Soldiers Tower / en #UofTGrad18 and Toronto Pride: Check out these June events /news/uoftgrad18-and-toronto-pride-check-out-these-june-events <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">#UofTGrad18 and Toronto Pride: Check out these June events </span> <div class="field field--name-field-featured-picture field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="eager" srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/news_banner_370/public/June-events-main-1140-x-760.jpg?h=afdc3185&amp;itok=AEj_Pi9q 370w, /sites/default/files/styles/news_banner_740/public/June-events-main-1140-x-760.jpg?h=afdc3185&amp;itok=21F8V9uy 740w, /sites/default/files/styles/news_banner_1110/public/June-events-main-1140-x-760.jpg?h=afdc3185&amp;itok=OONd0WZv 1110w" sizes="(min-width:1200px) 1110px, (max-width: 1199px) 80vw, (max-width: 767px) 90vw, (max-width: 575px) 95vw" width="740" height="494" src="/sites/default/files/styles/news_banner_370/public/June-events-main-1140-x-760.jpg?h=afdc3185&amp;itok=AEj_Pi9q" alt="Photo of convocation"> </div> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>Romi Levine</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2018-06-01T00:00:00-04:00" title="Friday, June 1, 2018 - 00:00" class="datetime">Fri, 06/01/2018 - 00:00</time> </span> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-cutline-long field--type-text-long field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">Cutline</div> <div class="field__item">This year's convocation ceremonies begin on June 7 (photo by Romi Levine)</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-author-reporters field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/authors-reporters/romi-levine" hreflang="en">Romi Levine</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-topic field--type-entity-reference field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">Topic</div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/topics/city-culture" hreflang="en">City &amp; Culture</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-story-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/convocation-2018" hreflang="en">Convocation 2018</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/graduate-stories" hreflang="en">Graduate Stories</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/alumni" hreflang="en">Alumni</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/computer-science" hreflang="en">Computer Science</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/convocation" hreflang="en">Convocation</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/faculty-applied-science-engineering" hreflang="en">Faculty of Applied Science &amp; Engineering</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/faculty-arts-science" hreflang="en">Faculty of Arts &amp; Science</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/faculty-medicine" hreflang="en">Faculty of Medicine</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/graduate-students" hreflang="en">Graduate Students</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/pride" hreflang="en">Pride</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/solar-system" hreflang="en">Solar System</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/soldiers-tower" hreflang="en">Soldiers Tower</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/u-t-mississauga" hreflang="en">U of T Mississauga</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/u-t-scarborough" hreflang="en">U of T Scarborough</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/undergraduate-students" hreflang="en">Undergraduate Students</a></div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>In less than a week, the ÖŘżÚζSM will once again be abuzz with students from all three campuses, sporting robes of all stripes, as they mark an important milestone in their academic career:&nbsp;convocation.</p> <p>At the same time, LGBTQ Torontonians and their allies will be painting the city rainbow as they kick off this year’s Pride festivities, taking place at U of T and beyond.</p> <p>There’s much to celebrate this month and plenty of events to choose from. Here are just a few of them:</p> <h3>June 1</h3> <p>It’s the beginning of Pride month in Toronto – launching on all three campuses with the raising of the Pride flag.</p> <p>Attend the ceremony on your campus: <a href="http://sgdo.utoronto.ca/event/pride-flag-raising-ceremony/">downtown Toronto</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/UTMEDO/status/1002195306077933569">U of T Mississauga</a>, with a transgender flag-raising ceremony at <a href="https://twitter.com/PositiveUTSC/status/1001459085852758016">U of T Scarborough</a> on Saturday.</p> <p>Catch up with old classmates at this year’s <a href="https://alumnireunion.utoronto.ca/events/find">Alumni Reunion</a>, taking place from now until June 3, featuring lunches and brunches galore and stress-free lectures on everything from dinosaurs to life on other planets.&nbsp;</p> <h3>June 2</h3> <p>U of T’s Faculty of Medicine is diving deep into the&nbsp;<a href="https://alumnireunion.utoronto.ca/events/find?search=cannabis">issue of the health implications of cannabis at a panel event</a>&nbsp;in conjunction with the launch of <em>UofTMed </em>magazine’s latest edition.</p> <h3>June 3</h3> <p>Throughout the month, graduate&nbsp;students are invited to <a href="https://twitter.com/UofTGradRoom/status/996832957259186176">share their accomplishments</a> on a chalkboard at the Grad Room on 66 Harbord St. as a way of reflecting on all of the great achievements and hard work that goes into graduate studies. Give yourself a pat on the back&nbsp;while you’re at it!</p> <h3>June 5</h3> <p>More than 1,000 elementary school students will be descending on U of T’s downtown Toronto campus for <a href="http://news.engineering.utoronto.ca/go-north-inspires-1200-future-innovators/">Go North Youth</a> – the largest STEM event in Canada. Fifty classes from across the GTA of students from Grades 3 to 8 will be participating in a day of fun and learning with experts from U of T’s Faculty of Applied Science &amp; Engineering and the department of computer science in the Faculty of Arts &amp; Science, Google and Actua, Canada’s largest STEM outreach charity.</p> <h3>June 7</h3> <p>It’s the first day of convocation – <a href="http://www.convocation.utoronto.ca/events">check the events calendar</a> for the full list of ceremony dates.</p> <p>Make sure you head to the polls today to join Ontarians in deciding who will become our next premier. Haven't made your mind up yet? U of T Libraries has rounded up <a href="https://onesearch.library.utoronto.ca/news/uoftvotes-top-10-tips-ontario-election-voters">10 tips to help you make an informed vote</a>. Be sure to drop by the <a href="https://twitter.com/uoftlibraries/status/1001889891444289538">engagement station</a> on the second floor of Robarts Library.</p> <p>Head to the Jackman Law Building for <a href="http://www.odlc.utoronto.ca/index.php?option=com_jevents&amp;task=icalrepeat.detail&amp;evid=4777&amp;Itemid=65&amp;year=2018&amp;month=06&amp;day=07&amp;title=an-undiscovered-campus-tour-the-jackman-law-building&amp;uid=f9802218460c26847ffe9a40eb30db96&amp;catids=46">a tour of&nbsp;its public spaces</a>, including the Bora Laskin Law Library, classrooms and meeting rooms.</p> <h3>June 8</h3> <p>The annual <a href="http://sgdo.utoronto.ca/event/2018-u-t-pride-pub/">Pride pub</a> takes place this evening in the Hart House Quad. Come for the BBQ, drinks and good company and dance the night away with DJs and performers.</p> <p>You'll hear the carillon bells during convocation, but <a href="http://www.odlc.utoronto.ca/index.php?option=com_jevents&amp;task=icalrepeat.detail&amp;evid=4778&amp;Itemid=65&amp;year=2018&amp;month=06&amp;day=08&amp;title=an-undiscovered-campus-tour-soldiers-tower-carillon-bells&amp;uid=5f3798a3d7cce0228f65fccf31caeff0&amp;catids=46">this tour of&nbsp;Soldiers' Tower</a> is a chance to see them up close and meet a carillonneur.&nbsp;</p> <p><img alt="pride and U of T flags" class="media-image attr__typeof__foaf:Image img__fid__8470 img__view_mode__media_original attr__format__media_original" src="/sites/default/files/flag-750-x-500.jpg" style="width: 750px; height: 500px; margin: 10px;" typeof="foaf:Image"><br> <em>The Pride, U of T and Varsity flags flying together on the downtown Toronto campus&nbsp;(photo by Romi Levine)</em></p> <h3>June 10</h3> <p>Need to get away from&nbsp;Front Campus crowds? Come to the <a href="https://bookit.studentlife.utoronto.ca/Activity.aspx?ID=B1106CAC-3AD0-4C84-A3AA-07AB5FBA509B">Grad Escape spring hike at Evergreen Brick Works</a> for some fresh air and tasty treats at the farmers’ market.</p> <h3>June 11</h3> <p>U of T Mississauga’s International Education Centre global mobility co-ordinator <strong>Andrew Sedmihradsky</strong>&nbsp;and his eight-year-old son Max will <a href="https://www.maxsbigride.com/the-2018-ride/">stop at the Mississauga campus</a> on their journey from Hamilton to Ottawa. The fourth annual father-son trip aims to help find a cure for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, in partnership with Professor <strong>Patrick Gunning</strong> and the Centre for Medicinal Chemistry at U of T Mississauga.</p> <h3>June 13</h3> <p>U of T Scarborough alumnus <strong>Tenniel Chu</strong>, vice chairman of Mission Hills Group, will <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/200712867319496/">share his success story</a>&nbsp;as he transitioned from management classes at U of T to working in the sports management industry. Chu holds the Guinness World Record for owning/running the world’s largest golf resort.&nbsp;<a href="/news/17-million-gift-will-help-u-t-become-player-sports-management">He also gave the ÖŘżÚζSM a $1.675-million gift in November</a> to establish a sports management program at U of T Scarborough.&nbsp;&nbsp;<font color="#485667" face="Open Sans, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 16px;">&nbsp;</span></font></p> <h3>June 14</h3> <p>For new grads and current students alike, it’s tough to start the job search. There are plenty of sessions hosted by the Career Centre to help you on your&nbsp;journey, such as one <a href="https://sites.studentlife.utoronto.ca/slCalendar/sleventview.aspx?vdate=6/14/2018&amp;service=CC&amp;eid=CC_11373">taking place today on how to motivate yourself in the job search process</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <h3>June 20</h3> <p>Today’s the day to <a href="http://positivespace.utoronto.ca/event/displayyourpride-2018/">#DisplayYourPride</a>. Every year, students, staff and faculty at all three campuses are encouraged to wear bright colours, decorate their work spaces, and share photos on all social media outlets using #displayyourpride.</p> <h3>June 21</h3> <p>Spend some time with U of T Scarborough Principal <strong>Bruce Kidd</strong> as he hosts his last Healthy Campus Walk. Tour through the ravine lands and to other notable locations, including the Lash Miller House. Meet at noon on the Humanities Wing Patio (HW).</p> <h3>June 22</h3> <p>Join U of T friends and colleagues for the <a href="http://sgdo.utoronto.ca/event/toronto-trans-march/">Trans March</a> at 8 p.m.&nbsp;</p> <h3>June 23</h3> <p>Lace up your shoes and join U of T’s team for the <a href="http://sgdo.utoronto.ca/event/run-with-the-u-of-t-pride-remembrance-team/">Pride &amp; Remembrance Run</a>, supporting and raising money for local LGBTQ organizations.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <h3>June 24</h3> <p>The <a href="http://sgdo.utoronto.ca/event/toronto-pride-parade/">Pride parade</a> – Toronto Pride month’s grand finale – takes place today. Cheer on members of the U of T community and wave hello to Pride’s honoured guest <strong>Scott Jones</strong> and honoured youth <strong>Cho Chua</strong> – both U of T students.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <h3>June 26</h3> <p>The second-annual <a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/uofts-black-graduation-celebration-class-of-2018-tickets-45217425537">Black Graduation</a> will be celebrating the achievements of Black-identifying students at the ÖŘżÚζSM who are a part of the Class of 2018. The Black Graduation celebration allows for students, family and friends to come together in one setting to celebrate their hard work and dedication.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-home-page-banner field--type-boolean field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">News home page banner</div> <div class="field__item">Off</div> </div> Fri, 01 Jun 2018 04:00:00 +0000 Romi Levine 136285 at Soldiers’ Tower, The /node/118085 <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Soldiers’ Tower, The</span> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>mdipaul</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2017-10-03T14:33:44-04:00" title="Tuesday, October 3, 2017 - 14:33" class="datetime">Tue, 10/03/2017 - 14:33</time> </span> <div class="field field--name-field-url field--type-string field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">URL</div> <div class="field__item">https://alumni.utoronto.ca/community/soldiers-tower</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-above clearfix"> <h3 class="field__label">Tags</h3> <ul class="links field__items"> <li><a href="/news/tags/downtown-toronto-campus" hreflang="en">Downtown Toronto campus</a></li> <li><a href="/news/tags/soldiers-tower" hreflang="en">Soldiers Tower</a></li> <li><a href="/news/tags/buildings" hreflang="en">Buildings</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-campus field--type-entity-reference field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">Campus</div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/6953" hreflang="en">St. George</a></div> </div> Tue, 03 Oct 2017 18:33:44 +0000 mdipaul 118085 at #UofTGrad17: The ringing bells of convocation /news/uoftgrad17-ringing-bells-convocation <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">#UofTGrad17: The ringing bells of convocation</span> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>ullahnor</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2017-06-07T13:18:05-04:00" title="Wednesday, June 7, 2017 - 13:18" class="datetime">Wed, 06/07/2017 - 13:18</time> </span> <div class="field field--name-field-youtube field--type-youtube field--label-hidden field__item"><figure class="youtube-container"> <iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/F90yXM6FiKM?wmode=opaque" width="450" height="315" id="youtube-field-player" class="youtube-field-player" title="Embedded video for #UofTGrad17: The ringing bells of convocation" aria-label="Embedded video for #UofTGrad17: The ringing bells of convocation: https://www.youtube.com/embed/F90yXM6FiKM?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> </figure> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-topic field--type-entity-reference field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">Topic</div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/topics/city-culture" hreflang="en">City &amp; Culture</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-story-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/convocation" hreflang="en">Convocation</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/convocation-2017" hreflang="en">Convocation 2017</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/soldiers-tower" hreflang="en">Soldiers Tower</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/video" hreflang="en">Video</a></div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Graduating students have heard <strong>Roy Lee</strong> playing&nbsp;U of T's 51-bell carillon for the last 15 years.</p> <p>The bells atop Soldiers' Tower – ranging in weight from 4 tons to 23 pounds – will ring out over the next few days as the university hosts 27 convocation ceremonies over 13 days.</p> <p>“It's been a tradition that is&nbsp;played every year for convocation,” says Lee, who began playing when he came to study at U of T's Faculty of Law. “It's one thing that connects the graduating classes throughout the years. So, the class that graduated in 1928 heard the very same bells as the Class of 2017. All these classes will be congratulated upon their graduation.”</p> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-home-page-banner field--type-boolean field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">News home page banner</div> <div class="field__item">Off</div> </div> Wed, 07 Jun 2017 17:18:05 +0000 ullahnor 108253 at