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January 2022

News at U of T for Alumni and Friends

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Defy Gravity: The Campaign for the University of Toronto offers a vision of inclusive excellence with global impact
The University has launched the most ambitious fundraising and alumni engagement campaign in Canadian history to address some of the world’s most pressing issues.

News and Updates

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When we rally together, we can build a healthier, more sustainable, and equitable world
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Introducing the volunteer leaders who are helping U of T defy gravity

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Celebrating 10 years of Schulich Leader Scholarships at U of T
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Janis Rotman’s gift to Talk it Out extends online counselling support for racialized adults
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U of T President Meric Gertler sits at a desk signing the Scarborough Charter

U of T signs charter pledging to fight anti-Black racism and promote Black inclusion
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‘An inclusive space’: U of T Scarborough breaks ground on Indigenous House
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Waking up to the reasons behind chronic sleeplessness

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Dr. Michael Dan and Dr. Amira Dan named Outstanding Philanthropists for 2021
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Featured Events and Benefits

An award-winning online tool, LinkedIn Learning is available FREE for U of T alumni

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Get a membership to U of T Sport and Rec’s world-class indoor and outdoor athletic spaces

Join a discussion with Michelle Orange about her memoir on mother-daughter relationships: Pure Flame

Alumni Stories

Eco entrepreneur Nuha Siddiqui says ‘university is the best time to take a chance’

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‘Gender inequality is one of the top issues we have to solve’ says grad Jonathan Lister

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Why U of T law alumnus Solomon McKenzie shares the ‘pulse of the profession’ with students
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Award-winning photographer Art Chow revisits the competition that changed his life
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The Friday the 13th that led U of T grad Beate Sander to build COVID-19 models for Ontario
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Nominate an outstanding candidate for the Rose Wolfe Distinguished Alumni Award

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Grads develop a forgiveness-focused teaching at U of T’s Indigenous Trauma and Resiliency Program
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Online Resources

U of T Alumni Virtual Book Club - join us to read Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu

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Check out the Virtual Hub for U of T Alumni for workouts, webinars, insights, online events and more.

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