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UTM to host annual Get Hired Fair
The Career Centre’s bi-annual Get Hired Fair connects UTM students with employment and internship opportunities.
As senior students at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) move through the winter semester, many think about life after graduation, question their employment prospects, and consider their career options. To help ease such anxieties, the UTM’s Career Centre will…
U of T reeling after shooting death of Shivank Avasthi
Honouring a student, holding grief and navigating safety in the aftermath of a shocking loss.
On January 7, Toronto Police announced the arrest of a 28-year-old Toronto man, who has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of 20-year-old Shivank Avasthi. On December 23, 2025, Avasthi was pronounced dead on a trail…
Newly branded PSSA hosts panel of UTM’s best and brightest poli sci students
The Political Science Student Association invited high-achieving students and alumni to discuss the study of politics.
On November 13, the Political Science Student Association (PSSA) of the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) hosted its first-ever Student Success Panel. From 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., 10 award-winning…
UTM Muslim Students’ Association hosts multi-disciplinary Career Fair
Students from UTM and beyond were invited to a full-day event of lectures, networking, and panel discussions across eight discipline categories.
On November 22, the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) Muslim Students’ Association (MSA) hosted a Career Fair in collaboration with the Islamic Community Centre of Ontario and the MSAs of York University, the University of Waterloo, and the Ontario…
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Students gather to celebrate Dino’s sixth birthday paw-ty
UTM’s Career Centre hosts a special Paws & Unwind session to celebrate the campus therapy dog, Dino's birthday.
On January 12, the Career Centre hosted a birthday party celebrating Dino—University of Toronto Mississauga’s (UTM) therapy dog. Several students visited Dino (pronounced dee-no), petting him and enjoying his contagious,…
EVOLVERE Mental Health: Mental health resources built by students, for students
U of T student-founded startup shares their passion, innovation and vision on building a student-specific mental health support platform.
Mental well-being is not just a trend, but a lifelong journey that requires consistent effort from each individual. In an interview with The Medium, EVOLVERE Mental Health (EMH), a student-founded…
arts
All That Is Gold
Alchemy and its resonance in popular culture, how the ultimate search for immortality has persisted throughout all forms of science and fiction.
For thousands of years, humans have been obsessed with the idea of alchemy. The topic has made its way from philosophy to chemistry, and now there are traces of it in…
Behind-the-Scenes Look into David Blackwood’s Studio
Janita Wiersma, former assistant to Blackwood, recently did an interview detailing his artistic process, and what it was like to work with the Canadian legend.
David Blackwood is a well known Canadian artist known for his depictions of Newfoundland culture. Blackwood utilized a unique art style called “intaglio,” which involved etching designs onto a copper plate,…
“I’m Right Here:” Cultural Clubs on Campus and the Importance of Celebrating Cultural Pride
Sitting down to have cordial conversations with several culturally-focused clubs at UTM.
Consisting of around 15 000 full-time undergraduate students with roughly 25-30% having international enrolled each year at the University of Toronto Mississauga from 2019-2024, the UTM student body raves about its…
Accuracy of Chinese Culture in Mulan (1998)
Does the classic princess movie portray Chinese culture correctly, or is it still heavily influenced by euro-centric ideals?
The Disney Renaissance occurred during the 1990’s, and produced ten of Disney’s most beloved animated films. The era gave birth to four of the trademarked Disney Princesses. One of which was…
sports
Elevators vs Stairs
How the small decisions affect our health
Every day us UTM students are faced with the same question, how am I going to get to school? There are a multitude of different transportation options that we all…
Fantasy Sports: Beyond The Prize
How the Fantasy Premier League connects fans of the beautiful game
A cultural phenomenon amongst many sporting communities, fantasy sports leagues have added a whole new strategic dimension to watching your favorite sport—forging connections that extend beyond the pitch. Millions of…
From the Pitch to the People: Jordan’s New Found Unity Through Football
When Jordan qualified for its first-ever FIFA World Cup last year, I had never seen the streets of Amman be more united. From flags waving from balconies, honking horns, and…
