Untangling Alzheimer’s
A U of T centre is hunting down the genes that cause this debilitating brain illness, and moving us closer to a cure
God’s Laboratory
This spring, an international team of physicists, including several from U of T, will launch the most ambitious science experiment ever devised. Their goal: to unlock the secrets of the universe
In This Issue
The House That Dave Built
How law grad David Shore took one misanthropic doctor, added a large dose of twisted humour and created the hit medical drama House
So You Want to Write for Pictures?
From movies to TV and comedy to animation, here is a small sampling of U of T alumni who wrote their way to success south of the border
Are You at Risk of Developing Alzheimer’s?
Genetic testing may provide an answer - but it’s rarely decisive and can have unexpected consequences
Life, the Universe and TV
Three views on scientific investigation
GTA Overload?
Our undergraduate recruitment challenge
When Flattery Rears Its Head
Children as young as four understand that well-placed praise can yield social benefits
Nutrition in a Bottle
Food Engineering Group is creating a drink that will provide protein, vitamins and micronutrients
Seeking Justice for All
Pilot project helps people avoid jail-shelter cycle
When Opposing Thoughts Attract
Roger Martin, dean of the Joseph L. Rotman School of Management, illustrates his concept of "integrative thinking" in his new book
Something in the Air
An international research team has found traces of phosgene in the atmosphere
Space Invader
Dr. Dave Williams breaks Canadian spacewalk records
Urban Legend
Celebrated American academic Richard Florida heads up the new Martin Prosperity Institute at U of T
Thinking Big
Chief advancement officer David Palmer lays the groundwork for the next generation of fundraising at U of T
About Face
A popular social networking website is changing how students interact
Constitutional Centre at Law School
U of T's Faculty of Law receives largest donation ever given to a law school in Canada
Varsity Track Gets New Name
The Davenport Family Foundation supports Varsity Centre campaign in memory of John L. Davenport
Tanenbaums Create Engineering Scholarships
Tanenbaums pledge $1 million to support admission scholarships in the Department of Civil Engineering
Donor Supports “Helping” Disciplines
Nora Post decided to donate to U of T where her money would make the greatest impact for students
Donating BCE Shares Yields Tax Benefit
U of T and donor benefit from donated shares
History Professor Creates Holocaust Essay Prize
Endowed essay prize recognizes academic excellence in Holocaust Studies
University Blues?
Author Jeff Rybak talks about the educational system's flaws - and how students can play to its strengths.
Elizabeth Hay Wins Giller Prize
Scientist grads awarded honorary degrees, inducted into National Women's Hall of Fame
Meet the Press
John M.Kelly Library is home to a 6,000-pound, hand-operated flatbed Reliance printing press