September 2024 UTM Anthropology News for Undergraduate Students
Featuring news, reminders, and updates for students enrolled in UTM Anthropology programs. Questions may be directed to communications.utmanthro@utoronto.ca.
Welcome to all new and returning UTM students!
We look forward to a a great year ahead of learning and discovery in all the fields of anthropology! Check this page regularly throughout the year for the latest news, opportunities, reminders and updates for anthropology undergraduate students.
- Follow our academic student society UTMAS on Instagram
- Follow the Department of Anthropology on X
- Check our Get Involved page and Events page
Are you new to UTM this fall? Come to our orientation events!
Are you ready to move, UTM?
Drop in and participate in a wide range of physical activity and movement sessions at the 2nd annual Drop In & Move: RAWC Open House! Open to all UTM students, staff, and faculty. Brought to you by the Department of Recreation, Athletics & Wellness.
- Date: Thurs, Sept 12, 2024 from 12-6pm
- Complete 1 activity at any zone to receive a UTM Moves swag bag (consisting of a water bottle, skipping rope, and notebook).
- Complete 2 activities at 2 different zones to be entered into a draw for additional prizes (Beats Studio Buds + True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds (x1), Stanley mugs (x2), RAWC duffle bags (x3), RAWC locker service packages (x3), RAWC personal trainer packages (x2)).
- BONUS: Complete the Event Evaluation Form to be entered into a draw for a Beats Pill — Wireless Bluetooth® Speaker (x1)!
Register here to express your interest, and to receive the latest news & updates about the event!
Get ready to ace your studies: attend our skills development workshops for 1st and 2nd year anthropology students!
The Department of Anthropology is hosting a series of skills development workshops to help first- and second-year students reach their academic potential! Topics include citations, time management, notetaking and study skills, professionalism, and writing.
The Citations workshop is on Tuesday, September 24 from 3-4pm
Are you interested in hands-on learning? Discover experiential learning opportunities in anthropology at the UTM Experiential Education Fair
Thursday, September 26, 2024 from 11am-3pm at the Kaneff Centre Rotunda
Meet with anthropology faculty and staff to learn about experiential learning opportunities including community-engaged learning, field schools, and co-curricular experiences.
Experiential Learning Bursaries available for eligible Anthropology courses
If you are enrolled in an eligible Anthropology course listed below, you can submit an online application to be considered for a Michael Lettieri Experiential Learning Bursary in support of your learning experience. Eligible courses include:
- ANT241H5 Anthropology and the Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (in Canada)
- ANT306H5 Forensic Anthropology Field School
- ANT318H5 Archaeological Fieldwork
- ANT368H5 World Religions and Ecology
- ANT418H5 Advanced Archaeological Fieldwork
- ANT441H5 Advanced Bioarchaeology
Visit the EL Bursaries website for deadlines and application information
Alumni Q&A with Chantal MacDonald, Clinical File Lead at AstraZeneca Canada
Chantal MacDonald graduated from UTM in 2009 with a double major in anthropology and biology, followed by a postgraduate certification at Seneca College. Since then, Chantal has been in the pharmaceutical industry for about ten years, and is currently the Clinical File Lead at AstraZeneca Canada. Chantal joined us for a question and answer session earlier this year to offer insights on her anthropology studies and her career path.
Volunteer Opportunities
Facilitated Study Group (FSG) Leaders for Fall 2024
Looking for leadership opportunities on campus? The Robert Gillespie Academic Skills Centre (RGASC) is now accepting FSG Leaders for Fall 2024! The application deadline is September 11 3:00 PM.
UTM Career Centre events and information sessions
The UTM Career Centre has moved! The new Student Services Hub is open and the Career Centre is looking forward to seeing you in their new space in DV2228.
Graduate & Professionals School Fair on Wed, September 11th, 2024: Speak with representatives from programs such as law, dentistry, medicine, physiotherapy, education, business, social work, graduate studies, and college post-graduate studies.
EY (Ernst & Young) Technology Consulting Information Session on Wed, September 11: EY Toronto invites all students from all programs and disciplines of study on UTM’s Campus that may be interested in consulting to learn more about the firm and network with professionals! This session is designed to cover everything you need to know about exciting career paths and important deadlines.
Get Hired Fair on Wed, Sept. 18, 2024: Speak with Representatives, Hiring Managers, Recruiters from several organizations and learn about a wide range of job opportunities - internships, full-time jobs (FT), part-time jobs, summer jobs, tech co-op placements, and volunteer opportunities for 2024.
Career Centre Workshops & Drop-In Sessions: Check CLNx as new workshops, events and information sessions are added regularly!
Job Shadow Program at UTM: Students can test drive a career by visiting a professional (job shadow host) in their workplace.
Work Study: Learn about work study opportunities and application dates at UTM!