September 30 marks the first official National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, on the same day that Orange Shirt Day is marked as a commemorative event. As part of our commitment to reconciliation, the University of St. Michael’s College encourages all students, staff and faculty to take time on this day to reflect on the tragic […]
September 30th marks the first official National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, on the same day that Orange Shirt Day is marked as a commemorative event. To mark this day, there will be a facilitated discussion on Indigenous Education. This will be led by Desmond Wong, Outreach Librarian at the OISE library, and we will […]
In response to the TRC’s Call to Action #59, St. Basil’s Church is offering a discussion series that focuses on the following themes: the spirituality of Canada’s Indigenous Peoples, the history and involvement of the Catholic Church in the residential school system, and the TRC as a roadmap in discerning a path toward healing. The series begins […]
The Annual General Meeting and first regularly scheduled 2021/2022 meeting of the University of St. Michael's College Collegium will both take place on Wednesday, October 6 at 3 p.m. If you would like to participate as an observer, please contact usmc.presidentsoffice@utoronto.ca.
In partnership with the Loretto Sisters and the Sisters of St. Joseph, join us for a conversation on Catholic Culture in Canada & Women Religious in Canadian Higher Education, with historians Dr. Mark McGowan and Dr. Elizabeth Smyth. It was women’s religious communities that opened the college doors for female students more than 100 years ago, with the […]
On Wednesday, October 20 at 4:30 p.m., join St. Mike’s Book and Media Studies prof. Paolo Granata and a panel of experts in Medieval studies and manuscript culture to explore one of the oldest and most richly decorated medieval copies of Dante’s Divine Comedy ”Inferno.” Learn more and register to attend.
Saturday, Oct. 23 at 9:20 a.m., join us for a daylong conference sponsored by the Celtic Studies program at St. Michael's: Canada and the Irish Revolution 1919-21. For Zoom access, please contact the Office of the Principal.
On Thursday, Oct. 28 from 6 to 7:30 p.m., the Celtic Studies Program will present "Of War and Peace: Stories from the Northern Ireland Peace Process," a conversation with Ambassador of Ireland to Canada Dr. Eamonn McKee. This lecture is being made possible by a grant from the Irish Cultural Society of Toronto. Please contact […]
Streaming SMC is a series of video game livestreaming events hosted by Book & Media Studies Prof. Felan Parker, featuring St. Mike’s faculty discussing games related to their areas of expertise. On October 29 from 2:30 to 5:00 p.m. Eastern time, Prof. Parker will be joined by Prof. Stephen Tardif (back by popular demand) to […]
This is a reminder to members of the St. Michael's community to upload proof of full vaccination via UCheck by October 29 (two weeks following the October 15 deadline to receive a final shot), or prior to your first visit to campus, whichever occurs first. More information on this requirement is available.
On Thursday, Nov. 11 at 10:30 a.m., St. Michael's will hold a Remembrance Day Service in front of the Soldiers' Memorial Slype, the archway between Fisher House and More House. Please join us as we honour our students who were killed in wartime and all who have lost their lives in battle.
On Thursday and Friday, November 11 and 12, join Dr. Hilda Koster, the new holder of the Sisters of St. Joseph in Toronto Chair in Theology, at a two-day online conference exploring the intersections of climate change, Christian theology, and social justice. The event will be hosted by the Elliott Allen Institute for Theology […]
Join us online for this year's Fall Convocation for the Faculty of Theology and the Social Responsibility and Sustainability program. The event will take place on Saturday, November 13 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. More information will be available soon.
From Nov. 15 to Dec. 8, join the University of St. Michael's College and U of T Campus Police in our annual Christmas drive. This year, we welcome donations of new or lightly used winter accessories (hats, mittens, toe and hand warmers, socks) to the St. Basil's Out of the Cold program, and gift cards […]
Through the discovery of the graves at residential schools over this year, there has been a renewed interest in the history of residential schools, and the need for reconciliation between Indigenous people and non-Indigenous people. This is all the more important for Catholics, given the role that the Church played in the history of residential […]
Streaming SMC is a series of video game livestreaming events hosted by Book & Media Studies Prof. Felan Parker, featuring St. Mike’s faculty discussing games related to their areas of expertise. On November 26 from 2:30 to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Prof. Parker will host fellow Book & Media Studies professor Dr. Iris Gildea to play and […]
Please join us at the St. Michael’s Christmas Festival Wednesday, December 1 on Elmsley Place where students, faculty and staff can celebrate the season, enjoy free snacks from food trucks and catch up with colleagues in person. As part of the celebration you’re invited to support our Christmas Drive by either making monetary donations onsite or online, or […]
December 6 marks the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, also known as White Ribbon Day. Join us outdoors between Brennan Hall and Elmsley Hall for a short candlelight service as we remember the 14 women murdered in 1989 at l'École Polytechnique de Montréal and pray for all women who are […]
In these challenging and unconventional times, the need to stay connected—and stay engaged—is even more critical. And that’s why Indspire continues to offer the thought-provoking Indspiring Change @ Home virtual event series, where they speak with innovative Indigenous community leaders about their vitally important work. The next instalment in this series will feature a conversation between Mike DeGagné, […]
