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U of T Law professor, alumni awarded Law Society Medals

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U of T Law professor, alumni awarded Law Society Medals

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(L-R) Dianne Corbiere, Robert Cunningham and Mayo Moran (supplied images)

University of Toronto Faculty of Law Professor Mayo Moran and alumni Dianne Corbiere and Robert Cunningham have been awarded Law Society Medals by the Law Society of Ontario.

The awards recognize exceptional contributions and dedication to the legal profession whether in the area of practice, in the academic sphere or another professional capacity.

Moran served as the first female dean of the Faculty of Law from 2006 to 2014, and has served as provost and vice-chancellor of Trinity College since 2014. For more than a decade, she served as chair of the Residential Schools Oversight Committee, which oversaw the settlement of more than 38,000 claims by residential school survivors. She was also instrumental in the development of the Sexual Violence and Harassment Action Plan Act.

“Mayo’s work as a scholar and advocate, and her instrumental role in promoting positive change in institutions, legislation and pressing matters of national and international justice, exemplify her deep commitment to our profession and community,” said University Professor Jutta Brunnée, dean of the Faculty of Law and James Marshall Tory Dean’s Chair.

Corbiere graduated in 1996 and is a managing partner at Nahwegahbow Corbiere, one of Ontario’s first Anishinaabe-owned law firms. As a litigator, her historic impact on case law has resulted in advancements in reconciliation for First Nations individuals, communities and organizations.

Cunningham, who graduated in 1990, is a lawyer and senior policy analyst for the Canadian Cancer Society and an internationally recognized expert in tobacco control. He has been an adviser to the World Health Organization and has testified more than 80 times before federal, provincial and territorial legislative committees.

“As dean, it is tremendously gratifying to see U of T Law alumni emerge as dedicated, passionate, and exceptional leaders within the legal profession and our wider community,” Brunnée said. “We are thrilled that Dianne and Robert’s remarkable contributions have received this well-deserved recognition.”

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U of T students win McCall MacBain scholarships, awards

lanthierj — Fri, 14 May 2021 18:07:17 +0000

U of T students win McCall MacBain scholarships, awards

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lanthierj Fri, 05/14/2021 - 14:07

Students

St. George

Faculty of Arts & Science

McCall MacBain Scholarships

New College

St. Michael's College

Trinity College

Undergraduate Students

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From left: AJ Bimm and Grace Ma (Photos courtesy of Bimm and Ma)

Two Faculty of Arts & Science graduands are among 20 student leaders chosen from across Canada for the inaugural McCall MacBain Scholarships.

Grace Ma and AJ Bimm were chosen from 735 applicants for the scholarships, which include tuition and fees at McGill University and a living stipend of $2,000 per month.

Scholars are selected for their character, community engagement, leadership potential, entrepreneurial spirit, academic strength and intellectual curiosity.

A member of Trinity College, Ma will graduate this year with a bachelor of science with a double major in environmental science and English literature. She is involved with Trinity’s literary arts journal, The Trinity Review, co-leads a university-wide environmental action group and volunteers to teach violin to youth. She plans to pursue a law degree at McGill.

Bimm is a member of New College who will graduate with an honours bachelor of arts with a double major in sociology and urban studies. Captain of the varsity track and field team, Bimm recently co-founded the BIPOC Varsity Association, a group for Black, Indigenous and people of colour student-athletes. At McGill, he will pursue a master’s degree in urban planning with a special focus on active transportation and access to housing.

Four other U of T students received McCall MacBain awards:

McCall MacBain Finalist Award ($10,000) for use at McGill University

Nicole Machado, St. Michael’s College

McCall MacBain Regional Award ($5,000) for use at a Canadian public university

Hodan Mohamud, St. Michael’s College.
Katherine Schneider, Victoria College
Foti Vito, Trinity College

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U of T Libraries recognizes six students for outstanding research

lanthierj — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 20:00:52 +0000

U of T Libraries recognizes six students for outstanding research

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lanthierj Wed, 08/12/2020 - 16:00

Students

St. George

Faculty of Arts & Science

St. Michael's College

Patricia and Peter Shannon Wilson Undergraduate Research Prize

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Clockwise from top left; Emma Sullivan, Tegan Ridge, Kiera Farrell-Beaulieu, Colin Stewart, Sally Walker-Hudecki, Braden Zufelt

Six undergraduate students have won the 2020 Patricia and Peter Shannon Wilson Undergraduate Research Prize from the University of Toronto Libraries.

Open to undergraduate students from all campuses and disciplines, the $1,000 prize recognizes research conducted while completing course work. This year’s winners are all Faculty of Arts & Science students:

Kiera Farrell-Beaulieu (second year, Innis College)
Tegan Ridge (fourth year, St. Michael’s College)
Colin Stewart (fourth year, University College)
Emma Sullivan (third year, Victoria College)
Sally Walker-Hudecki (second year, Trinity College)
Braden Zufelt (fourth year, Trinity College)

“It is wonderful to see our talented students utilizing the wealth of information available at the libraries,” Vice-President and Provost Cheryl Regehr said. “I was particularly impressed by the students’ innovation at navigating the various resources, exemplifying the extraordinary undergraduate work happening at the University of Toronto.”

U of T Chief Librarian Larry Alford said he was deeply impressed by the winners' research.

“The students especially deserve to be commended for putting together their applications this year under the challenging circumstances of a global pandemic when the university had to quickly move online and classes were in the midst of transition.”

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Braden Zufelt receives 2020 Patricia and Peter Shannon Wilson Undergraduate Research Prize

lanthierj — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 19:31:25 +0000

Braden Zufelt receives 2020 Patricia and Peter Shannon Wilson Undergraduate Research Prize

Academic Achievement

lanthierj Wed, 08/12/2020 - 15:31

Students

St. George

Faculty of Arts & Science

Trinity College

U of T Libraries

Patricia and Peter Shannon Wilson Undergraduate Research Prize

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Braden Zufelt is one of six winners of the 2020 Patricia and Peter Shannon Wilson Undergraduate Research Prize.

A Trinity College student, Zufelt just graduated from the Faculty of Arts & Science with high distinction, having majored in international relations and philosophy. He won for his research project on “the myth of Anglo-French hostility to German reunification,” completed for the course TRN 410: Understanding Contemporary International Relations.

“Prior to my investigation, I had not fully understood the wealth of databases available through the University of Toronto Libraries, specifically those housing historical newspapers,” Zufelt said. “Noting the availability of these databases has led me to a greater appreciation of libraries not only for the resources they offer, but also for the institutions themselves: libraries are the organizational bedrock of any academic discipline, though perhaps most especially the humanities – which are fundamental to our understanding of the world and each other.”

Professor John M. Dirks, instructor for the course, praised Zufelt’s broad, interdisciplinary range of primary and secondary sources.

“Unquestionably Braden is a brilliant analyst and writer,” Dirks said. “Yet by reading as widely as he did, he is able to put forward this genuinely original interpretation.”

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Members of Trinity College community receive 2019 Chancellor William C. Graham Awards

lanthierj — Mon, 11 Nov 2019 20:54:01 +0000

Members of Trinity College community receive 2019 Chancellor William C. Graham Awards

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lanthierj Mon, 11/11/2019 - 15:54

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From left: Marvin Chen, Coreen Lowe, Christine Sutcliffe, Sebastian Warma, Nathan Postma, Trinity College Chancellor Bill Graham, Jill Carmichael Adolphe, Stephen Scharper, Allison MacDonald, Joy Fitzgibbon, Meredith Meads

Faculty, staff, students and alumni of the University of Toronto’s Trinity College have been recognized with the inaugural Trinity Chancellor William C. Graham Awards for their ability to lead by example and inspire others.

The ten recipients are:

Jill Carmichael Adolphe, an alumna who has made significant contributions as a volunteer
Marvin Chen, a systems administrator with Information & Technology Services
Joy Fitzgibbon, acting director of the Margaret MacMillan Trinity One program (Fall 2019)
Coreen Lowe, a staff member with Facilities Services
Allison MacDonald, manager of residence operations/assistant registrar, Student Services Centre
Meredith Meads, director of development with the Office of Development & Alumni Affairs
Nathan Postma, an alumnus who has made significant contributions as a volunteer
Stephen Scharper, an instructor in the Margaret MacMillan Trinity One program
Christine Sutcliffe, a student leader and one of Trinity’s Heads of College
Sebastian Warma, a student and community adviser at Trinity

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Four first-year students named Schulich Leaders

s.anderson — Wed, 25 Sep 2019 15:43:15 +0000

Four first-year students named Schulich Leaders

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s.anderson Wed, 09/25/2019 - 11:43

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Mississauga

St. George

Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering

Faculty of Arts & Science

Trinity College

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U of T's four Schulich Leaders, from left: Caleb Lammers, Adam Glustein, Aidan Britnell and Tommy Moffat (photos by Perry King)

Four University of Toronto students are among 50 nationwide who have been named Schulich Leaders.

The scholarship program recognizes and connects students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

First-year students Aidan Britnell, Adam Glustein, Caleb Lammers and Tommy Moffat were selected from 1,400 nominees for their combination of community, business and entrepreneurial leadership skills.

“These students will make great contributions to society, both on a national and global scale,” said philanthropist Seymour Schulich, who established the awards. “They are Canada’s next generation of technology innovators.”

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Kristen Moore, Trinity’s dean of students, wins Jill Matus Award for Excellence in Student Services

geoff.vendeville — Mon, 29 Apr 2019 14:36:51 +0000

Kristen Moore, Trinity’s dean of students, wins Jill Matus Award for Excellence in Student Services

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geoff.vendeville Mon, 04/29/2019 - 10:36

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St. George

Faculty of Arts & Science

Trinity College

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(Photo courtesy of Trinity College)

In just a few years, Trinity College’s Dean of Students Kristen Moore has helped make the college community more welcoming and inclusive – and her efforts have earned her the Jill Matus Award for Excellence in Student Services.

At Trinity, Moore created a wellness space at the college where students can hang out and de-stress or take part in activities. She also created the position of associate director of community wellness, who has become a popular resource for students.

One of her priorities was to improve the culture of Trinity’s residences. She hired more staff to support students, an assistant dean of students and manager of residence operations, and personally led the training of dons. She also overhauled the welcome desk, improving service times, and established a residence acceptance system that prioritizes community engagement.

Moore is known for leading by example, having launched an administration-support fundraising initiative for LGBTQ students.

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Faculty, staff and students honoured with 2019 Awards of Excellence

geoff.vendeville — Mon, 29 Apr 2019 14:27:33 +0000

Faculty, staff and students honoured with 2019 Awards of Excellence

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geoff.vendeville Mon, 04/29/2019 - 10:27

Dalla Lana School of Public Health

Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education

Student Life

Alumni Relations

Faculty of Medicine

Ontario Institute for Studies in Education

Faculty of Arts & Science

Trinity College

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The winners of the 2019 Awards of Excellence (Photo by Gustavo Toledo)

University of Toronto students, faculty and staff have been honoured with 2019 Awards of Excellence at a ceremony attended by U of T President Meric Gertler.

Supported by the University of Toronto Alumni Association (UTAA), the Awards of Excellence program comprises nine separate, prestigious awards for faculty, staff and students. The oldest award, the John H. Moss Scholarship for undergraduate students, was created in 1921, and the most recent addition, the Jill Matus Award for Excellence in Student Services, was established in 2016.

“The fact that we consistently rank among the world’s top universities is really a testament to the brilliant research and teaching happening every day on our three campuses,” said President Gertler.

“And it’s entirely due to the talent, creativity and commitment of our individual faculty members, staff and students.”

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