(Note: with the approach of Remembrance Day the CCI will be posting some stories that are perhaps less well known) “The Halifax Incident — Caribbean Volunteers and the Forgotten Casualties of War” In early March 1916, more than 1,000 Jamaican men — enlisted as part of the British West Indies Regiment’s third contingent — boarded … Continue reading Honouring Remembrance Week
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Dr. Mohamed Lachemi & Donette Chin-Loy Chang present the Gold Medal to Anish Jammu at last month’s convocation ceremony. The university’s top honour recognizes students who excel in the classroom and make significant contributions to the university and wider community (Source: http://www.ronfanfair.com) Dr. Mohamed Lachemi is the President and Vice-Chancellor of Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU). … Continue reading Mohamed Lachemi steers Toronto Metropolitan University through transformational change with vision and purpose
Graduates of The Chang School’s certificate in Full Stack Developer program celebrate their achievements alongside family and TMU leadership. Pictured from left to right: Linda Koechli (dean, The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education), Zane Angel, Nazima Azeez, Stephanie Simon, Sameya Khan, Rashan Reid and Mohamed Lachemi (president and vice-chancellor, TMU). From medical lab … Continue reading These five students travelled 4,000 km to graduate from TMU
Date: July 16, 2025 Time ; 2:00 PM EDT - 4:00 PM EDT Location: Responsive Ecologies Lab, 487 Bay Street, Toronto Metropolitan University Open To: Faculty, staff, students and members of the public Contact: ecstudies@torontomu.ca Register for “I Was Born in the Perfect Place”: Community, Language and Identity in Caribbean Popular Music Please join us for … Continue reading “I Was Born in the Perfect Place”: Community, Language and Identity in Caribbean Popular Music
From left: Dean of Ted Rogers School of Management Dr Cynthia Holmes; provost and vice-president of Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) Dr Roberta Ianncito-Provenzano; executive chairman of Sandals Resorts Adam Stewart; senior corporate director of the Sandals Corporate University (SCU) Dr Luz Longsworth; and Dr Donette Chin-Loy Chang, Chancellor of TMU share lens time after signing … Continue reading Sandals Corporate University signs MOU with Toronto Metropolitan University
By: Tania Ulrich, February 28, 2025 Toronto Metropolitan University’s commitment to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has never been stronger. From tackling equity in AI-driven banking to promoting children’s rights internationally and in diasporic Canadian communities, TMU is building a better future every day. March is SDG Month Canada, a national collaboration that brings post-secondary … Continue reading How TMU supports the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals
Nearly 60 years after raising a fist on the Olympic podium in protest for human rights (photo at right), John Carlos spoke at TMU, calling upon TMU students and community members to speak up for what’s right. By: Lindsey Craig February 13, 2025 Fifty-seven years ago, John Carlos climbed the Olympic podium and raised his … Continue reading Olympic icon John Carlos inspires at TMU Black History Month event
There is a lot of both Canada and the Caribbean in Chancellor Chin-Loy Chang. A fantastic gift. Watch a video https://youtu.be/MIr5plOgFeM January 09, 2025 Mental health has always been an important issue for TMU alumna Donette Chin-Loy Chang, recently appointed TMU’s Chancellor, who today announced that she is giving $1 million to TMU’s Student Wellbeing Centre (SWC), … Continue reading Chancellor Donette Chin-Loy Chang supports a place for caring – makes a $1 million donation to TMU Student Wellbeing Centre
Source: TMU Eyeopener (NAGEEN RIAZ/THE EYEOPENER) November 26, 2024 By Moyo Lawuyi Toronto Metropolitan University’s (TMU) new fashion course is giving students the chance to make their own Caribana Carnival costumes while exploring the history and culture involved in the popular Caribbean festival. FSN 610: Carnival Arts—also offered in TMU’s Black Studies minor—was developed by Candice … Continue reading From Caribana to campus: Unique TMU course pairs creativity with Caribbean culture
TMU alumna and benefactor Donette Chin-Loy Chang is installed as the university’s chancellor at fall Convocation. Photo Harry Choi Long-time supporter of the university brings people together for the great cause of education By: Michelle Grady October 18, 2024 Donette Chin-Loy Chang (Journalism `78) took up her post as the new chancellor of Toronto Metropolitan … Continue reading Meet TMU’s new chancellor, Donette Chin-Loy Chang