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Quidditch brings a magic touch to Camp U of T
Posted:In J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series, the sport is played while soaring through the air on flying broomsticks. But it’s been adapted for mere Muggles (non-magical people) and there’s even a U of T…
Russian athletes innocent until proven guilty: A Q & A with Professor Peter Donnelly
Posted:Professor Peter Donnelly of the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education shared his thoughts about the unprecedented events. Donnelly is director of the U of T Centre for Sport Policy Studies…
Canada's Olympic flag bearer: the University of Toronto's Rosie MacLennan
Posted:Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) made the announcement in a special ceremony on Parliament Hill on July 21.
A graduate of the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical…
Hitting the Pokémon Go Gym: stepping up your physical and mental health with the latest tech craze
Posted:After its Canadian launch on July 18, the game has introduced a whole new augmented reality world – one that forces players to leave the comfort of their homes to chase fictional Nintendo Pokémon…
Canadian Cancer Society presents Catherine Sabiston with Award for Excellence
Posted:“Each year this prestigious award is given to a young, exceptional researcher whose work has significantly contributed to cancer control,” said Luc Tremblay, associate professor and the Faculty’s…
Zika, pollution and politics: How Olympians compete against stress
Posted:Assistant Professor Katherine Tamminen, from U of T’s Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, explains how these athletes cope with psychological stress and whether it could make or break…
RecognizingU: KPE celebrates staff and faculty achievements in new recognition event
Posted:“All of our staff and faculty contribute greatly to the fulfilment of our Faculty’s mandate. It is their dedication and creativity that bring our vision and values to reality – in our teaching and…
Top ten reasons to attend the KPE Recognition event on June 23
Posted:Here are top ten reasons why you should attend:
1. Congratulate faculty for their research awards.
2. Be inspired by two new KPE awards and the inaugural recipients.
3. Celebrate five Outstanding…
Paul Carson honoured with Thomas R. Loudon Award
Posted:Carson has been associated with the athletics and recreation program at the University of Toronto and the OUA/CIS for more than 50 years.
As a student, he was involved with game operations for…
U of T 2016 Sports Hall of Fame
Posted:This was, according to Paul Wilson who addressed the audience on behalf of the Varsity Blues 1959-63 men's rugby team, an evening of nostalgia. Turning back to look at his beaming team mates on the…
KPE raises rainbow flag in honour of Canada’s first Pride Month
Posted:The month-long celebration launched on June 1, replacing the previous Pride Week, and will culminate with the popular Pride Parade on July 3.
“The idea originated from Varsity Blues staff member…
KPE celebrates Dena Taylor’s 21-year career and lasting legacy
Posted:“I never really left U of T,” says Taylor. “Since I was 12 years old I would trundle downtown on the subway three or four times a week for music lessons at U of T. When I was 17, I started my…