The University of Toronto Mississauga campus will be closed for the May long weekend.

We are also going to take a short break on our social media channels. 📵 Wishing everyone a restful long weekend!

Regular hours of operation will resume on Tuesday, May 21.

On May 30, join us for a virtual fireside chat. 'First 48 Hours' chronicles the first two days of international students' journeys to U of T. Following a documentary screening, students will reflect on their experiences captured on camera. 🌎 Register: uoft.me/avy

An innovative #UTM program is giving the next generation of learners in Peel Region a chance to learn more about science, technology, engineering, arts & math.

The tri-mentorship program encourages young people to get involved with STEAM learning 💙 bit.ly/4cthRsA

👋 Humanities graduate students, are you planning to apply for a postdoctoral fellowship? The JHI invites you to a workshop designed to help you prepare competitive postdoctoral fellowship applications.

Info uoft.me/avF

The shuttle bus service will not be available on Monday May 20 (Victoria Day) due to the university closure. Regular service resumes on Tuesday May 21.
🚍bit.ly/3Bh4z1u #UTM

May 17 is International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. This day affirms the right of all members of 2SLGBTQ+ communities to live freely as themselves in all countries and in all spheres. Learn more about this day: uoft.me/auL #UofT

Opinion: When the police lie we all pay the price

#UTM Sociology prof Julius Haag (Julius Haag) wrote about lying as a form of police misconduct in the Toronto Star. 📰 bit.ly/3WtBKdC

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🎭 We’re pleased to announce the 2024-25 UTM-JHI Seminar! The Theatre of Science, proposed by Madeleine Mant (UTM Anthropology) and Martin Revermann (@Hist_Studies), will examine the ways that the sciences and theatre as performance interact.

Learn more at uoft.me/avB.

Beam up, bibliophiles! 🚀✨

#UofT 's Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library is stepping into the sci-fi spotlight in Episode 8 of Star Trek: Discovery as the legendary 'Eternal Archive' of the cosmos! 📚🌌

Don't miss this cosmic convergence of literature as our library defies gravity ☄️

#UTM film producers Elizabeth Wijaya and Weijie Lai are set to make their Cannes debut, twice.
The couple teaches at UTM and together they run E&W Films, which is premiering two films at #Cannes2024
More 💙 bit.ly/3ykCw2v

May 21 | Art installation & conversation with Noni Kaur

Noni Kaur, artist-in-residence at the Centre for South Asian Critical Humanities, has created a multi-modal & physical art installation called Sniff currently displayed in MN.
Learn more & register: bit.ly/4dDT6dS

Don't miss out on the Uzima Wednesday Walks this May!

🗓️ On May 22 & 29
⏰ From 12:10 - 12:45 p.m.
📍 Meet by DV Meeting Place

It's a great opportunity for #UTM Black-identifying staff to connect and get to know one another.

Register ➡️ bit.ly/3UPpjaD

What is an algorithm and why should I care?
Learn more by watching the recent webinar hosted by UTM Alumni featuring L.K. Bertram, professor and founder of the AI and Humanities Lab.
youtube.com/watch?v=Ohj4Qt…

U of T Mississauga From Tues. May 21 to Fri. May 31, there will be upcoming civil works affecting accessible parking spots and pedestrian traffic areas near Student Centre and Kaneff Centre, adjacent to the bus Transit stop. More details at uoft.me/CivilWorks.

Today, Thursday May 16, the following departures on the UTM/STG route will not be running due to operational challenges: UTM Campus, 3:15 pm & St. George Campus, 4:15 pm

🚍bit.ly/3Bh4z1u #utm

What is a Liaison Librarian?

A faculty liaison librarian can offer:
📓 Research consultations
📘 Curriculum instruction
📙 Tailored research guides
📗 Collection suggestions
📕 Answers about library services

Who is my #UTM librarian 📖 bit.ly/3BFqvRe

Have you ever traveled past this #UofT garden hedge display? 🌳
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Here is a #UTM throwback photo from the 1980s featuring the North campus entrance, when our campus was known as Erindale College. 🌿 #ThrowbackThursday

Complex ethical questions arise when using genetic data that was not originally intended for crime solving, writes #UTM forensic science professor Nicole Novroski.
Police using publicly available DNA to solve crimes requires informed consent, she notes 🔬 bit.ly/4dKZ2le

Wesley J. Hall, business leader and champion of equity, diversity and inclusion, will serve as #UofT ’s 35th chancellor. ➡️ uoft.me/avx