October 6, 2023
Wise Words and Big Ideas
Vince Dannetta shared this insightful podcast for this week’s Wise Words and Big Ideas:
How to set boundaries with therapist Nedra Glover Tawwab
As a therapist, Nedra Glover Tawwab has spent years helping people set boundaries in their personal and professional lives. As the New York Times bestselling author of the books “Drama Free” and “Set Boundaries, Find Peace,” her wisdom often goes viral on Instagram and beyond.
Nedra sits down with Adam for an insightful discussion on why people struggle with creating boundaries, how we can deal with saying “no,” and why setting a boundary is the ultimate act of self-respect. Transcripts for ReThinking are available here.
PTI Schedule
Pick-a-Time is open for teachers to book breaks for their upcoming PTI schedule.
Teachers should follow these instructions for booking breaks during your Pick-a-Time schedule for PTIs.
Please also create a Google Meet link submit it using this form by end of the day Monday, Oct 16.
If you would like to book a room on site at UTS during the PTI days, please complete this form.
Staff Handbook Update: Re-Entry Process After Long Term Absences Due to Health Reasons
We have recently introduced a new section to the Staff Handbook capturing guidelines relating to Re-Entry Process After Long Term Absences Due to Health Reasons.
The section can be found in pages 23 to 25 - it provides a framework for return to work accommodation procedures for teachers and non-teaching staff.
If you have any questions regarding these guidelines, please contact Lily McGregor (Human Resources).
AEDI and Diet Culture
Check out what employees had to say about practices that dismantle diet culture and promote our AEDI work at UTS, collected at the June PD on Dismantling Diet Culture.
Here’s to our collective efforts to create spaces where all bodies are included, safe and respected.
Keynote Address from Jesse Wente
On Friday, September 29, Ojibwe broadcaster, Indigenous advocate, and pop culture philosopher Jesse Wente delivered a profound and compelling keynote address to UTS students and staff at the school’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation assembly. We are fortunate to be able to share it with you here. Please take the time to review it and consider its messages.
Please note this video will only be available until the end of October. It is intended for members of the UTS community and should not be shared.
Welcome
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 until April.
COVID Testing Kits
We have a limited number of COVID self-testing kits available at the Main Office. They are first come first served.
Toronto Public Health Vaccine Clinic
Toronto Public Health will be on site on Monday, December 4 to provide mandatory school vaccinations to the Foundation students.
Students will be pulled from their classrooms at various times during that day.
Please do not schedule any assessment on Monday, December 4 for the Foundation students.
Silver Lining
Thanks to Kim MacKinnon for sharing this photo (and Emma for taking it) of the OISE MTs at UTS for this week’s Silver Lining!
