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A Sense of Possibility: Bob Lord ’58

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A Sense of Possibility: Bob Lord ’58

By Kimberley FehrApril 01, 2022Comments Disabled

A true UTS champion, Bob Lord ’58 dedicated decades of his life, volunteering in a multitude of capacities for our school. He served as our first Board Chair from 2004 to 2012, and Chair of the Interim UTS Board from 2001 to 2004, leading UTS through...

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You do it for your kids: Prof. Prabhat Jha O.C. and Dr. Varsha Malhotra P ’16, ’20

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You do it for your kids: Prof. Prabhat Jha O.C. and Dr. Varsha Malhotra P ’16, ’20

By Kimberley FehrMarch 03, 2022Comments Disabled

Prof. Prabhat Jha O.C. and Dr. Varsha Malhotra P ’16, ’20 have volunteered for UTS and given their support to our school for over 10 years. “The school had the most precious part of us – our daughters,” says Varsha. “You would do...

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The language of art: Janet Williamson

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The language of art: Janet Williamson

By Kimberley FehrMarch 02, 2022Comments Disabled

Visual Art teacher Janet Williamson’s eyes welled up as she stepped into the art rooms at our renewed school for the first time, and took in the open space, ample shelving, and purpose-built storage rooms. “It is really significant for art students...

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The space to explore: Felicia Chiu ’96

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The space to explore: Felicia Chiu ’96

By Kimberley FehrMarch 02, 2022Comments Disabled

Felicia Chiu ’96 hopes that the UTS she thinks of so fondly will thrive for generations to come in our renewed building. “UTS provided rigorous academics, and so much more,” says Felicia, who has been a loyal donor over the past 20 years...

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Small world, lifelong friends: Harold La ’88 and Mark Shuper ’88

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Small world, lifelong friends: Harold La ’88 and Mark Shuper ’88

By Kimberley FehrFebruary 01, 2022Comments Disabled

Fresh from his MBA, Harold La ’88 joined the firm Capital Group in Singapore in the late nineties. On his third day of work, his colleague invited him for drinks, along with some other Canadians to help him feel at home. “When I arrived, there...

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Every day is an inspiration: Jennifer Kelly

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Every day is an inspiration: Jennifer Kelly

By Kimberley FehrFebruary 01, 2022Comments Disabled

Jennifer Kelly, UTS Languages Department Coordinator and French teacher, is looking forward to her first day of teaching at our historic home, when students return to 371 Bloor. “I’ve seen the building from the outside and it looks so grand...

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A matter of the heart: Dr. Kevin Huang and Nita Chen P ’22, ’27

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A matter of the heart: Dr. Kevin Huang and Nita Chen P ’22, ’27

By Kimberley FehrJanuary 04, 2022Comments Disabled

UTS is a matter of the heart for Dr. Kevin Huang and Nita Chen P ’22, ’27. They have two daughters at UTS: S6 (Grade 12) Isabella will graduate this school year, while F1 (Grade 7) Emilia has just embarked on her UTS journey. They’ve...

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A librarian’s utopia

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A librarian’s utopia

By Kimberley FehrJanuary 04, 2022Comments Disabled

Soon UTS will have a beautiful new library, with sliding stacks, study areas, a group meeting room, and a stunning wall of windows overlooking the parkette, all coming together to create what Susie Choi, Director of Library Services, calls a relaxing...

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Coming full circle with UTS

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Coming full circle with UTS

By Kimberley FehrDecember 16, 2021Comments Disabled

During the holidays, Jessica Goldberg ’90, P ’27 was thinking about how she would love to be able to sing holiday carols again, the way she used to as a UTS student in the lobby of 371 Bloor, with all the voices of her fellow students coming...

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A time for renewal

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A time for renewal

By Kimberley FehrNovember 30, 2021Comments Disabled

Exciting innovation is taking root in education, says UTS History teacher Rebecca Levere, as we dig deeper into the histories of Indigenous and racialized communities. “The curriculum renewal with respect to equity, inclusion and anti-Black racism is...

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