Water, Power and the Boardroom
Rotman’s international study tours taught Michael Odam the ins and outs of doing business in low-income countries
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Timing is Everything
Modern life is 24-7, but there may be negative consequences to defying our body’s internal clock
Rules of Conduct
As chief of protocol, Desmond Parker brings peace of mind to United Nations’ guests
A Capital Achievement
In nearly half a century at U of T, economics prof Michael Hare has touched thousands of students’ lives
The Long Goodbye
ROSI, the aging online student service, is being replaced over the next several years with a friendlier, more flexible system
Different but Equal
Toronto parents can choose to send their children to a variety of specialized schools. But is it possible to have too much choice in alternative education?
The End of the Rivi Era
Rivi Frankle, who has retired after 39 years at U of T, forged friendships with countless U of T grads
A Global Affair
Armed with $80 million in new funding, the Munk School aims to become one of the top international relations programs in the world
Planetary Observatory
The Munk School’s new headquarters on Bloor Street will provide a unique window on the world
Making Canada Heard
Benefactor Peter Munk hopes school bearing his name will help transmit Canadian values around the world
Blue & White & Green All Over
Solar panels at the Athletic Centre, composting in residence, farming on St. George. What next? A back campus wind turbine?
A World of Opportunity
Spending a term abroad used to be considered an expensive frill. Now many students see it as their key to a rewarding career
Women in Law
Some women leave the legal profession to raise a family. A new Faculty of Law program helps them return
Head of the Class
U of T’s Institute of Child Study has influenced education in Canada for more than 80 years. A visit to the lab school reveals why.
Women Wanted
Engineering faculty hopes mentorship, new image will reverse slide in female enrolment
Tower Power
Toronto mayor picks up U of T plan to green, preserve and beautify the city’s highrises
Fear of Numbers
Why do so many kids struggle with math?
Countdown to Beijing
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Cover Story, Summer 2008 |
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Swimmer Colin Russell leads U of T athletes and coaches on a quest for Olympic gold
Raja Khanna
Self-described “digital media pioneer” is bringing television to cellphones
Lawrence Ho
Casino king is making his mark in Macau
Going Back
Returning to university after 20 years can be scary and bewildering. But it can also be wonderfully enriching
Helping Hands
Volunteers do everything from mentor students to organize book sales. U of T wouldn’t be the same without them
Rahnuma Panthaky
Drama grad is the founder of two theatre companies
Judd Palmer
Puppeteer blurs the lines between adults’ and children’s theatre
Ray Hsu
Poet will soon publish his first full-length book
Kayla Perrin
For the successful romance novelist, life isn’t all pink chiffon and strong-jawed suitors
Vivek Rao
Surgeon buys patients critical time while they wait for a donor heart
Erika Raum
Violinist records, performs and teaches
Barbara Hannigan
This soprano is leading an opera renaissance that combines literature, film and performance art
Lina Allemano
Music grad is rapidly establishing herself as one of Canada’s top young trumpeters
Sharon Lewis
Playwright doesn’t see art and politics as separate entities
Helping Hands
An astonishing 112,819 donors gave to the Campaign for the University of Toronto. Here, a few explain why they contributed so generously
Testimony to Tragedy
Countless U of T alumni were touched by the September 11 terrorist attacks. Here are just some of their stories
