OREP Team members win inaugural Exemplary UofT Ambassador (EUTA) Awards!
The inaugural recipients of the EUTA Awards were recently announced, and several OREP colleagues have been honoured! Established in 2022, the Exemplary U of T Ambassador (EUTA) Award recognizes the contributions and achievements of librarians and staff, as individuals or in teams, who have provided outstanding service, furthered the strategic priorities of their unit, department, faculty, or division, and made a significant, positive impact on the University. Congratulations to OREP members: Mark Simpson, Former Director, Building Services, Grounds & Trades, recognized for fostering innovations that increased productivity and efficacy, and providing thoughtful, supportive, and collaborative leadership for caretaking, grounds, trades, [...]
Schwartz Reisman Innovation Centre (SRIC) awarded the Best Higher Education/University Building 2023
We were delighted to learn that SRIC was awarded the Best Higher Education/ University Building 2023 by the Pre-Cast /Pre-Stressed Concrete Institute (PCI). We're pretty proud of her too!
UofT News: U of T extends Scott Mabury’s term as vice-president, operations and real estate partnerships, and vice-provost, academic operations
Professor Scott Mabury, a renowned environmental chemist, will serve as University of Toronto vice-president, operations and real estate partnerships and vice-provost, academic operations for another three years. At a meeting on Dec. 15, the university’s Governing Council approved an extension of Mabury’s term until June 30, 2026. “Professor Mabury’s visionary leadership of this large and complex portfolio has had a profound impact at the University of Toronto,” President Meric Gertler said. “The extension of his term ensures that the university maintains momentum and maximizes opportunities to complete the major initiatives currently underway. “I am deeply grateful to Scott for his outstanding service to the university, [...]
Ron Saporta receives Clean50, Clean16 awards
OCTOBER 13, 2022 Ron Saporta, chief operating officer at the University of Toronto’s Facilities & Services, has been named a 2023 Canada's Clean16 and Clean50 honouree by Delta Management Group. The Clean50 awards recognize sustainability leaders in Canada across 16 industry categories – with the leader in each category receiving the Clean16. “As an environmental engineer and an alumnus of U of T, I am grateful for the rare opportunity to work on a lifelong passion – bettering our environment with technology and innovation – alongside excellent and dedicated colleagues,” Saporta said. “We have rolled up our sleeves and are excited to make [...]
U of T launches second fall-winter collection with OVO: Hypebeast
(Photo courtesy of OVO) Thanks to our Trademark Licensing team, the University of Toronto and OVO are set to drop their second fall-winter capsule collection for students who want to showcase their pride in the university – with U.S. rapper and singer Lil Yachty brought in to help model the latest line. Read more at UofT News.
U of T chefs serve up new menu of plant-based dishes
Students living on two University of Toronto campuses will have more vegetarian and vegan options to choose from when school starts up again next month. Read more here.
OREP hosts 7th annual OREP BBQ & Awards event!
(photos 1,2,3, 5, 6, 7 by Jackie Shapiro, 4 by Joyce Hahn) On August 24th, over 620 Operations & Real Estate Partnerships team members gathered for the 7th OREP Thank BBQ & Awards event. This is our opportunity to celebrate our entire team, and to honour our often unsung heroes for the great work they do in creatively, efficiently and dedicatedly furthering our mission through our three levels of OREP Awards. At the ceremony, Scott Mabury, VPOREP presented staff with 19 Distinguished Service Awards; 8 Impact Awards (Individual); 101 Impact Awards (Team) to members from 10 OREP and cross-divisional [...]
The latest issue of F&S’ Plugged In monthly newsletter is out!
Visit the Plugged In site to read more about: the Central Steam Plant's annual shutdown the Updated Electrical Design Standard UofT's partnership with Canada's Infrastructure Bank how to certify your office or event as sustainable And, get to know Business Officer Shannon Guo Finally, congratulations to Campus Safety Officer Al Hastings who has received a Toronto Police Services award for 25+ years of volunteer work with the Special Olympics!
UofT News: U of T partners with Canada Infrastructure Bank to boost climate positive efforts
Ron Saporta, U of T’s chief operating officer, property services and sustainability, takes Ehren Cory, CEO of CIB, Karina Gould, families, children and social development, and U of T President Meric Gertler on a tour of the university’s central steam plant (photo by Johnny Guatto) The University of Toronto will receive $56 million in financing from the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) to accelerate the university’s plans to achieve a climate positive campus. Through the launch of Project LEAP, U of T will use the CIB financing to complete deep energy retrofit projects – such as converting gas boilers to [...]
Facilities & Services introduces a new electrical design standard
Facilities & Services has introduced their updated electrical design standards which will set the bar going forward.