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Midnight Madness Basketball at U of T
Posted:When Toronto Community Housing (TCH) approached U of T's Varsity Blues about a venue to host the Midnight Madness Basketball program, it was a no-brainer.
Every Friday night, teams from Jane and…
KPE celebrates new Master of Professional Kinesiology space
Posted:On November 23, the Faculty celebrated the opening of this new academic program space, and recognized those who contributed to the design, planning, and management of this major renovation project. …
Varsity Blues treats TDSB students to a hockey game
Posted:The University of Toronto Varsity Blues men's hockey team hosted the Ryerson Rams on November 23 at the Varsity Arena, but the raucous crowds on the stands were decidedly different than usual. With…
Mindful Moments Meditation: downward dog helps students deal with December stress
Posted:For some it can be the happiest time of year, but for many December signals a stressful period filled with frantic preparation for the holidays and studying for exams. So how can students best deal…
Top U of T scholar athletes celebrated at Academic Excellence Breakfast
Posted:An award ceremony scheduled to start at 7:30 in the morning may sound daunting to the uninitiated, but for the 202 University of Toronto student athletes being recognized at the Varsity Blues…
Legacy of leadership
Posted:Adam Zimmerman first got football fever nearly 70 years ago when, as a high school student at University of Toronto Schools, he and good friend Bill Saunderson made weekly visits to Varsity Stadium…
Business leaders should train like high-performance athletes
Posted:Greg Wells was a 15-year-old competitive swimmer when his neck was broken by strong ocean waves. After neurosurgery, he was told by doctors that he would never compete again. Read more ...
Every School Should Have Pedal Desks For Kids With ADHD
Posted:Students in a grade 3-4 split class there are involved in a pilot project this year whereby traditional desks are being replaced with bicycle desks, bean bag chairs and wiggle stools. They also get…
Beth Ali appointed executive director of KPE co-curricular athletics & physical activity programs
Posted:In a statement issued on Friday, October 28, professor Ira Jacobs, dean of the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education at the University of Toronto, announced the appointment of Beth Ali to the…
U of T Varsity Blues football team presented with Ferguson Jenkins Heritage Award for winning Grey Cup in 1909
Posted:For every sport, there is a memorable game, series or moment the fans cherish for years to come. For the University of Toronto Varsity Blues (rugby) football team, that special moment happened one…
Transforming popsicles one Happy Pop at a time
Posted:Health and nutrition have played a big role in Leila’s life. A recent graduate of the University of Toronto’s Kinesiology program, she understands the importance of staying healthy and eating right.…
Movement breaks: students re-energize classroom experience at U of T
Posted:Zhifan Liu, like many other undergraduate students, sits for hours in class. But as a human biology student, he’s keenly aware of the negative effects of prolonged sitting.
That’s why he decided to…