We are writing with an update on the Presidential and Provostial Task Force on Community Healing, Rebuilding and Belonging (CHRB). Kahente Horn-Miller, who led the launch of the Task Force, is now on medical leave and has stepped back from her role as chair. We wish her well and extend our collective support for her recovery.

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A winter gathering took shape at ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ University on Feb. 21 as students, faculty, staff and community members came together for a Round Dance, a First Nations ceremony grounded in unity, healing and cultural connection. Hosted by ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´â€™s Centre for Indigenous Support and Community Engagement (CISCE), the evening offered space for celebration, learning and reflection, fostering a sense of togetherness while strengthening Indigenous representation on campus.

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Amber Butler has indicated her intention to seek a second term as University Librarian, following the conclusion of her current term on June 30, 2026.

An advisory committee  has been formed as part of the renewal process.

The ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ community is invited to share their comments and perspectives by April 22, 2026. All comments submitted to the committee will be treated as strictly confidential and will be reviewed solely by the committee. Respondents may elect to have their comments anonymized. More information is available on the website.

This is an important matter for the University and your input is critical. As the process moves forward, we will continue to provide updates on the University Librarian Renewal webpage.

Thank you for taking the time to contribute to this important process.

Sincerely,

L. Pauline Rankin 
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Chair, University Librarian Renewal Advisory Committee 

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Provost and Vice-President (Academic) L. Pauline Rankin and Vice-Provost (Academic and Global Learning) David Hornsby, along with the Faculty Deans, presented five undergraduate ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ students with Provost Scholar Awards on Thursday, April, 2.

Funded by the Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) and administered by Teaching and Learning Services, the Provost Scholar Award is valued at $500 and is given to undergraduate students who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in research, community engagement, immersive learning and/or international activities.

The Peter J. Ricketts Outstanding Provost Scholar Award was established in 2019 and is given to an outstanding recipient of the Provost Scholar Award. The award is named for Peter J. Ricketts, who served as the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) at ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ for eight years. This year’s award, worth an additional $2,000, was presented to Jack Ragan.

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2026 Provost Scholar Awards!

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Faculty of Engineering and Design

Faculty of Public and Global Affairs

Faculty of Science

Sprott School of Business

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Join us in congratulating the recipients of the 2026 CU-CUASA Special Fund for EDI Research and Pedagogical Innovation. Established as an outcome of the 2021-2024 bargaining round between ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ and CUASA this fund recognizes research excellence and pedagogical innovation by members of equity-driven groups or on topics that emphasize equity, diversity and inclusion at ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´.

We are proud to recognize:

• Elie Azar (Civil and Environmental Engineering)
• Jennifer Dale Tam (Nursing)
• Chiara Del Gaudio (Industrial Design)
• Adrian Harewood (Journalism and Communication)
• Meera Karunananthan (Geography and Environmental Studies)
• Irene Lu (Sprott School of Business)
• Laura Madokoro (History)
• Julie McCarroll (Linguistics and Language Studies)
• Lama Mourad (International Affairs)
• Mike Murphy (Linguistics and Language Studies)
• Sangeeta Murugkar (Physics)
• Isaac Otchere (Sprott School of Business)
• Augustine Park (Sociology and Anthropology)
• Matthew Pearson (Journalism and Communication)
• Jaisie Sin (Information Technology)
• Hamza Bashandy Taalab (Information Technology)
• Adam Weiss (Civil and Environmental Engineering)

Thank you to the award selection committee for their contributions to this important process.

Sincerely,

L. Pauline Rankin
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)

Rafik Goubran
Vice-President (Research, Innovation and International)

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Please join us in congratulating the recipients of the annual Achievement Awards, which are presented in recognition of the research and teaching distinction of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´â€™s academic staff.

Pursuing knowledge that can change the world for the better is central to ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´â€™s core mission. ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ researchers and instructors are passionate about their work and are dedicated to moving forward together on the important, complex issues of our time. We are incredibly proud of the accomplishments of this year’s award recipients:

Research Achievement Award

• Barbara Leckie (English Language and Literature)
• Marina Milyavskaya (Psychology)
• Manuella Vincter (Physics)
• William Walters (Political Science)
• Winnie Ye (Electronics)

Research Achievement — Seed Funding Award

• Peter Crockford (Earth Sciences)
• Leanne Keddie (Sprott School of Business)
• Sangeeta Murugkar (Physics)
• Carlos Rossa (Systems and Computer Engineering)
• Jesse Stewart (Studies in Art and Culture)

Teaching Award

• Peter Andrée (Political Science)
• Jennifer Drake (Civil and Environmental Engineering)
• Andrew Harris (Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering)
• Shoeleh Shams (Civil and Environmental Engineering)
• Brian Strong (Linguistics and Language Studies)

Professional Achievement Award (Faculty, Teaching Stream)

• Devin Fraser (Sprott School of Business)
• Katie Graham (Journalism and Communication)
• Emily A. Gray (Sprott School of Business)
• Laura Pickell (Health Sciences)
• Rob Watters (Industrial Design)

Librarian Achievement Award

• Carli Agostino (MacOdrum Library)
• Matthew Gertler (MacOdrum Library)

Contract Instructor Teaching Award

• Lane Bourbonnière (Interdisciplinary Studies)
• Sujoy Chatterjee (Public Policy and Administration)
• Kalle Mattson Wainio (Studies in Art and Culture)
• Joshua Steckley (Geography and Environmental Studies)

More information about the award recipients is available on the and websites.

Thank you to the award selection committees for their contributions to this important process. They faced a challenging task as the award nominees and their accomplishments are truly impressive.

Sincerely,

L. Pauline Rankin
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)

Rafik Goubran
Vice-President (Research, Innovation and International)

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Earlier this academic year, ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ University welcomed the Secretariat of the  to campus.

Previously located at The University of Toronto Scarborough, the Secretariat supports a national network of 63 signatory colleges and universities committed to advancing systemic change and strengthening Black inclusion across the post‑secondary sector.

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ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ has demonstrated its dedication to creating a welcoming and forward-thinking workplace for over 2,700 full-time staff members. By emphasising wellness, professional development, and community involvement, ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ enables its employees to excel in their careers.

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Congratulations to the Experiential Learning Hub’s Media Team, who has been recognized with a Maple Media Distinction Award for their project, Teaching Toolkit.

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Teaching and Learning Services is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025-26 Future Learning Innovation Fellowship, a program designed to support instructors in implementing innovative teaching and learning practices.

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