Virtual Hub for U of T Alumni

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Keep learning and exploring on our virtual hub for U of T alumni. U of T experts from all three campuses share their insights on everything from masks to mindfulness, cosmology to careers. Pumped to get moving? Looking for something to do from home? Just curious? It's all online and we're always adding new lectures, events, concerts, workouts and more.
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ANTI-O CONVOS: WHITE PRIVILEGE
January 27, 2021. Join UTM Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Office and Hart House for the workshop "White Privilege - What to do with it," part of the Anti-O Convos: Hot Topic Series.
THE INSIDE STORY OF INSTAGRAM
January 28, 2021. Join Rotman Events for a 1-hour livestream with Sarah Frier, Reporter, Bloomberg News in conversation with Aleksandra Saga, The Logic, on her book "No Filter: The Inside Story of Instagram."
"THE LAST WHITE KNIGHT" FILM SCREENING
January 28, 2021. Join U of T Libraries for a virtual film screening of "The Last White Knight" followed by a discussion with the film's creator, Paul Saltzman.
JAZZ FORWARD
January 28, 2021. Join The Faculty of Music for the Thursdays at Noon concert series featuring performances from the archives by U of T Jazz student ensembles, and faculty and alumni composers.
FROM CAMPUS THEATRE TO BROADWAY
January 30, 2021. Join Hart House and Music Director Lily Ling, the first woman to Music Direct and Conduct Hamilton, as she answers questions and share her journey from Hart House Theatre to Broadway.
TECHNOLOGICAL REVOLUTION IN FINANCIAL SERVICES
February 1, 2021. Join Rotman Events for a 1-hour livestream featuring 5 contributors/authors. They'll discuss "The Technological Revolution in Financial Services: How Banks, Fintechs, and Customers Win Together?"
TIMOTHY CAULFIELD ON RELAX DAMMIT!
February 2, 2021. Join Rotman Events for a livestream featuring Timothy Caulfield, Canada Research Chair in Health and Law and Policy, Bestselling Author on "Relax Dammit!: A User's Guide to the Age of Anxiety."
SHE'S MALCOLM X!
February 2, 2021. Join Hart House for She's Malcolm X which shines a spotlight on the often ignored history of Black Muslim women and their contributions to social change.
RITUALS FOR VIRTUAL MEETINGS
February 3, 2021. Join Rotman Events for a 1-hour livestream with Standford d.school's Kursat Ozenc and Glenn Fajardo, on their book "Rituals for Virtual Meetings: Creative Ways to Engage People and Strengthen Relationships."
THE JAMAICAN COROMANTEE WAR
February 3, 2021. In celebration of Black History Month, join Dean Melanie Woodin, Faculty of Arts & Science, in this inaugural A&S Decanal Lecture, featuring the distinguished, award-winning Harvard University historian Professor Vincent Brown.
INDIGENOUS RIGHTS IN TAIWAN
February 4, 2021. Join U of T Libraries for "National Apology and Reinvigoration of Indigenous Rights in Taiwan." This talk aims to focus on the essential characteristics of indigenous justice against successive alien regimes.
DESIGNING YOUR WORK LIFE
February 9, 2021. Join Rotman Events for a 1-hour livestream featuring Standford's Bill Burnett and Dave Evans on their book "Designing Your Work Life: How to Thrive and Change and Find Happiness at Work."
LOOKING BACK ON A YEAR OF CHANGE
February 10, 2021. Join the Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry and ISTEP for a lecture with Professor Alison Flynn, UOttawa, on how COVID-19 has changed teaching and learning in higher education.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH WITH LAWRENCE HILL
February 11, 2021. Join U of T Libraries beginning at 6 p.m. for a special "Between the Pillars" episode and Q&A with award winning author Lawrence Hill. Click here to register.
MIX UP A BATCH OF FUN!
February 12, 2021. Looking for something to do for the February long weekend? Join Steve Radbourn and whip up a family-friendly dessert during Engineering's first interactive baking event!
MY UNLIKELY JOURNEY TO SILICON VALLEY
February 18, 2021. Join Rotman Events for a livestream featuring Susan Fowler, former Technology Op-Ed Editor, New York Times, on her book "Whistleblower: My Unlikely Journey to Silicon Valley and Speaking Out Against Injustice."
BLACK HISTORY WIKIPEDIA EDIT-A-THON
February 21, 2021. Join UTSC Library, U of T Libraries and UTM Library online and participate in editing and improving Black History content and representation on Wikipedia.
HOW MEN CAN BE BETTER ALLIES
February 24, 2021. Join Rotman Events for a 1-hour livestream featuring David Smith and Brad Johnson on their book "Good Guys: How Men Can Be Better Allies for Women in the Workplace."
Ethics of COVID Series
Ongoing. Join the Centre for Ethics for an interdisciplinary series of online events featuring short video takes on the ethical dimensions of the COVID crisis.
Picture in 1000 Words
Fridays at 4PM EDT. Ever wonder what’s going on in those beautiful pictures of space? Members of the Dunlap Institute break down the some of the most iconic images cosmos.
Cosmos From Your Couch
Tuesdays, 7PM EDT. Looking for a way to connect with the world–or maybe the cosmos? Join members of the Dunlap Institute and learn about everything from cosmic mysteries to the latest research.
Expand Your Mind
ENGLISH PRONUNCIATION DROP-IN
January 21 - March 25, 2021. Join us at Hart House to hone your English pronunciation and have some fun in this experiential online class. Starts January 21 and continues Thursdays until March 25.
"SUPPORT BLACK DESIGNERS"
January 22 - 31, 2021. Daniels Faculty presents "Support Black Designers" a temporary mural featuring artwork and writing by Black creatives. Visit the project website to learn more about the featured artists and their pixels!
TEMERTY CENTRE AI NEWSLETTER
The Temerty Faculty of Medicine invites you to subscribe to the e-newsletter for T-CAIREM, the new Temerty Centre for AI. Learn about the future of health care.
YULETIDE IN PRINT
U of T Libraries invites you to enjoy the many beautiful works in the Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library celebrating the Holidays through the ages.
THE LATEST ISSUE OF "OPEN SHELF"
Want to know more about what is happening at the University of Toronto Music Library? Find out here in Open Shelf, their blog about all the wonderful musical treasures.
The New Normal Podcast
Maydianne Andrade, Vice-Dean Faculty Affairs and Equity at U of T Scarborough, investigates how people are finding ways to connect despite the pandemic – and what kind of future we’re building in the process.
Spotting misinformation
With so much information about COVID-19 available, how do we know what to believe? Determine what information is trustworthy and what is misleading with this handy guide from U of T Libraries.
The Science of Face Masks
U of T alumna, Dr. Samantha Yammine, goes through the science behind using masks to slow the spread of droplet-based viruses like COVID-19.
LIVING WELL PODCAST
Tune in any time to Living Well, a new podcast series brought to you by the Well Being Collective @ Hart House.
FOR THE LOVE OF WORK
The new seven-part podcast series with U of T Mississauga Professor Sonia Kang covers a range of topics designed to inspire resilience and enhance the employee experience.
IMPROVISATION GAMES AND SKILLS
Join Hart House to explore the improv skills sets of Yes And, Narration, Character, Scene and Game work ensuring you'll be primed to reconnect with others when the time comes.
NEW FRONTIERS IN TRANSPORTATION COMPETITION
Watch the 2020 New Frontiers in Transportation Student Competition Symposium hosted by the U of T Transportation Alumni Committee. This year's theme "Transportation Network in the Age of COVID-19 and Beyond."
COVID-19 INFO GUIDE
From Canada's largest academic science and health science library, The Gerstein Science Information Centre, a COVID-19 info guide for researchers, healthcare professionals and the general public.
Ethics of COVID Series
Explore the interdisciplinary series by the Centre for Ethics featuring takes on the ethical dimensions of the COVID crisis.
View to the U podcast
U of T Mississauga professors from a vast range of disciplines share their current research. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the breakthroughs.
Let's Talk About Stigma
Hosted by Prof. Carmen Logie, Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, this podcast invites a range of weekly guests to talk about all different kinds of stigma.
Social media and sexual health
As part of a research project, David Brennan, Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, is recruiting volunteer “health ambassadors” on Hornet, a networking app popular among gay men.
Evolution of the Kitchen
Watch Innis alum, John Ota, explore the design, origin and evolution of great historic North American kitchens.
Indigenous Language Exhibit
In recognition of Indigenous History Month, this Hart House exhibition explores Indigenous languages to inspire curiosity about Indigenous culture, history, and the importance of preserving and sustaining endangered languages.
Theatre from Home
Hart House Theatre showcases the talents of past performers, current stars and emergent theatre giants as they perform, share designs and stories from their very own living rooms.
VIRTUAL JUSTINA M. BARNICKE GALLERY
Visit the Justina M. Barnicke Gallery virtually! Through the Art Museum's virtual initiative, you can view select pieces of the Hart House Collection from the comfort of your own space.
Hart House Stories
Stories bring us together and at Hart House, they are the fabric of what we do. Listen to our podcasts and view our Talking Walls in these online exhibits.
Queer Peel Oral History
What’s it like to be LGBTQ2+ in Canadian suburbs? Discover 25 oral history interviews with activists, students, and alumni in Peel region. A student-driven initiative at U of T Mississauga.
Lessons from Past Pandemics
Professor Madeleine Mant of U of T Mississauga speaks to the culture of stigma and blame in past pandemics. Watch this webinar for a historical perspective on COVID-19.
Two Spirit and LGBTQIA
Celebrate the Two Spirit and Indigenous LGBTQIA+ communities! Read and watch to learn more about their stories. Curated by University of Toronto Libraries.
Visit The Art Museum Virtually
The Art Museum at University of Toronto has gone virtual! Explore behind-the-scenes stories, watch artist talks, and browse over 7,000 objects from their permanent collections.
Fourteen Days on the COVID Ward
Dr. Ariel Lefkowitz, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, shares his experiences caring for infected patients at Sunnybrook Hospital.
Food Guides Around the World
Canada has a new and improved food guide, but how does this compare to others around the world? Curtis D’Hollander, Department of Nutritional Sciences, explores global food guides.
The Ergo Minute Podcast
Julia and Madison, MScOT students, bring you advice from U of T experts on how to apply ergonomics so that you can work more comfortably at home and reduce the risk of stress and injury on your body.
Live Updates on COVID-19
Keep well informed with interactive tools, updates for students and the wider community on COVID-19 from Dalla Lana School of Public Health.
Hart House Creative Classes
Enjoy virtual classes that nurture your creative thinking and help you learn and live better in a virtual world - all from the comfort of your own home.
Free Lecture: The Myth of Meritocracy
Must workplaces choose between diversity and a system based on merit? Sarah Kaplan, a professor at U of T’s Rotman School of Management, exposes the issue in this video lecture.
The Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library
This incredible resource at U of T Libraries has gone virtual. Explore the lectures, exhibitions, manuscripts and other material—now available to the public.
How Harry Potter Teaches Resiliency
Watch Dr. Siobhan O'Flynn, incoming Director of Canadian Studies at University College, discuss what Harry Potter can teach us about resiliency.
Coping with Anything
Watch Drs. Robert Maunder and Jon Hunter, faculty members in U of T's Department of Psychiatry and Psychiatrists at Mount Sinai, describe an approach to coping during times of extraordinary stress.
Novel Ritual for a Novel Virus
InsightOut, a multimedia blog, offers voices of USMC alumni, faculty, students and staff as they ponder the coronavirus pandemic.
Picture in 1000 Words
Fridays at 4PM EDT. Ever wonder what’s going on in those beautiful pictures of space? Members of the Dunlap Institute break down the some of the most iconic images cosmos.
Cosmos From Your Couch
Tuesdays, 7PM EDT. Looking for a way to connect with the world–or maybe the cosmos? Join members of the Dunlap Institute and learn about everything from cosmic mysteries to the latest research.
Eat, Dream, Sweat
MIX UP A BATCH OF FUN!
February 12, 2021. Looking for something to do for the February long weekend? Join Steve Radbourn and whip up a family-friendly dessert during Engineering's first interactive baking event!
MOVEU ANYWHERE!
Looking for a quick, high-intensity workout that can be easily done at home? Check out these quick and modifiable body-weight exercises that you can do anytime, anywhere from the Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education.
STAY HEALTHY
Physical therapy students in the U of T's Temerty Faculty of Medicine have put together a range of short videos to help keep alumni healthy during COVID-19. There is something for all fitness levels.
FITNESS ONLINE - ONLINE CLASSES
Join us online every day of the week for classes with some of your favourite Hart House instructors.
Fitness Online – Personal Training
Enhance your health and boost your knowledge with the support and expertise of a Hart House personal trainer. There's no better time to make your health a priority.
Running for beginners
Taken up running instead of baking? Check out tips and advice from Terry Radchenko, U of T track and field coach, and start out on the right foot.
Hart House Fitness from Home
Trying to keep body and soul in shape? Explore the Hart House Fitness Centre on Instagram for meditations, workouts, nutritious recipes and more.
Evolution of the Kitchen
Watch Innis alum, John Ota, explore the design, origin and evolution of great historic North American kitchens.
Measure Your Health
Prof. Kang Lee, OISE, has developed Anura, an app that measures your stress, anxiety, and assesses your risk for cardiovascular disease and stroke.
Food Guides Around the World
Canada has a new and improved food guide, but how does this compare to others around the world? Curtis D’Hollander, Department of Nutritional Sciences, explores global food guides.
Exercise Q&A With U of T Faculty
How do you stay fit without a gym? Does exercise build immunity? Professors from the Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education help with your at-home workouts.
Coping with Anything
Watch Drs. Robert Maunder and Jon Hunter, faculty members in U of T's Department of Psychiatry and Psychiatrists at Mount Sinai, describe an approach to coping during times of extraordinary stress.
The Ergo Minute Podcast
Julia and Madison, MScOT students, bring you advice from U of T experts on how to apply ergonomics so that you can work more comfortably at home and reduce the risk of stress and injury on your body.
Work out with U of T's Fitness Experts
Bring U of T Sport & Rec into your living room. Access live and on-demand workouts and family-friendly physical activity sessions with a #UTRAIN Workouts subscription. Exclusive discounts for alumni!
25% off Calm App
Exclusive! Access hundreds of guided meditations, sleep stories, music tracks and master classes in your search for calm during the pandemic.
Online Mindfulness Sitting
Weekdays at 12 pm EDT. Prof. Ellen Katz, Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, leads a lunch time mindfulness sitting via Zoom. Contact the alumni office for login information.
OISE Library Care Package
The librarians at OISE are care-mongering online with wellness resources, recipes, crafts, plant & gardening tips, and much more.
UC Behind the Scenes
Join University College’s favourite vendors for a quick lesson in what they know best, whether it be arranging a bouquet, or decorating a sweet treat.
30% off MyLife App
Exclusive! Living in the moment is more important than ever. Learn how through guided meditations, mindfulness exercises and yoga/acupressure videos. Use promo code UTalumni.
For Kids and Their Adults
MUSIC LIBRARY COLOURING PAGES
University of Toronto Libraries have created colouring pages from their Canadian Sheet Music collection. When you have finished your work of art, post it on social media and tag @uoftmusiclibrary.
TORONTO EARLY COGNITION LAB STUDIES
The Toronto Early Cognition Lab have many fun and educational online studies for kids, ages 1-10! Play games, read picture stories and watch short videos with us on Zoom.
OISE Stay at Home Club
Keep connected and the learning experience thriving with interactive lessons – for children and adults alike! Join live on Twitter - @OISEUofT.
TECL LIVE FOR KIDS
Join the U of T's Toronto Early Cognition Lab for virtual circle time for kids (ages 7 and under). Every Monday at 4 p.m. ET, enjoy sing-alongs, read-alongs, games, crafts and more!
Teaching Kids Through Play
Play learning expert Dr. Angela Pyle, OISE, recommends 10 ways to better stimulate and support children's learning at home, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
Children's Moral and Social Reasoning
Looking for something fun to do with your kids? Participate in online studies investigating how kids age 3-11 reason about the social and moral world. Conducted by the Department of Psychology.
Nurturing Anti-Racism
Wondering how talk to kids about race and educate them to be anti-racist? This OISE Library guide helps parents and teachers find the resources they need.
My Photo My Day
Prof. Lin Fang, Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, invites youth age 13-20 in the Greater Toronto Area to share photo essays of what their day looks like during COVID-19 on Instagram.
Pandemic Pregnancy Guide
Get reliable and current information about COVID-19's effects on pregnant women and their babies.
Career Kick-Starts
WRITE A COMPELLING PERSONAL STATEMENT
Applying for graduate or professional school? Learn how to make your personal statement stand out with this session lead by University of Toronto Mississauga alum, Teo Salgado, founder VerveSmith Ltd.
JOIN UTM ON LINKEDIN
Connect and network with other UTM alumni, learn about UTM events, and read interesting stories about UTM alumni, faculty and students.
Free Online Course: Mastering LinkedIn
Two former LinkedIn employees show you how to turn your profile into a recruiter magnet. Regularly $130, free for U of T alumni. Register by June 2021.
Exclusive video: An Insider's Guide to LinkedIn
Take an hour for yourself and learn the hidden powers of LinkedIn. In this webinar, two former LinkedIn staffers give you the inside scoop.
Join U of T on LinkedIn
Tap your network of well-connected U of T alumni. Search LinkedIn by faculty, city, employer, skill set and even degrees of separation.
Stay Connected
TEMERTY CENTRE AI NEWSLETTER
The Temerty Faculty of Medicine invites you to subscribe to the e-newsletter for T-CAIREM, the new Temerty Centre for AI. Learn about the future of health care.
MUSIC LIBRARY COLOURING PAGES
University of Toronto Libraries have created colouring pages from their Canadian Sheet Music collection. When you have finished your work of art, post it on social media and tag @uoftmusiclibrary.
Collecting Community Experiences
As part of the University’s history, U of T Archives is documenting the lived experiences of the many individuals who shape the it during the COVID-19 pandemic. Share your story.
COVID-19 community volunteer opportunities
U of T is committed to helping fight COVID19 by supporting community efforts and engagement during this pandemic. Learn more about available volunteer opportunities.
Ten Thousand Coffees
Attend webinars, give career advice to U of T students and get career advice from fellow alumni—all online, all from your couch.
Volunteer From Home
The world needs volunteers more than ever these days. Why not mentor a student or share your expertise with a U of T alum? Find out how.
There's more to come!
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