Wi-Fi comes to the Circle!
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.
Notice of F&S services and coverage over the winter break
Ahead of the winter break, Facilities & Services on the St. George campus has prepared a webpage detailing services and coverage during the period. The page details which services are affected, how to request facilities support and key contacts over the break.
Food Services launches an enhanced Kosher meal program on St. George campus
Food Services at the St. George campus has launched an enhanced Kosher meal program. The program includes an expanded selection of hot or frozen Kosher dishes, and improved ordering and pricing options. Kosher options are also available at U of T Mississauga and U of T Scarborough.
Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus featured in Architectural Record and Architect’s Newspaper
The Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus has received coverage in two recent publications: Architect’s Newspaper and Architectural Record.
The Free Store: furniture, clothes and more up for grabs
Formerly known as the Swap Shop, the Free Store is a revamped and expanded venture that will significantly contribute to waste reduction efforts on campus . Read more in F&S' Plugged In newsletter.
National Observer: U of T schools the world by cutting emissions in half
By Abdul Matin Sarfraz | News, Climate Solutions Reporting | March 27th 2024 Pioneering heat pump research by a University of Toronto professor in 1940 is now paving the way for a retrofit that will dramatically reduce emissions at the school’s historic downtown campus. Thanks, in part, to the groundbreaking technology discovered by Prof. Frank Hooper, the university plans to start overhauling heating and cooling systems at its 200-year-old St. George campus this summer. Called Project Leap, it is believed to be the largest sustainability effort in the higher education sector in Canada, said Ron Saporta, U of T’s chief operating officer of property services and sustainability. “We want to [...]
UofT News: Founded by sibling team, U of T startup partners with university to sell apparel
Clothing brand MOTUS, co-founded by two U of T students and their younger sister, is collaborating with the university on a capsule collection Along with younger sister and creative partner Calille, left, Malik and Sydnie Pottinger worked with U of T's Trademark Licensing Office to create a capsule collection for their clothing brand MOTUS (photo by Varenya Danthurthy) Read more about this exciting collaboration between the Pottingers and our Trademark Licensing Office here.
Celebrating 197 years: Four ways F&S preserves campus charm
From a 111-year-old organ to a thriving tree population, F&S preserves the unique charm of U of T's St. George campus. Here are four ways we do it.
Annual Deferred Maintenance Report
The annual deferred maintenance report is now available. Over the last year, the deferred maintenance backlog climbed by 23% to $1.2B. The University is approaching a period of necessary renewals as many of our building systems approach their end of useful life. Read more
UofT News: ‘A win for students’: U of T acquires 20 per cent of privately owned CampusOne residence
The deal enables U of T to place students directly in CampusOne and offer them residence programming and supports. (photo by Lisa Logan Photography) Published: February 7, 2024 By Rahul Kalvapalle In a deal that immediately adds as many as 890 beds to the university’s student housing stock, the University of Toronto has purchased a 20 per cent stake in the privately owned CampusOne residence located adjacent to the St. George campus. Read more here.