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U of T begins major shift to electric power at Central Steam Plant

The university has installed two new electric boilers, reducing reliance on natural gas for heating the St. George campus and helping slash fossil fuel consumption by 75 per cent
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Get to know F&S: Sonia Pimentel

An award-winning campus mainstay, Caretaker Sonia Pimentel has been hard at work on the University of Toronto’s St. George campus for over 15 years
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Get to know F&S: Al Amin

Constant communication, organization and empathy are some of Mechanical Engineer Al Amin’s tools for success at U of T
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Annual update to U of T building design standards

The University of Toronto reviews its building design standards each year to ensure they remain current, relevant and aligned with both university requirements and industry best practices.
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OREP BBQ and Awards ceremony celebrates 10 years

The much loved tradition organized by the Operations and Real Estate Partnerships (OREP) division celebrates the work of over 750 hardworking U of T staff with a BBQ, music, awards and more
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Students getting a leg up with Project Leap

Engineering students Anastasia Polulyakhova and Katie Hung have been hard at work this summer getting hands-on experience on campus
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