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Making meaningful mentorship connections within U of T’s Black community
Posted January 31, 2025 By Sarah Ryeland-Etienne Each February, the Division of Student Life celebrates Black History Month by highlighting resources, supports, tools and events that promote Black excellence at the University of Toronto. This year, the division is proud to shine a spotlight on the successful launch of the Black Alumni Mentorship Program. In […]
January 31, 2025
Black Student Support Review changes Student Life for the better
Posted February 15, 2023 By Sarah Ryeland-Etienne Over the past year, Student Life has reviewed and enhanced the support provided to Black students. With the help of some grant funding, Student Engagement hired Amna Adnan, a former student, to conduct the Black Student Support Review. The final report recommended hiring a Black student engagement coordinator, […]
February 15, 2023
The benefits of mentorship
Posted on May 17, 2022 By Samantha Lizardo Having a good support network can help you develop your strengths and set and achieve goals. Mentorship can be a great way to gain that kind of support. Mentorship is a mutual relationship based on the guidance of a mentor and the development of a mentee. A […]
May 17, 2022
Online social group helps students connect during pandemic
Posted May 10, 2021 By Kirsty Clarke The isolation of the global pandemic can mean that you haven’t had a chance to connect easily with other U of T students. Talking to New People is an online social group where approximately 8 students from the same academic level are matched with a peer facilitator. Once […]
May 10, 2021
So you want to be a mentor?
Posted April 12, 2021 By Kirsty Clarke Being a student mentor can be a satisfying and enriching part of your experience at U of T. If that sounds interesting to you, there are lots of opportunities and pathways to success. On the St. George campus alone there are more than 50 programs that match U […]
April 12, 2021
Mentor Navigators help you find belonging at U of T
Posted December 17, 2020 Students from historically underrepresented and marginalized communities can connect with mentor navigators to discover academic, career, wellness and social supports to succeed at U of T. This year, there are six unique mentor navigators who share different backgrounds, identities and interests. They are available to meet upon request through one-on-one appointments […]
December 17, 2020
Finding Your Own Mentor
A do-it-yourself approach to mentorship Mentorship & Peer Programs has launched an online learning module that teaches students to broaden their networks and identify potential mentoring relationships. “Students are often encouraged to find a mentor, either to help them find a job or transition to life at U of T,” says Erin Clifford, Lead Coordinator, […]
March 30, 2020