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Tom RussellApril 3, 2023
The 2023 Cecil A. Wright Memorial Lecture on Democracy and Trust
Professor Jedediah Purdy of Duke University discusses democratic renewal and political trust On March 21, the University of Toronto Faculty of Law hosted the 2022–23 […]
Tom RussellMarch 3, 2023
The 2023 Grafstein Lecture Focuses on the Social Implications of AI
Professor Kate Crawford discusses the ideas from her new book, Atlas of AI On the evening of February 8, the Rosalie Abella Moot Court Room […]
Tom RussellDecember 5, 2022
The Great CUPE Strike
Ford government backtracks on attempt to utilize the notwithstanding clause to prevent CUPE exercising Charter rights Over the past few months, negotiations between the Canadian […]
Tom RussellDecember 5, 2022
The Awkward Question of Divestment in Fossil Fuels
The University of Toronto applauds itself on divestment efforts while student groups and faculty members remain unconvinced According to the University of Toronto Asset Management […]
Hannah WestOctober 3, 2022
Students Rally for Climate Justice
U of T students organize to increase student turnout at citywide climate strike On the beautiful fall morning of September 23, 2022, a large group […]
Tom RussellOctober 3, 2022
September Patio-Sippers
In Vino Veritas School is back in session and so are we! In Vino Veritas (IVV) is the law school’s wine club, and you can […]
Tom RussellMarch 31, 2022
The University of Toronto Responds to the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Actions taken this month by U of T in response to the violence in Ukraine On March 1, U of T President Meric Gertler released […]
Tom RussellMarch 31, 2022
Wines to Get you Past the Finish Line
In Vino Veritas provides some recommendations for those looking to splurge In one final hurrah before the exam season is upon us, IVV splurged on […]
Tom RussellFebruary 28, 2022
Anti-Semitism Working Group Report Recommendations Adopted by U of T
An update on the University of Toronto’s response to anti-Semitism On December 8, 2021, the Anti-Semitism Working Group (ASWG) released its Final Report, including eight […]
Tom RussellFebruary 28, 2022
University of Toronto to Centralize Management of Legal Resources
Newly-created Office of University Counsel set to manage internal and external legal resources On April 16, 2021, University of Toronto President Meric Gertler announced that […]
Tom RussellJanuary 19, 2022
University of Toronto Inviting Student Input on its Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
St. George campus students asked to weigh in on February 2 Content Warning: This article contains discussion of sexual assault. From February 2-7, the University […]
Tom RussellDecember 3, 2021
CAUT Votes to end Censure on U of T at the 91st CAUT Council
Update on the IHRP Scandal for the Month of November 2021 Last week, at the 91st Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) Council, the CAUT […]
Tom RussellNovember 25, 2021
Julius Alexander Isaac Moot Hits Close to Home
Moot problem based on the CJC’s decision not to sanction Justice Spiro The Julius Alexander Isaac Moot topic was announced on November 12. This year’s […]
Tom RussellNovember 25, 2021
Towards a Climate-Positive Campus
President Meric Gertler announced university’s plans to divest from fossil fuels On October 27, University of Toronto President Meric Gertler announced three new measures to […]
Tom RussellOctober 28, 2021
A Victory for Academic Freedom?
The new donation policy serves as an illusion of progress, while still maintaining the status quo This article will focus on the topic of academic […]
Tom RussellOctober 28, 2021
Top 10 OCI Disaster Moments
Therapy will not be cheap after these catastrophes With OCIs finished and in-firms around the corner, Ultra Vires wanted to imagine some worst-case scenarios for […]
Tom RussellSeptember 29, 2021
An Exit Interview with Waleska Vernon, Former Career Development Counsellor
Waleska Vernon reflects on her time at the CDO and provides her advice on forming and achieving sustainable career goals On September 13, Waleska Vernon […]
Tom RussellSeptember 29, 2021
CAUT Censure on Pause while U of T Releases Revised Guidelines on Donor Interference in Hiring Decisions
Updates on the IHRP scandal for the month of September, 2021 Since the beginning of the school year, there have been some major developments in […]
Tom RussellJuly 18, 2021
Dean Brunée and University of Toronto Comments on the Resumed Hiring for IHRP Director
What is the future of academic freedom at U of T? On June 7, the University of Toronto Faculty of Law announced that the hiring […]
Tom RussellJune 28, 2021
CAUT Censure of U of T Deemed Not to Impact Students’ Employability
Career development office has not been contacted by any employers regarding the censure Law students across the country have been preparing for the upcoming summer […]
Tom RussellFebruary 14, 2021
Valentine’s Wines
In Vino Veritas Whether you’re looking to make the perfect date night or just looking to treat yourself this Valentine’s day, there’s no better solution […]
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