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A school for change: Lisa Freeman ’87, P ’27

By Kimberley FehrSeptember 02, 2022Comments Disabled

The arts were her passion and at UTS, Lisa Freeman ’87, P ’27 was in her element, taking part in school plays and talent shows while learning to lead – she became the first female captain at our school. “The arts can help you change how people...

We’re home and it’s better than we ever imagined!

By Kimberley FehrMay 03, 2022Comments Disabled

“Breathtaking!” “Blown-away!” “I was rendered speechless.” Some were even moved to tears. These are some of the many reactions of UTS students and staff as they crossed the threshold of our renewed school for the first time at the beginning...

Exhilaration in education: Dr. Gillian Bartlett

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Exhilaration in education: Dr. Gillian Bartlett

By Kimberley FehrMay 03, 2022Comments Disabled

UTS took retired UTS English Teacher Dr. Gillian Bartlett’s favourite assignment – writing a letter to the editor – to an entirely new dimension, when her two F1 (Grade 7) classes challenged David Cope’s classes to a contest in December...

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...

Closer to done

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Closer to done

By Kimberley FehrFebruary 01, 2022Comments Disabled

Every day, our renewed building looks a little more polished, as it becomes closer to being ready for our return! The concrete floor and lower rows of the Withrow Auditorium are smooth and clean, with indentations in place to hold the seating that will...

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...

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...

Invoking our ideals

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Invoking our ideals

By Kimberley FehrDecember 17, 2021Comments Disabled

’Twas the end of the year, when all through our new school, Not a teacher was stirring; not even a joule. The halls were quiet and the blackboards were bare In the hopes UTS students soon would be there. In the Withrow Auditorium, two seats were...

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...

Team UTS for life: Tom MacMillan ’67

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Team UTS for life: Tom MacMillan ’67

By Kimberley FehrNovember 02, 2021Comments Disabled

The strong camaraderie of teams made at UTS has been a unifying theme throughout Tom MacMillan’s life and has cemented his commitment to the school as a UTS Board Director, Project Steering Committee member, Building the Future Campaign Cabinet member,...