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Students elect new UTMSU representatives in fall by-elections
Fresh voices join the Students’ Union to champion students needs and advocate change.
Every fall, the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) Students’ Union (UTMSU) holds by-elections to fill vacant positions within the student government. The process allows students to nominate themselves for open positions. All full-time and part-time undergraduate students are eligible to…
UTM community donates to support those affected by Hurricane Melissa
In the wake of the strongest recorded hurricane in Jamaica’s history, Caribbean Connections and the Students’ Union held a week-long relief drive.
On the week of November 3, the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) Students’ Union (UTMSU) and Caribbean Connections UTM brought the UTM community together to support relief efforts following the recent devastation of Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica According to The…
Careers in Teaching Alumni Panel invites students to explore education pathways
UTM held its second annual Careers in Teaching Alumni Panel, inviting students to explore the many pathways within education.
On October 22, the Careers in Teaching Alumni Panel welcomed back University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) alumni from various educational career streams to inform students that there is no single…
Students’ Union to hold Annual General Meeting on November 27
The UTMSU’s AGM is an opportunity for students to voice their concerns to their elected representatives.
The University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) Students’ Union (UTMSU) is set to host their Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday, November 27 at 6 p.m. At the time of writing, the UTMSU has yet to determine a venue. The…
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features
Honouring UTM’s original caretaker
Long before the University of Toronto Mississauga, the land on which our campus is situated was home to the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation.
The grounds of the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) were not always built with lecture halls or laboratories. These lands were home to generations of people. Long before the concrete…
AI, ethics and the earth: Professor Stephen Scharper on technology’s spiritual reckoning
In an interview with The Medium, Professor Scharper shares his insights on AI’s ethical dilemmas, environmental consequences, and what they mean for humanity.
In an era of climate anxiety and technological advancement, the conversation surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) frequently centers on productivity, effectiveness, and innovation. But for Professor Scharper at the University of…
arts
Indigenous Filmmaker Recommendations
An overview of Jeff Barnaby and Zacharias Kunuk, two contemporary Indigenous filmmakers who have helped give Indigenous cinema greater attention.
Many Indigenous forms of artwork are receiving a greater amount of attention today. The contributions to Canadian culture made by Indigenous people is getting more recognition and recognized as part of…
Art To Voice What Was Lost
A deep dive into the numerous examples of Indigenous artwork with meanings that are being rediscovered.
Indigenous artwork encompasses native spirituality, myths, nature, and anything that embraces a love of the land. But it’s also a token of memory—of reclaiming the values and traditions of a group…
Indigenous Literature Celebrated at UTM
UTM offers many courses and texts on Indigenous literature and appreciating these works, while recognizing implicit bias, is one step towards reconciliation.
Our UTM campus, located on the historical Indigenous lands of the Secena, Huron-Wendat, and Mississaugas of the Credit, has a history of honoring Indigenous culture on campus. In 2018, one of…
The Blackwood Gallery UTM’s Own
A special place where art, community, and expression meet at UTM
How do you sense and comprehend the complexity of forces that shape our world? The words jump out from one of the light boxes scattered around the campus. Numerous thought-provoking messages…
sports
Remembering Archie French
A look back at Ronald “Archie” French, the beloved trainer and mentor who shaped student life in Erindale College in the 1970s
Few figures in early Erindale College history are remembered as vividly as Ronald “Archie” French—umpire, trainer, and mentor. Students knew him for his sharp humour, loud music, and crooked smile,…
Eagles Book Their Tickets to the Finals
Recapping the semi-final upsets that sent the men’s and women’s tri-campus soccer teams to the finals for back-to-back years
For the second season in a row, our men’s team will take on their eternal rivals University of St. George (UTSG) Red, in the outdoor finals. The women’s side also…
Regenesis refreshes UTM’s food scene
Regenesis aims to address the UTM students' desire for healthy and affordable food options
The Regenesis Flow Healthy food options are few and far between at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM). The available healthy options are unaffordable, often discouraging students from choosing healthy…
