Hope Floats
U of T alumna Kerri Sakamoto’s new novel explores racism, architecture – and how to “dream and dare”
The Monsters in Your Head
The Old Trout Puppet Workshop’s latest production, Jabberwocky, speaks to our deepest fears
Velut Arbor ævo
The meaning of U of T’s motto
Jack Canfield Kept an Open Mind
A passionate Wittgenstein scholar, he also pursued a spiritual practice in the Zen tradition
Enter the Dragon
Why did this U of T alum build a fire-breathing dragon bus? To go to Burning Man, of course!
Build It and They Will Come
A whole house made out of toy bricks? Kids of all ages love this anthropology grad’s designs
Paula Goering Boldly Helped Those in Need
Alum and prof helped people grappling with mental illness and homelessness
Children of Earth and Sky
Guy Gavriel Kay's latest novel takes place during the European Renaissance
Contemplating the Cosmos
Thousands of spectators witnessed a double celestial phenomenon on the St. George campus
The Art of the Brew
Filmmaker Rock Baijnauth’s search for the perfect brew inspired Barista
The Magic and Tragedy of Street Art
Alumna Fathima Mohiuddin takes her art to where the people are
Roadmap for Life
Camilla Gibb's new book, This is Happy, reflects on past moments and intense grief and joy
Statue Rescuer
Susan Stock cleans the corrosion from ancient metal artefacts so museum-goers can see the original beauty
There’s Nothing Buttery About It
The Trinity College cafeteria draws its name from the French word for "cask" or "barrel"
Suspense on Spaniel Island
Suzanne Kingsmill is a zoologist, carpenter and mystery author -- which leads to some unusual storylines
Looking for Bears in High Park
In her new novel, Kathryn Kuitenbrouwer reimagines a strange episode from Ontario’s past
Inside the Palace
Prof. Chen Shen reveals how life was in China’s Forbidden City
The Big Tasty
How Zella Palmer Cuadra’s MA project became a cookbook
Spectacular
Claire Battershill's new short story collection, Circus, explores the extraordinary
Writing for Rookie Blue
Total immersion in the world of television led Tassie Cameron to screenwriting gigs – and her own show
Kiss Me, Choose Me
How did locking lips become the ultimate romantic gesture?
How Do You Talk To Kids About Sex? There’s An App For That…
Child psychologist Jillian Roberts creates an age-appropriate way to educate children aged four to eight about their bodies
Teefy Hall
John Read Teefy was the driving force behind the affiliation of St. Michael's College with U of T
Speaking Out
U of T is working on multiple initiatives to combat homophobia in sport
Uncomforted
Second World War rape survivors still call for apology
Telling the U of T Story
Student Amy Chong wins a global contest with her "We Love U of T" slideshow
A Promise to Future Generations
A U of T group encourages participants to protect the Earth for future generations
Silver Screen Gangster
Derek Tsang plays criminals in movies, but directs films about love and family
Activism 2.0
What's different about today's environmental activists? Tools of the trade, says Emily Hunter, and a sense that change must happen now
Pipe Dreams
Sarah Svendsen and Rachel Mahon are proving that organ music isn’t just for Dracula lovers
Cupcake Maestro
Tania Grafstein-Ho’s entrepreneurial spirit and love of desserts motivated her to start an artisanal baking business
Asia Rising
As global power shifts to Asia, Canada’s success will depend on seeing more than just business opportunities in the region, says Joseph Wong
Markets Without Borders?
Deborah Cowen investigates what happens when governments sacrifice the rights of their citizens to protect the flow of goods across national lines
Family History Sleuth
As a genealogical researcher, Kristina Bedford’s work runs the gamut from interpreting 11th-century documents to locating family gravestones
Welcome to the “Apopalypse”
The fascination with end times is everywhere in pop culture - including that Britney Spears song on your iPod
String Theory
U of T’s yo-yo master finds the secret to unwinding
The Mud Bowl
Canada Post commemorates an iconic moment at U of T’s Varsity Stadium
Wymilwood Café
What does “Wymilwood” mean?
Music From the Heart
Two U of T alumni make their debut performances with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra
Holocaust Heroine
Julija Šukys captures the life of a Lithuanian woman who aided the ghetto resistance