The Presidential Search Committee (PSC) reviewed and discussed the search process, and scheduled and finalized the consultation questions.

The committee will consult with the 91亚色 community to seek input that will inform the development of the position profile.

The PSC welcomes the perspectives of the 91亚色 community and will arrange meetings and open sessions in May and June.聽In addition, the consultation questions will be shared widely and those who prefer to prepare a written submission may do so via email.

Information on the consultation process will appear on the Presidential Search website and in YFile.

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The pellet formulation of the larvicide methoprene will be placed into all University catch basins. The granular formulation of the larvicide Bacillus thuringiensis var israelensis will be applied to selected bodies of surface water, including ditches and ponds, based on the presence of mosquito larvae.

Methoprene and Bacillus thuringiensis var israelensis are both registered larvicides that are approved for use by the federal government. All larvicide will be applied by applicators who are licensed by the Ministry of the Environment or supervised technicians. Each larviciding application will be carried out under permit from the Ministry of the Environment.

The control treatments are scheduled to take place on the following dates:

• May 23 and 24
• June 13 and 14
• July 4 and 5
• Aug. 1 and 2
• Aug. 29 and 30

This schedule may be adjusted based on larvicide counts within catch basins and prevailing weather conditions.

For more information on the exact location and dates of treatment, contact Professional PCO Services at 416-520-7769. For more general information about the West Nile control treatments, contact John Leva, manager of grounds, fleet and waste management, at 416-937-4536.

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We want to let you know that Shane McNaught has moved on from his role as AVP labour relations. We're grateful for Shane's contributions and wish him well in the next chapter of his career.

Shane鈥檚 contributions are valued and appreciated, and we wish him the best in his future endeavours.聽聽

I am delighted to share that Alex Brat has been appointed to the role of AVP labour relations, effective Wednesday, May 13. Alex brings over 25 years鈥� experience as a senior human resources and labour relations leader in large, complex, multistakeholder organizations in the higher education, professional services, consulting and manufacturing sectors. Most recently, Alex served as the senior executive director, labour relations at the University of Toronto.   

Please join me in welcoming Alex to 91亚色 and his new role.   

Thank you. Merci. Miigwech. 

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Interim VP Equity, People and Culture聽聽

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One position is a one-year term, running from July鈥�1, 2026 to June鈥�30 2027, and the second position is for a new two鈥憏ear term beginning July 1, 2025.

Nominations are invited for non-academic employees who are appointed and working in full-time positions at the University as defined by the YUSA (Unit 1), CUPE (Local 1356 and 1356-1) and IUOE collective agreements, and the CPM employment framework. 

Nominees must also have a record of at least five years of service as a full-time non-academic employee at the University. Employees who are members of a certified bargaining unit or employee association may not serve as an officer or other official of their bargaining agent or employee association during their term on the Board of Governors.  

Nominations must be supported by the signatures of ten nominators who are also full-time non-academic employees.  Because a special majority (two鈥憈hirds) of the members of the Board of Governors must be Canadian citizens, candidates are required to submit proof of citizenship.

All members of the Board of Governors are required to sign a conflict of interest and confidentiality undertaking and to abide by the board鈥檚 policy on conflict of interest. 

Nominations open at 9 a.m. on Monday, May 11, and close at noon on Monday, May 22, by which time all complete nominations (including nomination form, signatures of 10 nominators, proof of citizenship, photo and statement of intent) must be received by the University Secretariat via email to Elaine MacRae. No late or incomplete nominations will be accepted.

Balloting will be conducted by . Voting will open at 1 p.m. on Monday, June 1 and close at noon on Friday, June 5.

The Board of Governors consists of 30 members, the president and the chancellor. The board membership includes two members nominated by Senate; two student members nominated by students; two non-academic employee members nominated by this process; and two alumni members nominated by the alumni board. The remaining board members are appointed from the external community and reflect a broad range of backgrounds and expertise. The board conducts its work through a number of standing committees and meets at least five times each year.

For nomination forms and further information about the board and the staff nominations process, visit the University Secretariat website.

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Finding your way around 91亚色鈥檚 Glendon Campus is easier and more accessible with the launch of a new digital indoor navigation tool.

Faculty, students, staff and visitors can use GoodMaps to navigate Glendon鈥檚 interconnected buildings on its 85-acre Toronto campus.

The free smartphone app provides turn-by-turn indoor directions across Glendon by using detailed digital mapping, improving campus access for a wide range of users.

鈥淕lendon College is proud to embrace this groundbreaking partnership with GoodMaps 鈥� made possible through the CNIB Foundation 鈥� which reflects our enduring commitment to fostering an inclusive, accessible and innovative learning environment,鈥� says Marco Fiola, principal, Glendon College.

The innovative LiDAR-based technology offers more reliability than GPS and includes guidance for people with vision and hearing loss, as well as step-free routes for those with mobility limitations. The app provides structured directions for users who benefit from predictable navigation paths. The app works through users鈥� personal mobile devices.

鈥淕oodMaps helps remove barriers to campus navigation by supporting people with different mobility, sensory and cognitive needs," says Fiola. 鈥淲hat sets GoodMaps apart from other navigation solutions is its commitment to accessibility-first design and infrastructure-free implementation.鈥�

Available in more than 20 languages 鈥� including English, French, Spanish and Anishinaabemowin 鈥� GoodMaps supports Glendon's multilingual and international campus community. Campus maps can be updated in real time, allowing Glendon鈥檚 facilities staff to reflect changes such as construction activity or new points of interest.

In addition to on-campus use, GoodMaps includes a web mapping option that allows users to explore campus buildings online. This feature will help visitors plan routes in advance and reduce uncertainty when navigating unfamiliar spaces.

The is available for free through the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

The project received financial support from the Ministry of Colleges and Universities and the Government of Canada through the Canada-Ontario Agreement on Minority鈥慙anguage Education and Second Official Language Instruction.

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For 41 years, Thomas was a constant presence serving as a circulation and reserves assistant amongst the bookshelves of Osgoode Hall Law Library.

Legal research can be a complex and demanding task, particularly for students navigating dense, constantly evolving bodies of law. Thomas made that process easier, assisting many aspiring lawyers with his dedication to mentoring students and making the law library a welcoming environment for everyone.

鈥淥ver the course of his long tenure, John was a steady and familiar presence in the library, supporting generations of students, faculty, and staff with care and commitment,鈥� says Trevor Farrow, dean of Osgoode. 鈥淗e was a cherished and valued part of our community.鈥�

Outside of work, Thomas cared deeply about his Trinidadian roots and sports. He was a well-known referee with Ontario Soccer and Toronto Association of Basketball Officials (TABO) and a coach with the North 91亚色 Cosmos Soccer Club and the Scarborough Basketball Association.

He is remembered at 91亚色 as a beloved staff member whose impact on generations of aspiring lawyers continues to be felt, with their work now likely filling the shelves he once tended.

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The committee discussed in general the search and consultation process and provided initial feedback on the draft consultation questions.聽聽

The committee will meet again on May 6.聽Details regarding the consultation process and the opportunities for community members to participate will be widely publicized once they have been determined.

Regular updates will appear on the聽Presidential Search聽website and in聽YFile.

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Interim鈥疨resident and Vice-Chancellor Lisa Philipps鈥痑nnounces the appointment of Kirsten Evans as 91亚色's new chief communications officer, effective May 18.

Evans joins 91亚色 from the Ontario Government, where she currently serves as assistant deputy minister of marketing and digital. She brings more than two decades of strategic communications and corporate affairs leadership across the public, private and not-for-profit sectors 鈥� including deep experience advising senior decision-makers on complex files in fast-moving strategic and intergovernmental contexts.

"Kirsten brings the strategic judgment, institutional experience and storytelling instincts 91亚色 needs as we write the next chapter of our story as a comprehensive, medical doctoral university," says Philipps. "Her work across government, including鈥痟er鈥痶ime overseeing鈥痶he post-secondary portfolio, gives her a sophisticated understanding of the sector and the moment we are in. I am delighted to welcome her to the 91亚色 community."

In her new role, Evans will lead 91亚色's communications function, overseeing institutional, media,鈥痬arketing and brand,鈥痑nd internal communications, and will work in close partnership with the President's Office and senior leaders across the institution to advance 91亚色's鈥痯rofile鈥痑nd reputation.

"I am honoured to be joining 91亚色 at such a pivotal moment in its evolution," says Evans. "91亚色's distinctive mission 鈥� grounded in access, research excellence and public purpose鈥�撯�痟as long stood out to me, and I am eager to work with colleagues across the institution to tell that story with clarity, ambition and pride."

Over the past 11 years, Evans has held a series of senior roles within the Ontario Public Service, including assistant deputy minister positions responsible for communications priorities and forecasting, and for the health, education, social and resources portfolio. She served as chief communications executive for the Ministry of Finance during the COVID-19 pandemic and economic recovery, and in Cabinet Office,鈥痟eld corporate responsibility for the post-secondary portfolio for more than three years, spanning two provincial governments and a period of significant policy change.

Earlier in her career, Evans held corporate affairs, operations and transformation roles at the Canadian head office of a multinational organization and鈥痺orked in the arts and culture sector. Throughout her career, she has helped institutions build trust through clear, compelling and consistent storytelling, and is known for fostering equity, diversity, inclusion and well-being within high-performing teams.

Evans is a graduate of the University of King's College in Halifax and completed postgraduate studies in corporate communications at Seneca@91亚色鈥�� a connection that makes her return to the 91亚色 community a particularly fitting one.鈥�

Philipps also thanks Barbara Joy for her service as interim chief communications and marketing officer over the past 14 months.

"Barb has guided our communications and marketing team with warmth, empathy and a clear and inspiring vision for how to navigate this challenging time for our institution and our sector," says Philipps. "I am deeply grateful for her leadership, and I will continue to rely on her thoughtful counsel as she resumes her role as executive director, media relations and external communications."

The 91亚色 community is invited to join Philipps in welcoming Evans to the University.

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Dear colleagues,

I am delighted to inform the 91亚色 community that Dr. Marco Fiola has been reappointed as principal, Glendon College for a second five-year term beginning July 1. The reappointment was recommended following adherence to the University Procedures for Consideration of Renewal of Deans.

As principal of Glendon College since 2021, Dr. Fiola has worked to champion bilingualism at Glendon and 91亚色. He has built relationships with local organizations and community partners in the French-speaking worlds in Toronto, Ontario, across Canada and internationally to strengthen the visibility and reputation of Glendon as a welcoming campus and supportive academic environment for undergraduate and graduate students. He is also a constructive and collaborative member of the Deans鈥� table and University鈥檚 senior leadership team more widely.

Under Principal Fiola鈥檚 leadership, Glendon has undergone significant changes, including a new academic structure and the establishment of a core curriculum. Just last year, Principal Fiola launched a new Housing Scholarship program for students from outside Ontario, and his pre-recruitment initiative to bring high school students from Europe and Africa for English immersion saw its first cohort. A strong promoter of bilingualism for a more just, equitable and inclusive campus and world, Principal Fiola has worked to ensure that students can meet the requirements for a bilingual degree in French as well as increasing teaching in Anishinaabemowin and Kanien鈥檏eha to allow Indigenous students access to courses in non-settler languages. Principal Fiola has made significant efforts to contend with Glendon鈥檚 persistent enrolment challenges and has become a vital contributor to the re-imagining of Glendon鈥檚 academic mission through the Faculties of the Future project.

Principal Fiola joined 91亚色 from Toronto Metropolitan University, which he joined in 2006 and where he was a full professor. There, he served as Chair of languages, literatures and cultures and also held the role of academic convenor for the 2017 Congress of the Federation of Humanities and Social Sciences. From 2001-06, he held an appointment at the Universit茅 du Qu茅bec en Outaouais. Prior to embracing an academic career, Principal Fiola was a senior translator for the Government of Yukon, where he worked closely with the Francophone community, in addition to providing advice to the Government of Yukon on issues related to Indigenous language preservation and revitalization.

Principal Fiola holds a BA and an MA in translation (Universit茅 de Montr茅al) as well as a DEA in language sciences and a PhD in translation studies (Universit茅 Sorbonne Nouvelle). He is a certified translator and terminologist. In 2019-20, he was awarded the Ryerson Fellowship at Massey College and the Errol Aspevig Award for Outstanding Academic Leadership in recognition of his work within and outside Ryerson University (now TMU). He was recently elected vice-president, conf茅rence r茅gionale des recteurs 鈥� zone Am茅riques and is co-chair of table de concertation postsecondaire francophone de l鈥橭ntario. In 2025, he was awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal for his expertise in translation studies and multilingual communication.

I, along with other members of the administration and the wider 91亚色 community, look forward to benefiting from Marco鈥檚 leadership and generous contributions.

Sincerely,

Lisa Philipps
Interim President & Vice-Chancellor

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Details are available on the dedicated Elections page on the Senate website.

Expressions of personal interest and the recommendation of other individuals can be transmitted by means of an created for this purpose. Specific criteria for each of the positions should be reviewed carefully before the forms are submitted. Importantly, individuals must be available to serve at the standing meeting times of committees. Other criteria also apply.

The nominations process is open now through to Friday, May 7 at noon.

Questions about any aspect of the nomination and election process may be addressed to Cheryl Underhill of the University Secretariat.

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