http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/ News and Events For St. Michael's College in the University Of Toronto en-us 30 http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/10_stories/10_0603_colleen_shantz.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/10_stories/10_0603_colleen_shantz.html Dr. Colleen Shantz has received the F. W. Beare Award, for 2009-2010, from the Canadian Society of Biblical Studies for her book Paul in Ecstasy: The Neurobiology of the Apostle�s Life and Thought (New York: Cambridge University Press, 2009). This award recognizes an outstanding book in the areas of Christian Origins, Post-Biblical Judaism and/or Graeco-Roman Religions written by a member of the CSBS. On behalf of all her colleagues at the Faculty of Theology, and, indeed, the wider community of the University of St. Michael�s College, I offer Dr. Shantz our warmest congratulations. http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/10_stories/10_0603_irish_scots.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/10_stories/10_0603_irish_scots.html The expansion of the British and American empires during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries created the greatest mass migration in human history. Irish and Scots migrants were major participants in this process and, as they spread throughout the world, they interacted extensively with indigenous cultures and peoples. http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/10_stories/10_0603_religions_india.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/10_stories/10_0603_religions_india.html The Conference on the Study of the Religions of India (CSRI) will hold its annual meeting on the campus of the University of St. Michael's College. This conference, co-sponsored by the Principal of St. Michael's College, the University of Toronto Centre for the Study of Religion, and the John M. Kelly Library, will bring together scholars from diverse scholarly disciplines to present research on the theme "Arguments, Oppositions and Arguments" in Indian religions, past and present. http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/10_stories/10_0506_fac_theo_colloquium.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/10_stories/10_0506_fac_theo_colloquium.html The full-time teaching members of the Faculty of Theology gathered for a colloquium on the topic: The Catholic University and Academic Freedom. The colloquium was held on Thursday 29th and Friday 30th of April 2010. http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/10_0503_mcgowan_undergrad.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/10_0503_mcgowan_undergrad.html oin with me in congratulating Principal Mark McGowan on receiving one of the undergraduate teaching awards. Each year undergraduate students have an opportunity to nominate instructors whom they feel have demonstrated teaching excellence. Five undergraduate instructors at the University of Toronto are then selected and recognized for their outstanding teaching. Please join us as we recognize Professor Mark McGowan for an undergraduate Teaching Award for teaching excellence at the St. George campus for the course SMC 313, "Catholic Education in Ontario." http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/10_0503_patricia_southern_bursar.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/10_0503_patricia_southern_bursar.html Patricia Southern joins the staff of the University of St. Michael�s College in the position of College Bursar on Monday, May 3, 2010. Pat is a chartered accountant, was Chief Financial Officer in several private companies and held executive finance / administrative roles with several Canadian national law firms. http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/10_2004_elizabeth_smyth.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/10_2004_elizabeth_smyth.html Elizabeth Smyth, a Fellow of the College and Vice-Dean of the School of Graduate Studies, has received two academic awards. The first is the George M Clerk Award, from the Canadian Catholic Historical Association, for her outstanding contributions to research and writing in Canadian Catholic History. http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/10_1604_FT_fr_stan_chu.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/10_1604_FT_fr_stan_chu.html On behalf of the Faculty of Theology of the University of St. Michael�s College, I am very happy to announce the appointment of Fr. Stan Chu Ilo to the tenure-stream position in Religion and Education at the rank of Assistant Professor. http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/10_1404_KL_richard_carter.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/10_1404_KL_richard_carter.html Richard Carter, Reference Librarian in the John M. Kelly Library, has been promoted to the rank of Librarian III and given permanent status. An appointment with permanent status is granted on the basis of five criteria: effectiveness in work performance; academic achievement and activities; professional achievement and activities; service to the Library and the University; and clear promise of continuing effectiveness and development. http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/10_1604_cc_clairekeegan.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/10_1604_cc_clairekeegan.html This year's Christianity and the Arts Lecture was given by celebrated Irish writer Claire Keegan. On the evening of April 7th, she combined readings of passages from two of her stories ("Antarctica" and "Walk the Blue Fields") with reflections on her experience growing up Catholic in Ireland. http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/10_0401_davidwilson.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/10_0401_davidwilson.html The 2010 Raymond Klibansky award for best English-language work in the humanities has been awarded to David Wilson, professor of History and Celtic Studies at the University of Toronto, for Thomas D'Arcy McGee, Volume 1: Passion, Reason, and Politics, 1825-1857, published by McGill-Queen's University Press. Wilson explores the life of Thomas D'Arcy McGee, exposing the reader to the complex and turbulent times that shaped McGee's early political life. This is a landmark work on a Canadian icon. Professor Wilson recently received the award at a ceremony in Ottawa on March 27. http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/10_0401_markmcgowan.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/10_0401_markmcgowan.html The St. Michael's College Students' Union awarded Professor Mark McGowan the honour of "Teacher of the Year" for 2009-2010. http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/250310_EAITE_apr16Conference.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/250310_EAITE_apr16Conference.html On April 16-17, 2010, The Elliott Allen Institute for Theology and Ecology, in collaboration with the University of Calgary and the Pembina Institute, will be hosting a two day �mini-conference/retreat� on the topic of Climate Change and Environmental Decline as a Moral Issue Toronto - April 16-17, 2010 http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/240310_singing_club.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/240310_singing_club.html Thursday, Mar 25 at 12.30-1pm in the Kelly Caf�, Kelly Library | St. Mike's Singing Club will present a short sequence of songs,ancient and modern, quick and slow, joyful (mainly) and sad (just one). All are welcome, it is free and open to the public. Look for the story about the Singing Club and more in the upcoming issue of St. Michael's Magazine http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/240310_arche_international.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/240310_arche_international.html It is with great excitement that the Special Collections and Archives of the Kelly Library announce the recent acquisition of more than 2500 audio and visual cassettes and reels from L�Arche International/Internationale. Founded by Jean Vanier, the Canadian humanitarian and philosopher (once a teacher at St. Michael�s), L�Arche is an international organization which creates communities for people with developmental disabilities and those who assist them. http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/240310_250k_book.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/240310_250k_book.html Internet Archive Canada's 250,000th book is a special title that has been graciously made available by Jonathan Bengtson, Director of Library and Archives for the University of St. Michael's College at the University of Toronto and The Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies. http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/240310_james_joyce.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/240310_james_joyce.html On behalf of the International James Joyce Foundation, we invite you to the XXII International James Joyce Symposium in the "Golden City" of Prague, 13-18 June 2010. Prague is at the centre of Europe as Joyce is at the centre of the tradition of European modernism, and it is fitting that the major European author of the twentieth century be honoured in the city that is the very heart of modern Europe. Historically, some of the earliest translations of Joyce's work appeared in Prague, and the first President of the Czechoslovak Republic - T.G. Masaryk - was even believed to have annotated a first edition of Ulysses, although only the first French edition survives in the Masaryk archive today. http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/240310_printing_press.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/240310_printing_press.html St. Mike�s student Imre Rozsa demonstrated the finer points of printing with a replica Gutenberg press he built for an SMC Independent Study (SMC 480H1S) course "The Mechanism and Practicality of Early Printing Presses". In addition to building the press for demonstration purposes, Imre is writing an essay, based on his research, the actual construction of the press, and the practicality of the use of it. http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/100312_archbishopCollins.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/100312_archbishopCollins.html Wednesday, March 10, provided welcome opportunity for prayerful celebration and social interaction with Consecrated Religious from the Archdiocese of Toronto and guests. The day�s events began in celebration of the Eucharist with His Grace, Most Reverend Thomas C. Collins, Archbishop of Toronto and Chancellor of the University of St. Michael�s College. Father Mario D�Souza, CSB, Dean of the Faculty of Theology, concelebrated the Eucharist with Archbishop Collins. The afternoon concluded with a panel presentation which prompted spirited questions and discussion. http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/100311_StMikesCentennialFederation.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/100311_StMikesCentennialFederation.html College system allows students community within larger university | One hundred years of full federation between St. Michael's College and the University of Toronto's Faculty of Arts and Science, characterized by a strong bond, was celebrated March 5 by delighted friends and colleagues. Faculty, students, alumni and other special guests gathered in the Charbonnel Lounge at St. Michael's College to listen to prestigious speakers discuss topics including the roots of federation and the historical and contemporary perspectives of St. Michael's in the University of Toronto. The panel discussion was followed with a light lunch, and quite appropriately, cake to celebrate. http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/100310_charbonnel.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/100310_charbonnel.html TORONTO, March 10, 2010 | "It is good for us to be here" Students in the Concurrent Teacher Education Program (CTEP) took part in a retreat on Sunday, February 28th, in Charbonnel Lounge. http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/100310_intercordia.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/100310_intercordia.html St. Michael's College to Host Intercordia Canada's Recruitment Meeting in Brennan Hall, Room 203, on Tuesday, March 23 at 4pm. Intercordia Canada offers students the opportunity to study overseas for 3 months. After completion, the student recieves a credit towards their degree. Amazing opportunities available. http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/120210_equestrian_team.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/120210_equestrian_team.html TORONTO, February 12, 2010 --The University of Toronto Equestrian Team (UTET) was started in 2008 by USMC student, Marissa Duda, as a lesson program for students with equestrian experience and students who are interested in acquiring horsemanship skills.� http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/02feb05_cirquedesoleil.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/02feb05_cirquedesoleil.html Ottawa, Ontario (Marketwire, Jan. 12, 2010) -- The Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, today unveiled the artists that will be part of Canada's cultural program at Expo 2010, which will run from May 1 to October 31, 2010, in Shanghai, China... http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/02feb05_celtic_event_2.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/02feb05_celtic_event_2.html On Thursday, April 1, 2010, the Faculty of Celtic Studies at St. Michael's College is proud to host Irish writer Kevin Barry at 6 P.M. at Robert Madden Auditorium, Carr Hall, 100 St. Joseph Street. http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/10_stories/10_feb16_yvesRoberge_appt.pdf http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/10_stories/10_feb16_yvesRoberge_appt.pdf St. Michael's is enormously proud of our Fellow and colleague Professor Yves Roberge who is the principal-elect of New College. Yves follows in the great tradition of SMC Fellows who have assume leadership duties at other colleges. In recent history he joins Professor Janet Paterson (Innis) and Dr. Mariel O'Neill-Karch (Woodsworth) - further evidence of the leadership talent pool at SMC. Congratulations to Yves! Find out more ... http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/02feb05_celtic_event_1.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/02feb05_celtic_event_1.html On Tuesday, February 23, 2010, the Faculty of Celtic Studies at St. Michael's College will be screening the film "The Boys of St. Columb's" at 6 P.M. at the Charbonnel Lounge, Elmsley Hall, 81 St. Mary Street. http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/09nov15_smc_rugby_mulock.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/09nov15_smc_rugby_mulock.html TORONTO, November 22, 2009 -- On an unseasonably warm November 22 afternoon, the SMC Rugby team defeated the reigning champion engineers by a resounding score of 26 � 0. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:30:00 EST http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/09nov20_durcanain.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/09nov20_durcanain.html TORONTO, November 20, 2009 -- Celtic Studies welcomed this year's Artist-in-Residence, the award-winning Irish poet Paul Durcan, who spent the month of October in Toronto. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:30:00 EST http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/09nov20_drjohnkelly.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/09nov20_drjohnkelly.html TORONTO, November 20, 2009 -- Dr. John Kelly, Executive Director of the Ireland Canada University Foundation, visited the Celtic Studies Program on November 2. The Foundation has established a new program of exchange scholarships in the Irish Language between Ireland and Canada. Starting this academic year, 2009-2010, with funding from the National Lottery and the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, the Foundation is providing a number of Irish Language teaching assistantships and visiting professorships which will be tenable at Canadian universities which offer substantive courses in the Irish Language. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:30:00 EST http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/09nov18_rabanus_panel.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/09nov18_rabanus_panel.html TORONTO -- So I'm Studying Christianity in University... What Comes After? A Panel Discussion Hosted by The Rabanus Project | When: Wednesday, November 18 at 6pm | Venue: Father Madden Hall, 100 St. Joseph St. All are invited to a panel discussion that will address the question�of what students in Christianity and Culture (and other programs�involving Christianity) can do with their degrees after they graduate.� Whether you are already enrolled in the program (in a Specialist,�Major or Minor capacity), are taking just one or two courses, or are�simply interested in this question, you are warmly encouraged to�attend. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:30:00 EST http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/09oct16_grammateion.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/09oct16_grammateion.html TORONTO -- Every year SMCSU releases the Grammateion, the St. Michael's College Annual Journal of the Arts. The Journal showcases the talent and creativity of the community through various mediums and is released towards the end of the school year at St. Michael's College Symposium. If you are interested in having your work published, here is your chance! SMCSU is now accepting submissions for the Grammateion XXXIII. We accept any form of art that can be printed i.e. short stories, poetry, lyrics, drawings, paintings, photography, etc. Entries will be accepted throughout the fall semester. Although not a prerequisite, it would be ideal if the work features or is inspired by the St. Michael's College campus. Submissions and questions can be sent to Cynthia Mutheardy and Kristian Mandarano at grammateion@smcsu.com. Include your name and contact info. ***Last day for submissions is DECEMBER 4, 2009 **Submissions must be in JPG or PDF format. Photos should be no smaller than 500px x 700px. Paintings can be submitted in the form of a photo. Open to students, alumni and faculty of St. Michael's College.** Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:30:00 EST http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/09oct7_nuncio_tricollegemass.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/09oct7_nuncio_tricollegemass.html TORONTO -- The University of St. Michael�s College Faculty of Theology had the honour of hosting the annual Tri-College Mass at the Basilian Cardinal Flahiff Centre. This celebration is attended by the three catholic institutions of the Toronto School of Theology: Regis College, St. Augustine�s Seminary, and University of St. Michael�s College Faculty of Theology. In addition to this excitement, St. Michael�s College had the honour of hosting The Apostolic Nuncio to Canada, His Excellency Archbishop Luigi Ventura, who presided at the Tri-College celebration. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:30:00 EST http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/09oct8_cc_intercordia.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/09oct8_cc_intercordia.html TORONTO -- On 28-30 September 2009, four current and former St. Michael's College students traveled to the University of Georgia for the 10th Annual Outreach Scholarship Conference... Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:48:00 EST http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/09sep25_loretto_green.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/09sep25_loretto_green.html TORONTO, September 17, 2009 -- This day has been almost 8 years in the making and it is with great joy that I welcome all of you here to Loretto College this afternoon.... Thu, 17 Sep 2009 5:00:00 EST http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/09sep16_friends_library_booksale.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/09sep16_friends_library_booksale.html TORONTO -- Save the Date for St. Michael�s College Book Sale - October 27�31. On opening night there is a fine selection of music books and classical vinyl records; art books; special editions; literature; and more. Opening Reception Oct. 27: $20... Tue, 08 Sep 2009 11:48:00 EST http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/090707_paul_durcan.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/090707_paul_durcan.html TORONTO -- St. Michael's College Celtic Studies Program welcomes Irish poet Paul Durcan as Writer-in-Residence for the month of October 2009. Durcan will give a public reading on Thursday, October 1 at 6 p.m... Tue, 08 Sep 2009 11:48:00 EST http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/090925_if_dayraces.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/090925_if_dayraces.html TORONTO, September 8, 2009 -- The Ireland Fund of Canada's 12th Annual Day at the Races will take place on Friday, September 25, from 12:00pm to 5:pm at Woodbine Racetrack. ... Tue, 08 Sep 2009 11:48:00 EST http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/celebratingsheila/index.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/celebratingsheila/index.html TORONTO -- October 23-24, 2009 at University of St. Michael�s College, Toronto | This year marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Sheila Watson, the Canadian novelist, critic and teacher. It also marks the 50th anniversary of the publication of Watson�s modernist novel The Double Hook � a seminal work in the development of contemporary Canadian literature... Wed, 02 Sep 2009 11:45:00 EST http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/090827_gemini_deathorcanada.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/090827_gemini_deathorcanada.html TORONTO, August 27, 2009 - The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television is pleased to announce the nominations for the 24th Annual Gemini Awards, recognizing the year's best in Canadian English-language television. The docudrama series Death or Canada, produced by Ballinran Productions earned a total of 4 nominations.�Narrated by Brian Dennehy it tells the story of the Irish Famine of 1847 and its impact on Canada... Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:00:00 EST http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/100809_stpaul.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/100809_stpaul.html TORONTO, August 13, 2009 -- The Year of St Paul in Review: What's New in the Pastoral Epistles? A free public colloquium given by Dr. Michel Gourgues, OP, professor of Biblical Literature and Theology, Coll�ge Universitaire Dominicain (Ottawa) and the �cole Biblique (J�rusalem). Thu, 13 Aug 2009 12:30:00 EST http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/090711_bishop_grecco.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/090711_bishop_grecco.html TORONTO, July 11, 2009 -- Pope Benedict XVI appoints the Most Reverend Richard J. Grecco as Bishop of Charlottetown. In 1982 Bishop Grecco received the degree Doctor of Theology from the University of St. Michael�s College Faculty of Theology. His dissertation was entitled A Theology of Compromise: A Study of Method in the Ethics of Charles E. Curran. Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:30:00 EST http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/090708_CSR_maryward.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/090708_CSR_maryward.html TORONTO -- You are invited to University of St. Michael's College Corporate Social Responsibility's special lecture The Vision of Mary Ward in Today�s Global Economy on September 26. Tue, 08 Jul 2009 14:57:00 EST http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/090708_etiennegilson_binding.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/090708_etiennegilson_binding.html TORONTO, July 8, 2009 -- On July 21st, 2009, the John M. Kelly Library will celebrate its 40th anniversary. To mark the occasion we are pleased to present this specially bound copy of Etienne Gilson�s The Terrors of the Year Two-Thousand. Tue, 08 Jul 2009 14:57:00 EST http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/090625_annmarie_brousseau.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/090625_annmarie_brousseau.html TORONTO, June 25, 2009 -- I am pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Anne-Marie Brousseau as the inaugural Associate Dean, Undergraduate Academic Programs, effective July 1, 2009. Thu, 25 June 2009 8:00:00 EST http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/090611_moritz_conted.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/090611_moritz_conted.html TORONTO, June 11, 2009 -- The Continuing Education Division of St. Michael�s College congratulates Dr. A.F. (Albert) Moritz on being awarded the 2009 Griffin Poetry Prize for his collection entitled The Sentinel. Wed, 10 June 2009 8:00:00 EST http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/091105_schawrtz_factheo.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/091105_schawrtz_factheo.html REGINA, June 9 (Courtesy CNW) -- The board of directors and administration of Western Christian College is pleased to announce the appointment of Bill Schwartz as Academic Dean of the Regina-based high school and college. A native of Edmonton, Schwartz returns to western Canada after pursuing a professional and academic career in Ontario. The holder of several degrees Schwartz is currently completing his Doctor of Theology (Th. D) at the Faculty of Theology, University of St. Michael's College at the University of Toronto. Wed, 10 June 2009 8:00:00 EST http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/090605_frdonovan_ocad.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/090605_frdonovan_ocad.html TORONTO, June 03, 2009 -- (Courtesy of OCAD) On Thursday, June 4, the Ontario College of Art and Design (OCAD) will present honorary doctorate degrees to author Margaret Atwood, artist Charles Pachter and collector and educator Father Dan Donovan, the university announced today. Fri, 5 June 2009 5:00:00 EST http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/celebratingsheila/index.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/celebratingsheila/index.html October 23-24, 2009 at University of St. Michael�s College, Toronto | This year marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Sheila Watson, the Canadian novelist, critic and teacher. It also marks the 50th anniversary of the publication of Watson�s modernist novel The Double Hook � a seminal work in the development of contemporary Canadian literature... Fri, 29 May 2009 5:00:00 EST http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/090529_scottishmanuscript.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/090529_scottishmanuscript.html The Kelly Library recently acquired an interesting and lively written manuscript journal recording a series of excursions by a gentleman from London in the 1830�s. This 74 page manuscript includes pen and ink route maps, engravings, and several pen and ink sketches of trips to Scotland, Ireland and Guernsey & Jersey between 1832 and 1834... Fri, 29 May 2009 5:0:00 EST http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/090529_irishfaminecomm.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/090529_irishfaminecomm.html In May 2008, �amon � Cu�v, T.D., Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs announced the Government�s decision to commemorate the Great Famine with an annual memorial day in May each year. The first such event took place in Dublin in May 2008 and the second in Skibbereen, Co. Cork on 17 May, 2009. Against the background of mass famine emigration, the Government decided that from 2009 it would also be appropriate to host an overseas commemoration event in a different location each year. Canada was chosen for the inaugural overseas memorial and Minister O Cuiv represented the Government at events in Toronto and on Grosse Ile, Quebec between 7 -10 May. On Friday, May 8, the Celtic Studies Program at St. Michael�s College was honoured to host a lecture by Minister � Cuiv on �An G�rta M�r - the impact and legacy of the Great Irish Famine"... Fri, 29 May 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/042709_irelandfunddonation.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/042709_irelandfunddonation.html Celtic Studies marks the second anniversary of the Celtic Studies Program Writer/Artist-in-Residence Program. At the reception, Kevin Gallagher, Director, The Ireland Fund of Canada, presented a cheque on behalf of the Fund to M�ir�n Nic Dhiarmada, Program Co-ordinator, Celtic Studies, St. Michael's College. Fri, 1 May 2009 12:50:00 EST http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/042409_tonyblair_award.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/042409_tonyblair_award.html Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair announced April 24 that the Tony Blair Faith Foundation has awarded three fellowships to students at the University of Toronto including St. Mike's student Areeba Jawaid. In addition, Blair announced that the university will be... Fri, 24 Apr 2009 12:50:00 EST http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/043009_atugustine.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/043009_atugustine.html The 1475 digital edition of St. Augustine�s De civitate Dei has been downloaded over 116,550 times and is one of UofTs most popular downloads. This digital copy of St. Augustine's De Civitate Dei is an exquisite example of a rare and significant book held in the Special Collections of the John M. Kelly Library at St. Michael's College. The author... Thur, 30 Apr 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/043009_stjjohnbible.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/043009_stjjohnbible.html The Saint John�s Bible is the first handwritten, illuminated Bible commissioned since the advent of the printing press over 500 years ago. This recently completed ten-year project has been the subject of a documentary on BBC Television and drawn the attention of media throughout... Thur, 16 Apr 2009 14:50:00 EST http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/sharp2009/index.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/sharp2009/index.html St. Michael's College is delighted to be hosting the 17th annual conference of the Society for the History of Authorship, Reading and Publishing. Founded in 1991, SHARP now has over 1000 members in over 20 countries, including professors of literature, historians, librarians, publishing professionals, sociologists, bibliophiles, classicists, booksellers, art historians, reading instructors, and independent scholars. Fri, 03 Apr 2009 14:57:00 EST http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/040509_sarah_hall.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/040509_sarah_hall.html Celebrated Toronto-based artist Sarah Hall spoke to a capacity crowd on �The Language of Stained Glass� on Wednesday, April 15th, 2009. The lecture was a �Welcome to my world�, in which Sarah talked about the process of commissioning and producing stained glass today, and showed us some breathtakingly beautiful images of her work. Thur, 16 Apr 2009 14:50:00 EST http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/043009_environementaward.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/043009_environementaward.html St. Mike's wows judges with its campaign to lower carbon footprint... Tue, 14 Apr 2009 16:51:00 EST http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/040109_davidwilson_award.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/040109_davidwilson_award.html The book is co-winner of the tenth annual James S. Donnelly, Sr. Award for Books in History and the Social Sciences presented by the American Conference for Irish Studies. Tue, 14 Apr 2009 16:51:00 EST http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/033009_claire_keegan.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/033009_claire_keegan.html Claire Keegan is an Irish writer of short stories who is writer in residence in the Celtic Studies Department at St. Michael's College for the month of March 2009... Fri, 03 Apr 2009 14:57:00 EST http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/032609_andy_dicks.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/032609_andy_dicks.html I am pleased to announce that at its meeting on March 26 the Academic Board approved the appointment of the 2008-09 President's Teaching Award Recipients. Fri, 03 Apr 2009 14:57:00 EST http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/alum-dev/pdf/spring09.pdf http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/alum-dev/pdf/spring09.pdf St. Michael's Magazine Tue, 14 Apr 2009 16:51:00 EST http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/270309_dsouza_dean_factheo.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/270309_dsouza_dean_factheo.html At its meeting on the 25th of March 2009, The Collegium of the University of St. Michael's College, acted on the unanimous recommendation of the Dean's Search Committee which was supported by President Anne Anderson CSJ, to appoint Fr. Mario O. D' Souza CSB, as Dean of the Faculty of Theology effective April 2, 2009 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 16:51:00 http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/030509_mcgowan_film.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/030509_mcgowan_film.html The film tells the story of the Willis family who emigrated to Canada in 1847 during the Great Famine. The dramatic storyline is interspersed with real-life commentaries from historians including Mark McGowan, Principal of St. Michael's College. Fri, 27 Feb 2009 16:51:00 http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/feb2409_chaput.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/feb2409_chaput.html Over 700 people packed St. Basil�s Church on February 24th to hear Archbishop Charles Chaput speak about how Catholics should live out their faith in the public square. The lecture was co-sponsored by the University of St. Michael's College and Salt and Light Television. Among those present for the occasion were the Chancellor of the University, Archbishop Thomas Collins, the President of the University, Sister Anne Anderson, and the Chair of the Collegium, Hugh MacKinnon. Tue, 24 Feb 2009 16:51:00 http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/021809_annastonge_library.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/021809_annastonge_library.html Anna St. Onge, former Interim Head of the Special Collections and the Henri J.M. Nouwen Archives and Research Collection in the Kelly Library has been appointed by the Clara Thomas Archives and Special Collections of York University Libraries, as Archivist, Digital Projects and Outreach effective Monday, February 16, 2009. Wed, 18 Feb 2009 16:51:00 http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/011309_coolstmikes_uoftbulletin.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/011309_coolstmikes_uoftbulletin.html "Most days on campus I have to pinch myself so that I know I�m not dreaming." That�s how Susan Martin feels about her job with high school students in the Transitions program at St. Michael�s College, a college whose history of social and intellectual outreach dates back to the 1930s. The U of T alumna, a teacher from J. Clark Richardson Collegiate, a public school in Ajax, spearheaded the school�s Transitions program, which helped students at risk of dropping out of high school to complete their credits on a post-secondary campus. She was the first member of her family to go to university and is thrilled about U of T opening its doors to others like her. Tue, 13 Jan 2009 16:51:00 http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/011309_usmcenvironmental.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/011309_usmcenvironmental.html t. Mike's students and staff spearhead the USMC Environmental Committee to address environmental concerns in an open letter to St. Mike's Tue, 13 Jan 2009 16:51:00 http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/011309_ann_anderson.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/011309_ann_anderson.html The Collegium of the University of St. Michael's College is delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Anne Anderson, C.S.J. as President and Vice Chancellor of the University. Her appointment was recommended by the Collegium at a Special Meeting held on January 12, 2009 and confirmed by The Reverend Ken Decker, C.S.B., The Superior General of the Basilian Congregation. Tue, 13 Jan 2009 16:51:00 http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/120308_hockeychamps.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/120308_hockeychamps.html With their 4-2 victory over UTM (Mississauga) on December 3, SMCs Div. 1 Ice Hockey team has won their fifth consecutive intramural championship! The victory avenges a heartbreaking loss to UTM earlier in the season in which our team allowed two goals in the last minute of play to tarnish an otherwise undefeated season. This time SMC came to ready to play and spent most of the game relentlessly pressuring UTM in their own end. Honourable mention goes to Ryan Hamilton, Tim Corcoran and Rob Wighton who all scored goals in the contest � and hearty congratulations to the rest of the players for bringing home yet another championship to SMC! Wed, 3 Dec 2008 16:51:00 http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/slideshow/convFAS_nov1008/index.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/slideshow/convFAS_nov1008/index.html On behalf of the entire St. Michael's community I congratulate members of the Class of 2008 on your graduation! Each of you knows how much hard work and perseverance went into this very important accomplishment, and you and your family and friends deserve to be proud of what you have achieved. Mon, 10 Nov 2008 16:51:00 http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/103008_theo_convocation.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/103008_theo_convocation.html On Saturday, November 8th, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. the University of St. Michael�s College in the University of Toronto at its Theology Convocation will confer the honorary doctorate of Sacred Letters on three distinguished individuals. Sat, 8 Nov 2008 16:51:00 http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/100308_bengtson_library.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/100308_bengtson_library.html The University of St. Michael�s College is pleased to announce the appointment of Jonathan Bengtson to the new position of Director of Library and Archives at the University of St. Michael�s College effective November 1, 2008 and Librarian of the Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies effective January 1, 2010 upon the retirement of Professor James Farge, csb from that position. Fri, 3 Oct 2008 16:51:00 http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/1008_founders.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/1008_founders.html On September 29, the Feast of St. Michael the Archangel, the Very Revered Kenneth Decker, CSB, General Superior of the Congregation of St. Basil, blessed a new plaque designating 1 Elmsley Place as Founders House. Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:51:00 http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/082808_orientation.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/082808_orientation.html Frosh, welcome to St. Mike's! The coordinators of Operation Orientation 008 invite you to meet "U of Ts friendliest student body" with the "best school spirit". Get to know the St. Mike�s and U of T campus and find out what university life is all about. Learn about classes, various student groups and the large number of different facilities that are available to you. Meet and interact with other new students, upper year St. Mike�s students and SMC staff through fun activities and events including games, cheers, club fair, improv, scavenger hunts, charity events, bed races, boat cruise, concerts and movie night! Over 100 students are involved in planning and working together on Operation Orientation 008 (the best orientation ever!) to welcome you to St. Mike's. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:51:00 http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/081008_justin_rutledge.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/081008_justin_rutledge.html St. Mike's Alumni and Toronto native Justin Rutledge is getting close to the point where his name needs no descriptor after it. At least not in his hometown. As we slip past the halfway point of 2008 the singer-songwriter has already accrued his first Juno nomination for his second album Devil on a Bench in Stanley Park, his latest Man Descending made the Polaris Music Prize long-list, and he opened up a series of sold-out shows for friend and Polaris nominee Kathleen Edwards Sun, 10 Aug 2008 16:51:00 http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/140808_jadeakelly.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/140808_jadeakelly.html Recent SMC graduate, Jadea Kelly and her band won the Toronto Independent Music Award for "Best Country". Since the age of 16, Jadea has been impressing audiences with her foot-tapping blend of country, folk and rock influences. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:51:00 http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/071608_friends_library_booksale.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/071608_friends_library_booksale.html veryone is invited to stock up on some great items for winter reading as well as for book collecting at the St Michael's College Fifth Annual Book Sale. There will be thousands of books at prices starting as low as 50 cents for paper backs. This is the last of the book sales at U oF T for the year and will provide a final chance for treasure hunting. We have a particularily good selection of theology, philosophy and literature as well as classics and many many paperbacks. Also included are a vast array of dictionaries in many languages and reference works! Wed, 10 Sep 2008 16:51:00 http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/062308_dr_alway-pims.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/062308_dr_alway-pims.html Mrs. Nicole C. Eaton, Chair of the Board of Governors of the Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies, announced today that Richard Alway has been appointed President of the Institute, effective July 1, 2008. Currently President of the University of St. Michael's College in the University of Toronto, a position he has held since 1990, Dr. Alway succeeds the Rev. James McConica, C.S.B., who will retire as President on June 30. Dr. Alway will continue as Chair of the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada and as Chair of the C.D. Howe Foundation. He is a former Warden of Hart House at the University of Toronto and was Acting Director of the National Gallery of Canada during the construction of its landmark building in Ottawa. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:51:00 http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/061008_euro_fever_dhagaeaar.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/061008_euro_fever_dhagaeaar.html The office of Dave Hagelaar, Interim Chief Librarian of the John M. Kelly Library is decorated with the orange banners of the Netherlands soccer team. Dave has competition from other St. Mike's staff. Manuel Filipe, Senior Supervisor in the Facilities and Services Department is convinced that the Portuguese team will win. The Italian, French, Polish, and German teams also have their supporters. This good natured rivalry contributes to the spirit which makes St. Mike's a place where people of many nationalities and interests are welcome. Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:51:00 http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/0608_nouwen_editors.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/0608_nouwen_editors.html "Turning the Wheel: Henri Nouwen and Our Search for God." Jonathan Bengtson and Gabrielle Earnshaw, editors. Toronto: Novalis, c2007, has won a First Place Award (Pastoral Ministry) from the Catholic Press Association. This award is not only a great tribute to Henri Nouwen, but also a wonderful recognition of the work of the University in supporting the Nouwen archives. Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:51:00 http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/021808_ann_anderson.html http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/news/stories/021808_ann_anderson.html Mr. W.F. (Frank) Morneau, Chair of the Collegium of the University of St. Michael's College, announced today that Professor Anne Anderson, C.S.J., has been appointed Interim President of the University for a maximum term of 18 months, effective July 1, 2008. Mon, 18 Feb 2008 16:51:00