parent, president, & prof medieval history | University of St. Michael’s College in the University of Toronto-est. 1852 | ‘Get Ry Cooder to Sing My Eulogy’
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David Sylvester retweeted
30 Sep 2024
On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we share some of the groundbreaking research Prof. Mark McGowan has led on how local indigenous communities helped with funding relief during the Irish famine.
stmikes.utoronto.ca/news/kin… #OrangeShirtDay
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David Sylvester retweeted
1 Oct 2024
Join us tomorrow for the 2024 Christianity and the Arts Lecture presented by Tomson Highway, best-selling author, playwright, musician and director. stmikes.utoronto.ca/event/th…
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David Sylvester retweeted
2 Oct 2024
In partnership with @EmmanuelColleg2, the upcoming Alway Symposium “Bridges and Boundaries: Religious Diversities in the Twenty-First Century Classroom” will explore the intricacies of interfaith pedagogy. stmikes.utoronto.ca/news/ins…
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David Sylvester retweeted
2 Oct 2024
The deadline to submit proposals for the upcoming Alway Symposium on interreligious teaching and learning has been extended to Oct. 7. stmikes.utoronto.ca/communit…
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David Sylvester retweeted
30 Sep 2024
In observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honour survivors of Canada's residential school system, reflect on its lasting impact on Indigenous communities and recommit to reconciliation. #TruthAndReconciliationDay #EveryChildMatters #OrangeShirtDay
ALT National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Every Child Matters September 30, 2024
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David Sylvester retweeted
25 Aug 2024
Regis College Windows on Theology, Fall 2024: Science, Climate Change, and Theology: A Dialogue (led by professors and subject experts from @RSM_Theology, @UofT, and @AAAS), begins 1 October. For more information, visit regiscollege.ca/academics/wi…
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David Sylvester retweeted
14 Aug 2024
Join Dr. Michael W. Higgins, Distinguished Basilian Fellow in Contemporary Catholic Thought @uStMikes, for a special lecture on ‘The Consolation of Synodality’ on Sept. 17 at 6 p.m.
For more information and to RSVP, visit stmikes.utoronto.ca/event/th….
ALT The Consolation of Synodality A lecture by Dr. Michael W. Higgins in celebration of his new book, The Jesuit Disruptor: A personal Portrait of Pope Francis. Tuesday, September 17, 2024, 6 - 8 p.m.
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David Sylvester retweeted
“Interfaith in the City” takes students on a journey of faith
As a part of Regis St. Michael’s summer experiential learning program, this course exposed students this summer to Toronto’s rich religious diversity: tinyurl.com/34553f6p
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28 Aug 2024
Is there a better way to spend an afternoon than touring the rare book and manuscripts collections of the Thomas @Fisher_Library ?! Thank you David Fernandez, Loryl Macdonald and Chief Librarian Larry Alford @uoftlibraries for the VIP tour. I am still breathless.
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David Sylvester retweeted
25 Aug 2024
Regis College Windows on Theology, Fall 2024: Understanding Sacred Spaces, led by Roberto Chiotti, Founding Principal of Larkin Architects, begins 25 September. For more information and registration, visit regiscollege.ca/academics/wi…
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17 Aug 2024
Looking forward to hosting the Toronto book launch for this important monograph on Pope Francis, authored by our colleague, Professor Michael W. Higgins, the Basilian Distinguished Fellow of Contemporary Catholic Thought here @uStMikes 🇨🇦
17 Aug 2024
Happy to endorse this terrifically insightful and delightfully written portrait of Pope Francis.
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David Sylvester retweeted
8 Aug 2024
@uStMikes Orientation Coordinators Lucia Chen & Sariha Dewan share their plans to welcome new students to campus during Orientation Week. (Aug.26-30) #SMCorientation #uoftorientation stmikes.utoronto.ca/news/ins…
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2 Aug 2024
Time to award a Gold Medal 🥇 to @Devin_Heroux for his outstanding work in Paris!
@CBCOlympics @Olympics
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David Sylvester retweeted
1 Aug 2024
The oak trees along Elmsley were planted in 1988 when Fr. James McConica, CSB was President. Having studied @UniofOxford, he tried to recreate the collegial feeling of the English campus .@uStMikes. stmikes.utoronto.ca/news/the…
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David Sylvester retweeted
1 Aug 2024
If you're looking to beat the heat, the shade from the oak trees along Elmsley is great option. Learn more about the history of our #OasisInTheCity -- and share your thoughts about future improvements.
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David Sylvester retweeted
1 Aug 2024
👏Congratulations to Prof. Mark McGowan,👏 one of the International Co-Leads on “Historic Houses and Global Crossroads." The project has received a major research grant from the Arts and Humanities Research Council of the United Kingdom for 2025-2027. stmikes.utoronto.ca/news/pro…
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David Sylvester retweeted
29 Jul 2024
With all eyes on #ParisOlympics2024, we're cheering on .@uStMikes own Jazz Shukla. 📣👏Her time at the Canadian Olympic trials (800-metre,) marked the second fastest trials time in North America. #Olympics alumni.utoronto.ca/news/u-t-…
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David Sylvester retweeted
22 Jul 2024
Congratulations to the following @RSM_Theology PhD students who received Ontario Graduate Scholarships:
*Rosemary Boissonneau
*Albert Frolov
*Christine Way Skinner
*Deanna Zantingh
More info and the full list of recipients: bit.ly/46hPevZ @tstgsa
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18 Jul 2024
Welcome back to Founders House @MeehanPeter President of @StJeromesUni, fellow historian and @uStMikes alumnus 8T9. Always great to discuss our shared commitment to @CatholicHighrEd.
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David Sylvester retweeted
18 Jul 2024
With over 9K biographies published and more coming out each week, the @dcb_dbc is the largest bilingual project in Canadian humanities. .@uStMikes prof David Wilson has been the editor since 2013. stmikes.utoronto.ca/news/bri…
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