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Carlo Fidani, wearing academic robes, speaks at a lectern in Convocation Hall.
Jun 5, 2019 | Volunteer & Awards

Honorary degree recipient Carlo Fidani made a lasting impact on local health care. Watch his Convocation address 

Justice Rosalie Abella wears her formal Supreme Court Robe.
Jun 3, 2019 | Volunteer & Awards

Human rights champion Rosalie Abella will win the Rose Wolfe Distinguished Alumni Award 

Katie Taylor, wearing academic robes, speaks at a lectern.
Jun 3, 2019 | Volunteer & Awards

U of T honorary degree recipient Kathleen Taylor encourages grads to "lead through the power of example." Watch her Convocation address 

Setsuko Thurlow smiles, weating academic robes and standing against a wood-panelled wall.
Jun 3, 2019 | Volunteer & Awards

‘Be agents of change’: anti-nuclear activist Setsuko Thurlow receives U of T honorary degree. Watch her Convocation address 

David Naylor smiles while leaning on a polished conference table in a large boardroom, decorated with painted portraits and old-fashioned chairs.
May 31, 2019 | Volunteer & Awards

U of T President Emeritus and honorary degree recipient David Naylor tells grads "life is a team sport." Watch his Convocation address 

17 winners of Awards of Excellence pose on a stage, standing in two rows for a group picture and smiling. (photo by Gustavo Toledo Photography)
Apr 29, 2019 | Volunteer & Awards

'Talent, creativity and commitment': U of T students, faculty and staff receive Awards of Excellence 

Gordon Cressy stands at a podium on the stage at Convocation Hall and speaks to a large audience of smiling people
Apr 24, 2019 | Volunteer & Awards

Seizing 'the opportunity to lead and to serve': Hundreds receive Gordon Cressy Student Leadership Awards 

Alumni ride the rollercoaster during a SHAKER alumni event at Canada's Wonderland.
Mar 12, 2019 | Volunteer & Awards

Celebrating the Winners of the 2019 UTAA Awards of Excellence 

Huda Idrees is an accomplished entrepreneur and a passionate advocate for diversity in the tech industry (photo by Pam Lau)
Mar 8, 2019 | Volunteer & Awards

Entrepreneur and U of T alumna Huda Idrees named a YWCA Toronto Young Woman of Distinction for 2019 

Charlie Keil, principal of Innis College, has been recognized with a Pedagogy Award from the Society of Cinema and Media Studies (photo by Perry King)
Feb 21, 2019 | Volunteer & Awards

Innis College principal recognized for excellence in film studies 

U of T's Anna Shternshis and a group of musicians have been nominated for a Grammy for their world music album Yiddish Glory, based on material created by amateur authors during the Second World War (photo by Perry King)
Feb 6, 2019 | Volunteer & Awards

Songs from the past: U of T researcher's work leads to Grammy nomination 

Photo of Order of Canada Medals. (photo by Sgt. Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall)
Dec 27, 2018 | Volunteer & Awards

U of T alumni, faculty and supporters named to Order of Canada 

Elena Kagan speaks with U of T students who were part of the ceremony procession (photo by Lisa Sakulensky)
Nov 12, 2018 | Volunteer & Awards

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan receives U of T honorary degree 

George Myhal was awarded Thursday a Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, for his service to the university as a mentor, donor and volunteer (photo by Steve Frost)
Nov 9, 2018 | Volunteer & Awards

More than ever, the world needs leaders and problem-solvers, says alumnus George Myhal in his convocation address 

From left: William Downe, U of T Chancellor Rose Patten and President Meric Gertler at Tuesday's convocation ceremony (photo by Lisa Sakulensky)
Nov 7, 2018 | Volunteer & Awards

William Downe, leading advocate for gender equality in business, receives honorary degree from U of T 

Daniel Drucker (MD 1980, PGMT 1983), a professor in the Faculty of Medicine, will receive the Manning Awards Foundation's Principal Award, which comes with $100,000, for his discovery and development of glucagon-like peptide 2 (GLP-2) for short bowel syndrome.
Oct 23, 2018 | Volunteer & Awards

Three U of T alumni honoured with Manning Innovation Awards 

James Till (Hon DSc 2004) was honoured with the inaugural Edogawa-Niche Prize on October 21. He received a medal and plaque in Toronto in September.
Oct 19, 2018 | Volunteer & Awards

U of T researcher James Till receives international honour 

For the first time in its 29 years, the Arbor Awards were hosted off U of T property at the Carlu in downtown Toronto (photo by Gustavo Toledo Photography)
Oct 16, 2018 | Volunteer & Awards

U of T recognizes outstanding volunteers at Arbor Awards 

Professor Njoki Wane received an Influencers' Award at the African Scholars Awards (photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)
Oct 2, 2018 | Volunteer & Awards

U of T’s African scholars, community leaders celebrated at awards ceremony  

Deepa Kundur, a professor in the department of electrical and computer engineering, will receive more than $340,000 for her research into the security of power grids (photo by Romi Levine)
Aug 13, 2018 | Volunteer & Awards

U of T researchers to receive more than $11.5 million in NSERC funding 

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