#UofT researchers have identified a gene in fruit flies that regulates their connections to other flies and named it the ‘degrees of Kevin Bacon’ gene.

Read more: bit.ly/44PbIDO

Welcome back, #UTM ! We are switching to summer hours:

Mon - Thurs: 9am to 6pm
Fri: 9am to 5pm
Sat: 12pm to 5pm
Sun: CLOSED

Remote access to software will be available while we are closed.
To connect, check out FLC remote access page: bit.ly/3WKcIH9

May 21 | Art installation & conversation with Noni Kaur

Noni Kaur, artist-in-residence at the Centre for South Asian Critical Humanities, has created a multi-modal & physical art installation called Sniff currently displayed in MN.
Learn more & register: bit.ly/4dDT6dS

Did you know: UTM Shuttle offers real-time bus tracking with FirstView, a web & mobile app available for download?

The app’s live mapping function lets you see all active shuttle buses, with updates every 15-30 seconds. 🗺️

More 🚍 uoft.me/8oL

#UTM film producers Elizabeth Wijaya and Weijie Lai are set to make their Cannes debut, twice.
The couple teaches at UTM and together they run E&W Films, which is premiering two films at #Cannes2024
More 💙 bit.ly/3ykCw2v

Travis Seetoo from the Shaw Festival recently previewed his new 'gamified theatre' production The Roll of Shaw from the upcoming season ➡️ bit.ly/4dFWrsI

#UTM theatre & drama students joined in as actors & interactive audience members to learn & provide feedback 💙

Register for Uzima Wednesday Walks this month!

🗓️ On May 15, 22 or 29
⏰ From 12:10 - 12:45 p.m.
📍 Meet by DV Meeting Place

These walks are a great time for #UTM Black-identifying staff to connect and get to know one another.

Register ➡️ bit.ly/3UPpjaD

“Transitioning to university is a big experience, and as an international student, it can be overwhelming ... I enjoy helping others find their way”

Paying it forward: How recipients of International Education Centre services help others succeed 💙 bit.ly/3U8WrtS

Preparing for #UofT Grad24 ? All candidates must wear academic gowns & hoods (regalia). You can arrange for your regalia rental between April 30 & May 14. Please note that the gown rental service will close on May 14. #UofT

Details: uoft.me/9cX

ICCIT prof Bree McEwan (@UofT U of T Mississauga U of T Data Sciences Institute (DSI)) and Sun Joo (Grace) Ahn (@UGA_VR) recently hosted “Questioning Reality: Explorations of Virtual Reality (VR) and our Social Future,” a 3-day conference on the future of VR and its impact on social interactions:
datasciences.utoronto.ca/data-sciences-…

The Robert Gillespie Academic Skills Centre is #UTM 's hub for academic support.

The RGASC specialists help students & educators develop their academic skills for success. 🌟

Check out some of RGASC's writing resources ➡️ bit.ly/3tW4LCp

'Why do we care so deeply about a fictional character’s future or want to correct them from making a bad decision?'

#UTM English prof Daniel Wright explores what happens when we step into the fictional worlds of novels 📗 bit.ly/3uZU4Q1

Have you heard about #UTM Living Learning Communities (LLC)?

It's an opportunity for students to enrich their residence experience by living with other students who share similar interests and areas of study.

Learn more 🏘️ bit.ly/3x21HGr

Hear from two students in the ICCIT program sharing their creative work from the past academic year at a student showcase event. 💙

📰 Diane Choyen creator of ”The Dap Up' Zine.

🎞️ Roger De Leon creator of “Time and Space, Toronto, Housing & the Arts' documentary.

You can find #UofT on many social platforms, including Weibo!

📲 Scan the QR code to follow and stay updated.

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APPLICATIONS CLOSE TOMORROW (May 12th)!

Happy Thursday #UTMStudents !
📣 Applications for the Experiential Learning Bursaries Program close TOMORROW, May 12th at 11:59 PM! 📣
Apply now ➡️ at uoft.me/ELbursaries

#utmexperience #experiencematters

How will this dream end?
An anxiety-inducing dream about falling down a well can play out much differently across different socio-cultural environments, research from #UTM anthropologist David Samson indicates.

Read more 😴 bit.ly/3QV6wrk

The #UTM Library is ready to help with all your research needs this summer. 🌞
Visit our full calendar for more 👉 buff.ly/3L02Dj2

Here is a recap from the UTMPsychology Undergraduate Research Day!

The one-day event was an opportunity for students to showcase their final projects with the #UTM community. 💙

Researchers from U of T Mississauga estimated that 40 to 195 species would disappear in Toronto, while 159 to 360 new species could emerge. #UofT utoronto.ca/news/climate-c…