In this special edition of News@UofT, U of T supporters set a record for philanthropy with gifts to world-changing research projects: from cancer breakthroughs to artificial intelligence.
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News@UofT
For Alumni & Friends

SPECIAL EDITION | DECEMBER 2016
NEWS & UPDATES
Meric Gertler - Thank you
U of T’s Boundless Campaign hits historic $2‑billion mark and expands goal to $2.4 billion
Thanks to the unprecedented generosity of 94,736 alumni and friends, the Boundless campaign has set a new record for philanthropy in Canada.
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Patrick Gunning
Putting Mississauga at the forefront of cancer research
The next cancer breakthrough could very well happen in a bustling lab in the new Centre for Medicinal Chemistry.
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Prabhat Jha
Making an impact on global health
Massive studies that explore life, death and mortality may ensure that tens of millions of people worldwide can enjoy longer lives.
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Boundless Campaign ensuring campuses provide enriching environment
Transforming our campuses
From state-of-the-art buildings to advanced laboratories, the Boundless campaign is ensuring our campuses are providing an enriching environment.
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Joseph L. Rotmans
Boosting innovative startups
The Rotman Catalyst Fund, created through Joseph L. Rotman’s $30‑million legacy gift, will help the Rotman School foster innovation and fund tomorrow’s cutting-edge startups.
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Craig simmons
Children can have heart disease too
Research by Craig Simmons at the Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research could one day save children from having to undergo multiple heart surgeries.
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Future St. George Campus
Project to beautify the St. George campus moves closer to reality
Fundraising has begun on a project that will transform the campus and turn one of the city’s most important historical spaces into a car-free zone.
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YOUR ALUMNI COMMUNITY
Peter and Melanie Munk
Educating global citizens
The Munk School of Global Affairs is encouraging students to apply what they learn to a global issue they’re passionate about. Sometimes their projects save lives.
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Building confident leaders for Scarborough's black community
Building confident leaders for Scarborough’s Black community
How Imani, a student-run U of T mentoring program, has helped hundreds of students achieve the university education they thought was out of reach.
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Campaign volunteers
Thank you to our campaign volunteers!
We send a sincere thank you to these esteemed benefactors and chairs for their remarkable commitments of time and energy to U of T and the Boundless campaign.
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Leonard Simpson
Learning from the best
At age 88, Leonard Simpson (BA 1950 UC) draws on his decades-long career in business and investing to mentor eight students each year.
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EVENTS LISTING
A COMMUNITY IS A GREAT PLACE TO LEARN
Have fun with your friends from U of T, meet interesting people, explore fascinating workshops and connect with a world of ideas!
SEE ALL ALUMNI EVENTS
JAN 16
LOCAL EVENT
U of T in Your Neighbourhood: Presentation on Finding Hope in a Time of Climate Change
Toronto
MAY 11
INTERNATIONAL EVENT
Presentation on Rapid Transit and Gentrification in DC and Toronto
Washington, DC