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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 [...]

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.

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.

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.  

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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.

“When you wear these shirts, you make a bold statement that we are unapologetically ourselves" A new apparel line developed to celebrate Black excellence is available at U of T Bookstores (photo by Nijel Gablan) Published: February 26, 2025 By Valerie Dittrich Malika Derrell, a third-year political science and public policy student at the University of Toronto, has brought her idea to life: an apparel line celebrating Black excellence. The collection – created with the help of Trademark Licensing at Spaces & Experiences and the Black Student Engagement (BSE) program at U of T Scarborough – consists of two T-shirts with the quotes, “My Black is beautiful” and “Wherever [...]

Gehl Studio has been engaged to conduct a campus public realm observational study at five key moments throughout this year. The first study is taking place this week on February 6 and February 8. Please be advised that from 8 am - 8 pm student volunteers will be observing across ten zones on the St. George campus the mobility patterns and activities taking place in our outdoor spaces. Findings will be used to identify ways outdoor campus spaces can further support the campus community.   Read more

UofT News: Published: December 10, 2024 By Rahul Kalvapalle The University of Toronto has been ranked the most sustainable university in the world for the second consecutive year. The 2025 edition of the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability, released this week by London-based Quacquarelli Symonds, placed U of T first overall out of more than 1,700 institutions across 95 countries. Read more at UofT News.

U of T's Landmark Project now features robust outdoor Wi-Fi access on a part of campus that had previously remained disconnected. Spanning the area around Front Campus and King’s College Circle this recent wireless network rollout is part of a larger, tri-campus initiative to continually upgrade and expand Wi-Fi coverage.