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U of T to get more graduate spaces

The University of Toronto will soon have an increased number of graduate student spaces as part of a provincial initiative to expand graduate education provincewide.

U of T a top employer for Canadians over 40

University of Toronto's reputation as one of Canada's leading employers was reinforced June 7 with the announcement that it was selected as one of the Top Employers for Canadians Over 40.

The 2011 list, produced by the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers, recognizes those organizations whose policies and programs address the unique concerns of employees over 40.

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U of T Mississauga student among Top 20 Under 20

When Ben Kim arrived in Canada from Korea in 2001, he barely spoke any English, but he didn't let that stop him. The young musician let his cello do the talking for him until he learned the language.

Today, that love of music has earned him the honour of being one of Youth in Motion's Top 20 Under 20, an award celebrating youth who have demonstrated a significant level innovation, leadership and achievement.

Province announces funding for Mississauga hospital partners in U of T's academy of medicine

The provincial government has announced capital funding to renovate Credit Valley Hospital (CVH) and Trillium Health Centre to ensure medical students learn in state-of-the-art health care facilities.

Mississauga-Erindale MPP Harinder Takhar, minister of government services, announced the funding May 25 at CVH for construction of learning and office space at both hospital sites. Both CVH and Trillium are partners in U of T's newest medical academy, the Mississauga Academy of Medicine.

U of T Mississauga graduands prepare for June 6 ceremonies

The ranks of University of Toronto Mississauga alumni will swell to 40,000 following three convocation ceremonies at U of T's Convocation Hall in June.

About 1,500 U of T Mississauga graduates will join an illustrious community of alumni that includes astronaut Roberta Bondar, Little Mosque on the Prairie actor Zaib Shaikh and CTV reporter Karlene Nation. A majority of graduates will attend the June 6 ceremonies which take place in historic Convocation Hall, built in 1907 with funds from alumni and friends of the university.

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