English Prof wins Killam Prize
Bruce Kidd and professor Roberto Abraham among other recent award winners
People
Portrait of a Master
Artist paints tribute to literary theorist Northrop Frye
The Art of Stage Fighting
Daniel Levinson wants his students to fight like they mean it, but without getting hurt
Oxford’s New Companion
Vice-president Jon Dellandrea is leaving U of T for Oxford
Trudeau Foundation Names Mentors
Authors Irshad Manji and Ken Wiwa will promote public discussion of human rights
Faculty of Medicine Honours Surgeon
Dr. Bernard Langer created the surgeon scientist program
The Munificent Seven
New College's principals make a shared gift in support of scholarships
Celebrating McLuhan
Scholarship will support a student in information studies
The Birgeneau Years
For U of T president Robert Birgeneau, excellence and equity went hand in hand
Bench Strength
New interim president brings "impeccable credentials"
U for Unique
For new provost Vivek Goel, shaping an up-to-date vision for U of T will be a priority
The Simpsons in Scarborough
Husband and wife will head up new centre
Singing for Her Breakfast
Staff member wins Cheerios vocal search
Kindling a Spark
Victoria College establishes professorship in honour of writer and activist June Callwood
Vuk Stambolic
Scientist is investigating a gene that might suppress tumour formation
Pull Up a Chair
Twenty-five faculty named Canada Research Chairs
A Challenging Donation
Rotman professor emeritus William Waters gives $2.5 million to support student awards
Dollars & Sense
Deans, directors and principals report on how your campaign money has been put to work to create a better U of T
A Commanding Vision
Yes, the campaign raised $1 billion. But it also created a community committed to seeing U of T stand tall with the best in the world
Notes from Underground
Prof compiles stories about strange worlds beneath our feet
Trinity Provost Wins Literary Award
Margaret MacMillan is honoured for her book Paris 1919
Kudos
U of T grants four faculty members the title of "University Professor"
Hal Jackman’s Gift to Last
As our 30th chancellor concludes his term, his one-of-a-kind contribution will live on
Analyzing Freud and African Literature
Applying key concepts of Western psychoanalysis to the prose and journalism of Africa
Redefining Riches
Theology professor explores why people in countries with struggling economies often seem happier
Memorial Fund Will Aid Disabled Students
Adaptive Technology Resource Centre at Robarts Library remembers friend and colleague
To Baldly Go…
Scarborough campus students go bald to raise money for cancer research
World at the Crossroads
A case for the rule of law
Doyenne of Diversity
As U of T’s 31st chancellor, Senator Vivienne Poy will serve as the university’s ceremonial head – and as a unique role model for students
Memorial Design
Prof. Daniel Libeskind wins competition for redevelopment of the World Trade Center site
“Ontario’s Eve” Makes Bequest to Vic One
First female lieutenant-governor of both Ontario and Canada, leaves bequest to her alma mater
Old World, New Support
A.G. Rigg/Ontario Graduate Scholarship recognizes faculty member
The African-Canadian Experience
George Elliott Clarke explores the African-Canadian experience in a new collection of essays
Poy Elected New Chancellor
Chancellor is the ceremonial head of the university and ambassador to all alumni
Our New Provost
Equity, access, excellence: these are touchstones for Shirley Neuman
Hell on Reels
Dante's Inferno has huge impact on modern-day writers and filmmakers, prof finds
Point of Honour
Fencing and tennis coach inducted into the U of T Sports Hall of Fame
A Lot of Beers and 15 Minutes of Fame
How Peter Gzowski got me an afternoon in the spotlight
Provost Named, Brain Regained
In other appointments, Ian Orchard named principal of U of T Mississauga
Reform School?
Preston Manning will deliver guest lectures in political science and Canadian Studies
Two Profs Win Killam Prize
Lap-Chee Tsui and Ian Hacking each win $100,000 award
Pulp and Paper Just Got Stronger
New research chair created in pulp and paper engineering
A Feast of Thought
These 20 thinkers brought their stunning intellect to U of T's table and enlivened the world of ideas
Dramatic Findings
Theatre historians are gathering new information about early British entertainment
Profs Win GG Awards
Thomas Homer-Dixon nabs non-fiction prize, George Elliott Clarke picks up poetry award
Bronfman Chair Named
Emanuel Adler will be inaugural holder of Andrea and Charles Bronfman Chair in Israeli Studies
Profs Nab Major Academic Awards
Kalow wins Killam Prize, Mitrovica picks up McLean Award
Birgeneau Elected to Royal Society
Former president Robert Prichard named president of Torstar, and three profs pick up Killam Fellowships
Keeping Canada on the Radar Screen
New chairs established at the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering
Brave New Worlds
In the fresh vocabulary for teaching the humanities, the old must mix with the new
Keren Rice
Rice's research has led to mapping out Dene grammar, a learned book on Athapaskan verbs and a training program for native teachers in Dene languages
George Elliott Clarke
Our expanded view of literature
Derek Penslar
"Look at the Jewish history books on my shelves written in the prewar period. Tremendous erudition, but encased in a mythological framework so thick that it severely limits their usefulness"
Ana Teresa Pérez-Leroux
Pérez-Leroux wants to break down prejudices about bilingualism. She notes that some immigrants, sadly, do not pass their native language on to their children
Go with the Flo
The writing of Florence Nightingale brought to light
Stars Above
Asteroid named in honour of professor emeritus
Why They Give
Supporting education
The Banker’s Tale
Tony Comper is a lover of Chaucer. When he set out on his personal pilgrimage, it brought him full circle — back to U of T to chair its campaign
Ian Manners Wins Steacie Prize
Awards for U of T faculty
Mixing Business with Volunteerism
MBA entrance award established for the voluntary sector