A Trinity Man
60 years later, Rupert Schieder can still fit into his red college jacket
60 years later, Rupert Schieder can still fit into his red college jacket
Purists claim the arts should not be sullied by business. Pragmatists devalue the BA for failing to impart job skills. A pox on them, for they are all wrong. A defence of the liberal arts degree
In the fresh vocabulary for teaching the humanities, the old must mix with the new
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
Our expanded view of literature
"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"
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
U of T researchers are unearthing the A-Æ-B-Cs of cultural history from medieval times to the present
To New Yorker scribe Malcolm Gladwell, little things make a huge difference. Right now, he has his eye on his next big idea – french fries
The past is always intensely present for poet, novelist and classicist Anne Carson
Ensconced below grade, Hart House Theatre provided a foundation for Canadian theatre, but recently it almost disappeared entirely
The truly educated should be able to navigate the boundary where art and science meet
Discovering the path of granite magma
U of T supports MaRS, a non-profit innovation centre
Annual scholarship for Sexual Diversity Studies program
Researchers to study how new immigrants overcome difficulties and settle in Canada
Supporting education
Alumna earned a U of T degree at age 87
The University of Toronto Press got its start printing exam booklets and is now the second-largest public university press in North America
Alumni, like the 30 profiled here, have given to the campaign for diverse reasons. No matter what cause they support, their help serves one central purpose — nurturing students
Alumni and friends are providing the solid support that the university will need in the future
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
After 30 years of flat growth, new buildings are beginning to pop up all over
Endowing graduate student assistance will ensure that U of T can compete for stellar doctoral students, like the four profiled here
U of T will establish 271 Canada Research Chairs over the next five years, and some of them will be secured in perpetuity
The spirit of Edward S. Rogers Sr. is energizing a new wave in communications
The R. Samuel McLaughlin Centre will fuel genetic solutions for the prevention and treatment of disease
With a new billion-dollar campaign goal, the only way for U of T is up
Art gift to Graduate House residence
Scholarship established scholarship in honour of favourite Canadian PM
$2-million endowment supports International Visiting Chair in Architectural Design
Members of program for servicemen remain connected to
U of T
In other award news, curator Ydessa Hendeles receives an honorary degree
The kid who used to wow adults with his math prowess has returned from the halls of Yale, Oxford and MIT to take on the presidency of his Alma Mater. For Bob Birgeneau, coming home could be his greatest challenge yet
In addition to his administrative duties, the new president will continue his research on high-temperature superconductors. To do all that, he may have to be one himself
More than a decade ago, a bunch of U of T characters began to dine from A to Z using the Yellow Pages as a restaurant guide
(BA 1936 University College, MA 1937, LLD Hon. 1977)
A team of U of T scientists has won an international fight to control light and make it dance like electrons. A new era in telecommunications and computing is about to enter the ring
Stepping foot on campus again after 37 years is both a return to the past and a challenge for the future
Ethnic communities risk being at a disadvantage
New treatment for fibroids
Keeping swimming at the forefront of U of T sports
Over 6,000 connected with the university served in the active forces during WWI
Canadian singer awarded honorary degree
Inspired, energetic, driven – nothing ever stopped Robert Prichard in his tracks during 10 years as president, not even a near tragedy
From dramatic to subtle, 13 men have given us their interpretation of the leading role at U of T
The inspiration for the fanciful novels of Guy Gavriel Kay and Caroline Roe sprang from the U of T campus
The great idea is just the first step – that’s when the Innovations Foundation steps in. Now it’s looking for alumni who can help take new discoveries to market
Through the lens of Lee Miller
William Holman Hunt's portrait of Henry Wentworth Monk
Incoming president takes office at a very promising moment in the history of the university
Book margins notes reveal the period and the reading habits of the past
Professor emeritus John Moffat is questioning Einstein's theory of relativity
Killam Prizes and fellowships from the American Guggenheim Foundation
Honorary doctorates given at spring convocation ceremonies
Dean emeritus of architecture establishes fellowship for study at Taliesin West
Giving back to U of T
Chair in Community College leadership
Poll of recent grads
The magnificent robe was created in 1985