By learning Kanien'kéha, U of T grad Andrea Johns launched a journey of self-discovery
June 23, 2021
Andrea Johns heard the Mohawk language, Kanien'kéha, for the first time when she took an introductory class on the subject in her second year at the University of Toronto.
Yet, the words somehow felt familiar.
Our Community Convocation 2021, Graduate Stories, Centre for Indigenous Studies, Faculty of Arts & Science, Linguistics, Woodsworth CollegeU of T grads celebrate virtual convocation with videos, artwork – and a profound sense of accomplishment
June 23, 2021
Despite featuring several time-honoured traditions, the University of Toronto’s virtual spring convocation ceremony left plenty of room for the Class of 2021 to devise their own ways to mark the milestone – and many did just that.
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After a workplace accident, U of T grad Vanessa Alfaro charted a new path to convocation
June 23, 2021
Even as a little girl, Vanessa Alfaro wanted to become a dentist.
So when she suffered a workplace injury that caused her to lose all feeling in her dominant hand, she also lost out on her dream.
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U of T grad Krysta Cooke pursues a social work career in memory of her brother, a victim of violent crime
June 22, 2021
If Krysta Cooke could add her late brother’s name to her master of social work degree from the University of Toronto, she would do it in a heartbeat.
Our Community Convocation 2021, Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, YouthHarry LaForme, Canada’s first Indigenous appellate judge, receives honorary degree
June 22, 2021
As a youth, Harry LaForme never considered the possibility that one day he might study law. As it turned out, he ended up transforming it.
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U of T hosts vaccine clinic pow wow at Varsity Stadium
June 22, 2021
The University of Toronto's Varsity Stadium was transformed into the site of a vaccine pow wow over the weekend, with volunteers dancing and playing hand drums while community members received their shots.
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Overseeing a ‘small city’: Claire Kennedy reflects on her time as chair of U of T's Governing Council
June 22, 2021
Claire Kennedy is no stranger to board rooms – she serves as lead director of the Bank of Canada and as chair of Neo Performance Materials Inc.
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Only 16, U of T grad Vivian Xie is a big fan of learning – as long as it’s fun
June 21, 2021
Vivian (Qiao) Xie isn’t old enough to vote or order an alcoholic beverage – in fact, she’s barely old enough to drive. Yet, she’s about to graduate from the University of Toronto and begin a master’s degree in applied immunology.
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June 21, 2021
Riley Yesno sat at a council table with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau while she was still in high school.
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Elder Constance Simmonds provides U of T law students with care, community and an Indigenous worldview
June 21, 2021
Elder Constance Simmonds is a Cree-Métis Knowledge Keeper (Treaty 6, northern Saskatchewan) and pipe carrier with more than 40 years of experience providing counselling in addictions, mental health and trauma.
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