A Better University
At the end of David Naylor’s term as president, the student experience is stronger, research and innovation are booming and the global impact of Toronto alumni is greater than ever
Building Boom
Since 2005, a total of 37 major building projects have been completed or are now underway
Boundless Mission
The university’s current fundraising campaign will create a legacy for tomorrow’s students, faculty and staff – and for Canada
A Great Cause
David Naylor talks about the past eight years and his plans for the future
Duddy and Me
Ted Kotcheff made almost 20 movies during his career - but it was a pair of small films that really got critics to take notice
In This Issue
Onwards
President David Naylor reflects on his years at U of T
Public Health Gets a Promotion
The Dalla Lana School becomes the university’s newest faculty
Onoscatopoeia
Hart House’s choir members only use one instrument: their voices
At Your Service
Personal librarians help first-year students understand U of T’s libraries
A Home for Innovators
New Innovation Complex will prepare next generation of entrepreneurs
Making Boardroom Equality a Reality
Rotman’s programs for women help bolster careers and leadership abilities
Path of Excellence
Outgoing provost Cheryl Misak on U of T: "We need to preserve this gem"
A Promise to Future Generations
A U of T group encourages participants to protect the Earth for future generations
Athletic Champion
Kevin Reed supports the Goldring Centre for High Performance Sport because he believes in the life-altering benefits of athletics
Incentive for New Donors
Ottawa recently made charitable giving much more attractive for first-time donors
In Memoriam: J.N. Patterson Hume
As a co-founder of the computer science department, Hume helped usher in the Information Age
In Memoriam: Roxana Ng
Roxana Ng's focus on human rights and social justice shaped the field of immigration studies
An “A” for Teamwork
You’ve heard of crowdfunding. With crowdmarking, a U of T prof hopes to change how students are evaluated
The Augmented Body
A learning tool that combines gaming software, 3-D modelling and a CT scan could change how students learn anatomy
Nanofacturing
From making golf clubs stronger to designing water repellant garments
When Germs Get Tougher
An Internet-based surveillance system gives physicians the ability to track dangerous new strains of tuberculosis in real time
The Geography of Pollution
A PhD candidate’s low-cost sensors could be deployed across cities to gather highly local air-quality data
Eyes Everywhere
Recent revelations about governments spying on their citizens should have us all concerned about abuse of power
First Contact
A professor at the Dunlap Institute is trying to answer one of the biggest questions in all of science: Is there intelligent life beyond Earth?
Garbage into Gas
An idea developed at U of T would help turn polluting oilsands waste into clean-burning hydrogen gas
Flights of Peace
Antoine Pappalardo is the CEO of a Toronto-based airline that flies aid missions to many of the world’s hot spots
Song and Dance
At Derrick Fung’s site, fans buy more than music – they buy musical experiences
Tour de Force
In Normandy, U of T students teach visitors about Canada’s role in the Second World War
Silver Screen Gangster
Derek Tsang plays criminals in movies, but directs films about love and family
International Love Affair
For Francesca Valente, an Italian cultural mediator, and Branko Gorjup, a Croatian scholar of Canadian literature, shared passions have resulted in a truly international love affair
Breaking Away
For most of us, 27,000 km would be an unbearably long flight. Ali Burke is cycling that far
Cycling from Alaska to Argentina
Ali Burke shares her cycling experiences - midway through her 27,000-kilometre ride
Activism 2.0
While on a mission to save the Borneo rainforest, Emily Hunter realized environmentalism needs a rethink
Grousing with Grace
Amy Fish understands the fine art of complaining. Here, she shares some tips to help the rest of us get our way
Domestic Doyennes
Household Science students learn the art and science of cooking