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| 1062 | University of Toronto | The University of Toronto is Canada's leading university and one of the top teaching and research universities in the world. The generosity of our supporters helps us provide unlimited learning opportunities, a world class faculty and ideas that shape the world.<br><br><img src="https://adcomms.utoronto.ca/images/annual-fund/GEN2_FB_Banner_1200x630.jpg" /><br><br><i>As a professor of education who trains tomorrow’s teachers, I feel quite strongly that they need to represent the diverse communities they will serve. My teaching reflects my commitment—focusing on culturally responsive leadership and pedagogy, critical analysis of multiculturalism, and effective mentoring strategies for diversity and equity.<br><br>A couple of years ago, I met with the Provost to discuss ways to increase the representation of Black and Indigenous students at U of T. To deliver on our ideas, such as strengthening outreach to prospective students before they enter grades 11 and 12, I was appointed the Provostial Advisor on Access Programs.<br><br>I want to do my part to help create a more equitable society, and broadening access to U of T is a great way to start. I appreciate that U of T supports my ideas and gives me a platform where my voice can be heard.<br><br>I am grateful to donors like you, who make it possible for students from all walks of life to have access to the resources, knowledge, and opportunities they need to build a better tomorrow for themselves and their communities.<br><br>Sincerely,<br><br>Ann E. Lopez, Ph.D.<br>Associate Professor, Teaching Stream, OISE<br>Provostial Advisor, University of Toronto</i> | |||
| 1061 | Landmark | ||||
| 1001 | Support Collaboration at U of T | In a rapidly changing world, collaboration is re-inventing our student experience. Whether students are working together with each other or with expert faculty, they're fuelling some of the most innovative research imaginable.</br></br>Your support to the funds listed below help provide students and faculty members with limitless opportunities for innovating together. | |||
| 1073 | Convocation Hall | Convocation Hall is the university's largest classroom and the place where we recognize the achievements of our graduates. For over 100 years, the hall has served as a place where great scholars, visionaries and performers captivate and astound. The hall owes its very existence to the generosity of U of T's alumni and friends. Please support the restoration of one of U of T's most recognizable landmarks by making a contribution today. | |||
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| 1074 | Academic Scholarships | The Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education is proud to provide a comprehensive awards program for our academic undergraduate and graduate students. Scholarships are awarded to students based on various factors including academic excellence, leadership and financial need. These awards help us continue to attract and support the best and brightest students, ensuring a healthier future for us all.</p><p>If you would like to support scholarships in general, rather than a particular scholarship, we would welcome a gift to the <a href=" https://donate.utoronto.ca/give/show/306"> Faculty of Kinesiology Annual Fund</a>. To give to a scholarship not listed here, please contact Samantha Barr at 416-946-5126 or samantha.barr@utoronto.ca.</p><script>document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", function() {showContact ("kpe");});</script> | |||
| 1075 | Athletic Scholarships | The Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education is proud to provide a comprehensive awards program for our Varsity Blues student-athletes. General and team-specific awards support outstanding student-athletes from faculties and divisions across all three U of T campuses, based on specifications set out by the OUA and USPORTS.<script>document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", function() {showContact ("kpe");});</script> | |||
| 1067 | Faculty of Arts & Science | Clara Shipman<br>MSc Planning 2018</i> | |||
| 1072 | Faculty of Medicine | The mission of the Faculty of Medicine is to prepare future health leaders, contribute to our communities, and improve the health of individuals and populations through the discovery, application and communication of knowledge.<br/><br><img src="https://adcomms.utoronto.ca/images/annual-fund/MED_FB_Banner_1200x630.jpg" /><br><br><i>There were times I wasn’t sure medicine was for me. Then I remembered the single mother, with limited time to take off work, who missed her own appointments to be able to take her daughter instead. Patients who didn’t take medication because it was too expensive and those with language barriers who incorrectly interpreted their treatment plan. I saw myself and my family in these experiences and realized I fit into medicine—because I fit in with my patients.This perspective will be crucial to my ability to offer quality healthcare to people from economically disadvantaged communities. It’s something I wouldn’t have had the chance to do without support from donors like you.<br><br>In a very real sense, the financial aid you provide enables the Faculty of Medicine to break down the barriers many students face. I’ve experienced first-hand the challenges my classmates have had in balancing the demands of school and work, and I am grateful for my own access to bursaries.<br><br>On behalf of my fellow students who are also moved by your generosity, thank you for giving us the building blocks to shape the future of the medical profession.<br><br>Stephanie Zhou<br>MD, Class of 2018</i><br><br>Gifts made to the <b>Dean's Bursary & Excellence Fund</b> in support of the MD program will be matched. | |||
| 1064 | Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education | formation on how to support the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education email <a href="mailto:alumni.kpe@utoronto.ca">alumni.kpe@utoronto.ca</a> or phone at 416-946-5126.</div><script>function readMore () { document.getElementById("read-more-link").style.display="none"; document.getElementById("more-text").style.display="block";}</script><br><img src="https://adcomms.utoronto.ca/images/annual-fund/KPE_FB_Banner_1200x630.jpg" /><br><br><i>All of us who are passionate about sport can point to a coach or mentor who inspired us to reach further. However, from my own personal experience as a female coach working at the youth and university level in Canada, I continued to be challenged by a number of barriers. Through my PhD research at the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education (KPE), I wanted to address the marginalization and underrepresentation of women coaches in sport and explore the impact of mentorship as a critical strategy for their advancement.<br><br>Thanks to donor support, I’ve received several awards over my PhD tenure, offering me incredible opportunities to travel across the country and around the world to present my work. These experiences not only made me feel more confident about my research, they inspired me to continue making a difference for women.<br><br>On behalf of fellow students touched by your generosity, thank you for giving us the building blocks to build a better tomorrow.<br><br>Jenessa Banwell<br>PhD, expected 2019</i> | |||
| 1071 | Innis College | <strong>50 years of leader | |||
| 1063 | Faculty of Law | At the University of Toronto, we offer one of the world's outstanding legal educations. To be a student at our law school is to join a wonderful community of the finest legal scholars and students, working together in the pursuit of academic and professional excellence.<br><br>Our graduates go on to leadership positions in public interest organizations, politics, business, and on the bench and bar with an education that serves them well in making a positive impact in our community.<br><br>Commencing in the mid-1990s, tuition has risen dramatically in step with a 30% real decline in government funding.<br><br>We at the law school are committed to ensuring that increased tuition does not become a barrier to students attending U of T Law.<br><br><img src="https://adcomms.utoronto.ca/images/annual-fund/LAW_FB_Banner_1200x630.jpg" /><br><br><i>Providing corporations with a broader toolset of governance options to promote societal wellbeing is a trend popping up all over the world. These alternative corporate governing structures seek to augment corporations’ innate drive to generate profit with additional social ends—from environmental protection to improved labour practices.<br><br>I strongly believe this is an important way to a better tomorrow and that, by using the law as a system that sets standards and expectations for behaviour, we have the potential to positively affect the lives of large numbers of people.<br><br>It’s an issue I’m passionate about and one I’ve been fortunate to delve into in my research thanks to the generous financial support of donors like you. In a very real sense, the aid you provide enables the Faculty of Law to break down the barriers many students like me face. Prior to receiving financial aid, I had no means to pursue my law degree. Today, I can.<br><br>On behalf of fellow students moved by your generosity, thank you for giving us the building blocks to shape our futures and the future of law.<br><br>Kia Dunn<br>Juris Doctor 2019 candidate</i> | |||
| 1042 | Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) | .<br><br>Katie Kovacs<br>(MA Child Study and Education 2018)</i> | |||
| 1065 | University College | University of Toronto Art Centre, a public art gallery that maintains a permanent collection of more than 5,000 works of Canadian and international art.<a id="read-more-link" onClick="readMore();" style="cursor: pointer;">Read more.</a><br><div id="more-text" style="display:none;">Consistent with our goals and aspirations for the past 150 plus years, University College has identified <b>enhancing the undergraduate student experience as our top priority</b>.<br/></div><script>function readMore () { document.getElementById("read-more-link").style.display="none"; document.getElementById("more-text").style.display="block";}</script><br><img src="https://adcomms.utoronto.ca/images/annual-fund/UC_FB_Banner_1200x630.jpg" /><br><br><i>Thanks to donors like you, I received an entrance scholarship that helped subsidize my first-year tuition and gave me a real sense of accomplishment. I am currently in my third year at the University of Toronto, double majoring in physiology and human biology. Although my plan is to pursue a career in medicine, I enjoy taking elective classes that expand my worldview.<br><br>Through my Canadian Studies elective, I got the chance to apply my classroom learning in the real world when I helped to develop the Kensington Market: Hidden Histories app. This interactive app makes it easy for people to take a closer look at the history behind landmarks and buildings they pass by and to learn about the city’s cultural heritage.<br><br>I am so grateful that I could use my research into Toronto’s history to create something that can impact people’s lives.<br><br>My passion for history is one of the reasons I chose UC—U of T’s founding college. The other reasons were UC’s openness, community-oriented attitude and reputation for academic excellence. All of which you help make possible. Thank you for your support.<br><br>Natalie Simonian<br>(BSc UC 2019)</i> | |||
| 1066 | University of Toronto Libraries | As one of the leading research library systems in the world, and the largest in Canada, the University of Toronto Libraries (UTL) provide access to knowledge, preserve and develop specialized collections and provide facilities that stimulate learning and discovery. UTL connects the great minds of our students and faculty with great minds from other times and places. We are extremely fortunate to have inherited outstanding libraries, and with the support of our community, we look forward to providing the collected wisdom housed here to future generations of students and researchers.<br/><br>At the University of Toronto Libraries, students are on the leading edge of life-changing innovations, exciting partnerships and opportunities, research breakthroughs and journeys of self-discovery. Your support makes it all possible.<br><br><img src="https://adcomms.utoronto.ca/images/annual-fund/LIB_FB_Banner_1200x630.jpg" /><br><br><i>It’s an honour to work on cataloguing the Joseph Brabant Lewis Carroll Collection at the Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library. By providing a detailed record of every item—including books, ephemera and realia—I can help researchers today, and in the future, gain quicker access to this marvelous collection.<br><br>This work is also a profoundly democratizing process—taking these rare, precious items and ordering them so that anyone can appreciate them and learn from them.<br><br>I’m extremely grateful to the University of Toronto Libraries’ donors, for both enabling the Fisher Library to acquire this special collection and supporting my project. Working here means I’m being trained by very distinguished specialists who work at one of North America’s greatest libraries.<br><br>On behalf of fellow students and staff touched by your generosity, thank you for giving us the building blocks to build a better tomorrow for everyone the University of Toronto Libraries serve.<br><br>Dr. Holly Forsythe Paul<br>Master of Information student, expected 2021</i> | |||
| 1070 | Victoria College | Think what you can do for Vic students.<br><br>Contributing an annual gift is one of the most effective ways for alumni to make an immediate difference in the lives of Vic students. Alumni support for scholarships and bursaries, student services, academic programs, and library resources help inspire a new generation of students.<br><br><img src="https://adcomms.utoronto.ca/images/annual-fund/VIC_FB_Banner_1200x630.jpg" /><br><br><i>I am passionate about the environment, and this inspired me to pursue Ecology, Evolutionary Biology and Cell and Molecular Biology at Victoria College in the University of Toronto. I was thrilled to participate in an environmental research project that enabled me to explore my interests and to support my long-term goal of pursuing scientific research.<br><br>My research colleagues and I developed a method of counting that can be used to project how many microplastic fibres are released from laundry into our waterways. We hope our findings will influence consumers, industry and the government, ultimately leading to a reduction in plastic pollution.<br><br>I didn’t expect to have an experience like this so soon in my academic career. To develop an experiment from scratch is something very special, and to have the potential to impact the future of our planet as a second-year student is truly amazing! I have received the Gordon Westaway Hilborn Scholarship at Vic, which will support my studies even further.<br><br>I am so grateful to Victoria College and to donors like you for all the opportunities I’ve received. I can’t wait to see what tomorrow brings!<br><br>Hayley McIlwraith<br>Vic 2T0</i> | |||
| 1068 | Department of Physics | Canada's leading department of physics is proud to offer an unrivalled breadth of cutting-edge research opportunities and educational programming designed to expand our knowledge of nature. These range from traditional core areas of condensed matter physics, quantum optics, subatomic physics and astrophysics, through globally influential work in climate change to the exciting emerging areas of quantum information, string theory and biological physics. Internationally renowned faculty are training future generations of scientists'all in an effort to respond strategically to some of the most pressing questions of our time. Your support will play a vital role in advancing the department's reputation for excellence and innovation. | |||
| 1022 | Department of Spanish & Portuguese | Hispanic and Portuguese cultures offer a variety unrivalled by any other modern Western culture. In the Middle Ages, the Iberian Peninsula was the vital point of contact of the Christian, Jewish and Islamic civilizations. In the early modern period, it led the way in the exploration and settlement of the New World, contributing significantly to the evolution of a flourishing Latin American culture. Today, Spanish and Portuguese are among the top six most widely-spoken languages in the world. At U of T's Department of Spanish & Portuguese, students can explore these major languages and literatures, and complement their studies with courses on the influential social, artistic and intellectual history of Ibero-America. Your gift will support education and scholarship in this important area. | |||
| 1069 | Jewish Studies, Anne Tanenbaum Centre for | The Anne Tanenbaum Centre for Jewish Studies is an interdisciplinary powerhouse and Canada's premier site for innovative, world-class scholarship and teaching in all areas of Jewish studies. Our unrivaled faculty of more than 70 internationally regarded professors come from 24 affiliated academic units and teach more than 100 courses in Jewish thought, philosophy, history, religion, society and culture. Each year, 4,000 students engage in a rigorous dialogue with the Jewish tradition and each other. As part of the Boundless campaign, the University has identified more than $36 million in core fundraising priorities, including course development, conferences, faculty and distinguished scholar positions, a curatorship for the stellar library collections and scholarships for students. Your support will help establish the University as one of the world's premier forums for Jewish thought, Israel studies and Jewish cultural studies. | |||
| 1076 | Landmark Project | <style>.monthly-landmark-gift { display:none; }</style><h4>If you would like to support this project with a Granite Paver over a two year period please <a href="https://donate.utoronto.ca/give/show/421?sid=DUA19ANNWDUAADALLAFF" style="text-decoration: underline;">click here</a>.</h4><br>If you would like to donate to multiple granite pavers, benches and trees, or would like to learn more about the gardens or other naming opportunities, please contact Jonathan Cheevers at 416 978-4928 or jonathan.cheevers@utoronto.ca.<br> | |||
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| 1101 | Rotman School of Management | The Rotman School of Management is a place where change happens.<br><br>We bring together the right people, resources and support systems to spark learning insights and ignite breakthrough thinking around a defining purpose: to create value for business and society.<br><br>Your support ensures our school will remain on the cutting-edge by providing critical resources required to recruit and retain the best faculty and students, deliver cutting-edge teaching and research and continue to address the most pressing business challenges in business and society.<br><br>For more information on giving to Rotman please call 416-946-5427 or email <a href="mailto:annualfund@rotman.utoronto.ca">annualfund@rotman.utoronto.ca</a>.<br><br><img src="https://adcomms.utoronto.ca/images/annual-fund/ROT_FB_Banner_1200x630.jpg" /><br><br><i>My work in the Rotman School of Management’s Onboard Fellowship Program, working with CAMH, taught me a lot about strategic governance. It also allowed me to advance my knowledge and put forward recommendations that were implemented by the board - making a meaningful contribution to an organization doing incredible work in the local and national community.<br><br>I feel so fortunate to have had this opportunity, one that a lot of new graduates don’t get until much later in their careers. To be able to work so closely with experienced leaders is something I would never have had the chance to do were it not for the donors whose support made the Onboard Fellowship Program and my entrance scholarship possible.<br><br>On behalf of my fellow students who benefitted from your generosity, thank you for giving us the building blocks to develop our careers and build a better tomorrow.<br><br>Alison Hyodo<br>MBA, 2017</i> | |||
| 1102 | Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing | style="lass programs are taught by experienced teachers, researchers, outstanding clinicians and professional leaders. Leading nurse researchers and educators at the Faculty are making major contributions to knowledge, health policy and future practice. Through our state-of-the-art simulation laboratory and partnerships with Canada's leading teaching hospitals, our students receive the best possible clinical education and graduate as accomplished nursing professionals ready for a great and rewarding career.</div><script>function readMore () { document.getElementById("read-more-link").style.display="none"; document.getElementById("more-text").style.display="block";}</script><br><img src="https://adcomms.utoronto.ca/images/annual-fund/NURS_FB_Banner_1200x630.jpg" /><br><br><i>I’ve always enjoyed volunteering in the community, focusing on peer support, tutoring and advocacy. In my previous career, I worked at a non-profit organization dedicated to counselling and community development with marginalized communities.<br><br>After completing a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology and a Master of Public Health, I was thrilled to be accepted into Bloomberg Nursing and to participate in child and youth-centred research. This work examines the role transition workers play in facilitating smoother transitions between hospitals and the community for young people accessing mental health services.<br><br>I’ve been lucky to have the support of donors like you as well as Dr. Kristin Cleverley, CAMH Chair in Mental Health Nursing Research. I’m very grateful for your generosity to Bloomberg Nursing. It’s been a pleasure and a privilege to work on this project and expand my knowledge about child and adolescent healthcare. I hope to bring awareness around transition workers and show that their important role merits further rigorous research.<br><br>Together, we can improve care for vulnerable children and youth and work toward building more compassionate communities.<br><br>Sincerely,<br><br>Dana Gore<br>(BScN 2018)</i> | |||
| 1103 | Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering | es, 2,200 graduate students, 249 academic staff and almost 50,000 alumni.<br><a id="read-more-link" onClick="readMore();" style="cursor: pointer;">Read more.</a><br><div id="more-text" style="display:none;">U of T Engineering is an international leader in research: our faculty members collaborate across disciplines to create solutions in fields from sustainability to bioengineering. Through excellence in engineering education, we prepare the next generation of global engineering leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs to address the world's most pressing challenges.</div><script>function readMore () { document.getElementById("read-more-link").style.display="none"; document.getElementById("more-text").style.display="block";}</script><br><img src="https://adcomms.utoronto.ca/images/annual-fund/APSC_FB_Banner_1200x630.jpg" /><br><br><i>Thanks to donor contributions, I was able to participate in an amazing engineering capstone project in Nicaragua.<br><br>My team was selected to provide clean drinking water to El Triunfo, a small village. Our design was focused on affordability, local materials and labour. Knowing that donors were providing financial support, we felt encouraged and confident in our abilities—and determined to be successful.<br><br>The design leveraged a locally producible kiln optimized to sustain high temperatures, enabling a crucial structural change in the clay called Quartz Inversion. The final product is a 200-mm-diameter clay disk that is 6:1 clay-dirt to rice husks—our locally sourced organic material of choice. Disks are then siliconed into the bottoms of buckets allowing water to filter via gravity. Up to 99 per cent of all bacteria is removed.<br><br>Now that the filters are being used, water quality is dramatically improved. Working on this project was the highlight of my engineering education at U of T. I hope more students will be able to have unique learning experiences like this. Thank you for your support.<br><br>Zia Karim<br>(BASc 2018)</i> | |||
| 1104 | Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy | innovation. It will enhance our cutting-edge educational programs; advance research that addresses issues relevant to modern drug therapy, discovery and delivery; and build on our commitment to life-long learning. Our campaign will also develop programs and services that enhance the scope of practice and ultimately, the role of the pharmacist in the health care system.</div><script>function readMore () { document.getElementById("read-more-link").style.display="none"; document.getElementById("more-text").style.display="block";}</script><br><img src="https://adcomms.utoronto.ca/images/annual-fund/PHM_FB_Banner_1200x630.jpg" /><br><br><i>As part of our graduate studies at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, we’re focusing our research on pioneering technologies to help make health care more accessible, especially for low-income communities.<br><br>Along with Professor Keith Pardee, we created a portable and programmable system for the detection of diseases through the development of molecular diagnostics for the Zika virus. Thanks to donor support, we travelled to Ecuador this past March to conduct patient and field trials of our optical reader. The technology is also being tested on other mosquito-borne infections.<br><br>Our new project focuses on improving access to fundamental therapeutics like vaccines and powerful new antibody-based drugs. These often require uninterrupted refrigeration during distribution, which can be costly. To address this, we developed a freeze-dried platform to make therapeutic drugs on-site and on-demand by simply adding water.<br><br>We’re excited about the potential impact of these projects, which includes improving access to health care, providing low-cost personalized medicine and enabling rapid response to public health emergencies.<br><br>On behalf of our fellow PHARM students and researchers, thank you for your support and for helping us do our part to build a better tomorrow.<br><br> Yuxiu (Livia) Guo & Seray Cicek<br>MSc in Pharmaceutical Sciences, expected 2019</i> | |||
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| 1107 | Faculty of Forestry | The Faculty of Forestry at the University of Toronto was established in 1907. It is the oldest forestry faculty and the pioneer of scientific forest management in Canada. <br><br>Today's Faculty of Forestry is a highly competitive centre for Forest Studies. Our focus is on conserving and sustaining our forests for a full range of uses - from timber harvesting to recreation to wildlife management to the conservation of biodiversity. Our scope is not limited to Canadian forestry practices, but is evolving into a truly international approach. | |||
| 1108 | Faculty of Music | The Faculty of Music trains performers, scholars, composers, and music educators for challenges and opportunities that will face them in the 21st century. There is not a day without lectures, master classes and performances of special note. Our numerous ensembles provide all our students with practical opportunities both to perform and to hear a wide range of musical repertoire as part of their studies. Intensive classroom and performance coaching by faculty and guest artists pushes our students to explore their musical possibilities. We rely on donors like you to ensure that these exciting programs continue. | |||
| 1109 | Faculty of Information | The Faculty of Information is a professional and research faculty that educates leaders in a variety of information fields. Students come here to gain the expertise to work skillfully in today's complex knowledge society. Learning from and working alongside highly respected faculty, students acquire both foundational theories essential to information management and leading-edge practices that transform the way knowledge is generated and employed. From archives to digital collections, libraries and information systems to issues of policy and security, our Masters and PhD programs offer leading edge education to meet these demands.<br/><br/><img src="https://adcomms.utoronto.ca/images/annual-fund/ISCHOOL_FB_Banner_1200x630.jpg" alt="Faculty of Information" /><br/><br/><i>I can tell you first-hand that support from donors like you has a big impact on how students learn and the opportunities we’re given outside of the classroom.<br/><br/>This year, I was honoured to win both the Dean’s Master of Information Scholarship and the ARMA (Archives & Research Management Association) Education International Foundation Scholarship. I’ve been studying and writing about Canada’s privacy legislation and how it doesn’t adequately protect our privacy in the digital age. I believe this work is important and has the potential to benefit vulnerable sectors of the population who are at risk for digital privacy violations.<br/><br/>Last summer, I worked with students and a professor to translate vague user terms and conditions from commonly used websites and explored the benefits of creating a legal age for digital consent. The aim is to help ensure that users of all ages and levels of digital literacy will understand what companies are doing with their information.<br/><br/>Because of your generosity, I was able to participate in the Managing Organization Records conference in Chicago in May. Thank you for supporting the Faculty of Information.<br/><br/>Dominique Glassman<br/>(Master of Information, 2019)</i> | |||
| 1110 | Department of Economics | U of T's Department of Economics is the top-ranked in Canada and among the best in the world. It is also the most popular among undergraduate students enrolled in the Faculty of Arts & Science'nearly 70 percent of all students take at least one course in economics during their undergraduate studies. The department's stunning home, Max Gluskin House, and its cadre of more than 65 professors, who do cutting-edge research in areas ranging from finance and labour economics to public policy and industrial organization, will help ensure the department's international competitiveness well into the future. Your donations will support the education of future business, financial and economic policy leaders. | |||
| 1111 | Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics | The Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics at U of T is Canada's preeminent home for astrophysical research and teaching. Award-winning faculty and talented students enjoy access to the world's major optical, radio and satellite observatories. Pioneering scientists are actively engaged in a wide range of observational and theoretical research on solar system dynamics, stars, stellar systems, the interstellar medium, the galaxy, quasars, galaxy clusters and cosmology. Their combined expertise represents a diversity that is unparalleled in Canada and matched only by top-ranked centres worldwide. With close links to the prestigious Canadian Institute for Theoretical Astrophysics (CITA) and the Dunlap Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics, faculty and students collaborate daily with experts at the cutting edge of the discipline. Students also benefit from direct interactions with a broad range of visiting scholars. Your gift will continue this proud tradition by supporting the new generation of astronomers and astrophysicists who are confronting some of the biggest and most exciting questions about the universe and our place in it. | |||
| 1112 | Faculty of Dentistry | Dentistry isn't just fixing teeth it's about improving and maintaining our essential and overall health. At the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, we aspire to be global leaders in solving the complex and profound health challenges of the 21st century and beyond.<a id="read-more-link" onClick="readMore();" style="cursor: pointer;">Read more.</a><br><div id="more-text" style="display:none;">We are at a pivotal moment. We are in the process of profound change that will improve the experiences of our faculty, staff and students, changes that will translate to better outcomes for our students, patients and the community at large.</div><script>function readMore () { document.getElementById("read-more-link").style.display="none"; document.getElementById("more-text").style.display="block";}</script><br><img src="https://adcomms.utoronto.ca/images/annual-fund/DENT_FB_Banner_1200x630.jpg" /><br><br><i>I first visited the clinic at the Faculty of Dentistry two years ago after a friend recommended it to me. The student I was assigned to was in his third year. Over the first few appointments we built a comprehensive plan together that took all of my concerns and all aspects of my care into account.<br><br>This past April we completed our plan, and I am pleased with the treatment I received. I am grateful for the opportunity to have access to this high-quality care, and to benefit from working directly with students. This experience has given me renewed confidence. Thank you for making it all possible.<br><br>Sincerely,<br><br>Diana Caruso</i> | |||
| 1113 | Banting & Best Diabetes Centre | | |||
| 1114 | Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation | <img src="https://adcomms.utoronto.ca/images/annual-fund/IHPME_FB_Banner_1200x630.jpg" alt="Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation" /><br><br><i>A child’s early health and development has a significant impact on their future health outcomes. But not all children in Canada have equal access to quality healthcare.<br><br>Learning about health inequities and the societal impact of early childhood development compelled me to pursue pediatric research with Dr. Cornelia Borkhoff and TARGet Kids! This exposure to world-class leaders in healthcare research has been an exceptional experience.<br><br>For my Master’s in Health Services Research thesis, I am studying infant feeding practices in different ethnic groups to determine the extent to which ethnicity impacts iron deficiency. I expect my research findings to help improve screening for iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia in children in Canada.<br><br>Examining child health inequities across communities will aid in creating solutions to improve the overall social, emotional and physical development of children in Canada, in turn, creating a healthier future for us all.<br><br>I am grateful to generous donors who make research projects like mine possible. Thank you in advance for supporting IHPME at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health.<br><br>Vinusha Gunaseelan<br>Honours BSc, MSc Candidate, expected 2018</i><script>setTimeout(function() { document.getElementsByClassName('howtogivelist')[0].appendChild('<li>Dalla Lana School of Public Health</li>'); }, 1000);</script> | |||
| 1115 | Department of Medicine | The Department of Medicine at the University of Toronto is one of the oldest departments of its kind in North America, dating back to the founding of the School of Medicine in 1843.<br><br>Now, the Department of Medicine is one of the largest in North America, with 800 full-time faculty members, 1,000 postgraduate trainees, and 20 sub-specialty divisions located across six fully-affiliated hospitals, four community-affiliated hospitals and more than a dozen additional clinical practice sites. One third of Canada’s, and one half of Ontario’s, internal medicine specialists received their training here.<br><br>The Department of Medicine is a research powerhouse that generates new knowledge with the goal of meaningfully impacting internal medicine training and the care and health outcomes of patients and their families. | |||
| 1116 | Department of Nutritional Sciences | The Department of Nutritional Sciences at the University of Toronto is one of only a few in North America situated in a Faculty of Medicine. Although the department is centered in the Basic Sciences sector of the Faculty, its activities include not only basic science but also clinical and community aspects of nutrition. These activities that range from 'bench to bedside to populations' make it a model of integration within the whole of the health sciences complex at the University of Toronto, enabling a full exploration of the relationships between nutrition and human health to influence both clinical practice and public health policy. | |||
| 1117 | Department of Physiology | Physiology is the study of how the body works in health and disease at all levels including molecular, genomic, proteomic, ionic, cellular, organ and whole organism. The Department of Physiology is dedicated to understanding fundamental physiological processes and translating these to clinical care. Our Department plays a central role within the Faculty of Medicine and collaborates in many of its programs with the Faculty of Arts & Sciences, allied Health Sciences and with a number of the Hospital-based research institutes in Toronto. | |||
| 1118 | Department of Psychiatry | The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto is the largest in Canada and one of the largest in the world. The Department of Psychiatry is very active in carrying out the research and educational missions of the Faculty of Medicine and is involved heavily in postgraduate education and undergraduate education, both at the pre-clerkship and clerkship level; as well as fellowship training.<BR/><BR/>The department has key initiatives that they are working towards. These include (1) training and research that enable improved treatment of critically ill and complex patients; (2) aligning and connecting with the many advances in the understanding of the brain and its development, across the life span; (3) responding to the public demands for access and equitable care; (4) building new partnerships, both inside the University and across clinical sites; and (5) further developing a more cohesive, connected Department, where the moments of deep, personally consequential connection during training are carried forward through a strong network of alumni and trainees. | |||
| 1119 | Department of Surgery | The Department of Surgery at U of T is an extensive network of faculty and learners, traversing six fully-affiliated hospitals and an expanding number of community-affiliated hospitals. With over 400 faculty, the Department engages in teaching undergraduate medical programs; training of postgraduate residents, fellows and graduate students; research across basic, translational, and clinical spheres; health care service in multiple hospital and community sites; and outreach in international and global initiatives.</p><style>:target {background:#849FB2 !important; color: #fff; font-weight: bold; font-size: 14pt;}:target input[type="submit"] { background: #32587d; color: #cc9952; font-weight: bold; padding: 2px 6px; }:target input[type="text"] { font-size: 14pt; }</style><script src="https://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/jquery/2.1.3/jquery.min.js"></script><script>$(document).ready(function(){$("ul.programlist li")[1].id="greatest";});$(document).ready(function(){$("ul.programlist li")[6].id="plastics";});$(document).ready(function(){$("ul.programlist li")[8].id="urology";});</script><p> | |||
| 1120 | Toronto Addis Ababa Academic Collaboration | The purpose of the Toronto Addis Ababa Academic Collaboration (TAAAC) is to assist Addis Ababa University (AAU) Ethiopia, build and strengthen capacity and sustainability in medical -specialities and other health and non-health professional programs. TAAAC is the umbrella organization housing all the new educational partnerships between Departments and Divisions in six Faculties at the University of Toronto (UofT) in Canada and AAU. TAAAC facilitates each of the partnerships who work closely with their sister department at AAU to understand the educational needs and objectives and sends small, well organized groups of volunteer faculty and an accompanying senior student, who travel to AAU for a month to teach, co-teach, mentor and collaborate. The programs build on the work of each group of outgoing faculty so that together we accumulate and learn from our collective experience and expertise, and stay current with an ever progressing educational landscape at AAU. TAAAC partnerships work to enhance and expand medical residencies and subspecialty training in medicine, and to strengthen Masters and PhD programming in other post graduate academic programs. | |||
| 1121 | Rotman Commerce | Rotman Commerce has experienced tremendous growth and change in recent years, including the development of a career centre for students and a network for our alumni. The introduction of the Rotman Commerce Annual Fund gives our leaders the resources they need to remain competitive and implement new initiatives.<a id="read-more-link" onClick="readMore();" style="cursor: pointer;">Read more.</a><br><div id="more-text" style="display:none;">There are many opportunities for alumni to share their success with Rotman Commerce - recruiting students, volunteering time as a mentor, and supporting the Annual Fund with a charitable contribution.<br><br>Your support of Rotman Commerce advances the program's top strategic priorities including faculty recruitment and research, curriculum development, and enhancement of student and alumni experiences.</div><script>function readMore () { document.getElementById("read-more-link").style.display="none"; document.getElementById("more-text").style.display="block";}</script><br><img src="https://adcomms.utoronto.ca/images/annual-fund/ROTCOM_FB_Banner_1200x630.jpg" /><br><br><i>The University of Toronto, and Rotman Commerce in particular, has played a pivotal role in my life. I built my skills and further developed my goals alongside extremely talented peers in one of the most diverse universities in the country, and I was able to branch out of my program and collaborate with engineers to help grow my venture EcoPackers.<br><br>I graduate U of T with more than just my business degree. I graduate with a diverse set of challenges that I have overcome and a story about how I found my passion for social entrepreneurship—using business to build a better tomorrow.<br><br>On behalf of fellow students touched by your generosity, thank you for giving us the building blocks to develop creative thinking and critical skills for our success in the real world.<br><br>Nuha Siddiqui<br>BCom ’18, Public Accounting Specialization & Minor in Environmental Economics</i> | |||
| 1122 | University of Toronto Scarborough | ||||
| 1123 | U of T Magazine | ||||
| 1124 | Emmanuel College | The mission of Emmanuel College is to provide an education characterized by rigorous theological inquiry, contextual analysis, commitment to justice, and inclusive practice. | |||
| 1125 | School of Graduate Studies | The mission of the School of Graduate Studies is to promote excellence in graduate education and research University-wide and ensure consistency and high standards across the divisions. Sharing responsibility for graduate studies with graduate units and divisions, and operating through a system of collegial governance, consultation and decanal leadership, SGS defines and administers university-wide regulations for graduate education. | |||
| 1126 | Hart House | <p>Hart House is turning 100! Join us as we prepare for our next century as a leading student centre at the University of Toronto.</p> <p>At Hart House, students are free from the pressures of their formal studies and can explore and enjoy new ideas, people and connections. At Hart House, students broaden their education and find a sense of purpose, belonging and community. For many students, Hart House is the difference between a great education and life-changing one.</p> <p>In our centennial year, we invite you to support our <strong>Legacy Fund Program</strong>. This program seeks to lay the groundwork for our next 100 years by supporting our historic programs, revitalizing our cherished building, and investing in critical innovation efforts. Your support of the <strong>Legacy Fund Program</strong> will ensure that Hart House can continue to be a welcoming haven for students at University of Toronto for another 100 years.</p> <img src="https://adcomms.utoronto.ca/email-templates/hart-house/2019/images/HH-100-logo-colour.jpg" alt="Hart House 100 logo (1919-2019)" /><br><br><!--<p>Learn more about Hart House:<ul style="font-weight:bold; text-decoration: underline;"><li><a href="http://harthouse.ca" target="_blank">Visit the Hart House website</a></li><li><a href="http://harthouse.ca/about-us/" target="_blank">Review our annual report</a></li><li><a href="http://www.harthouse100.ca" target="_blank">Visit the Hart House Centennial website to discover the exciting events, projects and exhibitions between May 2019-May 2020.</a></li></ul></p>--> | |||
| 1127 | Massey College | Massey College is a graduate students' residential community affiliated with, but independent from, the University of Toronto. The College offers much more than a residence; it provides a unique, congenial and intellectual environment for graduate students of distinguished ability in all disciplines to share in a rich and stimulating community.<br><br>In addition to the students affiliated with the College, who are known as Junior Fellows, other members of the community include distinguished senior scholars and eminent members of society beyond the academic world. Relationships among all members of the community are encouraged and fostered by a variety of College events and programs, including High Table dinners held biweekly throughout the academic year. A College choir, sports teams, chapel services and numerous social events all contribute to our warm and vibrant community.<br><br>The College is a partner with the CBC and House of Anansi Press in the annual Massey Lectures, and also coordinates the annual Walter Gordon Symposium. Massey College is home to the Canadian Journalism Fellowships and, together with the School of Graduate Studies, supports the Scholar-at-Risk program.<br><br>The College buildings, designed by celebrated architect Ron Thom, were constructed in 1962. | |||
| 1128 | Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work | ||||
| 1129 | Soldiers' Tower | <img src="https://adcomms.utoronto.ca/images/alumni/AF_Soldiers_Tower.jpg" /><br><br>Situated at the western end of Hart House and standing 143 feet tall, the Soldiers' Tower is a memorial to the 628 members of the University of Toronto who gave their lives while on active service in 1914-1918 and to the 557 men and women lost from 1939 to 1945. It was built in 1923-24 using $397,141 raised by the University of Toronto Alumni Association (UTAA) to build a War Memorial and establish scholarships in memory of those students, faculty, staff and alumni who served in the Great War. The initial cost of the Tower and Memorial Screen, the clock and the carillon was $252,500. The interest on the surplus is still in use today for War Memorial Scholarships and for tower expenses. Carved in stone on the Memorial Screen are the ranks, names and units of those lost to the university in the First World War. The two walls of the archway record the service of the men and women lost in the Second World War. | |||
| 1130 | Transitional Year Programme | The Transitional Year Programme (TYP) is a university access program for students with high academic potential who have not completed high school and who lack the formal background, skills and confidence to qualify for university admission. TYP actively encourages applications from members of Toronto's diverse communities, particularly those where access to higher education has traditionally been limited. Applications are received from African Canadian/Black, Native-Canadian, and LGBTQ communities as well as from sole-support parents, persons with disabilities, and students from working-class backgrounds of all ethnicities. The program provides an intensive eight-month full-time course of study leading to entrance to a university Arts & Science degree-granting program. TYP currently accepts approximately 60 students a year, providing them with the academic and financial support and encouragement necessary to succeed at University. | |||
| 1131 | Trinity College | ||||
| 1132 | Department of Medical Imaging | The Department of Medical Imaging at the University of Toronto is the largest of its kind in Canada. The department's major objectives are to achieve and maintain excellence in patient care, teaching and research in the fields of Medical Imaging and imaging related procedures.<br/><br/>The Department of Medical Imaging and its Alumni Association are grateful for your support. Money raised through your donations will be instrumental in establishing opportunities for medical students, residents and faculty to develop academic programmes within the department of Medical Imaging. Funding of imaging research today will help diagnose, treat and prevent disease tomorrow. Your gift will make a difference. | |||
| 1133 | Varsity Blues Teams | ||||
| 1134 | Department of Geography and Planning | U of T has one of the oldest and largest geography departments in North America. Our alumni come from an undergraduate program that is multidisciplinary by nature, and graduate programs that develop expertise sought by private and public organizations who are addressing today's most pressing economic, environmental, political and social issues. Through mentorships, subsidized field trips and scholarships, our alumni and friends have played a significant role in our students' academic and professional success. Your donation will continue this tradition by supporting the next generation of influential geographers and planners. | |||
| 1135 | Department of Philosophy | U of T's Department of Philosophy tops the Philosophical Gourmet Report as the best in Canada, tying for 15th in the world. Home to over 50 faculty members specializing in ethics, metaphysics, epistemology and logic'among them the world's most highly touted philosophers'the department offers an inspiring environment for academically talented and engaged students to explore the history and major tenets of philosophical thought, and to debate the eternal questions, such as the nature of a good life, the justifiability of law and the limits of knowledge. The brightest undergraduate students also have an extraordinary opportunity to learn-by-teaching as part in the highly regarded Socrates Project. Your donation will support the education of these aspiring philosophers and thinkers. | |||
| 1136 | Department of the History of Art | ||||
| 1137 | Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology | U of T has one of the largest ecology and evolutionary biology departments in North America, offering students an opportunity to learn from an impressive cadre of 60 world-renowned experts as they pursue their studies in molecular evolution, genetics, animal behaviour, biodiversity and conservation biology. More than half of the 55 undergraduate courses give students hands-on lab or field experience at cutting-edge research sites in the Arctic, the New World tropics, Asia and the Maritimes, as well as at our own Koffler Scientific Reserve in the GTA. Faculty teach, study and consult on all aspects of earth's organismal diversity, from genome to ecosystem, encompassing the range of plant, animal and microbial species. We are charged with understanding this diversity, at a time of global change, habitat loss and the emergence of novel diseases, and the research informs, among other things, conservation decisions, the management of natural resources and the management of infectious disease. Donations to the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology will support our efforts to educate and train the future designers of environmental sustainability. | |||
| 1138 | Department of Chemistry | U of T's Department of Chemistry has a renowned tradition of discovery and innovation, which has secured its reputation as one of the top chemistry departments in the world and an exemplary training ground for highly qualified scientific professionals. Our faculty members have led the way in forensic chemistry, broken new ground in organic chemistry and pioneered the field of reaction dynamics. Students have an extraordinary opportunity to learn first-hand from pioneering scientists who are forging new directions in nanotechnology, high-performance computing, bio-energy, as well as advanced materials and polymer chemistry. Students also engage in interdisciplinary research with the medical sciences and engineering faculties. We want to ensure that these talented young people have every opportunity to become catalysts for discovery, understanding and innovation. Your gift will support this new generation of cutting-edge research and education in chemistry. | |||
| 1139 | Department of Linguistics | For more than 40 years, U of T has been at the cutting edge of investigating the nature of human language and its many systems. Today, this dynamic department stands at the centre of linguistic research in Canada and is recognized as a major international participant in the field. The core areas of research and teaching include theoretical linguistics, language variation and psycholinguistics. Students have an incredible opportunity to do innovative research on such topics as how the Internet and new media are changing language and how to preserve Aboriginal languages. World-renowned linguists are dedicated to teaching and training undergraduate and graduate students in this rapidly growing discipline. Your gift will play an important role in fostering this vibrant academic environment. | |||
| 1140 | Department of Mathematics | Home to the Department of Mathematics and the Fields Institute for Research in Mathematical Science, U of T is a major centre in the international network of mathematics research. Mathematics is undergoing an explosion of new ideas and techniques as well as in the understanding of basic mathematical structures. The discipline is also central to areas of study from economics to engineering, where it provides theoretical concepts and fundamental language. Our faculty are world leaders in the field with active research programs in analysis, applied mathematics, geometry and number theory. The department is also a vital force in undergraduate education, with more than 5,500 students in classes across the University, and the main training ground for Canadian mathematicians. Your gift will support this tradition of excellence in mathematical education and research. | |||
| 1141 | Department of English | U of T has one of the finest, most comprehensive programs for the study of English language and literature in the world. Students are taught by award-winning scholars and writers who are committed to helping them expand their intellectual and creative horizons by engaging with literature in new ways, while developing their analytical and critical writing skills. The department has built on traditional strengths by adding post-colonial and diasporic writing, as well as world, children's and Native North American literature. Graduates of the Master's program in creative writing are forming a new generation of Canadian literary talent. Your gift will support the education of gifted scholars and writers who understand the role of literature in shaping culture. | |||
| 1142 | Department of Cell and Systems Biology | The molecular biology revolution that has dominated the life sciences during the last 50 years has given scientists an unprecedented ability to explore the behaviour of cells, the fundamental units of life. Undergraduate students at U of T's Department of Cell and Systems Biology gain a comprehensive education in the cellular and physiological processes in organisms under the mentorship of world-class researchers. Graduate students, the next generation of professors and scientists employ cutting-edge methods in state-of-the-art facilities as they participate in the best of functional genomics, genetics, proteomics, bioinformatics, physiology and biology research that this country produces. Your gift will support a new generation of pioneering work in this core area of the life sciences. | |||
| 1143 | Centre for Medieval Studies | Nowhere is inquiry into the Middle Ages more intensive, comprehensive and ground-breaking than at U of T's Centre for Medieval Studies. More than 70 medievalists from across the humanities, law and music are affiliated with this nexus of graduate teaching and research and they freely cross traditional boundaries to explore new theories and approaches and push the limits of the discipline. The centre's outstanding record in original scholarship is possible because of the many resources available to scholars through the priceless collections of the Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library and the world-renowned library at the Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies. At the same time, the centre has exacting standards in training core skills, notably philology, and the centre's Latin examinations are viewed as the international gold standard. Here, language study is complemented by expert training in palaeography and manuscript studies. U of T is seeking to raise $15.8 million to build on the centre's reputation as the leader in North America. A significant part of this effort is securing philanthropic support to complete the Dictionary of Old English (DOE). This internationally acclaimed project is documenting the beginnings of the world's most widely spoken language and constitutes Canada's primary contribution to the story of English. | |||
| 1144 | Department of Near & Middle Eastern Civilizations | U of T's Department of Near & Middle Eastern Civilizations is concerned with the interdisciplinary study of the civilizations and cultures of the Near and Middle East from Neolithic times until the present, including their languages and literatures, archaeology and history, art and architecture. Internationally acclaimed faculty lead students through an exploration of the development of complex societies and civilizations that have played transformative roles in human history. The study of Islam as a religion and the development of Islamic thought are major concerns of the department. Your gift will support excellence in education and scholarship on the Near and Middle East. | |||
| 1145 | Department of Anthropology | The Department of Anthropology has an impressive tradition of teaching and research excellence in the main streams of anthropology and archaeology. Our faculty, who rank among the world's most distinguished anthropologists, and their students travel to all corners of Canada and across the globe to conduct groundbreaking research on human ancestors, present and past human societies, cultural knowledge and practice, human health and nutrition. A new undergraduate learning centre gives first-year students hands-on experience examining artifacts and historical objects. We offer graduate training in socio-cultural, linguistic, medical, biological and archaeological branches of the field with an emphasis, at the doctoral level, on empirical research and long-term fieldwork. Your gift will continue this proud tradition by supporting a new generation of anthropologists and archaeologists who will seek to answer some of humanity's most pressing questions. | |||
| 1146 | Department for the Study of Religion | The Department for the Study of Religion is home to one of the largest and most diverse undergraduate and graduate religion programs in the world. It is highly regarded for its expertise in the areas of Mediterranean Antiquity, Buddhist Studies, Islamic Studies, the anthropology of Christianity and modern Jewish thought. More than 65 professors'including sociologists and anthropologists of religion, historians, philosophers and psychologists'offer an intellectually stimulating environment in which to explore how religions have grown and developed, how they have been understood and how we can think about them in our pluralistic society. They study religion and its connections with social issues, ethics, philosophical questions and personal psychological considerations. Religion is an essential aspect of human life and your gift will support education and scholarship in this important field. | |||
| 1147 | Department of Sociology | Sociology opens new windows onto understanding our social world. Sociological perspectives and methods guide innovative intellectual and research agendas in many disciplines and professions today. And U of T's Department of Sociology is at the forefront of the field. Our sociologists analyze social data and observe social patterns to address questions about our society and the ways in which it is changing. The results have far-reaching impacts. Not only do they inform the development of new ideas for understanding social interactions, they also inform social policy, programs and laws. Our sociologists frequently consult with community groups and policy-makers at municipal, provincial, federal and international levels. With teaching and research strength in immigration and ethnic relations, health and mental health, networks and community, gender and family, crime, labour markets and political sociology'the department offers over 5,000 undergraduate students and 100 graduate students inspired instruction on the essential aspects of modern life. Your gift will support education and scholarship in this important field. | |||
| 1148 | Department of Political Science | The Department of Political Science's long tradition in political philosophy has enriched the study and practice of political life in Canada and helped bring what is unique in the Canadian experience to the rest of the world. With expertise spanning every continent, the department brings an impressive intellectual breadth to bear in addressing the most enduring questions of politics. Our students are encouraged to think broadly, critically and internationally about the core features of democratic citizenship. Our graduates are becoming leaders in this country and elsewhere; their voices are heard in government, NGOs, business, the arts, law, universities, public policy and the media. With enhanced community support, one of the world's best departments of political science will be able to build a global scholarly reputation and expand the prime research and learning opportunities available to students.<br><br><a href="https://politics.utoronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/PoliSci-Gift-Form.pdf">To make a donation by cheque, please download a gift form.</a> | |||
| 1149 | Department of Germanic Languages & Literatures | Studying German offers a fascinating introduction to a European culture whose writers, artists, scientists and thinkers have been influential in shaping the course of Western civilization. With the collapse of Communism in Eastern Europe, the unification of Germany, and the drive for greater integration of the member countries of the European Union (EU), Germany is becoming even more politically and economically important. Canada's oldest and largest German department is highly regarded for its strengths in literary and intellectual history, while German and Yiddish philology and linguistics, literary theory, culture and society round out an impressive range of scholarly pursuits that students can explore. Your gift will support young scholars of Germanic languages and literatures. | |||
| 1150 | Department of Psychology | With a diverse and internationally recognized faculty, first-rate laboratory facilities and a tradition of cutting-edge, collaborative research in an inspiring intellectual environment, U of T's Department of Psychology has been a top choice for people pursuing a career in psychological research for over a century. The combined expertise of more than 60 full-time and 20 cross-appointed faculty, many of whom are based at affiliated hospitals and research institutes, spans every major area of psychology, reflecting an impressive range of approaches to the study of mind, brain and behaviour. The department has complemented core strengths in learning, memory and attention with expertise in social cognition and now covers all areas of cognitive neuroscience. Faculty are at the forefront of examining the influence that cultural, gender and age distinctions among groups have on an individual's understanding of the world, the pivotal role that emotion and meaning play in cognition, the neural substrates and neurotransmitters that influence learning and memory, and the cultural traditions that moderate these processes. They also have a proven track record of translating their important fundamental discoveries into insights that have a direct impact on human health, development and wellbeing. Your gift will support education and research in a core scientific discipline. | |||
| 1151 | Department of East Asian Studies | The Department of East Asian Studies is advancing our knowledge of a region representing more than one-third of the world's population. Scholars of China, Japan and Korea offer an inspiring academic environment for students wishing to develop a deeper understanding of the classical and modern traditions of these increasingly influential civilizations. The department's course offerings engage students with the diversity of East Asian cultures, languages, histories and politics, providing them, in a time of globalization, with an excellent springboard to a career where bilingualism, critical analytical skills, and in-depth knowledge of the region are essential. Your gift will help foster world-class teaching and scholarship in East Asian studies. | |||
| 1152 | Department of Statistical Sciences | The Department of Statistical Sciences is the focal point for statistical and actuarial teaching, research and consulting at U of T. Students benefit from faculty who are world-renowned for their innovative approaches and highly ranked research: the COPSS Award, the most prestigious international research honour in statistics, has only been awarded to resident Canadians three times, and all of these have been our faculty members. As attested to by our graduate students, who regularly win postdoctoral fellowships at the best institutions, there is no better training ground for experts in actuarial science, probability theory, applied statistics, statistical computation and theoretical statistics in Canada. Your gift will support this leading-edge department. | |||
| 1153 | Department of History | U of T's Department of History offers exciting opportunities to interpret the past and probe their significance through research, education and life-long learning. Each year, our internationally renowned faculty guide more than 7,000 talented students through the fascinating realm of historical study. Undergraduate courses encompass the globe and span the ages, while the unmatched range and quality of our highly competitive graduate program attracts the most dynamic young scholars. Active in local, national and international research and public affairs, faculty, students and alumni bring perspectives that enrich dialogues on the most important issues of our time. Your gift will enhance our community of historical inquiry and sustain a tradition of excellence. | |||
| 1154 | Department of Classics | With a curriculum spanning all aspects of the ancient world, U of T's Department of Classics is among the few in North America to promote a truly comprehensive approach to the study of Greco-Roman antiquity. Students benefit from access to research-active faculty, internationally recognized in their fields, as they gain the linguistic, cultural and scholarly expertise essential for an in-depth exploration of two of the world's most influential civilizations. This impressive intellectual richness and vibrancy provides an exciting training ground for the 500 students enrolled in the department's highly-reputed programs. Your gift will continue this proud tradition by supporting a new generation of scholars of ancient Greece and Rome. | |||
| 1155 | Asian Institute | The mission of the Asian Institute is to provide the intellectual core for cutting-edge interdisciplinary research and teaching on Asia, a continent of great historical depth and cultural richness that comprises more than half of the world's population and the second- and third-largest economies. Just as Asia's growing international influence is dramatically transforming global affairs in the 21st century, the Asian Institute is transforming our understanding of this dynamic region. More than 100 experts in the humanities and social sciences are working closely with fellow scholars, students and community members to shed new light on Asian cultures, politics, economies and histories in an effort to better understand the complex forces shaping societies in a new era of globalization. Your gift will support the growth of one of North America's foremost centres of excellence on Asia. | |||
| 1156 | Department of Italian Studies | U of T's Department of Italian Studies is among the very few in North America to offer a full range of undergraduate and graduate specializations in Italian literature and linguistics. Almost 1,400 undergraduate and 40 graduate students are taught by faculty who rank among the leading scholars in the field. The department's close ties with the Centre for Comparative Literature, the Centre for Medieval Studies, the McLuhan program, Cinema Studies and the Centre for Drama, Theatre, and Performance Studies, as well as the Renaissance and semiotics programs, open up even more young scholars to this fascinating and influential civilization. A popular summer program in Siena immerses students in the rich Italian culture while they earn university credits. Your gift will help foster a vibrant educational experience for students of Italian. | |||
| 1157 | School of the Environment | U of T plays a global leadership role in environmental stewardship through education, research and civic engagement. Across the University and beyond, hundreds of faculty, thousands of students and scores of alumni are addressing the most pressing issues'from global warming through renewable energy and clean water to sustainable, healthy cities'and working closely with internal and external partners to advance the environmental agenda in Canada. The School of the Environment serves as a hub of and portal to an unparalleled breadth of cutting-edge research, as well as a full slate of innovative undergraduate, graduate, professional, distance and public education programs. Your gift will support established and aspiring environmental experts as they collaborate, share new ideas, discover solutions and inspire positive change for the benefit of a sustainable and healthy society. | |||
| 1158 | School of Public Policy and Governance | ||||
| 1159 | Centre for Comparative Literature | Continuing U of T's great tradition of literary theory and criticism established by renowned scholar Northrop Frye, the Centre for Comparative Literature offers the brightest young minds from around the world an extraordinary opportunity to learn from leading humanities scholars across every major field, era and language. Understanding literatures and their place within cultures and histories means initiating dialogues between disparate literatures as well as between literature and other cultural forms. To properly appreciate phenomena like the nation-state, modern subjectivity, cultural exchange or the capitalist crisis, for example, requires working across languages, nations and cultures and stimulating discussion and debate that test ideas and theories at the intersection of disciplines. Your donation will support Canada's top interdisciplinary centre for literary studies, a place that fosters original thinkers and influential works of literary theory. | |||
| 1160 | Canadian Institute for Theoretical Astrophysics | Hosted by U of T, CITA is a world-class, international research centre dedicated to advancing our knowledge of the universe and our place in it. CITA's scientists are pioneers in their field and rank among the country's leading astronomers and astrophysicists. They are working to harness the potential of high-energy computational and stellar astrophysics to explore the fundamental questions of the universe. They seek to deepen our understanding of cosmology and the early universe, the evolution of galaxies over cosmic history, interstellar media and planetary systems. Your gift will strengthen collaborations within the theoretical astrophysics community and propel discovery, insight and innovation. | |||
| 1161 | Department of French Studies | U of T is home to the foremost centre for French studies in English-speaking Canada and one of the leading centres worldwide, unique in the breadth and depth of its teaching and research in French language, literature and linguistics. Each year, more than 3,000 students enrol in French courses at U of T, and the scholarly diversity of our faculty members reflects the cultural, linguistic and ethnic diversity of the new global reality of the French-speaking world. The department has forged strong partnerships with key francophone cultural organizations in an effort to enrich the students' co-curricular experience, and its high school internship program opens up unique opportunities. As a result, U of T has become one of Canada's most important training grounds for bilingual scholars and professionals. As we prepare students for leadership in a globalized world, we recognize the urgency to better understand the changing face and increasing complexity of the French-speaking world. The imperative is particularly pressing because new generations of Canadians will require even greater cultural fluency in order to successfully navigate a radically transforming global reality. By fostering the vibrancy of French literary and language studies, your support will help U of T to meet this challenge. | |||
| 1162 | Department of Spanish & Portuguese | Hispanic and Portuguese cultures offer a variety unrivalled by any other modern Western culture. In the Middle Ages, the Iberian Peninsula was the vital point of contact of the Christian, Jewish and Islamic civilizations. In the early modern period, it led the way in the exploration and settlement of the New World, contributing significantly to the evolution of a flourishing Latin American culture. Today, Spanish and Portuguese are among the top six most widely-spoken languages in the world. At U of T's Department of Spanish & Portuguese, students can explore these major languages and literatures, and complement their studies with courses on the influential social, artistic and intellectual history of Ibero-America. Your gift will support education and scholarship in this important area. | |||
| 1163 | Jackman Humanities Institute | As distances shrink and global competition mounts, the humanities bridge cultures and engender new relationships, shaping the way we engage our world. The Jackman Humanities Institute advances scholarship in fundamental areas of human experience by examining the cultural, historical, philosophical, linguistic and artistic dimensions of human experience. By offering a variety of ways for students and faculty to learn from each other, as well as from visiting scholars, the Jackman Humanities Institute is developing new interdisciplinary modes of understanding human experience. Your donation will support one of North America's most progressive humanities institutes in its mission to offer new perspectives on the human experience. | |||
| 1164 | Institute for the History & Philosophy of Science & Technology | Founded in 1967, IHPST is the vanguard of an international movement in the humanistic study of science and technology, which seeks to understand the wider context in which these disciplines operate. Students and faculty explore the complex history of, and tease out intriguing philosophical perspectives on, biology, medicine, physics, chemistry, astronomy, mathematics and technology as prime forces in the development of knowledge, culture and society. An unparalleled breadth of research and teaching that cuts across the sciences and humanities is a hallmark of IHPST. IHPST is also home to Annals of Science, a top journal in the history of science. Your gift will support a world leader in a fascinating and rare field of study. | |||
| 1165 | Centre for Criminology and Sociolegal Studies | At U of T's Centre for Criminology and Sociolegal Studies, the study of crime, order and security is informed by a rich diversity of theoretical approaches and perspectives, from sociology, history and law to psychology, philosophy and political science. Graduate and doctoral students are mentored by faculty who are actively engaged in Canadian and international criminological research, and who are frequently are called upon to offer insight on current policy debates in policing, sentencing, crime rates, punishment, security and moral regulation. The centre's library (Criminology Information Service) houses the leading Canadian research collection of criminological material. Your donation will provide vital support to a leading forum for the investigation of local, national and global issues on criminology. | |||
| 1166 | Department of Slavic Languages & Literatures | From Poland to Russia, and from the Baltic to the Balkans, across thousands of years of shared influences and experiences, the strategically important region in the heart of Europe has given birth to renowned writers, musicians, thinkers and scientists, and evolved unique and profound cultures. U of T's Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures offers undergraduate and graduate students insight into the history, development and recent changes in the literatures, cultures, languages and folklore of a diverse range of Slavic civilizations, including Croatian, Czech, Macedonian, Polish, Russian, Serbian and Ukrainian. The department is also home to Estonian and Finnish studies. An international reputation for excellence in scholarship and an exemplary record in teaching have made U of T an unrivalled leader in Slavic studies. Strong community support will play an important role in fostering an intellectually and culturally enriching academic environment. | |||
| 1167 | Munk School of Global Affairs | ||||
| 1168 | Student Awards & Scholarships | To attract the best and brightest students, the university has made a commitment to ensure that no deserving student who has achieved academic excellence will need to discontinue their studies due to a lack of financial resources. Today, more than 25 per cent of U of T students are able to pursue their studies thanks to the financial aid and assistance they receive from supporters like you. | |||
| 1169 | Finnish Exchange | | |||
| 1170 | Centre for the Study of the United States | CSUS is a vibrant academic forum where Canada's relationship with its closest and most significant partner and ally is front and centre. Housed in the Munk School of Global Affairs, the centre draws on the expertise of more than 75 leading Americanist scholars from across the social sciences and humanities, which represents the largest assemblage of US-focused scholars, research, teaching and public programming in Canada. CSUS acts as both a magnet and a resource for students, faculty and the general public who want to better understand developments in the US, and how to anticipate and respond to their impact. Innovative educational experiences, including internships at embassies and research field trips, give students insight into the most compelling aspects of American political, social, economic and cultural life. Your donation will help CSUS to continue its important role of educating informed citizens who contribute to national and international discussions on our neighbour south of the border. | |||
| 1171 | Centre for European, Russian and Eurasian Studies | CERES is one of North America's preeminent academic institutes for the study of the countries of the European Union, the former Soviet Union, as well as Central and Eastern Europe. Drawing on the expertise of dozens of scholars from more than 15 departments across the social sciences and humanities, the centre offers undergraduate and graduate students a broad and deep introduction to the region's languages, history, politics, economics and societies. A robust program of seminars, visiting scholars-in-residence, connections with organizations like the European Commission and the German Academic Exchange service, and exchange programs with leading institutions have made CERES an intellectually exciting place where scholars, students and the public can explore a region that, since the fall of the Berlin Wall, has continued to undergo dramatic changes. Your donation will support a comprehensive and authoritative academic source of information, analysis and education on a geopolitically important part of the world. | |||
| 1172 | Centre for Ethics | The Centre for Ethics at the University of Toronto fosters research, teaching and public discussion of the moral dimensions of contemporary individual, social and political life. The centre is committed to the proposition that universities have a distinctive capacity and responsibility to shed light on questions of the moral life, as well as to educate students for reflective citizenship as they meet the most pressing challenges of the 21st century. Your donation will support new opportunities for leading scholars and students to engage in dialogue about the theory and practice of ethics across disciplinary, cultural, religious and social boundaries. | |||
| 1173 | Skule Society | The Skule' Society is a special community of alumni and friends who demonstrate leadership with annual gifts of <strong>$1,000</strong> or more to the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering.<BR><BR>Skule' Society benefactors are essential to the Faculty achieving its mission of educating engineering leaders, creating knowledge and serving society.<BR><BR>Members will be among the first to learn of Faculty news and accomplishments and enjoy opportunities to interact with the Dean, Engineering Faculty, students and other Skule' Society members at events throughout the year.<BR><BR>For more information, please contact Kristin at <a href="mailto:kristin.philpot@ecf.utoronto.ca">kristin.philpot@ecf.utoronto.ca</a> or 416-946-7827 | |||
| 1174 | Centre for Diaspora and Transnational Studies | The Centre for Diaspora and Transnational Studies brings U of T's strengths in the humanities and social sciences to bear on questions of migration, diaspora, homelands and belonging across different ethnicities and cultures. We are committed to educating global citizens who have the knowledge, leadership skills and global fluency to meet the most pressing challenges of the 21st century. Our scholars, researchers and students provide critical insights on policy issues affecting multicultural societies. Your gift will help the centre to play an influential role on the transnational stage in advancing multicultural literacy through education, research and outreach. | |||
| 1175 | Centre for Drama, Theatre, and Performance Studies | U of T's Centre for Drama, Theatre, and Performance Studies is home to Canada's largest and longest-running graduate programs in these disciplines. Located in downtown Toronto, the epicentre for the performing arts in Canada, the centre draws specialists from across the University, including those from Cinema, Classics, Comparative Literature, English, French, German, Italian, Medieval Studies, Slavic and Spanish & Portuguese, as well as renowned colleagues from the University's three undergraduate drama programs. Over the course of the year, two performance venues are transformed into laboratories where students and faculty experiment with innovative projects that can range from an exploration of Elizabethan rehearsal techniques to the legacy of historical avant-garde in contemporary theatre, from the translation of contemporary texts across cultures to an investigation of the role of tears. Your donation will support a vibrant academic and creative forum for the theory and practice of performance. | |||
| 1176 | Trudeau Centre for Peace, Conflict and Justice | At a time of radical international change, the Trudeau Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies is emerging as a leader in analyzing, understanding and finding solutions to the complex relationships among conflict, peace and justice. Through their courses, research, internships and volunteer work, Trudeau Centre students gain the knowledge, practical skills and experience necessary to identify causes of conflict and areas where peace is at risk. Whether in academia, law or international or non-governmental organizations, graduates of this elite program are working to alleviate human suffering, advance the cause of peace and create more just societies. Scholars associated with the Centre work within and beyond the traditional purview of international affairs, studying the deep causes of strife'from poverty, resource scarcity and weapons proliferation to competing claims for justice and failures of foreign-policy decision making. Your donation will support the Trudeau Centre's mission to educate future leaders who will make a real difference in the world. | |||
| 1177 | Department of Anesthesia | Each year anesthesiologists from the University of Toronto provide in excess of 100,000 general anesthetics, perform 12,000 epidural or spinal anesthetics for childbirth, work in intensive care units that look after the most critically ill patients in the city, help over 400 patients who require expert palliative care, and treat thousands of patients suffering from chronic pain. <BR><BR>The Department of Anesthesia provides exemplary educational programs across the spectrum of undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing education and professional development. This is accomplished through the commitment and dedication of our excellent teachers and the recognition of the importance of their contributions to the academic achievements of the department. | |||
| 1178 | Koffler Scientific Reserve at Jokers Hill | The Koffler Scientific Reserve is an internationally recognized site for research and education in ecology and biodiversity. On the Oak Ridges Moraine, it is a living laboratory where internationally acclaimed faculty lead students in research and teaching, investigating how species, communities and ecosystems evolve and respond to global change. Your gift will support excellence in hands-on education and research in ecology, evolution and global change biology. | |||
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| 1180 | Student Scholarships and Financial Aid | | |||
| 1181 | Department of Earth Sciences (formerly Geology) | U of T has a 160-year history of educating leaders in the Canadian resource and exploration industries. The Department of Earth Sciences' internationally-regarded scientists are pioneers in modern mineral exploration techniques and strategies. Today, it encompasses an impressive range of research and teaching strengths in earth and planetary materials, geophysics and geodynamics, sedimentary geology and environmental earth sciences. Our goal is to strengthen the core expertise and expand the curriculum in order to meet the demand for highly-qualified geosciences professionals. Your support of the education and training of undergraduate and graduate students, through the Explorers Funds, will have a meaningful impact on the future prosperity of Canada and the natural resources sector around the world. | |||
| 1182 | Department of Computer Science | Computer science is changing every aspect of our lives, from the way we communicate and interact to the way we do business. It is fundamentally shifting how we approach science, medicine, engineering, the arts and even life itself. U of T's Department of Computer Science is recognized as a pioneer in the field, with innovative teaching and primary and applied research in many areas, including computer animation, social networks, medical diagnosis, biological discovery, climate change analysis and assistive technologies for children, the elderly and people with physical impairments. Your gift will help sustain the department's leadership in this dynamic field by supporting the wide array of cutting-edge educational and research programs offered here. | |||
| 1183 | Centre for Indigenous Studies | The Centre for Indigenous Studies provides a vibrant academic forum for the cross-disciplinary study of the languages, cultures, histories, knowledge and well-being of Indigenous peoples within Canada and around the world. In partnership with First Nations House and with strong university-community alliances, our highly accomplished faculty offer new perspectives and a deepening understanding of the important contributions of Indigenous peoples. Indigenous and non-Indigenous students discover an environment where they can realize their intellectual and professional goals and be inspired to give back to their communities. Your generosity helps to grow our research and educational capacity, support student research, send students on research and conference trips, develop our language revitalization initiatives, strengthen vital community-university partnerships, and position us as an international centre of excellence in Indigenous Studies. | |||
| 1184 | Centre des ̉tudes de la France et du Monde Francophone | ||||
| 1185 | Department of Immunology | The Department of Immunology at the University of Toronto is dedicated to excellence in research and teaching, and provides a central focus for both basic and clinical research within the community of Immunologists in Canada. Understanding the genetic, biochemical, and cellular bases underlying the fundamental processes of immunity are within our grasp. Recent major advances in our understanding of the cellular and molecular basis of the immune response promise to provide us with a new generation of prophylactic, therapeutic and diagnostic reagents of relevance to human and animal health. The Department of Immunology is an internationally recognized contributor to these advancements and your gift will help support its greatest needs. | |||
| 1186 | LGBTQ Scholarships and Awards | The Mark S. Bonham Centre for Sexual Diversity Studies offers an undergraduate program, a collaborative graduate program (M.A. and Ph.D.), hosts academic and community events, and promotes research into sexuality. It is a hub forging connections among faculty, undergraduates, graduate students, and community members interested in questions about how we understand sexual diversity and sexual practices. These scholarships and awards provide financial aid to students who identify as LGBTQ or are pursuing studies in Sexual Diversity. | |||
| 1187 | Donnelly Centre for Cellular and Biomolecular Research | Within the award-winning Donnelly Centre for Cellular and Biomolecular Research at the University of Toronto, scientists from the Faculties of Medicine, Applied Science and Engineering, Arts and Science and Pharmacy are on a journey of discovery. United in their quest to revolutionize the prevention and treatment of disease, they are building knowledge, acting on great ideas, sharing insights and unearthing exciting advances.<BR><BR>The Donnelly Centre is both a building and a novel approach to inter- and trans-disciplinary research. Opened in 2005, the 13-storey, open-concept laboratories are built, quite literally, on the principle that multi-disciplinary research groups can converge on solutions to complex research problems more productively in common space. Already, researchers at the Centre are beginning to produce breakthrough insights on a key frontier'understanding the complex ways in which genes and proteins interact with one another, and your gift will help support its greatest needs. | |||
| 1188 | Department of Molecular Genetics | Since its inception in 1969, the Department of Molecular Genetics has produced cutting edge research that has had a major impact in academia and the private sector.<br><br>World-class faculty and students in the Molecular Genetics community have an outstanding track record with seminal discoveries in a phenomenal breadth of research areas. Their work is transforming how we understand the genetic basis of human disease and creating new opportunities to tackle drug resistance, thwart infectious disease, heal wounds, regenerate tissues, and treat diverse diseases such as cancer, diabetes, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and cardiovascular disease.<br><br>There is an urgent need to accelerate the impact of biomedical research on health and quality of life worldwide. The impact of genetics and genomics research on medical practice is increasing at an exponential pace, and now offers a promising path to the discovery of disease vulnerabilities and to the design of effective therapeutics.<br><br>To accelerate the potential impact of genomics research on human health, we have created the Department of Molecular Genetics Catalyst Fund Program to seed and accelerate research, and subsequently the opportunity for substantive advance in critical areas of modern genomic science. This strategic investment will help place exceptional innovation and discovery on a path that will allow for the development of new diagnostics, discovery of new drugs and/or more effective therapeutics that will have profound impact on human health. | |||
| 1189 | Archaeology Centre | Archaeology at U of T has a long and proud tradition. Today, our archaeologists and material cultural specialists - from fields as diverse as anthropology, art, classics, geography, earth sciences, history, medieval studies and Near and Middle Eastern civilizations' are engaging in groundbreaking research across Canada and throughout Africa, Asia and Europe. They are unlocking clues to past civilizations, which can fuel intercultural understanding and advance our knowledge of fields as diverse as human evolution and climate change in the Canadian Arctic. Arts & Science is seeking donations to enable more students to participate in world-leading field and lab research and gain invaluable and highly transferable skills in the new technologies and analytical methodologies that make discovery possible. | |||
| 1190 | Cognitive Science Program | The Cognitive Science Program at U of T is concerned with the study of intelligence in humans and machines. Arising from the birth of computers and the artificial intelligence revolution, and with a new focus on connections among intelligence, consciousness and the brain, cognitive science is one of the most exciting areas of research into the nature of the mind. The field draws on computer science, linguistics, neuroscience, philosophy and psychology as the program's faculty and students seek to understand the cognitive structure and neurophysiological basis of perception, language, learning, reasoning and consciousness in both biological and machine information-processing systems. Your support will help the Cognitive Science Program become the hub for the University's critical mass of mind-brain researchers and make U of T a leading centre for the study of consciousness, cognition and the brain. | |||
| 1191 | Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study | OISE's Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study (Jackman ICS) at the University of Toronto is unique in Canada, as it is dedicated to setting the highest standards for teaching and learning for children through innovative research, training, and practice. The Jackman ICS is a Laboratory School for children ages 3-12 and has a tripartite mission of bringing together research, graduate teacher education, and exemplary teaching practices to foster educational excellence.<br><br>We offer a 2-year MA degree in Child Study and Education; which includes the Ontario Elementary Teacher Certification, earned through hands-on training at the Jackman ICS, located at the Dr. R.G.N. Laidlaw Research Centre. | |||
| 1192 | Masters of Arts in Child Study and Education (MA-CSE) | We offer a 2-year MA degree in Child Study and Education; which includes the Ontario Elementary Teacher Certification, earned through hands-on training at the Jackman ICS, located at the Dr. R.G.N. Laidlaw Research Centre.<br><br><b>Support the Masters of Arts in Child Study and Education (MA-CSE)</b> | |||
| 1193 | Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology | The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology is grateful for your support. Money raised directly impacts our students, faculty and research initiatives. Donors have been instrumental in establishing lectureships, student and faculty awards and funding important research and clinical projects. Your gift will make a difference. | |||
| 1194 | Latin American Studies Program | U of T's Latin American Studies Program brings together top researchers and talented students who are exploring the complex issues facing societies, past and present, in this region. The program's multidisciplinary research and pedagogical mission encompasses the ideas, peoples and commodities that came together and emerged within a wide Iberian world, through the societies and cultures of the region today, and the transnational investigation of Latin Americans and their descendants in Canada. Your support will help the program to build on its innovative work in education and research on the region and to stimulate intellectual exchange between Canada and Latin America. | |||
| 1195 | New College | men that are often not spoken about or recognized, raising awareness, finding solutions and impacting people’s lives in the future. Not to mention, donor support has helped me develop new research tools to create critical theoretical frameworks to shape my project.<br><br>New College is a special place with a strong sense of community that cultivates diversity and is committed to international human rights, community-engaged learning and social justice issues. Thank you for your support in helping me complete my education and build a better tomorrow.<br><br>Jandell-Jamela Nicholas<br>(Honours Bachelor of Arts, expected 2018)</i> | |||
| 1196 | Women and Gender Studies Institute | U of T's Women and Gender Studies Institute is dedicated to exploring the entangled work of gender, race and sexuality in identities, relations, practices, theories and institutions. The institute has developed a distinct strength in transnational feminist studies, which joins questions concerning nation-states, citizenship, colonialisms, diasporas and global capitalism with concerns about how to understand the gendered, queered and raced politics of subjectivity, activism and knowledge making. In our classrooms and our research, we put feminism into critical question as much as we develop feminist questions. Our dual emphasis on interdisciplinarity and transnational feminist studies aims to respond to diverse feminisms, as well as to be accountable to the complexities of politics in an interconnected world. Our exciting practicum program offers students the chance to work with community organizations and our many community-engaged research projects. Your gift will play an important role in providing students with experiences that will not only transform their thinking, but also support their future undertakings and sense of self. | |||
| 1197 | Tanz Centre for Research in Neurodegenerative Diseases | The Tanz Centre for Research in Neurodegenerative Diseases at the University of Toronto is a powerhouse at the global forefront of brain disease research. Led by Professor Peter St George-Hyslop, the Tanz Centre has made many of the world's most important discoveries about the genetics of Alzheimer's disease, as well as key discoveries that have increased our understanding of Parkinson's. With your support we will stimulate new research pathways to build upon the discoveries of the past two decades ' accelerating progress towards a complete understanding of the causes of neurodegenerative diseases. Thank you for your support. | |||
| 1198 | Goldring Centre for High Performance Sport | The Goldring Centre for High Performance Sport is a state-of-the-art facility for training, treatment, research and competition. Open to all U of T students, this facility provides desperately needed space for physical activity and recreation. It also supports athletic training at the high performance level, giving Canadian athletes a huge advantage and enabling them to train at home! Make your impact on Canadian sport by supporting the Goldring Centre.<script>document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", function() {showContact ("kpe");});</script> | |||
| 1199 | Biomedical Communications | The Master of Science in Biomedical Communications is an interdisciplinary graduate program in the design and evaluation of visual media in medicine and science. | |||
| 1200 | Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology | Founded in 1887, the Faculty's Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology is one of the oldest and largest such departments in North America, with about 85 faculty members, 100 graduate students and 300 undergraduate students. Our research, education and training/mentorship activities focus on understanding and improving the beneficial effects, and reducing the adverse effects of medications and other foreign chemicals in the body. The Department's current directed fundraising activities reflect our core goals to enhance the student experience, to recognize research, teaching and learning excellence in our faculty and students, and to enable novel research discoveries in pharmacology and toxicology. | |||
| 1201 | School of Continuing Studies | The School of Continuing Studies extends the reach of the University of Toronto deeper into the community that supports us. Through our non-degree programs and courses, offered on all three campuses, as well as online, motivated adult learners can realize their personal and professional ambitions while enriching the economic and cultural life of Canada. | |||
| 1202 | Risa Goldberg Memorial Scholarship for Women in Capital Markets | The Risa Goldberg Memorial Scholarship for Women in Capital Markets at the Rotman School of Management was established by Risa's family as a permanent expression of their love for Risa and as a fitting tribute to her life that would give back to women of similar drive, ambition, and integrity. <a href="http://www.rotman.utoronto.ca/-/media/Files/Programs-and-Areas/SupportRotman%20Docs/Vision%20Fund/Risa%20Goldberg%20bio.pdf" target="_blank">Read more about Risa Goldberg here.</a> | |||
| 1203 | Department of Radiation Oncology | The Department of Radiation Oncology is actively engaged in the education and professional training of undergraduates, graduates, and post-graduates in the field of radiation medicine. It is the largest department of its kind in Canada, and attracts leading faculty who are involved in advancing radiation medicine and have made significant contributions to the field. As an academic unit within the Faculty of Medicine, the Department of Radiation Oncology is fully affiliated with University of Toronto teaching hospitals. | |||
| 1204 | Dalla Lana School of Public Health | <img src="https://adcomms.utoronto.ca/images/annual-fund/DLSPH_FB_Banner_1200x630.jpg" alt="Dalla Lana School of Public Health" /><br><br><i>When I was accepted into the PhD program at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health (DLSPH), I took it as a sign. It was my chance to join leading researchers in improving the well-being of transgender people and to better inform healthcare providers and policymakers on issues of trans-inclusion.<br><br>This isn’t my first foray into social justice issues. My passion was ignited a decade ago when I founded an LGBTQ2S+ youth group in my hometown of Antigonish, Nova Scotia. Since then, I’ve strived to integrate advocacy into my academic and extra-curricular engagements.<br><br>Reflecting on my own trans identity, social work background and clinical mental health and research expertise, I know that I have the training and life experience to successfully orchestrate a doctoral project that helps people in the LGBTQ2S+ community.<br><br>I’m also incredibly grateful to generous donors for the opportunities I have received and for supporting forward-thinking student research that can improve the lives of individuals and communities across the country and around the world.<br><br>Thank you for helping me pursue my education and build a better tomorrow.<br><br>Kinnon Ross MacKinnon<br>(PhD – Public Health, expected 2019)</i> | |||
| 1205 | William Macrae Fund for Excellence in Ophthalmic Education | <br><img src="/images/medicine/macrae-william.jpg" style="max-width:180px; margin-right: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px; position:relative; float: left;"/>In memory of Dr. Bill Macrae please consider making a donation to the:<br><br><b>The William Macrae Fund for Excellence in Ophthalmic Education</b><br><br>The Fund will be used in support of students, faculty and projects in the area of ophthalmic education at the Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences.<br><br>Cheques may be mailed to: Donations Management, 21 King's College Circle, Toronto, ON M5S 3J3<br><br>Payable to: U of T, Faculty of Medicine In memory of: Dr. Bill Macrae for the William Macrae Fund for Excellence in Ophthalmic Education | |||
| 1206 | International Centre for Disability and Rehabilitation (ICDR) | Based at the University of Toronto, ICDR was formed in 2004. ICDR's mission is to advance the function and well-being of people of all abilities by (1) educating students in Canada and globally, and (2) conducting advocacy-oriented research on global issues in rehabilitation and disability. ICDR has partnerships in 9 countries. Donations can be made below to support the overall work of ICDR or one of the country groups. Please use the 'Additional Information' field at the bottom of the next page to target your donation to a particular student or activity. | |||
| 1207 | Senior College | The time is right to mobilize the scholarly resources of retired faculty and librarians to significantly benefit the University's education and research mission and provide a valuable resource for the wider metropolitan Toronto community. Fellows donate their time to College activities, sustaining the College's administrative costs with membership fees. The funds they seek are to support and strengthen the programs they have launched and their research activities. | |||
| 1208 | Dictionary of Canadian Biography | <p><em>The Dictionary of Canadian Biography/Dictionnaire biographique du Canada</em> (DCB) has been telling Canada’s story for more than 50 years, thanks to a visionary founding bequest by James Nicholson and to ongoing gifts from friends and supporters like you.</p><p>A world leader, the DCB is the first dictionary of national biography to feature “ordinary†people in addition to the canonical “movers and shakers.†It was and remains the only fully bilingual project of its kind in the world, thanks to our partnership with colleagues at the Université Laval. The DCB is freely accessible online, resulting in more than 1.25 million visits each year.To date, the DCB has published more than 8,700 biographies—and there are so many more stories to tell.</p><p>Please make a donation and adopt a Biography today.</p> | |||
| 1209 | Fraser Mustard Institute for Human Development | During the first 2,000 days of life ' approximately from conception to age six' the vast majority of the brain's pathways are developed. Teams at U of T are leading the global charge to identify the environmental factors'from breast-feeding to emotional stress to chemical exposure'that impact gene expression, effectively determining well-being from the early years to later on in life. Creating strategies to promote optimal developmental and learning outcomes is essential as growing numbers of children worldwide are affected by sub-optimal environmental conditions.<br><br>We are in a unique position to make a local and global contribution to child-maternal health. Understanding that no single area of study can unravel the mysteries of human development, the Institute brings together the brightest minds across a variety of disciplines'education, social work, medicine, economics and public health, for example. As well, community partners including the Hospital for Sick Children, St. Michael's Hospital, Mount Sinai Hospital, the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and others within the Toronto Academic Health Science Network have come together through the sophisticated infrastructure of the University system. Together, we seek to better understand which factors affect which genes and how we can best influence the positive expression of these genes.<br><br>The Institute consequently possesses unprecedented strength across transdisciplinary collaboration and discovery, contributing greatly to a healthy, capable and confident society that secures Canada's future prosperity. | |||
| 1210 | Human Biology Program | Human Biology is a collaborative life sciences program between the Faculty of Arts & Science and the Faculty of Medicine. Our interdisciplinary undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree programs integrate topics from the biological, medical and social sciences, as well as elements of the humanities. A major goal of our degree programs is to encourage analytical thinking and independent discovery. We offer various research project courses as well as opportunities for experiential learning around the world. Your donation will support our students in their education and career pursuits as health professionals or research scientists, as well as other specialties within life sciences. | |||
| 1211 | Justina M. Barnicke Gallery Permanent Art Collection | | |||
| 1212 | Hart House Music Fund | | |||
| 1213 | John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design | n an integrated a | |||
| 1214 | Kevin J. Leonard Award | Dr. Kevin J. Leonard was a respected faculty member of IHPME, committed to a more inclusive healthcare system in which patients are active partners in their care. This award will be given to an outstanding graduate student in IHPME who exemplifies Dr. Leonard's ideals and principles. | |||
| 1215 | Department of Historical Studies | The Department of Historical Studies at the University of Toronto Mississauga is transdisciplinary in its approach to learning and research. Established by the merging of Classics, Religion and History in January 2005, this department provides students with a globally-framed historical education that encompasses programs in Classical Civilization, Diaspora and Transnational Studies, History, History and Political Science,History of Religions and the Study of Women and Gender. | |||
| 1216 | 2018 Alumni & Friends Days | ||||
| 1217 | C. David Naylor University Scholarships | An undergraduate entrance award in David Naylor's honour will strengthen the University of Toronto as a competitive destination for Canada's brightest students, help foster Canada's next great leaders, and be a lasting legacy of President Naylor's commitment to excellence and accessibility. The scholarships will be available to undergraduate students across the University who exemplify outstanding academic achievement and leadership excellence in one or more fields, such as sports, music, social enterprise, volunteerism or entrepreneurship. | |||
| 1218 | Later Life Learning | Later Life Learning (LLL) is a non-profit educational program for retired individuals. Its current membership is almost 1,400. A volunteer Board of Directors manages LLL, ensuring that three, 10-week lecture series are offered twice a year in the winter and autumn. All lectures are presented in Town Hall at Innis College on the northwest corner of St. George Street and Sussex Avenue, one block south of Bloor Street.<br/><br/>LLL was established in 1981 when a number of individuals joined with the University of Toronto to form a group that sponsors university level courses for people in their retirement years. | |||
| 1219 | Collaborative Graduate Program in Book History and Print Culture | The Collaborative Graduate Program in Book History and Print Culture (BHPC) is the only truly interdisciplinary book history program in Canada, drawing on disciplines from across Arts & Science, from Art and Religion to English and History, as well as the Faculty of Information and Massey College. A graduate-level program, Book History (also known as Textual Studies, Print Culture or Sociology of the Text) creates and applies knowledge of the physical, cultural and theoretical aspects of the written word, including manuscript, print and digital media, along with associated practices of authorship, reading and collecting, within different disciplines. Your gift will support our visiting lecture series (Toronto Centre for the Book) and the J.R. de J. Jackson Memorial Lecture. It will also help establish a visiting fellowship program to bring distinguished scholars to U of T for short periods of research and teaching, and fund other scholarly and outreach activities, including archival work within Canada and internationally by our research students. | |||
| 1220 | Pro Bono Students Canada | Pro Bono Students Canada (PBSC) is an award-winning program that provides free legal services to non-profit organizations and low-income Canadians in 20 cities from coast to coast. For over two decades, PBSC has been training law student volunteers to help vulnerable Canadians with their essential legal needs. Partnering with courts, community organizations, and law firms, we offer innovative, high-impact placements in all areas of the law, supporting vulnerable and marginalized communities across Canada including: homeless and transient individuals, women, newcomers, LGBTQ populations, and Indigenous communities. Operating in 22 law schools across Canada, PBSC has exposed generations of law students to the value of pro bono service, helping to create a culture of service in the legal profession. Demand for our placements in so great, each year we have to turn away a staggering 900+ students who are eager to give back to the community due to lack of funds. This is where donations can help! If you are passionate about pro bono and believe that access to justice is a right that every Canadian should have, please consider donating to PBSC. As a not-for-profit organization, we rely on donations and partnerships to make our work possible. Thank you for your support!<br><br>All donations made through this campaign will go directly to Pro Bono Students Canada, and can be recognized by PBSC in a variety of ways including through legal community publications and by our hosting organization, the University of Toronto Faculty of Law. | |||
| 1221 | International Pharmacy Graduate (IPG) Scholarship | | |||
| 1222 | 100 Donor Challenge | | |||
| 1223 | Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry | The Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry has identified key areas of need to which you can direct your Faculty & Staff Campaign donation.<style>.tinylink {display:none; }</style> | |||
| 1224 | Department of Civil Engineering (including the Lassonde Mineral Engineering Program) | The Department of Civil Engineering and the Lassonde Mineral Engineering Program have identified key areas of need to which you can direct your Faculty & Staff Campaign donation.<style>.tinylink {display:none; }</style> | |||
| 1225 | Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering | The Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering has identified key areas of need to which you can direct your Faculty & Staff Campaign donation.<style>.tinylink {display:none; }</style> | |||
| 1226 | Department of Materials Science & Engineering | The Department of Materials Science & Engineering has identified key areas of need to which you can direct your Faculty & Staff Campaign donation.<style>.tinylink {display:none; }</style> | |||
| 1227 | The Edward S. Rogers Sr. Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering | The Edward S. Rogers Sr. Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering has identified key areas of need to which you can direct your Faculty & Staff Campaign donation.<style>.tinylink {display:none; }</style> | |||
| 1228 | Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering | The Institute of Biomaterials & Biomedical Engineering has identified key areas of need to which you can direct your Faculty & Staff Campaign donation.<style>.tinylink {display:none; }</style> | |||
| 1229 | University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies (UTIAS) | The University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies has identified a key area of need to which you can direct your Faculty & Staff Campaign donation.<style>.tinylink {display:none; }</style> | |||
| 1230 | Division of Engineering Science | The Division of Engineering Science has identified key areas of need to which you can direct your Faculty & Staff Campaign donation.<style>.tinylink {display:none; }</style> | |||
| 1231 | Macdonald-Mowat House | Sir John A. Macdonald, Canada's first prime minister, purchased the house in 1876 and lived there 1876-78. It was built in 1872 in the French Second Empire style by Nathaniel Dickey, a Toronto iron founder. Macdonald owned the property until 1886 and it was occupied by his son, Hugh John, 1879-82. The Hon. Oliver Mowat, prime minister of Ontario, bought and occupied the house in 1888 and retained ownership until 1902. The property was leased, 1897-98, to the Hon. Arthur Sturgis Hardy who succeeded Mowat as prime minister and sold to Knox College in 1910.<br/><br/>In honour of Sir John A. Macdonald's 200th birthday, we invite you to support the restoration of one of U of T's most prominent landmarks by making a contribution today. | |||
| 1232 | Institute of Islamic Studies | Drawing on U of T’s breadth of expertise in Islamic studies across its three campuses – and on the multicultural richness of Toronto and Canada – the Institute of Islamic Studies aims to incubate innovative, multidisciplinary research by facilitating conversations and collaborations, by strengthening the sense of community among Islamic studies faculty and students, and by forging new networks in Toronto and around the globe.<br><br>A coordinated program of research and activities will create a focal point for advancing understanding and conversation about the Islamic world. By undertaking and sharing evidence-based research projects, the Institute’s associates will serve as a respected resource on cultural, legal and policy matters. They will shed light on such topics as the multiple expressions of Islam as a religious tradition, the role of Islamic civilization in shaping global history and global society, and the pressing need to embrace Islamic perspectives as a meaningful part of contemporary discourse.<br><br>Philanthropic support for postdoctoral fellowships, graduate scholarships, research and outreach programs will advance new avenues of scholarly investigation, cross-sector collaborations, and informed public dialogue about Islamic studies. |