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Stefan and Janice Sierakowski smile, behind them are trees

For these alumni, volunteering has personal, community rewards


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Doug Cockell stands on snowy incline of Valley Land Trail, Bladen building behind him circa 1968

‘Tis the season…for ghost stories


Meet Doug Cockell, top-ranked author (and UTSC alum) who produces them

 

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UTSC Connect brings alumni of all years together on versatile, virtual hub


Stephanie Geddes (BA UTSC 1968; M. Ed 1987) graduated from the very first class at UTSC. It was a tight-knit community, she recalls, where everyone knew each other, and today, she misses those friends.

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Through a third eye: Alum Kevin Proulx explored his complex Indigenous ancestry through photography


Kevin Proulx (BA UTSC 1992) revealed an eye for the visionary at a young age. At 18, Proulx reached out to – and interviewed – some of the world’s most beloved science fiction and fantasy authors: Clive Barker and George R. R.

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Dr. Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux

First Person: Dr. Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux on Truth and Reconciliation, historic trauma and the value of mentors


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F. T. Metcalf Award holds open doors for scholars of women’s studies, history


Established in her late father’s name, Diane King’s donation helps students afford Arts education

 

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Mary Anne Chambers and students in Imani program during panel discussion

Fourteen years on, Dr. Mary Anne Chambers’ gift to the Imani Academic Mentorship Program continues a legacy of recognition and empowerment


In 2007, the Toronto District School Board issued a census which demonstrated that Black youth faced significantly greater barriers to success at school compared to their no

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3 UTSC projects that support Scarborough’s food scene, tackle food insecurity


Once a best-kept secret, word is getting out that Scarborough is home to a unique, international and burgeoning food scene.

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LGBTQ2S+ Mentors Help Students Navigate Complex Identities: Ryan Pierce


Ryan Pierce believes that mentors can offer invaluable supports for students who could face additional complexities and challenges in the workplace (and life, and career aspirations) due to their gender and sexual identification.

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Congratulations, Class of 2021!


It’s not easy wrapping up and celebrating the incredible milestone of obtaining your degree during such a trying time, and your fellow alumni wanted to let you know that you’re not alone!

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