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orientationUC AlUmni

2016-2017

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contents

2 intro

3 StaY ConneCteD

5 ViSit

9 enGaGe

12 SUPPort

17 YoUr Home at UC

18 ContaCt US

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GreetinGS, UC alUmni. WelCome to YoUr re-orientation.

Millennial. Gen-Xer. Boomer. Greatest Generation. Whatever the label, here at University College, you are all alumni. Whether you attended Orientation Week in 2010 with an iPad, or in 1978 with pen and paper, you left with the tools to get you where you wanted to go. Today, we have a few new tools in the kit to introduce to you. From UC’s social media sites to our award-winning magazine and revamped website, these tools will help you make the most of your alumni experience.

stay connected

uc.utoronto.ca/magazine

Fall 2016

+Transformation The evolution of trans rights in Canada and abroad 12.

Alumni of Influence 2016 Inductees24. André AlexisGiller Prize-winning author 18. Tweeting Toronto UC One 22.

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CliCkOur website uc.utoronto.ca is the go-to place for the latest alumni news and events. Register here for lectures, reunions, and special events, or make a donation and learn about volunteer opportunities.

ReadUC Magazine features cool stories about what our grads are up to in the world. Find out at uc.utoronto.ca/magazine.

Just get promoted? Moving abroad? Invent a new wheel? Share your news or pitch your story (up to 1200 words) at uc.magazine@utoronto.ca.

TweeTFor the latest on all things UC, follow us on Twitter: @uc_alumni

likeStay connected with friends and colleagues. Keep current on campus events. But first us on Facebook: facebook.com/ucalumni.

waTCHUnable to attend a UC lecture in person? We post videos to our YouTube page: youtube.com/ucalumni

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ViSitFrom public lectures and award galas to book club meetings and film screenings, you’ll find something you just can’t miss right here on campus. Check out the complete UC events calendar at uc.utoronto.ca/events. Here are a few upcoming highlights.

events

October 6, 20167:00 - 8:30 pmIf I Fall, If I Die by Michael Christie

January 26, 20177:00 – 8:30 pmDear Life by Alice Munro

May 18, 20177:00 – 8:30 pmThe Emperor of Paris by C.S. Richardson

Discover books by UC, U of T and Canadian authors—no essay required. Previous book club selections include The Beauty of Humanity Movement by Camilla Gibb (BA 1991 UC) and Matadora by Elizabeth Ruth (BA 1993 UC). Meet us in the UC Alumni Lounge for an in-depth discussion moderated by the UC librarian. Bring your thoughts. We’ll bring the wine!

UC Book ClUB

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dog days of UCDog Days of Winter January 29, 2017

UC alUmni of inflUenCe awaRdsNovember 16, 2016Join students, graduates, and faculty for a gala evening celebrating some of UC’s most distinguished alumni.Tickets include cocktail reception, dinner, and awards presentation. $150 per ticket at my.alumni.utoronto.ca/aoi16

For a day in winter, UC turns the Quad into an off-leash dog park. Grab your canine companion and meet dog-loving alumni in your neighbourhood. Prizes, giveaways, and treats for everyone!

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October 20, 2016The N. Graham Lecture in Science by Professor Chad Mirkin “Nanotechnology: Thinking Big in a Field Focused on the Small”

October 27, 2016 The S.J. Stubbs Lectre in Classics or English Literature by Professor Paul B. Muldoon “Old Father, Old Artificer: Reading Yeats and Joyce”

March 8, 2017 The W.J. Alexander Lecture in English Literature by Professor Terry Castle “Not-A-Woman - A Romance”

March 14, 15, and 16, 2017 The F.E.L. Priestley Memorial Lectures in the History of Ideas by Professor Jill Lepore “The End of Knowledge”

Lecture One: “Solitude Lost”

Lecture Two: “Freedom from Facts”

Lecture Three: “The Cobweb”

UniveRsiTy College Book saleOctober 14 to 18, 2016HaRRy PoTTeR family nigHTOctober 26, 2016Screening: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban5:30 to 9:00 pm

sPRing ReUnionMay 31 to June 3, 2017

PUBliC leCTUResOur annual series of “ED Talks” by renowned academics will stimulate your mind and keep you thinking. Topics run the gamut from math to Plath, with no quiz to follow. Mingle with the speaker and UC friends at a post-lecture reception. All lectures take place at 4:30 pm in UC 140.

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UC alUmni loUnge salon seRies Co-Presented by the UC Alumni Association

By alUmni, foR alUmniAll lectures take placeat 6:00 pm in the UCAlumni Lounge, Room H12.

September 22, 2016“Discounting Trump is a ‘Huge’ Mistake”Hershell Ezrin (BA 1968 UC)

November 3, 2016“Toronto’s Astronomical Heritage”John Percy (BSc 1962 UC)

January 19, 2017“Suicide and Sour Grapes: New Light on the Discovery of Insulin”Michael Bliss (BA 1962 UC)

February 23, 2017“Which Medications Should we Keep Taking? Essential Medications in Canada”Nav Persaud (HBSc 2002 UC)

March 30, 2017“Holocaust Era Looted Art: A Personal Perspective”Fern Smiley (BA 1976 UC)

More to be announced

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programming

enGaGeLooking to meet new people, develop new skills, or make a meaningful contribution? From mentoring current students or serving on a committee to helping out with the UC Book Sale, we have volunteer opportunities for alumni of all ages and backgrounds.

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nominaTe a ClassmaTe foR THe UC alUmni of inflUenCe awaRdHelp us to honour an inspiring UC graduate whose accomplishments have earned respect locally, nationally, and beyond. Send in your nomination for a deserving candidate today! For more information or to submit your nomination, visit uc.utoronto.ca/nominations.

Nomination Deadline: Friday, April 1, 2017

volUnTeeR on a College CommiTTeeUC is always looking for alumni to serve on governance boards and committees. For more information or to sign up for one of the committees, contact: (416) 978-2968 or uc.alumni@utoronto.ca.

• College of Electors Members elect the Chancellor and alumni members of the University of Toronto’s Governing Council. Meetings take place five times per year on average. Appointments are up to three years.

• University College Council The governing body of University College meets quarterly to preside over administrative, budgetary, and academic matters. Chaired by the Principal, the Council is composed of approximately 40 UC faculty, staff, students, and alumni.

• UC Alumni of Influence Committee Responsible for selecting recipients of the UC Alumni of Influence awards, this committee of UC faculty and alumni meets three times each April and attends the UC Alumni of Influence Awards gala and dinner in November.

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volUnTeeR wiTH THe UC CaReeR menToRsHiP PRogRamHelp a third- or fourth-year student find their way to a meaningful career after UC. Students are paired one-on-one with alumni mentors working in their field of interest. Visit uc.utoronto.ca/mentorship by September 19, 2016 for more information or to sign up as a mentor.

donaTe To THe UC Book saleWe accept used items ingood condition—books,DVDs, CDs, videos, andgames—on weekdaysat our Book Shop inUniversity College, RoomA101 near the southwestcorner of the quadrangle.

Contact us at ucbooks@outlook.com or (416) 978-0372 to arrange pickups and delivery. Closed on weekends.

volUnTeeR foR THe UC Book saleWe need you! Help us in the following areas:

• Sorting and pricing books throughout the year

• Helping at the fall UC Book Sale

• Aiding in the UC book shop

Time commitment ranges from one weekend annually to one shift a week.

Whatever your interest, we have something for you! Contact the Book Sale Coordinator Megan Tate at ucbooks@outlook.com for more information.

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support

DonateYour support is one way of showing that the UC spirit lives on after you leave campus. To succeed in today’s complex world, our students require an education that encourages open inquiry and creative thinking. They need classrooms and study spaces that support today’s technologies and methods of learning. Most of all, they need full access to a great education, regardless of their financial or physical limitations. To support UC students like Snow, please call (416) 978-3803, (416) 978-0271 or visit donate.utoronto.ca/uc. Thank you.

“My experience at UC has helped me become a better leader and a more confident individual. These are skills that aren’t always learned in a classroom. I’ve learned the importance of teamwork and how to delegate tasks, but most importantly, how to still have a fun time and a balanced lifestyle!”Snow Mei, Current UC StudentFinance Commissioner, UC LitSpecialist in Public Accounting and Minor in Economics, 2018 

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Talk to us about your giving options!

Call (416) 978-3803 or (416) 978-0271.

life insURanCeYou can donate life insurance by transferring ownership and beneficiary status of an existing or new policy to University College. Or you can simply name UC as the beneficiary of your policy.

annUal fUndEach annual gift has an impact on our students. Collectively, gifts of all sizes

contribute significantly to our students’ success.

Donate by mail: University College Advancement Office

15 King’s College Circle Toronto, ON M5S 3H7

Donate online: https://donate.utoronto.ca/uc

Donate by phone: (416) 978-3803 or (416) 978-0271

maJoR gifTMake a gift with a transformative impact that you and your family

can take pride in for decades to come. Contact us to discuss

current priorities and recognition opportunities.

sToCks & seCURiTiesDonating publicly traded stock and securities is a tax-smart way to support University College. You will receive a tax receipt for the full appreciated value of a donation of publicly traded stock or securities, and you will not be subject to any capital gains tax.

BeqUesTFeel good about your gift now, but donate it later. A bequest is a gift in your will that may be directed to University College or designated to a specific area of interest. Your estate will be eligible for a tax receipt that may be used in the year of death and the preceding year.

Please take a moment to explore our

donation options to discover which

one best suits your philanthropic and

financial goals.

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“Over the past year, I worked with Principal Ainslie on the UC building planning committee, and I can tell you that your generous support will help to transform UC into a place that is accessible and fully functional for all students. Your donation will revitalize the library and other study spaces inside this beautiful heritage building for the benefit of students for years to come.”Melissa Vincent, Current UC Student

UC BUilDinG reVitaliZationPlease donate to the UC building revitalization project. In order for the new study areas to be ready for students in the 2017-2018 academic year, we need additional financial support from our alumni and friends. Already, over 250 generous individuals have donated, from recent graduates to long-time donors, from staff and faculty, to faculty emeriti. We are proud that the UC community is coming together to upgrade the inside of our beloved building to better meet the needs of today’s students. Please join us today!

Photo: Stephanie Coffey

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UC Library AlcovesThe Alcoves within the Library Collections Room in East Hall will provide students with quiet nooks for browsing library materials and individual study.

UC Collections Room East Hall is the original, historic location of the UC Library, and now it will once again provide students with a magnificent, historic space in which to learn to study.

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UC Library Café A new Library Café will meet the food and beverage needs of students using the revitalized UC Library. Located in the tower of University College, the café will be a convenient option for study breaks and a community hub for UC students, faculty, and staff.

Please take a moment to explore our donation options to discover which one best suits your philanthropic and financial goals.

Accessibility Our plan calls for additional ramps and accessible points of entry for students with mobility challenges. A central elevator, enhanced lighting, and way-finding signage will make navigation easier for everyone.

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The alumni lounge is available for your use:

Comfortable seating, flexible work space, and a collection of historical photos make the University College Alumni Lounge the ideal place to meet UC friends, catch up on work, or just relax between running errands downtown. Drop by anytime!

• Open Monday to Friday in the H-Wing, just below the JCR

• September to June: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

• July and August: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm

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sToP in and visiT, oR Call Us anyTime:

UC advanCemenT offiCeOur office is located in H-Wing in the northwest corner of the College.

• Alumni Relations (416) 978-2968

• UC Magazine (416) 978-3160

• Giving to UC (416) 978-3803 or (416) 978-0271

• Events (416) 978-7416

UPdaTe yoUR addRessDid you move or get a new email address?

Email address.update@utoronto.ca with your name and new contact information.

Phone (416) 978-2139 or toll-free 1 (800) 463-6048. Let us know if you would prefer to receive information by email or phone.

ContaCt USWe want to hear from you! We welcome feedback on our alumni initiatives. Tell us how we can better serve you! Start a conversation on Twitter, us on Facebook at facebook.com/ucalumni, call or email us at (416) 978-2968 or uc.alumni@utoronto.ca, or write us at:

UC Advancement Office University College, University of Toronto 15 King’s College Circle Toronto, ON M5S 3H7

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