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U of T News: Indigenous hub planned for St. George campus

The new building will bring together the Centre for Indigenous Studies, First Nations House Indigenous Student Services and the Office of Indigenous Initiatives A new Indigenous hub is planned for the University of Toronto’s St. George campus – an idea that has been a longstanding vision of Indigenous community members at the university. The project, which now has a confirmed site near the intersection of St. George and Bloor Streets, will be a new home for Indigenous academic, administrative and student supports in a thoughtfully designed space that reflects Indigenous values. Read more at UofT News.

May 6, 2025|Categories: News, Updates|

Dr. Donna Kidwell is UofT’s 3rd Chief Information Officer

I am delighted to report that the overwhelming and unanimous advice from the CIO search advisory committee was to confirm Donna Kidwell as UofT’s third Chief Information Officer, and I am so pleased to report that Donna has accepted. In August, following the announcement of Bo Wandschneider’s pending retirement, I announced that Donna Kidwell, our then newly appointed Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Deputy CIO – a hire I consider a coup, having enticed her from ASU – had agreed to serve as Acting CIO, effective October 1, 2024, until June 30, 2025 or the appointment of the permanent [...]

April 21, 2025|Categories: News, Updates|

Archinect News: Canada’s tallest academic timber building breaks ground at the University of Toronto

The University of Toronto has begun construction on what is set to become Canada’s tallest academic timber building. Rising 14 stories, the Academic Wood Tower seeks to become a landmark project for sustainable architecture in the country, integrating mass timber and steel hybrid construction. Read more on Archinect News.

April 14, 2025|Categories: News, Updates|

2025 Mac ‘n’ Cheese Smackdown

Get ready for the ultimate Mac ‘n’ Cheese competition on campus! #UofTSmackdown Mac ‘n’ Cheese Smackdown is back for another year of cheesy, gooey, and golden deliciousness! Wednesday, April 2, 2025 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM Great Hall at Hart House Buy tickets and learn more here.

March 28, 2025|Categories: News, Updates|

Call for UofT Carbon Reduction Fund project ideas

Are there areas where you think the University of Toronto can reduce greenhouse gas emissions on campus? Submit your carbon reduction project ideas to help make a lasting impact on campus sustainability. Whether you’re a student, staff or faculty member, your ideas could shape the future of sustainability at U of T. Submit a project idea here.  

March 28, 2025|Categories: News, Updates|

UofT News: What should U of T’s St. George campus look like by 2040?

Published: March 25, 2025 By Kay Kelly The University of Toronto is launching a new long-term campus planning process to help guide how the St. George campus evolves over the next 15 years. The 2040 Campus Plan process aims to ensure the nearly 200-year-old campus – where carefully conserved heritage buildings and new buildings serve as vibrant hubs of innovative ideas and groundbreaking discoveries – remains a dynamic, sustainable and an inclusive place well into the future. Read more at UofT News.

March 26, 2025|Categories: News, Updates|
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