Later on that year he was invited to discuss some of what they were going to be doing to help the universities. Originally suggested by William Mallock, vice-chancellor of the University of Toronto, as a way to elevate it’s claims for greater funding. Ross had a different opinion of how there would be separate ways of how the universities would run. The state had made it clear that they would not support denominational teaching. Ross therefore translated the proposal
second largest telescope. Jessie Donald Dunlap funded the David Dunlap observatory, DDO, in the memory of her husband Alexander Dunlap. These 189 acres of land were given as a gift to the University of Toronto. For years it has been a helping hand leading towards solar and lunar discoveries. July 2008, The University sold this to a company called Metrus. The DDO has been apart of the community for 76 years and without a doubt should be protected as a part their heritage and environment to be enjoyed
Ralph Waldo Emerson (www.goodreads.com 2014). Frederick Grant Banting was born on November 14, 1891 In Alliston, Ontario. He was the youngest of five children and his parents were William Thompson Banting and Margaret Grant. he went to the University of Toronto to study divinity, but later transferred to the study of medicine. In 1916 he took his M.B. degree and then joined the Canadian Army Medical Corps. He served during the First World War in France. In 1918 he was wounded in battle and in 1919
Finding The True Self Throughout life people are always seeking something, whether it is finding out ideals, desires, lovers, and perhaps themselves. However, recognizing, fulfilling, and rising above one’s true self are the hardest things in the world because one always seems certain of him or herself and is strongly influenced by his or her surroundings. Hence, taking the time to practice experiences is a way for an individual to precisely know him or herself and actively participate in
landscape, the sight of a 19th century house may be attractive among them, located at 82 Bond Street downtown. Mackenzie House is famous for the person who lived there, William Lyon Mackenzie, the first mayor of Toronto, who was also a journalist and political reformer or note. (City of Toronto website, 2014)The house is in Georgian style which was extremely popular during the 18th and 19th century. (Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission website, 2014) With the passing of the time, the building
contributions to Canadian history. He joined the military and worked as a lieutenant in New Brunswick. He later served in World War Two at the Canadian Army Headquarters in London, where he managed the War Artist Program. George later went to teach at the University of British Columbia where he had the "first chair" in Canadian History. In 1948 he came out of military retirement to help fight floods in Fraser Valley. (Government of Canada, 2017) George began teaching at the Royal Military College of Canada
the total number of applicants to a Canadian University? Thesis Statement The ranking of different universities is an important aspect when considering the number of applicants the university has. The public and students are more likely to be exposed to better ranked universities rather than poorly ranked universities. That said, with more public awareness, the number of applicants would be higher since people are likely to apply for the universities they have heard of before. Furthermore, students
Being the most populous city in Canada and the provincial capital of Ontario, Toronto is a precise choice. The city of Toronto has dynamic, vivid life, as well as beautiful climate. Toronto has a humid continental climate with warm, humid summer, and cold winter. In addition, the city experiences four distinct seasons with noticeable length, which make city comfortable place to live. Besides, Toronto is not only host to more than 100 different festivals annually, but also home to Canada’s largest
CORE COMPETENCIES • PhD in Biochemistry from University of Toronto with 3 years of Postdoctoral experiences in academic and industrial settings, such as GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals and Industrial Biodevelopment Laboratory, in the field of Immunology and Cell Biology • Holding a certificate in Business Development • Ability to communicate and write in three languages: English, French and Persian • Extensive and in-depth medical knowledge in multiple therapeutic areas in specific Oncology (prostate
Mathematicians of all time. He was born on May 14, 1863 in Hamilton Ontario, and died August 9, 1932 in Toronto, Ontario (Young, 1998). He graduated from the University of Toronto at the age of 21 with a B.A in Mathematics and went on to get his Ph.D. at John Hopkins University in 1887. Fields was very interested to study at John Hopkins University because apparently it was the only university in North America which really stressed research at the time (Fields Institute, n.d.). Fields did original
Amazon is one of the world’s largest online retailers and is known to be the titan of e-commerce. As a go-to site for shoppers of all ages, as of 2017, it ranks number 83 on Forbes’ Global 2000 list of the world’s biggest and most influential companies. (Forbes, 2017) Targeting everyday online shoppers to merchants alike, in this technology based era, this company has grown exponentially over the years and altered the way people shop. Compared to the industry growth percentage of 15% over the past
delineation between organizations (Wensley and Caraway, 2014). A trial between Salam Toronto Publications v. Salam Toronto Inc. exemplified the lack of discrepancy between two companies and was investigated to detect trademark infringement. This lawsuit took place in Toronto, Ontario on Sept. 29, 2008, and lasted until Jan. 9th, 2009 (Salam Toronto Publications v. Salam Toronto Inc., 2009). The plaintiff, Salam Toronto Publications, administered by Mohsen Seyed Taghavi, was an Urdu/Farsi newspaper that
In this busy city of ours called Toronto, there are many things we indulge into, such as watching tv, reading a book, playing games on your phones, or reading a newspaper. Speaking of newspapers there are still people today that read print newspapers, whether they are commuting to work or relaxing on Sunday morning. Newspapers provide information of what is going in this city and in the world. In Toronto the most read newspaper is the Toronto Star with 1.1 million people reading their print
More particularly, a group of male dental students were accused of sexual making sexually offensive arguments about women in a Canadian University. It was announce by Dalhousie university that 13 male students in 4th year dentistry school posted violent and misogynistic comments about their female colleagues, a post on Facebook called “Class of DDS Gentlemen. (Toronto Star, 2015, para.4). The author also needs to watch for unclear and vague explanations that leave the reader assuming his
Canada has seen an increase in the number of immigrants, especially in Toronto to reach 46.1% of the population in 2016 (Stats Can, 2017). This implies an increase in immigrant youth population to pursue postsecondary education, contributing to an increasingly diverse student population. Despite higher participation rates in postsecondary education by immigrant students, not all immigrant students achieve above-average educational outcomes (Berger, 2009; Finnie & Muller, 2008). Research suggests
Ozymandias, the Greek name for Ramses II, is a sonnet written by Percy Bysshe Shelley. In the poem, Shelley uses irony as a form of satire, mocking tyranny. The poem was published, according to Ian Lancashire (University of Toronto) near January of 1818. At that time, for Europeans, places like Egypt were considered exotic and that adds to the popularity of the sonnet at the time. Shelley wrote this poem in a competition with Horace Smith who also wrote a similar poem, with the same overall themes
The institutions, cultural forms, and economic powers were lifted as the term “teenager” itself was created to differentiate young men and women from adults (University of Toronto 145). The clothing trends, hairstyles, dances and even the language was different from that of adults (Armstrong et al, 134). Young men and women enjoyed dressing themselves with blue jeans, leather jackets,and pony tails for women, which stood
Furthermore, given my high performance standards and strong research and professional background along with my exceptional team-oriented attitude makes me an outstanding fit for the Radiology Program of University of Toronto. It will enable me to contribute to an institution that integrates academic learning, patient advocacy and research. I have every reason to believe that the skills I have mastered during the years of observing, assisting and researching in
Achievements Due to his bravery in the battle of Cambrai, Frederick Banting was awarded the Military Cross in 1919. Frederick Banting received the Reeve Prize from the University of Toronto in 1922. Frederick Banting’s greatest achievement was the discovery of insulin. Frederick Banting and John James Rickard Macleod were awarded the Nobel Prize for Physiology and Medicine in 1923. Frederick Banting shared half of his prize money with Charles Best. At the age of 32, Frederick Banting is the first
Toronto city is one of the world’s most cosmopolitan, diverse and tolerant cities and is consistently ranked as one of the best cities to live in terms of life quality. Toronto located on the northwestern shores of Lake Ontario in the Southern Ontario district is home to more than 2.5 million residents. This Canadian city is unique melting pot of diverse cultural and ethnical immigrants from all over the world. The city is renowned for its high quality of life, economic and financial position and