September 22, 2023
Wise Words and Big Ideas
Did you miss the Artful Design + Artificial Intellgence talk by Ge Wang yesterday?
Do you have what he calls “AI FOMO”? Fear not: please enjoy this recording on YouTube with most of the slides Dr. Wang used.
Teacher survey - online or in-person?
(Deadline: September 26)
PTIs are on Nov 9 (8:45 - 5:30) and 17th (8:45 - 4:30). If you would like to weigh in on whether they should be online or in person and how long time slots should be, please complete this survey.
Recommend students for a photo shoot!
(Deadline: September 27)
There will be a photo shoot taking place at UTS on October 3.
WE NEED YOU to recommend students who you think best showcase the UTS love of learning, ideally representing a range of diversity (e.g. race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or any of the other ways that make them who they are).
It would also be key that these students be the kind of student who would shine and thrive in a photo shoot - which we know is not for everyone!
Please submit your recommendations using this form. The deadline has been extended to this Wednesday, September 27.
On Call Records
A reminder that teachers can access BU on call records in the UTS Bookmark Folder in the left corner of your Chrome browsers. Discrepancies can be brought to the attention of the Main office.
Quick and painless opportunity to help UTS
(Star in a short and sweet video for social media)
Did you know our most popular social media content is always about… you! Yes, social media posts about staff see higher likes and engagement, and go to show how highly regarded you are.
This year, we are looking for brave souls on staff to step forward to help tell the story of UTS by starring in short and sweet videos for social media.
The experience will be quick and painless. Just ask Cat (and Jameel) and Susie who’ve already kindly leapt in!
Zero-Waste Lunch Option
Due to the success of Month 1, Inwit will feature another restaurant, Hearty Catering, 2 days/week! Please see or School Screen for order details and a QR code.
Please see the menu here.
Welcome!
Welcome to Claire Murray
Please join us in welcoming Claire Murray, who will be doing her Master of Social Work final practicum at UTS this year. She will be with us Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Skills for Life: Support Seeking
This is a great time of year to reaffirm support seeking as an important life skill for all students. Please consider posting UTS’s Pathways of Support in your space. School Social Workers Joelle, Rachel and Marleen can be emailed any time at social.work.staff@utschools.ca.
Yoga With Fiona
We are thrilled to be able to offer lunchtime yoga with Fiona for all staff, starting September 28.
The class will run in the Jackman Theatre every Thursday from 12 to 12:40 p.m.
Feel free to arrive late or leave early. Yoga mats will be provided, but also feel free to bring your own.
Silver Lining
Staff who worked at UTS during the Humbert years might just recognize this apartment....
