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SJD graduates Haim Abraham and Eden Sarid celebrate U of T's virtual convocation

Wednesday, June 3, 2020

At home, online and with humour, U of T’s Class of 2020 celebrate a virtual convocation

With social media, Zoom calls and signs planted on front lawns and draped from apartment balconies, there was no shortage of well-wishing for the University of Toronto’s class of 2020 – the first in the university’s 193 years to celebrate convocation remotely.

Some crafty graduates set the stage for their at-home convocation with cardboard props and makeshift gowns. Others left a running commentary of congratulatory messages on a chat window that accompanied the virtual event.

Statement from President Meric Gertler in solidarity with U of T’s Black community members

Monday, June 1, 2020

The University of Toronto shares the profound concerns that have arisen in response to recent events in the United States and here in Toronto. On behalf of the U of T community, let me repeat in the strongest terms possible our condemnation of anti-Black racism and discrimination.

A terrorism charge isn't the solution to violence against women: IHRP's Vincent Wong

Friday, May 29, 2020

A murder of a massage worker has led to a historic charge of incel-related terrorism. But the writers of an op-ed published by Chatelaine magazine (May 29) say that's not the route to meaningful change for sex workers, or women at large.

Law Foundation of Ontario funds U of T Law's Public Legal Education for Vulnerable Investors

Friday, May 29, 2020

The Law Foundation of Ontario has invested more than $300K towards four projects that aim to increase the knowledge and protection of investors, in particular vulnerable investors. The grants were made from the society's 2019 Investor Rights Call for Applications, funded through their national Access to Justice Fund (ATJF).

Precedent Setter Awards recognize Indigenous Initiatives Office (IIO) Manager, Amanda Carling

Thursday, May 28, 2020

Meet the lawyer who is revolutionizing legal education

Amanda Carling

(Photo by Steph Martyniuk courtesy of Precedent Magazine)

Precedent Setter Awards recognize U of T Law alumna, Janani Shanmuganathan (JD/MA 2011)

Thursday, May 28, 2020

Meet the defence lawyer whose impact on current caselaw has been seismic

Janani Shanmuganathan

(Photo by Steph Martyniuk courtesy of Precedent Magazine)

President Meric Gertler invites graduating students, family and friends to U of T's virtual convocation

Wednesday, May 27, 2020

The University of Toronto is “immensely proud” of its more than 15,500 graduating students, and is looking forward to celebrating their remarkable achievements, U of T President Meric Gertler says.

In a video address, President Gertler invites graduating students, their families and friends to tune in at noon on June 2, 2020 for the university’s virtual spring convocation.

Coronavirus and the City: Alumna Leilani Farha (LLB/MSW 1995) shares insights via U of T School of Cities series

Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Leilani Farha
Leilani Farha, a U of T alumna and former United Nations special rapporteur on the right to adequate housing, says universities and their researchers will be play a vital role in the COVID-19 recovery process (photo by Eric Piermont/AFP via Getty Images)

U of T's Centre for Ethics explores ethical questions surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic

Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Markus Dubber

Markus Dubber, director of U of T's Centre for Ethics, says U of T is uniquely situated to tackle the ethical dimensions of the COVID-19 crisis because it's a "global research university with unusual excellence across the board" (photo by Chris Sorensen)

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