University of Toronto Scarborough
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| Established | 1964 |
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| Faculty | Arts and Sciences |
| UofT affiliation | Campus |
| Religious affiliation | Non-denominational |
| Mascot | Rex the Raccoon |
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| Principal | Franco Vaccarino[1] |
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| Undergraduate | 8,719 full-time[2] 828 part-time (2005)[2] |
| Postgraduate | 322[2] |
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| Public transit access | |
| Subway station | None |
| Surface routes | TTC: 95,B,E York Mills 38 Highland Creek 116E Morningside GO Transit |
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| Address | 1265 Military Trail |
| Toronto, Ontario, Canada | |
| Website | www.utsc.utoronto.ca |
The University of Toronto Scarborough, abbreviated as UTSC and previously known as University of Toronto at Scarborough, is a campus of the University of Toronto located in the Scarborough community of Toronto, Canada. It opened in 1964 as Scarborough College,[3] and currently has an enrollment of nearly 10,000 full-time and 800 part-time students. The total campus area is 300 acres.[2]
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[edit] Programs
The majority of degrees at UTSC are specialist degrees, as opposed to majors and minors at other campuses. UTSC is the only campus of the University of Toronto to offer co-op programs, which place students for up to a year in workplaces pertaining to their field of study, such as international development and management.[4] Joint programs with Centennial College are offered in journalism, new media, paramedicine, industrial microbiology, and environmental science and technology.[5]
[edit] Campus
The campus spans 300 acres (120 ha) of woodlands, trails, and fields, resting on a significant stretch of Highland Creek.
Traditionally, the three main academic buildings are Humanities Wing, Science Wing, and Bladen Wing. The main building was designed by architect John Andrews and completed in 1964.
To accommodate the double cohort and other factors contributing to enrollment increases, massive construction has occurred as part of a $150 million capital expansion program, with a portion of the funding coming from the U of T Enrolment Growth Fund.[6] The Academic Resources Centre (ARC), which includes a renovated library and a 500-seat lecture theatre, Joan Foley Hall, an apartment style residence, and the Doris McCarthy Gallery opened in 2003. The next year saw the launch of the Management Building and the Student Centre. The Student Centre was funded with $14 million by students, the largest donation in the university's history.[7] It received a Green Design award from the City of Toronto for the green efforts made during its construction. Eighteen tonnes of steel from the demolished gallery at the Royal Ontario Museum had been used.[8]
As part of UTSC's partnership with Centennial College, with a campus a block away, the Centennial HP Science & Technology Centre opened in fall 2004. The Arts & Administrative building opened in fall 2005 and now functions as the main welcome area to the campus.[9] The valley below UTSC, accessible from Old Kingston Road, is home to a baseball stadium for University of Toronto's Varsity Baseball, which opened in September 2006.
A number of other additions and upgrades were recently completed, including a new cardio room and updated athletic facilities, a new LGBTQ lounge, as well as improved teaching facilities, study spaces, and lecture halls. As of 2007, an extension to the Science Wing is being constructed and is scheduled to open in 2008. This extension will connect through the old lobby of Leigha Lee Browne Theatre.[10]
The Student Centre includes the Scarborough Campus Students' Union (SCSU), the Office of Student Affairs & Services, Fusion Radio, Bluff's Restaurant, the Women's Centre, a multi-faith prayer room, and a food court with Subway, A&W, Asian Gourmet, and Treats.[7] Also on campus, there are two Tim Hortons locations, Extreme Pita, Pizza Pizza, and a Market Place of food services, administered by Aramark.
[edit] Student life
Unlike the downtown campus of the University of Toronto, UTSC is not located in a business centre, so there is not much opportunity for recreation, socialization, and entertainment in the immediate surroundings. The majority of students are commuters who live in the Greater Toronto Area and not in residence. With student life being less focused on campus, UTSC ranked 34th of 38 in a 2006 student survey on campus atmosphere.[11]
Full-time students are required to pay fees supporting various on-campus organizations, the largest being the Scarborough Campus Students' Union (SCSU), who own and operate the Student Centre as well as own Bluff's Restaurant. Other organizations supported by the fees include the Scarborough Campus Athletic Association (SCAA), The Underground student newspaper, and Fusion Radio, an Internet campus radio station. In addition, there are over 100 student groups and clubs representing various interests, religions, and cultures.[12]
There is no free parking available on campus. Parking permits cost upwards of $575 for a yearly permit. Public transportation is provided by the Toronto Transit Commission and GO Transit.
[edit] Alumni in the news
- Robert Baltovich - accused in the murder of Elizabeth Bain, being retried in 2008.
- Paul Bernardo - serial killer and rapist[13][14]
- Mary Anne Chambers - politician
- Doris McCarthy - artist
- John McKay - politician
- David Onley - Canadian television personality and Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario
[edit] Notable staff
- Modris Eksteins - Professor of History
- Professors Maydianne Andrade (biology), Marc Fournier (psychology), and Steve Joordens (psychology) were top 10 finalists in the 2007 Best Lecturer Competition aired by TVOntario's Big Ideas.[15]
[edit] See also
- The Underground, student newspaper
- University of Toronto
- University of Toronto at Mississauga
- Scarborough, Ontario
[edit] References
- ^ Sonnet L'Abbé (2006-12-14). Psychologist to head University of Toronto Scarborough. University of Toronto Scarborough News Stories. Retrieved on 2007-01-22.
- ^ a b c d Facts & Figures. University of Toronto Scarborough (2007-06-14). Retrieved on 2007-09-20.
- ^ Scarborough College: Past and Present. University of Toronto Scarborough (1996). Retrieved on 2007-09-24.
- ^ The CO-OP OPTION. University of Toronto Scarborough Admissions & Student Recruitment (2007-08-17). Retrieved on 2007-09-08.
- ^ Joint Programs with Centennial College. University of Toronto Scarborough (2006). Retrieved on 2007-12-15.
- ^ Capital Expansion Projects at UTSC. University of Toronto Scarborough (2006). Retrieved on 2007-01-22.
- ^ a b Student Centre. Scarborough Campus Students' Union (2007-09-28). Retrieved on 2007-09-28.
- ^ Acclaim for UTSC Student Centre Architecture, Design. University of Toronto Scarborough (May 4, 2005). Retrieved on 2007-10-09.
- ^ University of Toronto Scarborough: Past and Present. University of Toronto Scarborough (2007). Retrieved on 2007-09-20.
- ^ Science facility will enhance innovation in research. University of Toronto Scarborough Media Release (2006-05-28). Retrieved on 2007-01-22.
- ^ Jordan Heath-Rawlings. "Location, location, location", The Globe and Mail, 2006-02-04. Retrieved on 2007-10-12.
- ^ Student organizations. Office of Student Affairs & Services (September 2007). Retrieved on 2007-09-28.
- ^ Paul Bernardo. NNDB (2007). Retrieved on 2007-09-08.
- ^ "Man's lawyers to implicate Bernardo in killing", CTVglobemedia, 2004-09-19. Retrieved on 2007-10-12.
- ^ The 2007 Best Lecturer Competition presents The Top 10!. TVOntario (2006-05-28). Retrieved on 2007-01-22.
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[edit] Pictures
 Joan Foley Hall |
 Hall of Excellence |
 UofT Bookstore |
 The Key (fitness facility) |
 Food court in the Student Centre |
 Derelict Balcony in the Science Wing |
