Apr 20th, 2017
Friends and colleagues of late dean Cecil Houston will gather to celebrate his life at a drop-in reception 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 23.
Cecil Houston
A lecture Thursday at the University of Toronto’s St. Michael’s College will commemorate Cecil Houston.
Almost 200 celebrants of Cecil Houston’s 10 years as dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences raised more than $5,000 in his honour for the African Diaspora Youth Scholarship fund.
Guest speakers at a gala held May 9 included current students, faculty, staff and members of the broader community, recalling the accomplishments of Dr. Houston’s tenure.
“It was a wonderful evening,” said organizer Janee Stallard-Cogliati. “We would like to thank everyone who attended and those who contributed in so many ways to its success.”
Friday, May 4, is the deadline to purchase tickets to a gala dinner celebrating Cecil Houston’s tenure as dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Wednesday, May 9.
Dr. Houston’s 10 years as dean will end June 30.
The gala will open at 5:30 p.m. at the Caboto Club, 2175 Parent Avenue at Tecumseh Road, and will feature a cash bar and silent auction.
Apr 19th, 2012
Colleagues and friends of Cecil Houston will celebrate his 10 years as dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at a gala dinner on Wednesday, May 9. Dr. Houston’s term as dean will end June 30.
The event will feature a cash bar and silent auction. Admission is $50, with a special student rate of $40, and the proceeds will benefit the African Diaspora Youth Scholarship fund.
Nov 14th, 2011
Senate approved the merger of the schools of music and visual arts into a single administrative academic unit at its November 11 meeting.
The merged unit – yet to be named – includes a permanent faculty component of 19. It will deliver the existing programs in the two disciplines and will introduce new programs in film production, sound, interdisciplinary arts, and an option for students to design their own interdisciplinary degrees.