Comments on University of Toronto to close during G20 - updatedTypePad2010-05-25T11:57:31ZToronto Starhttps://thestar.blogs.com/g20/tag:typepad.com,2003:https://thestar.blogs.com/g20/2010/05/u-of-t/comments/atom.xml/Mathew commented on 'University of Toronto to close during G20 - updated'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341bf8f353ef013482cbf029970c2010-06-02T16:44:49Z2010-06-02T16:44:49ZMathewEllen, can you provide me with info as to how much is being refunded to the students who are being...<p>Ellen, can you provide me with info as to how much is being refunded to the students who are being moved out of residence? </p>Alex R commented on 'University of Toronto to close during G20 - updated'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341bf8f353ef0134828eed39970c2010-06-01T12:18:01Z2010-06-01T12:18:01ZAlex RSt. Michael's college has joined the list of UofT colleges forcing their residents to move out from Wednesday June 23rd...<p>St. Michael's college has joined the list of UofT colleges forcing their residents to move out from Wednesday June 23rd to Sunday June 27th. The students were offered a place in residence at the University of Totonto Mississauga, approximately 40 minutes away, or a small refund if the student can find alternate housing. The students were given one day's notice of the closure and are scrambling to find alternate options if moving UTM is too much of an inconvenience. The refund being offered does not compensate for the wages that may be lost by students who are working full time in or around the city. So far, the university has not kept the students well informed. The situation seems to have been dealt with in an unorganized and inconvenient fashion.</p>Ellen commented on 'University of Toronto to close during G20 - updated'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341bf8f353ef013482160c4a970c2010-05-27T11:47:23Z2010-05-27T11:47:23ZEllenHundreds of activities stand affected, one of which is Amnesty International Canada's AGM at the university. Does the closing mean...<p>Hundreds of activities stand affected, one of which is Amnesty International Canada's AGM at the university. Does the closing mean that this "dangerous" event will be cancelled too? St. Michael's and U Vic's residences are solidly booked. What on earth is the university thinking? Or perhaps the administration, totally out of touch with what's actually happening, actually isn't . . . thinking that is. Ah, corporate culture, having snuck its way into the university (and the Pride parade, and . . .) is doing its level best to strangle us again.</p>Alex R commented on 'University of Toronto to close during G20 - updated'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341bf8f353ef013481cebb94970c2010-05-26T15:19:19Z2010-05-26T15:19:19ZAlex RThis is a frustrating situation for students living on UofT residence during this time. This disrupts students like myself who...<p>This is a frustrating situation for students living on UofT residence during this time. This disrupts students like myself who have to work full time, and must commute to Oakville during this week. Being moved to UTS or UTM for 4-5 days would be a mess and a huge inconvenience. No information has been released about St. Michael's college yet, one of the closer colleges to Queens Park.</p>Kevin R commented on 'University of Toronto to close during G20 - updated'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341bf8f353ef013481cb99ba970c2010-05-26T03:17:47Z2010-05-26T03:17:47ZKevin RVery smart move by the University, I hope the feds give them some money for afterwards when they have to...<p>Very smart move by the University, I hope the feds give them some money for afterwards when they have to clean up as I'm sure even if there isn't any violence that the university grounds will be unfortunately used as a dumping ground along with the rest of the area. </p>
<p>As for the statement from the Council for Canadians, that irks me a bit. The University has the full right to close down its doors and secure its buildings and those who use the premises. Thats very selfish that they are crying that they've lost space for their event when they don't have to take on any of the risk themselves. </p>Eric J. Brooks commented on 'University of Toronto to close during G20 - updated'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341bf8f353ef013481bac833970c2010-05-25T22:02:12Z2010-05-25T22:02:12ZEric J. BrooksI was a student at the last G20 summit in Toronto during the summer of 1988. The university's doors were...<p>I was a student at the last G20 summit in Toronto during the summer of 1988. The university's doors were wide open, me and my girlfriend used the campus all throughout that time and no, the sky did not fall.</p>
<p>This is a totally unnecessary over-reaction.</p>Kiyeon Jang commented on 'University of Toronto to close during G20 - updated'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341bf8f353ef013481b2be1d970c2010-05-25T20:34:19Z2010-05-25T20:34:19ZKiyeon JangI don't have exam anyways, it's ok!!<p>I don't have exam anyways, it's ok!!<br />
</p>ron commented on 'University of Toronto to close during G20 - updated'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341bf8f353ef013481b0c443970c2010-05-25T20:15:20Z2010-05-25T20:15:20ZronWill the students get a refund?<p>Will the students get a refund?</p>Yop commented on 'University of Toronto to close during G20 - updated'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341bf8f353ef0133ee7599b9970b2010-05-25T18:47:30Z2010-05-25T18:47:30ZYoplong weekend FTW!!!<p>long weekend FTW!!!</p>Stephane commented on 'University of Toronto to close during G20 - updated'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341bf8f353ef0133ee701ed8970b2010-05-25T17:46:15Z2010-05-25T17:46:15ZStephaneDesignated protest area? Is this what has become of our free speech in Canada?<p>Designated protest area? Is this what has become of our free speech in Canada?</p>concerned torontonian commented on 'University of Toronto to close during G20 - updated'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341bf8f353ef0134819dae2c970c2010-05-25T16:50:00Z2010-05-25T16:50:00Zconcerned torontonianThe police walked into the University of Pittsburgh during the G20 there and tear gassed them. Horrifying. Lets hope the...<p>The police walked into the University of Pittsburgh during the G20 there and tear gassed them. Horrifying. Lets hope the police show more restraint in Toronto. <br />
<a href="http://www.aclupa.org/issues/freespeech/g20/g20relatedcomplaints.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.aclupa.org/issues/freespeech/g20/g20relatedcomplaints.htm</a><br />
</p>Muskokaphotog commented on 'University of Toronto to close during G20 - updated'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341bf8f353ef0134819d9c87970c2010-05-25T16:37:57Z2010-05-25T16:37:57ZMuskokaphotogA very wise move. It not only reduces safety risks, but gives no spring board for rabble rousing student groups...<p>A very wise move. It not only reduces safety risks, but gives no spring board for rabble rousing student groups taking advantage of a less secure vantage point.</p>Mark T commented on 'University of Toronto to close during G20 - updated'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341bf8f353ef0133ee6c5d6b970b2010-05-25T16:02:22Z2010-05-25T16:02:22ZMark TSuch a shame that the media fosters this kind of paranoia<p>Such a shame that the media fosters this kind of paranoia</p>Barry Herdfield commented on 'University of Toronto to close during G20 - updated'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341bf8f353ef0134819d21f6970c2010-05-25T15:19:13Z2010-05-25T15:19:13ZBarry HerdfieldNot true, Ms Matus! I have....well....HAD, I suppose, a class on the Thursday evening! But, as "U of T Staff...<p>Not true, Ms Matus! I have....well....HAD, I suppose, a class on the Thursday evening! But, as "U of T Staff Member" said, a long weekend is always appreciated!</p>What commented on 'University of Toronto to close during G20 - updated'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341bf8f353ef0134819d1da2970c2010-05-25T15:16:18Z2010-05-25T15:16:18ZWhatWhy wasn't the citizens even asked if they wanted to be put in this pathetic and dangerous situation in the...<p>Why wasn't the citizens even asked if they wanted to be put in this pathetic and dangerous situation in the first place? I, for one, don't care about any of the figures coming here, bringing violence right behind them.</p>A commented on 'University of Toronto to close during G20 - updated'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341bf8f353ef0134819d09c5970c2010-05-25T15:04:13Z2010-05-25T15:04:13ZAProfessor Matus is an awesome prof, by the way.<p>Professor Matus is an awesome prof, by the way.</p>Jolly Rancher commented on 'University of Toronto to close during G20 - updated'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341bf8f353ef0133ee6beb5b970b2010-05-25T14:51:17Z2010-05-25T14:51:17ZJolly RancherCan you blame them? Who wants to be around the G20 hooligans for a week and risk not only the...<p>Can you blame them? Who wants to be around the G20 hooligans for a week and risk not only the lives of students, but also those of the faculty. </p>harold slimin commented on 'University of Toronto to close during G20 - updated'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341bf8f353ef0134819ce66f970c2010-05-25T14:41:08Z2010-05-25T14:41:08Zharold slimindoctor's appointments at university health network are also cancelled! this g20 is a disaster.<p>doctor's appointments at university health network are also cancelled! this g20 is a disaster.</p>U of T Staff Member commented on 'University of Toronto to close during G20 - updated'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341bf8f353ef0133ee6bd501970b2010-05-25T14:36:59Z2010-05-25T14:36:59ZU of T Staff MemberFinally, a positive outcome of the G-20 summit...extra long weekend :-)<p>Finally, a positive outcome of the G-20 summit...extra long weekend :-)</p>