en-us http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca University of Toronto @ Scarbrough Story feed Service Copyright 2010 University of Toronto. Some Rights Reserved. OSE_LOGIN_TITLE 60 http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/images/images/utsc_websignature.jpg http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca https://webapps.utsc.utoronto.ca/ose/story.php?id=1990 by Francis Mass The first annual International Development Culture Week is being held at the University of Toronto Scarborough UTSC to raise awareness of international issues as well as highlighting diversity and culture. This exciting campus event is being held from February 9 to 11, and features displays, movies, cultural events, and lectures. See the complete schedule by clicking here. Free fair trade coffee will be available on all three days from 12 noon to 3 p.m. in the Meetng Place ... Unknown Author News Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST https://webapps.utsc.utoronto.ca/ose/story.php?id=1983 The Town Hall meeting organized to provide the campus community with details on the new athletic facility for the University of Toronto Scarborough drew many students to the Meeting Place on Wednesday. With the news that Toronto has won the Pan Am Games for 2015, the UTSC campus is slated as a key venue for the games, but student representatives told the crowd that the benefits would extend far beyond the games and provide a lasting legacy for the campus and community. The games make possib... by Mary Ann Gratton News Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST https://webapps.utsc.utoronto.ca/ose/story.php?id=1981 The University of Toronto Scarborough community, through a number of initiatives, is expressing its solidarity and support for the people of Haiti who are enduring a great loss of life and suffering as a result of the devastating earthquake of January 12th. Personal counselling is available through our Health Wellness Centre, located on the second floor of the Student Centre in Room SL270. Call 416-287-7065 for more information. On Tuesday, January 26, a vigil, organ... Unknown Author News Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST https://webapps.utsc.utoronto.ca/ose/story.php?id=1998 by Mary Ann Gratton Fourth-year student Derrick Fung is the recipient of a prestigious internship to the William J. Clinton Foundation in New York, where he will be working for four months on planning a conference of global international leaders taking place in fall 2010. A management student in the co-op program, Fung is one of four Canadians chosen for 60 of the prestigious internships offered by the foundation following a rigorous selection process. The William J. Clinton Foundation, est... Unknown Author News Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST https://webapps.utsc.utoronto.ca/ose/story.php?id=1953 by Mary Ann Gratton The fascinating biology of hummingbirds is at the centre of the research of Professor Ken Welch, a comparative vertebrate biologist and new professor in the department of biological sciences at the University of Toronto Scarborough. Renowned for their hovering flight and incredibly fast wings, hummingbirds have the highest metabolism of all animals except for insects, which supports their rapid wing beats. These beautiful and unusual creatures were the focus of a recent... Unknown Author Research Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST https://webapps.utsc.utoronto.ca/ose/story.php?id=1985 1st Annual International Development Cultural Week Tuesday February 9 ndash Thursday February 11, 2010 12:00 - 3:00pm Meeting Place Student Centre ____________________________________________________________________________ UTSCrsquos first annual International Development Culture Week in collaboration with the ISC, Department of Student Life, Arts Sciences Co-op Office, Sustainability Office, SCSU and campus clubs will be held from February 9th to11th, 2010. An array of exciting e... Unknown Author Events Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:08:10 EST https://webapps.utsc.utoronto.ca/ose/story.php?id=1996 Inside the Leaders' Circle feat. Dr. Gabor Mate February 11, 2010, 11:00 am Rex's Den More Information: www.utsc-leaderscircle.ca _____________________ ldquoINSIDE THE LEADERSrsquo CIRCLErdquo feat. DR. GABOR MATE ndash An award-winning author who has examined the effect of stress on our lives, the importance of parents in shaping their children's lives, the causes and treatments of Attention Deficit Disorder, and the often ... Unknown Author Events Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:00:00 EST https://webapps.utsc.utoronto.ca/ose/story.php?id=1910 History on Film presents THE ATOMIC CAFE Wednesday, February 10, 2010 5-8pm, Leigha Lee Browne Theatre __________________________________________________________________________________________ History on Film presents a screening of this acclaimed documentary film about the beginnings of the era of nuclear warfare, created from a broad range of archival film for the 1940s, 1950s, and early 1960s. For more info, call Arts Events Programming at 416-208-4769 or visit our website at www.a... Unknown Author Events Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:00:00 EST https://webapps.utsc.utoronto.ca/ose/story.php?id=1993 Great Intentions The 1st Annual Rainbow Tie Gala Hosted by UTSC Positive Space Committee Wednesday, February 24, 2010 5:00 - 8:00 pm Event program begins at 6:00 pm at the Doris McCarthy Gallery RSVP to residences-officeutsc.utoronto.ca _____________________________________ The UTSC Positive Space Committee invites all students, faculty and staff to attend. Featuring works by Jon Sasaki: "Good Intentions" Have you ever wanted to do something great, but weren't sure how to go about it... Unknown Author Events Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:00:00 EST https://webapps.utsc.utoronto.ca/ose/story.php?id=1997 ldquoDIALOGUESrdquo feat. JOHN IBBITSON February 11, 2010, 6:00PM Rex's Den For More Information: www.utsc-dialogues.ca ___________________ ldquoDIALOGUESrdquo feat. JOHN IBBITSON ndash The Globe Mail's former Washington Correspondent and current Ottawa Bureau Chief John Ibbitson will visit campus on February 11th, at 6:00 p.m. in Rexrsquos Den with his presentation entitled: "Open Shut: Why America Has Barack Obama and Canada has Stephen Harper". Wi... Unknown Author Events Thu, 11 Feb 2010 18:00:00 EST https://webapps.utsc.utoronto.ca/ose/story.php?id=1011 by Mary Ann Gratton Acclaimed Canadian writer Michael Helm is at U of T Scarborough this winter as a Writer in Residence and the 2008 Snider Visiting Artist. The novelist and essayist was a finalist for the Giller Prize for his novel, The Projectionist, in 1997.Helmrsquos novel, In the Place of Last Things, was a finalist for the Rogers Writersrsquo Trust Fiction Prize in 2004 and for a regional Commonwealth Writersrsquo Prize for Best Book. Helm is teaching a course on campus this term and... Unknown Author News Sat, 15 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST https://webapps.utsc.utoronto.ca/ose/story.php?id=1896 The research of biological sciences professor Herbert Kronzucker has received a great deal of public attention this week. Kronzuckerrsquos research into solving world hunger through the development of strains of ldquosuper-ricerdquo was featured as the lead story on the front page of The Globe and Mail on Monday, November 23. He was also one of the 10 featured U of T researchers highlighted in the cover story of the December issue of Toronto Life magazine, in an article featuring 25 World C... Unknown Author Research Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST https://webapps.utsc.utoronto.ca/ose/story.php?id=1805 by Tammy Thorne One of U of T Scarboroughrsquos own is set to become Canadarsquos pre-eminent researcher on the reproductive strategies of ring-tailed lemurs. Professor Joyce Parga of the social sciences department at UTSC recently received funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation CFI to start a lab that will be the first in Canada to use genetics to study social behaviour in non-human primates. The anthropologist launched the Molecular Anthropology and Primatology Laboratory for t... Unknown Author Research Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT https://webapps.utsc.utoronto.ca/ose/story.php?id=1734 by Dan Falk It was 150 years ago this year that Charles Darwin published his extraordinary treatise on evolution, On the Origin of Species. Despite its length, the famous book contained just one diagram ndash a simple depiction of the ldquotree of life,rdquo an array of branching lines that shows how all living things on our planet are ultimately interrelated. Itrsquos a picture that lies at the very heart of the work of U of T Scarborough anthropologist Michael Schillaci. He studies the... Unknown Author Research Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT https://webapps.utsc.utoronto.ca/ose/story.php?id=1686 Historic pandemics in Gibraltar may teach about health and disease by Eleni Kanavas With the H1N1 virus affecting the health of hundreds of people worldwide, the topic of pandemic diseases is generating a great deal of attention in the media and in health care circles recently. But here at U of T Scarborough, anthropology professor and epidemic expert Larry Sawchuk has been studying pandemics for more than 30 years, long before the outbreaks of SARS, the Norwalk virus, and the H1N1 virus c... Unknown Author Research Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT https://webapps.utsc.utoronto.ca/ose/story.php?id=1679 U of T researchers find compromising molecular chaperone makes fungus more vulnerable by Paul Cantin The secret to fighting often lethal drug resistant fungal infections is to knock out the bug's molecular chaperone, according to U of T researchers. An international team led by Professor Leah Cowen of the University of Toronto's department of molecular genetics has discovered that the fungal pathogen Candida albicans known as C. albicans is able to resist drug treatment because of an asso... Unknown Author Research Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT https://webapps.utsc.utoronto.ca/ose/story.php?id=1925 Jon Saski: Good Intentions January 13 - February 24, 2010 Doris McCarthy Gallery For more information: www.utsc.utoronto.cadmg or 416.287.7007 ______________________ Jon Sasaki Good Intentions January 13 - February 24, 2010 Doris McCarthy Gallery University of Toronto Scarborough Curated by Ann MacDonald Co-produced with the Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery and Kenderdine Art Gallery Opening Reception Artist's Talk Wednesday, January 13, 5 - 9 pm Talk to be delivered at 7 pm Fr... Unknown Author Events Tue, 12 Jan 2010 11:54:00 EST https://webapps.utsc.utoronto.ca/ose/story.php?id=1926 International Development Culture Week: Fair Wednesday, February 10, 2010 12:00 - 3:00pm Meeting Place ____________________________ UTSC's First Annual International Development Cultural Week in collaboration with the ISC, Department of Student Life, Arts Sciences Co-op Office, Sustainability Office, SCSU and campus clubs will be from Feb 9-11, 2010 and includes an international development themed fair with table displays and interactive activities in the Meeting Place from 12pm-3p... Unknown Author Events Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:00:00 EST https://webapps.utsc.utoronto.ca/ose/story.php?id=2014 Film Screening Cant' You Hear the Wind Howl? The Life Music of Robert Johnson Wednesday, February 10, 2010 1:00 - 2:30 pm Doris McCarthy Gallery Free Admission! Free Popcorn! ______________________________________________ Following up on Dean Halpern's popular lecture last week,Hellhound on My Trail: Black Life in the Mississippi Delta through the Blues, the Doris McCarthy Gallery will be screening a documentary on the sh... Unknown Author Events Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:00:00 EST https://webapps.utsc.utoronto.ca/ose/story.php?id=1995 Shanghai to Toronto: Discover the Delicacy of Dumplings Food For Thought Series Food Scholars visit UTSC February 11 12, 2010 ______________________ SHANGHAI TO TORONTO: DISCOVER THE DELICACY OF DUMPLINGS Join in on the fun! Register for the Food For Thought Cooking Demonstration Talk- Friday, February 12, 2010 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm in Rex's Den. This event is open with a very limited number of seats open to the public. Free to attend. Send your email registration to elysiachanuts... Unknown Author Events Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:27:03 EST https://webapps.utsc.utoronto.ca/ose/story.php?id=2003 Music Performance Lecture Series: Musicians in Ordinary Monday, February 22, 2010, 5:30pm - 6:30pm AA 303 For More Information: http:www.aeplive.ca ___________________ Hallie Fishel and John Edwards return to UTSC to share acoustic 17th century Rennaisance music featuring voice and lute. Preview music samples here: http:www.musiciansinordinary.carecordings Everyone is welcome and admission is free. Arts Events Programming Phone: 416-208-4769 E-mail: aeputsc.utoronto.ca Web... Unknown Author Events Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:30:00 EST https://webapps.utsc.utoronto.ca/ose/story.php?id=1946 MPLS: Japanese Shakuhachi and Buddhism Tuesday, February 23, 2010, 2-3pm AA 303 For more information: www.aeplive.ca _____________________ MPLS: Japanese Shakuhachi and Buddhism Tuesday, February 23 2-3 PM, AA-303 Debbie Danbrook is a composer and recording artist performing original, contemporary compositions. Incorporating the Shakuhachi into a distinctive new Healing Music that blends Eastern and Western musical traditions. For more information, contact Arts Events Pr... Unknown Author Events Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:00:00 EST https://webapps.utsc.utoronto.ca/ose/story.php?id=2012 Cultural Pluralism and the Moving Image: Sean Farnel Tuesday, February 23, 2010, 5:00pm - 7:00pm HW-215 For More Information: http:www.aeplive.ca ________________________ UTSC welcomes Sean Farnel, Director of Programming at Toronto's International Documentary film Festival, Hot Docs. Sean will be speaking on documentaries and the film industry, as well as screening two short films. Read Sean's Blog here: http:seafar.ca Hot Docs: http:www.hotdocs.ca Everyone is welcome to atte... Unknown Author Events Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:00:00 EST https://webapps.utsc.utoronto.ca/ose/story.php?id=2004 Music Performance Lecture Series: A Milton Recital Friday, March 5, 2010 12:00pm - 1:00pm AA-303 For More Information: http:www.aeplive.ca _____________________ This recital features readings and musical performances of the poetry of John Milton and his contemporaries, presented by students in English UTSC and the Faculty of Music St. George. Everyone is welcome and admission is free. Arts Events Programming Phone: 416-208-4769 E-mail: aeputsc.utoronto.ca Website: http:www... Unknown Author Events Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST https://webapps.utsc.utoronto.ca/ose/story.php?id=2005 Departures and Arrivals March 10-13 17-20, 8-10PM Leigha Lee Browne Theatre LLBT For More Information: http:www.aeplive.ca _______________ Drama students from VPDD01 perform a play by Canadian playwright Carol Shields. Set in an international airport, Departures and Arrivals, Carol Shields' "comedy with edges," invites us to eavesdrop on the comings and goings of an entertaining assortment of characters as they experience the often surreal aspects of plane travel. Dates Time: ... Unknown Author Events Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:35:03 EST https://webapps.utsc.utoronto.ca/ose/story.php?id=2006 MPLS: Piano Recital by Brett Kingsbury Monday, March 15, 2010, 5:30pm - 7:00pm AA-303 For More Information: http:www.aeplive.ca __________________ Brett Kingsbury has developed his career as a pianist by performing extensively throughout Canada as both a solo artist and in several chamber music ensembles. Piano fans are sure to be pleased with this performance by one of the talented faculty at the University of Toronto. Read Brett's bio here: http:www.torontochambermusic.combio_... Unknown Author Events Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:30:00 EST https://webapps.utsc.utoronto.ca/ose/story.php?id=2007 MPLS: Music From Afghanistan - John Baily Veronica Doubleday ft. James Kippen Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 2:00pm - 3:00pm AA 303 For More Information: http:www.aeplive.ca _________________ Veronica and John will be playing traditional folk music from Afghanistan where they studied music extensively. They will be accompanied by James Kippen for this performance. Sample their music here: http:www.brandon-music.netDACDmw36001info.htm Everyone is welcome and admission is free! Every... Unknown Author Events Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:00:00 EST https://webapps.utsc.utoronto.ca/ose/story.php?id=2011 1st Annual Student Research Conference on the Humanities Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 9:00am - 5:00pm AA-160 For More Information: http:www.aeplive.ca ___________________ IDENTITY The theme for this year's conference is 'IDENTITY.' Student presenters will be chosen based on paper submissions with a minimum of 8 pages. First prize includes 400 and a trip within North America to present at an undergraduate research conference conditions may apply. Eligibility: -Applicant needs to be a... Unknown Author Events Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:00:00 EST https://webapps.utsc.utoronto.ca/ose/story.php?id=2008 Solo and Ensemble Recital Monday, March 22, 2010, 5:30pm - 7:30pm AA 303 For more information: http:www.aeplive.ca ____________________ Soloists, chamber groups, and small ensembles from UTSC have a chance to show off some new repertoire. Everyone is welcome and admission is free! Arts Events Programming Phone: 416-208-4769 E-mail: aeputsc.utoronto.ca Website: http:www.aeplive.ca... Unknown Author Events Mon, 22 Mar 2010 17:30:00 EST https://webapps.utsc.utoronto.ca/ose/story.php?id=2009 Spring Awakening Saturday, March 27, 2010, 3:00pm - 9:00pm SY-110 ARC Theatre For More Information: http:www.aeplive.ca _________________ UTSC student musicians and community members present their annual year-end concert. The afternoon program features the String Ensemble and Concert Choir. The evening program features the Concert Band, the Jazz Band, and the Flute Choir. Tentative Performance Schedule: 3-5pm Strings Choir SY-110 7-9pm Concert Jazz Bands ARC Theatre Everyo... Unknown Author Events Sat, 27 Mar 2010 15:00:00 EST https://webapps.utsc.utoronto.ca/ose/story.php?id=2010 MPLS: Vocal Recital by Lenard Whiting Monday, March 29, 2010, 5:30pm - 6:30pm AA 303 For More Information: http:www.aeplive.ca __________________ Having worked with many opera companies across Canada over the last two and a half decades, Lenard Whiting always provides an impressive tenor vocal performance. Don't miss this chance to see one of UTSC's most cherished music faculty. Read Lenard's bio here: http:www.lenardwhiting.combiography.html Everyone is welcome and admission is ... Unknown Author Events Mon, 29 Mar 2010 17:30:00 EST https://webapps.utsc.utoronto.ca/ose/story.php?id=1902 Get involved with AccessAbility Services and make a difference. The Note Taking program ensures that students with disabilities are able to access lecture material, which they may otherwise not have access to. Students who require the services of a note taker may have difficulties taking notes due to a physical disability, vision or hearing loss, mental health, chronic health disabilities, a learning disability or ADHD. Main Responsibilities: * Provide a copy of your notes to Access... Unknown Author Events Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:22:38 EST Enter search keywords... keywords https://webapps.utsc.utoronto.ca/ose/search_news.php