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KPE celebrates Goldring Centre donors & volunteers, salutes U of T Olympians & Paralympians
Posted:On December 1 in the presence of many distinguished guests, the University of Toronto Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education celebrated the donors and volunteers who made the Goldring Centre…
In his prime all the time: Bruce Farquhar retires
Posted:After helping countless people as a membership services assistant, he celebrated his last day at the Faculty on November 30.
Farquhar joined U of T in 1994 and worked as a residence steward until he…
U of T students play Para sport, learn about inclusivity
Posted:Hosted on November 25 at the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education (KPE), the event encouraged participants to play four sports, including adapted bocce ball, seated volleyball, wheelchair…
Varsity Blues celebrate fall 2016 OUA championship teams
Posted:The University of Toronto Varsity Blues celebrated the champions of the fall 2016 Ontario University Athletics (OUA) season with a banner raising ceremony at the U of T Athletic Centre on November 29…
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…