Doors Open Toronto

The program allows visitors free access to properties that are either not usually open to the public, or would normally charge an entrance fee. Many locations have organized guided tours, displays and activities to enrich the visitor experience.

Career Centre – Upcoming Events

Don’t have a job? Want one? The University of Toronto Career Centre offers sessions throughout the summer on resumes, interview skills, workplace behaviour and more!

Take a look at their calendar here.

BIXI

BIXI Toronto is a public bike system—BIXI is short for Bike Taxi. It’s the bike that’s really an alternative means of urban transport. The system is accessible to everyone, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 12 months a year.

If you’re taking a trip in downtown Toronto, grab a bike near your origin, and leave it at a station near your destination. The first 30min of each trip is free (with a yearly/monthly membership, or a daily fee).

Finding the Words Book Launch
June 9, 6:30pm at Innis Town Hall

The Innis College Alumni Network and the Department of English presents: Finding the WordsBook launch.

In finding the words, thirty-one well-known writers share deeply personal discoveries and stories that will surprise, delight, and stir the mind and heart.

Special guests include:
Jared bland, editor (2003, HBA, Innis; 2005 MA, English)
Stacey May Fowles
Guy Gavriel Kay (1978, llb)
Linden Macintyre

With professor Nick Mount as MC.

Reception will follow.

Proceeds from the sale of finding the words will go to event partner Pen Canada in support of its vital work in defence of freedom of expression.

The Program Coordinator will also help organize alumni events, and will assist with the Office’s fundraising portfolio. For more information or to submit your resume, please emailkaren.papazian@utoronto.ca. Placements are from May until August 5th, 2011.

To be eligible, you must have qualify for the Work Study Position. Details on the job posting here.

Work Study Position:
Special Projects Assistant (Vice-Provost, Students)

This summer work-study position will focus on assisting and supporting the completion of several special projects for the Office of the Vice-Provost, Students.

Under the direction of staff in the office, the special projects assistant will provide support, including research and administrative duties, for planned summer projects, which may include developing a space inventory for a St. George Campus student-activity space as well as communications and training materials for student organizations, among other activities.

Students interested in this position will need strong written and oral communications skills, good organizational abilities, a basic knowledge of St. George campus geography, be a self-starter and comfortable with basic Information Technology (MS Office Suite, including Word and Excel), posses project and time management skills and enjoy working in a group environment as well as on individual activities.

Send questions or your resume and cover letter to ovps@utoronto.ca.

Having problems with your landlord? Tenants have rights! The force is on your side.

The Student Housing Service is running a workshop called Discrimination? Your Home, Your Life, Your Rights on May 19th from 2:30pm-4pm.

Check out the details here.