Announcing Massey College Recipients of the King Charles III Coronation Medal
Principal James Orbinski had the pleasure of presenting seven medals to members of the Massey College community on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in a ceremony at Massey College. The Coronation Medal was created by King Charles III, on the advice of the Canadian Government, to mark the significant and historic occasion of His Majesty’s Coronation […]
The Voice of the Volcano: Wines from Mt. Etna
Led by professional sommelier Patrick Groves (former sommelier at Alo Bar and current owner of Contrada in Toronto), guests will have the opportunity to sample a curated selection of the region’s finest wines, expertly paired with delectable small plates crafted by Massey College Executive Chef Joe Frey. The evening will also feature performances by Opera […]
George F. Walker is the 2025 Jack McClelland Writer-in-Residence at Massey College
George F. Walker was born into a Toronto working-class family on August 23, 1947. He has written over 40 plays, which have been produced in theatres all over the world. He has also written and produced three television series. He has won nine Chalmers Awards, five Dora Mavor Moore Awards, three Governor General’s awards (including […]
Applications Open for 2025-2026 William Southam Journalism Fellowships
The William Southam Journalism Fellows are an integral part of the Massey College community. Since 1962, the program has gathered over 250 esteemed Canadian and international journalists for an academic year of education, reflection, and fellowship. Apply now! https://applications.masseycollege.ca/william-southam-journalism-fellows-application-page/\ Deadline March 31, 2025.
FAQ – Senior Member Nominations
1. What is the purpose of nominating new Senior Members? 2. Who can be nominated as a Senior Member? 3. What are the key criteria for nomination? 4. What is included in the nomination package? 5. How do Senior Members contribute to College life? Engaging with the Junior Fellowship: Contributing to the College’s Well-being: Showcasing […]
2024/2025 William Southam Journalism Fellows Visit Berlin
Written by CJFE / Massey College Fellow, Mostafa Al-A’sar Our visit to Berlin has wrapped up as part of the William Southam Journalism Fellowship delegation. I joined the group as a fellow representing the (Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE) and Massey College at the University of Toronto. The latter half of the trip involved […]
Announcing the 7th Principal of Massey College
Massey College at the University of Toronto welcomes James J. Orbinski, OC OOnt MSC, as the College’s 7th Principal. Principal Orbinski is a Canadian physician, humanitarian activist, author, and scholar in global health. He is currently Professor in the Faculty of Health Science at York University in Toronto, Ontario, where he was founding director of the Dahdaleh Institute of Global Health […]
Chukwunonso Nwabufo Appointed as Chair of the AAPS
In November 2023, Chukwunonso Nwabufo, was appointed as the Chair of the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists at the AAPS Pharmsci 360 meeting in Orlando, Florida. The AAPS is the largest association of pharmaceutical sciences from academic, regulatory, and pharmaceutical/biotechnology sectors with over 5,000 members worldwide. The Pharmacokinetic, Pharmacodynamic, and Drug Metabolism (PPDM) community comprises […]
Clarkson Laureates
Last month we celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Clarkson Laureateships at Massey College, where each Laureate chooses a charity to benefit from the monetary portion of the award. Below is a note from each Laureate describing the charity of their choice. Junior Fellow Thomas Ayouti: The decision to support The 519’s Food Insecurity […]
News and Events
This past Friday we had a compelling High Table celebrating contributions of the East Asian community to Massey and beyond. It was also moving because it was the last High Table of Principal (now Justice!) Nathalie Des Rosiers, and I felt sad that she is moving on, but joyful in contemplating the breadth and success of her […]
