Category Archives: Corporatization

OCUFA Paper Commissioned on University Governance

Posted on June 8, 2011 by

Interesting discussion about the bi-cameral systems and recommendations for future structures and renewals. A relevant paper when trying to understand the uni-cameral system at the University of Toronto, see: University Governance Reviewed and Renewed.

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“The Annoyed Librarian” and McMaster University Library

Posted on April 19, 2011 by

The “Annoyed Librarian” makes some bold statements about Jeff Trzeciak’s recent comments about how the McMaster University Library will not be hiring academic librarians in the future. Most of us probably would not agree with many of the comments on … Continue reading →

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Azar Nafisi (author of READING LOLITA IN TEHRAN) at the University of Toronto – Come Join Us!

Posted on April 18, 2011 by

Global Humanities Poster On April 29, 5-7 pm, renowned author, Azar Nafisi of Reading Lolita in Tehran will partake in an open public discussion on “Global Humanities for the 21st Century”. This is a follow-up to our community’s concerns about … Continue reading →

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Chomsky and UT

Posted on April 9, 2011 by

F. Y. I. http://www.nowtoronto.com/daily/news/story.cfm?content=180078

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Noam Chomsky talks about the Munk School of Global Affairs – Rally Tomorrow

Posted on April 7, 2011 by

The dangers of corporatization was a clear message, articulated well in its full complexity by Dr. Noam Chomsky at UTSC as he talked about the historical development of corporate power and concluding with the Munk School of Global Affairs. Peter … Continue reading →

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Chomsky at the University of Toronto – Corporatization

Posted on April 6, 2011 by

For a webcast of the UTSC event see: http://epresence.utsc.utoronto.ca/1/live/46.aspx At UT Hart House, the afternoon of Thursday, April 7th, in the Great Hall. For more information see http://www.harthouse.ca/student-engagement/chomsky

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Corporatization & Munk School

Posted on April 3, 2011 by

University of Toronto student protests at Convocation Hall, see: http://toronto.mediacoop.ca/story/naylor-nailed-corporate-contamination/6814

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Latest Issue of “The Blue and White”

Posted on March 22, 2011 by

Read “The Perils of Philanthropy: The Case of the Munk School” by John Valleau and Paul Hamel, members of UofT community, and recent presenters at UTFA Council. http://theblueandwhite.ca/article/2011/02/09/00/00/10/the-perils-of-philanthropy.html

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Noam Chomsky at UT “Academic Freedom and the Corporatization of Universities”

Posted on March 10, 2011 by

At UTSC, April 6, 2011, location, AC223 in the Academic Resrouce Centre. In addition, the event will be live streamed on https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/~vpdean/dean-events.php complete with online forum to take your questions for Prof. Chomsky. See: http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/~vpdean/dean-events.php At UT Hart House, the afternoon … Continue reading →

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Anti-Corporatization – Why is this an issue?

Posted on February 24, 2011 by

Secret contract negotiations between UT administrators and Peter Munk which by-passed the usual approval of Governing Council are coming to light that are raising serious questions in the UT community. Information has been circulated to UTFA Council and Executive. The … Continue reading →

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