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Drop by the Exam Jam on December 3 at Sidney Smith Hall for help with exam prep, destressing activities, snacks and more!

RSVP now: https://assu.ca/wp/exam-jam/
November 25, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Kamari Maxine Clarke, a Distinguished Professor and director of the Centre for Criminology & Sociolegal Studies, has received the 2025 Insight Award from the Social Sciences & Humanities Research Council.

Read more: www.artsci.utoronto.ca/news/kamari-...
November 24, 2025 at 8:38 PM
From levels of plastic that are fatal to marine animals to the importance of wealthy nations increasing funds for climate adaptation, scholars from across #UofTArtSci are sharing their expertise on a variety of issues in the media.

This week's round-up: bit.ly/48sgNFj
November 21, 2025 at 9:43 PM
#UofTArtSci alum and Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy Senior Fellow Pamela Bryant has founded a scholarship to cultivate the next generation of public policy leaders in Canada.

Learn more: www.artsci.utoronto.ca/news/alum-pa...
November 21, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Consuming plastic can be deadly for ocean wildlife, but how much is too much? A new study reveals that it's lower than expected. For sea turtles, that means only two baseball’s worth of plastic.

Read more: bit.ly/3X599dN
November 20, 2025 at 8:33 PM
A new postdoctoral fellowship honours the research and legacy of chemistry professor and pioneer of biocatalysis, J. Bryan Jones, thanks to a gift from Dr. Xiao Shang, a scientist he once mentored.

Read more: bit.ly/3KbcLb0
November 20, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Sick on exam day? Don't attend!

Request a deferred exam by submitting a complete petition within three business days of the missed exam.

Learn more: https://uoft.me/sick
November 20, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Keynote speaker Julie Chan and other #UofTArtSci alumni shared career advice with students at the recent Backpack to Briefcase industry night — an annual program that connects students with alumni mentors.

Read more: bit.ly/47OxFWC
November 19, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Final exams for Fall (F) courses begin on December 5.

Get exam-ready by visiting the Exam Toolkit. It includes a list of exam rules, the exam schedule and study tips to help you succeed.

More information: https://sidneysmithcommons.artsci.utoronto.ca/exam-toolkit/
November 18, 2025 at 6:35 PM
A National Humanities Center fellow, Christy Anderson’s latest book project, Castles of the Sea, examines how merchant ships impacted cultural exchange and global trade between Europe and North America from 1500 to 1650.

Learn more: www.artsci.utoronto.ca/news/nationa...
November 17, 2025 at 7:32 PM
U of T physicists have developed the first of a new generation of optical atomic clocks with the potential to be a hundred times more accurate than those currently in use.

Learn more: www.artsci.utoronto.ca/news/breakth...
November 17, 2025 at 5:40 PM
From the hiring of three new acclaimed academics to the Blue Jays in the World Series, scholars from across #UofTArtSci are sharing their expertise on a variety of issues in the media.

This week's round-up: www.artsci.utoronto.ca/news/scholar...
November 17, 2025 at 3:42 PM
A new essay prize for Department of History students celebrates the legacy of world-renowned scholar Natalie Zemon Davis.

Learn more: www.artsci.utoronto.ca/news/essay-p...
November 13, 2025 at 8:11 PM
KPop Demon Hunters, a blend of music, animation and drama, has become Netflix's most popular title ever with over 325 million views.

Professor Michelle Cho, an authority on Korean pop culture, explains the phenomenon.

Read more: www.artsci.utoronto.ca/news/golden-...
November 13, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Planning to graduate in Spring 2026? Official graduation requests are now available on ACORN.

Make a submission: https://www.artsci.utoronto.ca/current/faculty-registrar/graduation
November 13, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Accessibility Reminder: Students already registered with Accessibility Services who need accommodations for the December 2025 exam period must register with Accommodated Testing Services by November 14.

Register: https://lsm.utoronto.ca/ats/info_for_students.html
November 11, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Looking to submit a request for an exam copy or to view A&S final exams written on the St. George campus?

Submission deadlines:
• November 10: Deadline for April/May 2025 exams
• November 20: Deadline for June 2025 exams

Make a request: https://bit.ly/48IYAUF
November 5, 2025 at 4:21 PM
In his new book, “Vanilla: The History of an Extraordinary Bean,” Eric Jennings explores one of the world’s most popular flavours and shows why vanilla is anything but boring.

Read more: bit.ly/4nGDhGV
November 4, 2025 at 7:23 PM
#UofTArtSci students: Be sure to report all exam conflicts before November 14.

Conflicts can include having two exams scheduled for the same time or having an exam scheduled during a religious observance.

Report a conflict: https://bit.ly/4nsrtbb
November 4, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Last week, Victoria College was filled with poetry, music, dancing and treats, all to celebrate Dia de Muertos, or Day of the Dead - a holiday that is gaining popularity outside of Mexico.

Learn more: bit.ly/47j9vTZ
October 31, 2025 at 3:26 PM
The A&S December 2025 exam schedule is now available on ACORN: acorn.utoronto.ca

Review the exam schedule and report any conflicts by November 14.
October 31, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Get funding for student-led initiatives that build community and start meaningful conversations.

Apply for the Dean's Student Initiative Fund by November 3.

Apply now: https://bit.ly/43xIcmp
October 29, 2025 at 4:07 PM
#UofTArtSci alumni Rhea Raghunauth and Omer Malikyar are among seven recipients of the Pathy Foundation Fellowship, an award that provides support and funding to help new Canadian grads create meaningful change in their communities.

Learn more: bit.ly/4qsBRmh
October 28, 2025 at 7:22 PM
#UofTArtSci Student Reminder: The Undergraduate Research Fund is accepting round one applications until November 3.

Eligible students can receive funding for their original research projects, if no other funding is available.

Apply now: https://bit.ly/4huU3Yl
October 28, 2025 at 6:18 PM
#UofTGrad25: Inspired by a public health crisis in his native Philippines, Sam Soriano will use his degree to pursue his dream of becoming a clinician-scientist.

Read more: bit.ly/47cogYF
October 28, 2025 at 1:53 PM