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IEC hosts Thrive-Out conference for international students
The annual networking event covered job search, immigration pathways, and networking with employers and alumni.
On March 5, the International Education Centre (IEC) hosted its annual Thrive-Out professional development conference, offering international students guidance on navigating careers, immigration pathways, and life after university. The two-hour event brought together students, campus advisors, and professionals from a…
Rangisari Pub Night brings Bollywood music and Holi spirit to The Blind Duck
UTMSU, ISA, and U of T Bollywood hosted a cultural dance event celebrating South Asian music and community.
On March 6, students gathered at The Blind Duck for Rangisari Pub Night, an event hosted by the University of Toronto (U of T) Mississauga (UTM) Students’ Union (UTMSU), the UTM Indian Students Association (ISA), and U of T Bollywood….
UTM students hold a deputation at Mississauga City Hall in “fight for solidarity” with Iran
The outbreak of the U.S.-Israel war with Iran has exacerbated human rights challenges in the region.
On March 11, students from the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) Persian Students’ Association (PSA) held a deputation to Mississauga City Council in a “fight for solidarity” with Iranians in…
News Bites
Some of last week’s top headlines.
U of T dentistry dean on leave pending investigation into antisemitic course material By Laila Alkelani As of February, Dean at the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto (U of T) Dr. Anil Kishen is on leave…
opinion
features
A confession of a published author: Learning to say my name
Moving forward despite my fears led me to a reality I never thought possible.
For a long time, I introduced myself as if I were apologizing. It showed in the way I spoke, the way that I hesitated and the way I softened my…
Extracting the last dollar: The normalization of assessing everything by its investment potential
When everything seems to double as an investment opportunity, the simple act of enjoying something for its own sake may become a luxury.
Do you ever look at old Pokémon cards or come across your parents’ Sony Cyber-Shot camera from years ago and think, “I wonder what that’s worth today?” In that case,…
arts
IEC and EDIO Present “The Culture of Sound,” Featuring Kevin Ekofo
Grammy-winning producer “Kofo” bridges music and culture in his return to UTM
To close out Black History Month on Friday, February 27, musician, producer, and University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) alumnus Kevin Ekofo was invited to the Student Centre to host “The Culture…
Does UTM have space for music?
The importance of having more practice rooms available on campus.
Most students would agree that moving into residence comes with a number of unique challenges: there’s new roles, new people, and a plethora of new changes. But one change rarely accounted…
Discourse surrounding the new Wuthering Heights (2026) movie
Based on the novel by Emily Bronte, the 2026 film adaptation of Wuthering Heights has upset fans online for not being faithful to the original source material.
On Feb 13th, 2026, the day before Valentine’s Day, Wuthering Heights (2026) was released in theatres. The film is an adaptation of the 1847 novel of the same name, directed by…
History Has a Memory Problem
How the Matilda Effect shapes what history remembers, who they remember and who is left out while their contributions are associated to another.
I learned about scientists the way most students do: through repetition. Albert Einstein. Isaac Newton, and Charles Darwin. Their names appeared so often they stopped sounding like people and began to…
sports
Passion Alone Won’t Be Enough to Purchase a Ticket This Time
Concerns around ticket prices at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
No sporting event rivals the imagination that the FIFA World Cup is able to capture. Millions of fans travel across the globe every four years to follow their nation at…
Inside the Lives of UTM Student-Athletes in Medicine
The benefits of balancing sports and studies
Off the field, Kit Ross (KR) and Sierra Vaillancourt (SV) are second-year medical students at UTM. On the field, they are members of UTM’s Tri-Campus Women’s outdoor soccer team. Today,…
Performing Under Media Pressure
Female Olympians balancing personal, academic, and athletic responsibilities
The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina just wrapped up and it showcased the pinnacle of athletic achievement alongside the heartwarming and inspirational stories behind the medals. These games highlighted…
