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💻 To watch the full discussions, head to our YouTube and keep an eye on this space as we open up the archive and share more of our clips:  📩 Better yet, sign up for 'News & Views' to get alerts sent right to your inbox:
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The Munk School hosts many events that provide our students and audiences with access to diverse researchers, political and policy leaders and global experts and thinkers. Sample of some of the conversations we’ve hosted 🗣️ Watch:
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Professor Peter Loewen ( @PeejLoewen ) appointed director of @UofT 's Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy.
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Congratulations! @BobRae48 to receive the 20th Symons Medal for exceptional contribution to Canadian life.
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Congratulations! Munk School Director @PeejLoewen has been appointed Robert Vipond Distinguished Professor in Democracy, from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2028.
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We are delighted to announce that Ian Shugart, the 24th Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to the Cabinet, will join the Munk School as Professor, Teaching Stream in September 2022. Read more:
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Veteran political journalist Paul Wells is joining the Munk School as the inaugural journalist fellow-in-residence for the 2022-23 academic year:
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Munk School’s director, @PeejLoewen has just announced that the Munk School is partnering with the Kyiv School of Economics to bring up to 30 students to the Munk School beginning in September. #UofTZelenskyy
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This Wednesday, June 22, at 10 AM ET, @uoft 's @munkschool will host President @ZelenskyyUa , who will deliver a video address live from #Ukraine . An interactive Q&A will follow his remarks. Watch the live stream: #UofTZelenskyy
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Russia’s war on Ukraine has turned Twitter into what @jsrailton calls “a giant ecosystem of accountability”. He spoke with @rosemaryCNN about what skills — and potential risks — ordinary Twitter users bring to the global understanding of this conflict.
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It's official! Today is @PeejLoewen 's first day as Director of the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy. Please join us in welcoming Professor Loewen in this new capacity. Read more about his appointment:
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Congratulations to @ProfRAHansen , who has been awarded a new Canada Research Chair in Global Migration by the federal government. View the Spring 2018 @CRC_CRC recipients list:
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Congratulations! @dbreznitz has been appointed University Professor, @UofT 's highest and most distinguished academic rank. University Professors are chosen for their unusual scholarly achievement and pre-eminence in a particular field of knowledge.
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We are pleased to announce @ProfRAHansen 's appointment as Interim Director of the Munk School of Global Affairs effective June 1, 2017.
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Today at noon ET, @VjosaOsmaniPRKS joins us to discuss new directions for Kosovo.
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“I’m just very proud to be Canadian. I couldn’t do this research in any other country except Canada, at an institution like the University of Toronto. Anywhere else, it would be shut down.” — @RonDeibert via @TorontoStar
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In this edition of #MunkSchoolMeets , we speak with @anneapplebaum about her 2018 @gelberprize winning book, 'Red Famine: Stalin's War on Ukraine'.
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Congratulations! @teresakramarz is one of this year's @UofT Award of Excellence recipients. 🎉 She has received the Northrop Frye Award for her innovative teaching, which includes building the @mymunkone program and developing a global classrooms model:
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Michael Sabia, one of the country’s most accomplished leaders in business, investment and public policy, has been named the new director of the University of Toronto’s Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy.
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Congratulations! @ProfAishaAhmad and Robert Vipond are among this year's @UofT Awards of Excellence recipients.
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Anna-Kay Russell (L) and Eunice Kays (R), along with their colleague Sharnelle Morgan, are the three MPP alumna responsible for planning Toronto’s first Black Policy Conference. Watch them speak about the event tonight on CBC Toronto News at 6 with @dwightdrummond .
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Happening now: President @ZelenskyyUa 's video address to university students across Canada has begun. Watch live on the Munk School’s Youtube channel: #UofTZelenskyy
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Tomorrow: join @kovaliv_y , @McFaul , @Mylovanov , @MarkManger and @PeejLoewen for a discussion on the West's sanctions against Russia and their impact. Register:
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On Friday, The Hon. @melaniejoly , Minister of Foreign Affairs, joins @SteinJanice for a conversation about Canada's foreign policy in these times of deep uncertainty and transformation. #cdnpoli Register for this online event:
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Huge congratulations to @citizenlab 's @RonDeibert on his appointment as an Officer of the #OrderOfCanada "for his leadership and expertise in digital technology, security and human rights, and for his groundbreaking contributions to cyber security around the globe."
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“Their commitment to the betterment of Canada fills me with pride and hope for the future.” #GGSimon is delighted to announce the appointment of 2 Companions, 32 Officers and 65 Members to the #OrderOfCanada . ➡️
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Welcome! We are pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Cheryl Misak ( @MisakCheryl ) as Interim Director of the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy effective December 15, 2020:
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After Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Western countries imposed unprecedented sanctions against Russia. But are they working? A panel of experts on Ukraine and economics will discuss at our Munk School/Kyiv School of Economics event on June 1. Register:
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Today is the day! We are thrilled to celebrate the Munk School's Class of 2022. Ahead of Convocation Day, we spoke with some of our grads about their time in our @MgaMunk and @PubPolicy_Munk programs. #UofTGrad22 🎉
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Happening now: Michael Sabia and @FP_Champagne are having an online discussion with students about Canada's response to #COVID19 . #MunkTalks
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Congratulations! @RonDeibert has been named one of @ForeignPolicy 's #GlobalThinkers2017 .
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Are the West's sanctions against Russia working? On June 1, @kovaliv_y , @McFaul , @Mylovanov , @MarkManger , and @Nataliia_Shapo will join @PeejLoewen for a discussion on sanctions and their impact. Register:
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As Russian troops advance and Ukraine fights off attacks, a pandemic-weary world watches as war breaks out in eastern Europe. Tomorrow (Feb 25.) at 2 p.m. ET, @petermansbridge examines the latest developments with a roundtable of experts. Register:
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. @ProfAishaAhmad explains how Islamist groups rise to power in conflict zones in award-winning security article:
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Wishing Stephen Toope, former Munk School director, all the very best as he heads to @Cambridge_Uni in October.
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It's been a pleasure, Professor Toope. Thank you for your contributions to the Munk School!
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The Munk School of Global Affairs and the School of Public Policy and Governance ( @SPPG_UofT ) will be merging into the newly named Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy.
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We are excited to have so many students across Canada hear directly from President @ZelenskyyUa tomorrow! Tune in on June 22 at 10AM ET to watch President @ZelenskyyUa 's live video address, hosted by @UofT and the Munk School: #UofTZelenskyy
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Congratulations! 🎉 For her extraordinary leadership and deep commitment to innovation, collaboration, and mentorship, @BradfordAriana has received @UofT 's Chancellor’s Award – Distinguished Leader.
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We must work together to fight Russian aggression, Estonian President @AlarKaris tells students at @UofT visit.
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Congratulations to Margaret McKone, executive director of the Munk School, on her @UofTArtSci Dean's Distinguished Service Award!
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Mark your calendars: Tickets go on sale on August 29 for "Disinformation, Dictators & Democracy," a conversation between Citizen Lab's @RonDeibert and Nobel Laureate @mariaressa , moderated by @NahlahAyed at the Toronto International Festival of Authors:
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On Oct. 26, Hon. Chrystia Freeland joins us to discuss resolving crisis in #Venezuela . Register to attend today:
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As the unemployment rate rises, Class of 2020 grads will be some of the hardest hit — but many students and new graduates don't qualify for Ottawa's $107 billion plan, writes Lex Harvey, a graduating @MgaMunk student.
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This evening, @BobRae48 will discuss Canada's role at the @UN at a virtual event co-hosted by UPPSA and the IRSOC. Talk begins at 5PM ET. Learn more and register:
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Citizen Lab researcher ⁦ @jsrailton ⁩ is helping to identify those who attacked U.S. Capitol via ⁦ @TorontoStar ⁩:
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What does it take to be a leader? @janephilpott , @lraitt and @MeganALeslie join us on Jan. 20 to share their insights.
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Cheese! Our @MGAMunks are all smiles on their way to Convocation Hall. ☺️🎓 #UofTGrad18 #BeAnMGA
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The question of why we should study Japan is significant for political scientists and scholars like @CSGJ_Munk 's @PhillipLipscy , who argues that Japan is a "Harbinger State" in a new @JJPS_Eds article. Read the full article:
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We are just as excited as you are! #UofTGrad18 #BeAnMGA
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Today, the flag over Simcoe Hall flies at half-mast in memory of our colleague, Carolina de Miguel Moyer. Please read this statement from @CERESMunk :
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“I see my role in the classroom as offering an arc for the course, while encouraging a sense of curiosity from students week to week." @ronleviutoronto , Global Educator Award recipient, was celebrated at @UofT 's Excellence in Teaching reception.
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Congratulations to Munk School professor @yapbalta on being named a Member of the Order of Canada for "her long-standing contributions to Canada’s public service, having distinguished herself in several leadership roles." Read more:
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Congratulations! @PhillipLipscy and @onglynette are among @SSHRC_CRSH ’s 2022 Insight Development Grant recipients.
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TOMORROW, Nov. 9, The Hon. Mélanie Joly will join the @AsiaPacificFdn and the Munk School to discuss Canada’s work to expand partnerships and deepen ties within the Indo-Pacific region. Register for this online event:
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Who is Donald Trump? @JaniceSteinDTGO talks to @DavidCayJ about what paved the way for Trump's election success:
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Congratulations!🎉 On April 27, Janice Stein was honoured with a Testimonial Award at @ppforumca 's 35th Annual Testimonial Dinner and Awards. See highlights from last night's event 🧵:
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Activist @nouraaljizawi was pursuing a master’s degree in Syria before civil war halted her plans. Read about this 2019 @MGAMunk candidate’s unique and inspiring Munk School journey: #UofTGrad19
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Congratulations to @ProfAishaAhmad on her Best Security Article Award from @isanet . She speaks about her work here:
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Congratulations are in order for @PubPolicy_Munk alum @reddibowe ! Proud of you! 🎉🥳
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Mexico continued to use Pegasus spyware against activists, @citizenlab report finds.
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"We may be sick of the virus. It ain’t sick of us.” Listen to WHO's @PeterASinger on the latest episode of the Paul Wells Show podcast, recorded live at the Munk School. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Music or listen via @TorontoStar :
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What if we approached gun violence not just as a law enforcement issue, but a public health issue? @theyoungjoo discusses on @TheAgenda .
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Congratulations to @RonDeibert , winner of this year's Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political Writing! 🥳🎉
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This just in — @RonDeibert has won the $25,000 #ShaughnessyCohen Prize for Political Writing! Reset: Reclaiming the Internet for Civil Society, has been chosen by the jury as best written & most influential to Canadian political life. Congratulations, Ron!
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Congratulations! Munk School students Maegan Ong, Hongyu Xiao, Ismail Badrawi, Alexandrea Johnston, and Joshua Marando (MPP1) won gold in the annual National Public Administration Case Competition this past weekend:
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Congratulations! @ProfAishaAhmad wins @cpsa_acsp Prize in Comparative Politics:
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The @ReachAllianceTO is set to expand internationally! @UniofOxford , @TecdeMonterrey and @ucl have signed on as the initiative's first three international partners. @CNTR4growth
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Looking for a great holiday read? We've got you covered. Check out the Munk School #holiday reading list for top selections from our faculty and fellows:
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Congratulations! @JosephWongUT named @UofT 's interim vice-president, international.
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Ahead of Convocation Day on June 7, we spoke with some of our graduands to learn about their time in our @PubPolicy_Munk and @MgaMunk programs. Meet the grads in this thread. #UofTGrad19
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Today at 10AM ET, President @ZelenskyyUa will address university students across Canada, live from Ukraine, at an event hosted by @uoft 's @munkschool . Watch the live stream on the Munk School's Youtube channel: #UofTZelenskyy
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. @RonDeibert will deliver this year's Massey Lectures, discussing the internet's increasingly toxic influence on every aspect of life. Lectures begin Nov. 9 on @cbcideas .
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On Jan. 20, @janephilpott , @lraitt and @MeganALeslie will join us at Isabel Bader Theatre to discuss what it takes to be a leader. Conversation will be moderated by Paul Wells, senior writer at @macleans . Register on Eventbrite:
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Each university that participated in today’s discussion is greeting @ZelenskyyUa with a standing ovation. Thank you to each student who asked such thoughtful questions today! #UofTZelenskyy
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Congratulations! @ForeignAffairs has named @SevaUT 's 'Aftershocks' one of the best books of 2017.
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Today in Madrid, Munk School Director @PeejLoewen signed a partnership for future research and collaboration with @ieGPAffairs . @CanadianPM and @sanchezcastejon referenced the partnership in their joint statement at the close of the #NATO Summit:
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"We are now facing a new era of digital authoritarianism," @citizenlab 's @nouraaljizawi tells @BBC 's The Newsroom. "It's far beyond the mass surveillance that was traditionally undertaken by state agencies. Now every citizen could play this role."
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How can the average #iPhone user recognize a security threat? Tips from @citizenlab experts:
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Congratulations! The American Political Science Association has named @dianafutweets the 2018 recipient of their Gregory Luebbert Best Book Award for her book, ‘Mobilizing Without the Masses.’
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Despite Japan coming through the #COVID19 pandemic in relatively good shape, the country's prime minister is seeing his approval ratings drop. Phillip Lipscy comments.
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ICYMI: @RonDeibert and @AndresVelasco discussed the disturbing impact of the internet and social media on politics, the economy and the environment. This discussion was part of a launch event for our new dual degree program with @LSEPublicPolicy .
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How will the #COVID -19 pandemic affect our ability to achieve the UN's Sustainable Development Goals? Experts @anitamcgahan , @JosephWongUT and @karleesilver will discuss on May 8 at our online event, moderated by CBC's @amtremonti . Register: #SDGs
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In the latest episode of the Paul Wells Show, Paul speaks with the Hon. @BobRae48 about the role of the UN in an age of mounting skepticism towards global institutions and dealing with the "cascade of crises" taking place around the world. Listen:
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Congratulations to the team from Munk School's @PubPolicy_Munk , who won the Silver Medal this weekend at the 9th National Public Administration Case Competition! This year's event took place at Université Laval and focused on affordable housing.
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On March 23, @BobRae48 will discuss global leadership, Canada's role at the United Nations, and how future leaders can break into global diplomacy and policymaking at a virtual event co-hosted by UPPSA and the IRSOC. Learn more and register:
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Cybersecurity, nuclear threats and global politics: @JosephWongUT on what to watch for in 2018.
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New Year. New decade. New signage! Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year!
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Thank you to @janephilpott , @lraitt , @MeganALeslie and Paul Wells for last night's talk on modern leadership in policy and politics. Want updates on upcoming Munk School talks and events? Sign up for our News & Views newsletter.
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And in #cdnpoli news, DFATD is now Global Affairs Canada. We've got a degree for that.
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The Munk School and @LSEPublicPolicy have established a new dual degree program, allowing students to earn a Master of Public Administration from the London School of Economics and a Master of Global Affairs from U of T in just two years.
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Welcome to the Munk School, Dr. Munro!
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This just out: the Inclusive Innovation Monitor is a new interactive tool to track and analyze Canada’s progress on more than 30 #inclusiveinnovation metrics & dimensions. Learn more at
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Huge congratulations to @RonDeibert for his @DonnerPrize nomination. The Munk School is delighted to match funds for this scholarship and we encourage others @UofT to join us! For anyone interested in making a contribution, please email monica.hahm @utoronto .ca. @UofTArtSci
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Announcement: I'm donating @DonnerPrize shortlist $ to start a scholarship @uoft for a BIPOC/woman student who completes POL106 (social media/democracy course I teach). Winner will intern for summer @citizenlab . @Mawoodin @UofT @UofT_PolSci @munkschool WILL U PLS MATCH?
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On June 22, @ZelenskyyUa , president of Ukraine, will address a student audience at an interactive event hosted by @UofT President Meric Gertler and the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy. Read more:
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Congratulations! @paolasalardi has been selected as the recipient of the 2021-22 University of Toronto Teaching Fellowship.
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Janice Stein discusses the importance of sustaining millennial engagement in politics:
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“There they are, our newest grads!” “Look over here!” “Can we get a smile?” Our celebrities pose for the cameras. 😉🎓 #UofTGrad18 #BeAnMGA
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Congratulations! 🎉 @onglynette 's book, Outsourcing Repression, has won two more accolades, this time from the American Sociological Association (ASA):
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Convocation photos are up on our Facebook page. Thanks to @lisasakulensky for some great shots! #MGAgrad17 #UofTGrad17
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