Having an accurate picture of who is—and who is not—represented in the University of Toronto’s workforce is essential to identifying and addressing equity gaps and systemic barriers within our community. This year, in response to…
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February 1 marks the beginning of Black History Month, recognized officially in Canada since 1995. This month offers us all an opportunity to celebrate the contributions that Black individuals and communities have made to Canadian…
Established in 2022, the Exemplary U of T Ambassador (EUTA) Award recognizes the contributions and achievements of librarians and staff, as individuals or in teams, who have provided outstanding service, furthered the strategic priorities…
The University of Toronto has been recognized by Forbes as one of Canada’s Best Employers 2023. Forbes and Statista selected Canada’s Best Employers for 2023 based on independent surveys of over 12,000 employees working part-time…
On January 29, 2017, a brutal act of Islamophobia claimed the lives of six worshippers at a Québec City Mosque and wounded 19 others. The National Day of Remembrance of the Québec City Mosque Attack…
On Friday, January 27, the University of Toronto will join institutions, organizations, and communities around the world in recognizing the International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust: the more than…
The fifth annual People Strategy, Equity & Culture (PSEC) Awards of Distinction Luncheon took place on January 10, 2023. Heather Boon, Acting Vice-President of PSEC, welcomed staff from across the tri-campus who were nominated…
The Office of Indigenous Initiatives, in partnership with University of Toronto Bookstore, is inviting Indigenous U of T students to submit “Every Child Matters” T-shirt designs for Orange Shirt Day 2023. The creator of…
When the U of T Truth and Reconciliation Commission Steering Committee titled its final report Answering the Call: Wecheehetowin—incorporating a Cree word that means “working together”—it shone a spotlight on the collective nature of the…
The University of Toronto is proud to be recognized as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers. This is U of T’s 17th consecutive award and a testament to the University’s continued commitment to employee health and…