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Exhibits this Fall mark the end of a year-long design and consultation process. We encourage you to see KPMB/MVVA’s final design proposal on display at Hart House, UTSC and UTM. Hart House October 17th – 25th, 2016 Lower Level, Hart House, 7 Hart House Circle University of Toronto Scarborough Campus October 24th – 28th, 2016 Meeting Place, S-Wing, 1265 Military Trail, Scarborough, ON University of Toronto Mississauga Campus November 1st – 6th, 2016 CCT Building, Link – Main Level, 1800 Middle Road, Mississauga, ON   Read more about the project at http://landmark.utoronto.ca/.

We are pleased to introduce you to the October Cyber Security Awareness Month Campaign! For many years now, colleges and universities across North America have promoted the Cyber Security Awareness Month each October as part of a collaborative effort to ensure everyone has the resources they need to stay safe online. Information Technology Services has joined forces with I&ITS from UTSC and UTM this year to collaborate on a tri-campus wide campaign to help spread the message that Information Security Is Everyone's Responsibility! Read more here!

38,000 free range eggs, 3,200 litres of milk, 14,250 apples and close to 3,000 pounds of bananas were served to our students and staff during the first week of school this year. Read more about our new Food Services here.

There's a great variety of green spaces at the University of Toronto, St. George Campus. Whether you're a new student, looking for that perfect new spot to read, or a seasoned staff member, there's always more to explore on campus. Come along as we tour some of the best green spaces for studying, unwinding, or simply connecting with nature. The St. George Sustainability Office is excited to share their Green Spaces @ St. George Campus video. They created this video with the intention of highlighting some of the green spaces on our campus that are accessible to students, staff and faculty. They wanted to [...]

Cash reserves meant to offset operational deficits went towards some “unjustified” costs, union exec says By Tom Yun, The Varsity, Published: 3:07 am, 12 September 2016, Modified: 3:09 am, 12 September 2016 under News Photo: Nathan Chan/The Varsity With the projected opening date for the much-anticipated Student Commons in about a year’s time, the University of Toronto Students’ Union (UTSU) is forecasting approximately $300,000 in operational deficits within the first year of its opening. The plans for a student-run centre on UTSG has been in the works since 2007, when students voted in favour of implementing a levy to fund the construction of [...]

Three companies vie to become U of T’s pick By Dan Silveira, The Varsity, Published: 3:15 am, 12 September 2016 under News U of T is seeking a replacement for its aging Portal, which is currently offered by Blackboard. The Academic Toolbox Renewal is an initiative launched under the sponsorship of Vice-President Innovations in Undergraduate Education Susan McCahan and Vice-President University Operations Scott Mabury; it seeks a comprehensive digital solution for the needs of instructors and students, with the new Learning Portal being the backbone of this initiative. Read more at The Varsity.  

Students returning to school may see wider seats, more writing space – and get this – electrical outlets within reach to charge laptops and phones. Read more here.

We’ve rounded up the university’s top foodies, including Chef Jaco Lokker, U of T’s director of culinary operations, who share their favourite spots, resources and guilty pleasures. Read more in the Bulletin.

Things are about to get greener with the installation of solar panels on the roof of the Exam Centre later this month! Read more here...and for more updates on initiatives and check out this month's Greener News!