Sport & Recreation's Diversity & Equity team is a group of undergraduate and graduate students from across campus who plan, motivate and implement positive student-led initiatives that promote diversity, equity, inclusivity and physical/mental health. The team develops and implements events and projects related to sport and physical activity through student-staff partnerships.
Weekly Programs
Vogue Dance Class - Wednesdays at 6 p.m. @ U of T Virtual Fitness Studio
Tell your story through the legendary movement of vogueing. In this all levels dance class, choreographed and led by Snoopy, you will learn and practice the 5 elements of vogue dance - catwalk, duck walk, hand performance, floor performance, and spins and dips! Come and speak the language of VOGUE - 10s! 10s! 10s! Across the board!
Classes are free for U of T students! Registration is required to attend. Register once for the U of T Virtual Fitness Studio and Zoom codes and passwords will be emailed to you every week to attend the included classes.
Register for online vogue classes
This class is led by Toronto's own Legendary Snoopy Xlusive Lanvin.
Trans-Positive Swim
POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19 SAFETY MEASURES
An inclusive swim time for trans, gender non-conforming, non-binary and two-spirit students and members. Anyone willing to participate in creating a positive space for trans folx is welcome.
Workshops & Events
Our Workshop Series and Events have wrapped for the 2020/2021 school year - See you next year!
Equity Ideas Fund
Funding student-led diversity & equity initiatives since 2012
The Diversity & Equity team also oversees the Equity Ideas Fund. Student groups can apply for up to $500 in funding for diversity and equity initiatives, which are then considered within the scope and parameters of the Faculty’s Equity Ideas Fund approval process.
APPLICATION PERIOD IS CLOSED
please check back - september 2021
Application Evaluation Process
The rubric used to evaluate and award project funding is available for reference, along with the follow up report all awarded groups must hand in to receive reimbursement for the agreed upon funding total.
For questions, or more information about the fund, please e-mail equityideasfund.kpe@utoronto.ca
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Please note, all applications must be submitted 30-90 days before the event/initiative.
Contact Us
Stay Connected with our team
Find us on social media: Facebook & Instagram
Questions? Contact diversityandequity.kpe@utoronto.ca
Past Events - Videos & Highlights
Check out video highlights from our past yearly events such as the 2018 and 2019 Diversity & Equity Conferences, and the 2019 and 2020 Black Excellence Kiki Balls at our NEW YouTube Page.