As July rolls into August, the 50^th anniversary celebrations at UTM are kicking into high gear. Numerous events on and around campus will highlight not only aspects of the campus’ history, but the important role that UTM plays in teaching, research, the arts, business and global current affairs. The fall will include a high-profile 50^th anniversary gala.

Here’s a look at some of the events taking place in the months ahead:

Just over a century ago, a steamship sailed into San Francisco’s harbour carrying news that would change Canada forever—there was gold in Canada’s far north.

On the 120^th anniversary of the news, U of T Mississauga assistant professor Chris Petrakos, of the Department of Historical Studies, looks back on the Klondike gold rush and its impact on Canadian, British and American relations.