Winter 2005

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U of T Magazine edition Winter 2005

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Bryan Walls has been operating the John Freeman Walls historic site and Underground Railroad Museum in Puce, Ontario, since 1985

Up from Slavery

Bryan Walls raises a monument to the Underground Railroad Read More

Breathing Underwater

Joe MacInnis has spent his life exploring the world's oceans. Now he wants to save them Read More

Star-Struck!

Why Hollywood loves U of T Read More

Two students in white forensic suits digging a hole in the ground in a cordoned off area

The Real CSI

Students in UTM's forensic science program learn quickly that art does not always imitate life Read More

In This Issue

Half of a man's face on the left and a winged, horned and trident-carrying devil on the right, whispering into the man's ear

Why Good People Do Bad Things

Are we living in an unethical era? Read More

The CEO’s Dilemma

A U of T institute believes companies can be socially responsible without sacrificing profits Read More

The Lessons of Martha and Conrad

Tougher securities regulation and better corporate governance would be a start Read More

Shoot the Messenger!

Canadian politics has never been cleaner, but the media would have you think otherwise Read More

The Perfect Stand-In

With its three campuses, U of T can look like almost anywhere Read More

No Close-Ups, Please!

Real life forensic investigation is nothing like what's shown on television Read More

Treasure Box

Students learn forensics at one of Canada's few maggot ranches Read More

The Choice for a Generation

Bob Rae's post-secondary review Read More

A Corporate Challenge

Finding profit in virtuous behaviour Read More

What, Me Worry?

Anxiety affects a person's sense of life satisfaction less than depression, prof says Read More

Exam Shy

South Asian immigrant women less likely to have regular breast examinations Read More

Hope for Diabetics

Researchers discover potential stem cells in the pancreas Read More

Channelling Nerve Cells

Procedure could help repair spinal cord injuries Read More

Waste Not, Want Not

Andrew White’s company not only cleans bio-gas, but also produces fertilizer Read More

Prejudice in the Penitentiary

Aboriginal women unfairly deemed higher security risks, study finds Read More

Let’s Do the Time Warp

Music teachers rely on traditional songs, old-fashioned rehearsals, prof says Read More

Year of the Dragon

University College's dragon boat team had a blockbuster season Read More

Making Literary Noise

Award-winning author Rosemary Sullivan to head up master's program in creative writing Read More

Honouring the Black Community

Student essay leads to creation of Canada's first black alumni association Read More

Tops Again

First place ranking in Maclean's comes despite funding challenges Read More

Getting Bigger All the Time

New facilities open at all three campuses Read More

Jewison’s Legacy

Director's gift supports cinema studies students Read More

Greener Roofs

Cement terrace at family-housing residence becomes rooftop oasis Read More

A Researcher’s Rare Legacy

Family creates fellowship in honour of PhD student Eric Hani Read More

Sound Thinking

Sam Sniderman's gift will preserve music for future generations Read More

Celebrating McLuhan

Scholarship will support a student in information studies Read More

An Investment with Kick

Football team asks business and community leaders to “adopt” players Read More

The Ghost of Business Past

Chair in business history will examine the evolution of commerce in Canada Read More

A Second Chance

Bursary will provide emergency financial help to students in Transitional Year Programme Read More

Going Up…

Elevator makes Hart House more accessible Read More

Requiem for the Brave

Soldiers' Tower Committee honours two alumni for their military service during the Second World War Read More

Outdoor shot of Ember Swift in a winter coat, looking to the right

Stranger Music

Two alumni push musical boundaries Read More

Doorway to the Past

Entrance once fronted the three-storey home of businessman Mandel Granatstein Read More