbsp;in the Canada Research Chairs program, including 21 at 91勛圖&nbsp; (photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)</em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img alt class="media-image attr__typeof__foaf:Image img__fid__9839 img__view_mode__media_original attr__format__media_original" height="500" src="/sites/default/files/POY-009.jpg" typeof="foaf:Image" width="750" loading="lazy"><br> <em><a href="/news/u-t-s-hart-house-celebrates-pride-3000-rainbow-coloured-paper-cranes">Cranes in the colours of the rainbow</a> hang from a window at Hart House's reading room in June to mark Pride (photo by Romi Levine)</em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img alt class="media-image attr__typeof__foaf:Image img__fid__9869 img__view_mode__media_original attr__format__media_original" height="500" src="/sites/default/files/POY-007_0.jpg" typeof="foaf:Image" width="750" loading="lazy"><br> <em>Students gather to study and chat&nbsp;at 91勛圖 Mississauga (photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)</em></p> <div>&nbsp;</div> <p><img alt class="media-image attr__typeof__foaf:Image img__fid__9840 img__view_mode__media_original attr__format__media_original" height="500" src="/sites/default/files/POY-010.jpg" typeof="foaf:Image" width="750" loading="lazy"><br> <em>Enakshi Shah, who earned a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering at 91勛圖,&nbsp;<a href="/news/high-demand-why-u-t-graduates-are-among-most-sought-after-planet">found there were lots of opportunities</a>&nbsp;after graduating&nbsp;(photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)&nbsp;</em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img alt class="media-image attr__typeof__foaf:Image img__fid__9841 img__view_mode__media_original attr__format__media_original" height="500" src="/sites/default/files/POY-011.jpg" typeof="foaf:Image" width="750" loading="lazy"><br> <em>A girl adds to a poster about what it means to be a woman in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) <a href="/news/science-rendezvous-brings-u-t-research-lab-streets">at Science Rendezvous&nbsp;on May 12</a>&nbsp;(photo by Geoffrey Vendeville).</em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img alt class="media-image attr__typeof__foaf:Image img__fid__9842 img__view_mode__media_original attr__format__media_original" height="546" src="/sites/default/files/POY-012.jpg" typeof="foaf:Image" width="750" loading="lazy"><br> <em>Hundreds of people in a rainbow of colours filled the Goldring Centre for High Performance Sport at the 91勛圖&nbsp;<a href="/news/adrenaline-and-pure-joy-were-feeding-my-soul-nine-photos-powwow-u-t">for the Indigenous Studies Students' Union's powwow</a>&nbsp;on March 11&nbsp;&nbsp;(photo by Laura Pedersen)</em><br> &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img alt class="media-image attr__typeof__foaf:Image img__fid__9844 img__view_mode__media_original attr__format__media_original" height="502" src="/sites/default/files/POY-014.jpg" typeof="foaf:Image" width="750" loading="lazy"><br> <em>For Remembrance Day and the 100<sup>th</sup> anniversary of the armistice ending the First World War, <a href="/news/then-and-now-take-look-these-photos-first-world-war-campus">91勛圖 News staff photographer Nick Iwanyshyn juxtaposed archival campus photos</a> with present-day pictures at the same location. Above, a Sopwith Camel plane appears in front of University College in 1918&nbsp;(photo illustration includes a 91勛圖 Archives photograph)</em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img alt class="media-image attr__typeof__foaf:Image img__fid__9845 img__view_mode__media_original attr__format__media_original" height="500" src="/sites/default/files/POY-015.jpg" typeof="foaf:Image" width="750" loading="lazy"><br> <em>Members of the 91勛圖 community gather outside of University College on&nbsp;Oct. 30&nbsp;<a href="/news/i-refuse-walk-world-afraid-u-t-community-remembers-pittsburgh-synagogue-shooting-victims">for a vigil for victims of the attack on the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh</a> (photo by Romi Levine)</em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img alt class="media-image attr__typeof__foaf:Image img__fid__9846 img__view_mode__media_original attr__format__media_original" height="446" src="/sites/default/files/POY-016.jpg" typeof="foaf:Image" width="750" loading="lazy"><br> <em>Astrophysicist Matt Russo makes music using the movements of objects in space. <a href="/news/u-t-astrophysicist-musician-helps-blind-partially-sighted-experience-cosmos-musical-planetarium">The music was featured in Our Musical Universe,</a> an audio-focused planetarium show that debuted at 91勛圖 in January&nbsp;(photo by Romi Levine)</em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img alt class="media-image attr__typeof__foaf:Image img__fid__9847 img__view_mode__media_original attr__format__media_original" height="476" src="/sites/default/files/POY-017.jpg" typeof="foaf:Image" width="750" loading="lazy"><br> <em>Drummers welcome delegates during <a href="/news/higher-level-spiritual-consciousness-u-t-parliament-world-s-religions">a Spiritual Opening Ceremony for the Parliament of the Worlds Religions</a> around the Sacred Fire in Olympic Park, on Nov. 2 (photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)</em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img alt class="media-image attr__typeof__foaf:Image img__fid__9870 img__view_mode__media_original attr__format__media_original" height="500" src="/sites/default/files/POY-021%20%281%29.jpg" typeof="foaf:Image" width="750" loading="lazy"><br> <em>Rose Patten, centre, 91勛圖's 34th chancellor, <a href="/news/diligence-focus-and-passion-rose-patten-installed-u-t-s-34th-chancellor">was installed in a ceremony in November</a>&nbsp;(photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)</em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img alt class="media-image attr__typeof__foaf:Image img__fid__9848 img__view_mode__media_original attr__format__media_original" height="500" src="/sites/default/files/POY-018.jpg" typeof="foaf:Image" width="750" loading="lazy"><br> <em><a href="/news/kids-discover-u-t-through-25th-annual-bring-our-children-work-day">At the 25th annual&nbsp;Bring Our Children to Work Day on April 26</a>, kids got to see a soda geyser made of Mentos and cola spraying 12 feet above the courtyard near Lash Miller Chemical Laboratories&nbsp;(photo by Geoffrey Vendeville)</em></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> Wed, 19 Dec 2018 05:00:00 +0000 geoff.vendeville 149233 at