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How the U of T community is celebrating Black History Month this year
February is filled with various events celebrating Black history, including UTMSU’s “Buy Black,” OISE’s Black Education Symposium, and Hart House’s annual Black History Month Luncheon.

Celesta Maniatogianni February 23, 2025February 23, 2025

Since 1976, February has been recognized as Black History Month (BHM), a commemoration of the legacy, history, achievements, and contributions…

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“Racing without direction”: Hugh Gunz Memorial lectureship honours UTM professor emeritus and sheds light on career management
Professors, friends, family, and former students attend and remember Hugh Gunz in a recent online lecture hosted by UTMM and ICUBE.

Aaron Calpito February 23, 2025February 23, 2025

On February 4, the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) staff, graduate students, and friends and family of the late Hugh…

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Serbia’s students lead the fight for justice after fatal roof collapse
The movement, which was sparked by a tragedy, has seen students combat government resistance as part of a nationwide movement.

Milica Samardzic February 23, 2025February 23, 2025

On November 1, part of an outdoor roof collapsed at a train station in Novi Sad, Serbia, claiming the lives…

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TEDxUofT Mississauga hosts annual conference at Maja Prentice Theatre
The event featured eight inspirational and accomplished speakers who discussed topics including organizational psychology, unleashing one’s potential, and Roman stoicism.

Madhav Ajayamohan February 23, 2025February 23, 2025

On January 25, TEDxUofT Mississauga hosted its annual conference at the Maja Prentice Theatre in Mississauga. This year’s conference was…

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Valentine’s Day retail surveys reveal key consumer trends in Canada and the US
While Americans prefer online shopping for Valentine's Day, Canadians are sticking to in-store shopping at local or independent retailers.

Aqeel Shahid Ullah February 9, 2025February 9, 2025

On February 3, the Retail Council of Canada published its annual Valentine’s Day 2025 Shopping in Canada Survey. The report,…

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UTMSU hosts “Love Week” to celebrate Valentine’s Day
The week will feature a rose-delivery program, a cookie decorating workshop, a social, and a romantic gala.

Aqeel Shahid Ullah February 9, 2025February 9, 2025

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, the University of Toronto Mississauga Student Union (UTMSU) is holding several events from…

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U of T to receive four million dollars for research commercialization
The grant, which is a part of larger funding to Dalhousie University, will serve to help establish a healthcare venture incubator at U of T’s Temerty Faculty of Medicine.

Emma Catarino February 9, 2025February 9, 2025

On January 15, U of T News announced that the University of Toronto (U of T) and its partners are…

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What You Need to Know about the 2025 Ontario Provincial Election for February 27, 2025
Ontario Premier Doug Ford argues that a snap election is necessary to combat US President Trump’s tariff threats, while his opponents have decried the early polls.

Roy Su February 9, 2025February 9, 2025

After weeks of speculation, Ontario Premier Doug Ford has officially called a snap provincial election for February 27. According to…

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Community voices shed light on missing persons cases in Ontario
As a disproportionate number of Black youth go missing, important questions about the systemic response to these crises raise concerns about media attention and accountability.

Mashiyat Ahmed February 2, 2025February 5, 2025

On December 18, 2024, multi-media creator Shana McCalla issued an online petition calling for immediate action by law enforcement forces…

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UTMSU continues its push for the revision of Credit/No Credit
The Medium interviewed UTMSU’s VP of University Affairs to gain insight into the Union’s progress on the campaign.

Aaron Calpito February 2, 2025February 2, 2025

The Credit/No Credit (CR/NCR) option is one of the most powerful course management tools available to students at the University…

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January News Briefs

Tyler Medeiros and Samuel Kamalendran February 2, 2025February 2, 2025

Canada’s Liberal Party leadership race underway After announcing his resignation from his role as Prime Minister on January 5, the…

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The End of the Trudeau Era
After a decade of leadership, Justin Trudeau has resigned as Prime Minister – setting the stage for a political cascade in Ottawa.

Roy Su January 27, 2025January 31, 2025

Canada’s political scene didn’t just get a shake-up—it got the inevitable. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has stepped down as the…

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Thinking Out Loud Together: Judge Marion Buller delivers special lecture at UTM
The lecture discussed the importance of having meaningful conversations on difficult subjects and the existing impacts of colonialism.

Celesta Maniatogianni January 27, 2025January 27, 2025

Last week, on Monday, January 20, retired Judge Marion Buller delivered a special lecture at UTM. The lecture, titled, “Thinking…

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The struggle: The unemployment plight for new graduates.
Amidst high youth unemployment rates, increased competition, and industry changes, new graduates continue to face an intimidating job market.

Yovarshee Ramchurn January 27, 2025January 27, 2025

Even just a few months after completing her Master of Arts in Economics from York University, Grace Oduro struggles to…

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Mississauga City Council passes motion to declare food insecurity an emergency
Amidst significant increases in food bank usage, The Medium spoke with the CEO of Food Banks Mississauga to understand what drove the City of Mississauga to declare food insecurity an emergency.

Martin Tsvetanov January 20, 2025January 27, 2025

Through a motion passed on November 13, 2024, the Mississauga City Council officially declared food insecurity an emergency. Food insecurity…

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