Spaces & Experiences at U of T is responsible for improving life outside the classroom.
Whether it’s by providing locally and sustainably sourced meals, memorable campus events, warm and friendly residences or innovative development projects for students, staff and faculty…
“With this particular collection, I wanted to let students who look like me know that they are represented here,” said Derrell, who is also the student lead on the Black Student Engagement team. “They belong here at this university.”
Spaces & Experiences has a host of festive activities planned and an incredible Lunar New Year capsule collection available right now through The Bookstore at all three campuses and online.
Aliya Mustafina sits in the sun-filled Residence Life Office of University Family Housing (UFH) in downtown bouncing her son, Nazir, on her lap. Her husband Ualikhan, and doting mother-in-law Nurilya Mamyrbayeva, look on with delight.
“With this particular collection, I wanted to let students who look like me know that they are represented here,” said Derrell, who is also the student lead on the Black Student Engagement team. “They belong here at this university.”
Spaces & Experiences has a host of festive activities planned and an incredible Lunar New Year capsule collection available right now through The Bookstore at all three campuses and online.
We were once two separate portfolios —
Ancillary Services and Real Estate. Now,
Space & Experiences combines our
intimate knowledge of U of T’s community
needs with the capacity to identify and
develop innovative spaces and services.
We take a holistic approach to our work, collaborating with internal and external partners to create environments that power new possibilities at the University.
The Spaces & Experiences portfolio includes the following campus business units
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🚨 BREAKING NEWS: Mac ‘n’ Cheese Smackdown is TOMORROW and tickets are almost 90% sold out! 🧀🎟️
Only a few tickets remain - don’t miss out on the cheesiest showdown of the year.
📆 Wednesday, April 2 | 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
📍 Great Hall, Hart House
🎟️ Get your ticket now through the U of T Mobile Order App or visit uoft.me/macandcheese to learn more.
#UofTSmackdown #uoft #uoftfoodservices #uoftfood
🚨 BREAKING NEWS: Mac ‘n’ Cheese Smackdown is TOMORROW and tickets are almost 90% sold out! 🧀🎟️
Only a few tickets remain - don’t miss out on the cheesiest showdown of the year.
📆 Wednesday, April 2 | 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
📍 Great Hall, Hart House
🎟️ Get your ticket now through the U of T Mobile Order App or visit uoft.me/macandcheese to learn more.
#UofTSmackdown #uoft #uoftfoodservices #uoftfood
Let’s be honest, it’s always 10/10 cute vibes from our favourite furry friends 🥺💕
We’ve got another visit from the therapy dogs coming right up. You can stop by the Urban Lounge at Chestnut this Saturday for some wagging tails and belly rubs 🐶
#universityoftoronto #uoft #lifeatuoft #uoftstudentlife #chestnutresidence #knoxresidence #graduatehouse #gradhouse
Let’s be honest, it’s always 10/10 cute vibes from our favourite furry friends 🥺💕
We’ve got another visit from the therapy dogs coming right up. You can stop by the Urban Lounge at Chestnut this Saturday for some wagging tails and belly rubs 🐶
#universityoftoronto #uoft #lifeatuoft #uoftstudentlife #chestnutresidence #knoxresidence #graduatehouse #gradhouse
Get ready, U of T! Mac ‘n’ Cheese Smackdown is almost here!
Four teams. Four epic Mac and Cheese creations. One ultimate showdown! Join us on Wednesday, April 2, from 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM at the Great Hall, @harthouseuoft for the cheesiest competition on campus. Your ticket gets you four delicious samples—you taste, you vote, you decide the winner!
Grab your tickets now through the U of T Mobile Order App or visit uoft.me/macandcheese for details!
#UofTSmackdown #uoft #uoftfoodservices #uoftfood
Get ready, U of T! Mac ‘n’ Cheese Smackdown is almost here!
Four teams. Four epic Mac and Cheese creations. One ultimate showdown! Join us on Wednesday, April 2, from 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM at the Great Hall, @harthouseuoft for the cheesiest competition on campus. Your ticket gets you four delicious samples—you taste, you vote, you decide the winner!
Grab your tickets now through the U of T Mobile Order App or visit uoft.me/macandcheese for details!
#UofTSmackdown #uoft #uoftfoodservices #uoftfood
Are you graduating and moving out of UFH soon? Don’t forget to:
📋 Submit your notice to vacate
❄️ Book your AC removal
🛗 Book the elevator for move out
🧽 Clean your unit
📦 Check your storage locker
💙 Donate to the Free Store
For full instructions on everything you need to do to move out of Charles Street, check out our website!
#UniversityFamilyHousing #uoft #studentfamilyhousing #graduating #movingout
Are you graduating and moving out of UFH soon? Don’t forget to:
📋 Submit your notice to vacate
❄️ Book your AC removal
🛗 Book the elevator for move out
🧽 Clean your unit
📦 Check your storage locker
💙 Donate to the Free Store
For full instructions on everything you need to do to move out of Charles Street, check out our website!
#UniversityFamilyHousing #uoft #studentfamilyhousing #graduating #movingout
Introducing our final competitors — Team Robarts & MSB!
Chef Tiffany & Chef Andrew are teaming up to bring bold flavours to Mac ‘n’ Cheese Smackdown with their GochuMac & Cheese. This dish blends cheesy comfort with a creative kick. Will their take on Mac and Cheese win over the judges and take home the title?
Only one team can be named this year’s champion! Join us on April 2 at Hart House and cast your vote.
Tickets are still available — click the link in our bio or visit uoft.me/macandcheese to get yours today.
#UofTSmackdown #uoft #uoftfoodservices #uoftfood
Introducing our final competitors — Team Robarts & MSB!
Chef Tiffany & Chef Andrew are teaming up to bring bold flavours to Mac ‘n’ Cheese Smackdown with their GochuMac & Cheese. This dish blends cheesy comfort with a creative kick. Will their take on Mac and Cheese win over the judges and take home the title?
Only one team can be named this year’s champion! Join us on April 2 at Hart House and cast your vote.
Tickets are still available — click the link in our bio or visit uoft.me/macandcheese to get yours today.
#UofTSmackdown #uoft #uoftfoodservices #uoftfood
Come and take a look inside a double room at Knox Residence! ✨🏡
#universityoftoronto #uoft #lifeatuoft #uoftstudentlife #chestnutresidence #knoxresidence #uoftdorm #dormtour
Come and take a look inside a double room at Knox Residence! ✨🏡
#universityoftoronto #uoft #lifeatuoft #uoftstudentlife #chestnutresidence #knoxresidence #uoftdorm #dormtour
📣 We’re hiring! Join the Knox Residence and Graduate House teams and become our new Service Desk Assistant!
We’re looking for student leaders to become the face of our residences, offering a variety of support and assistance to our resident community.
Interested? Apply now on CLNx by searching for Job ID: 250513
📆 Applications close at 11:59pm on April 3rd
🔗 Click the link in bio for more info!
#uoft #universityoftoronto #uoftjob #knoxresidence #graduatehouse #gradhouse
📣 We’re hiring! Join the Knox Residence and Graduate House teams and become our new Service Desk Assistant!
We’re looking for student leaders to become the face of our residences, offering a variety of support and assistance to our resident community.
Interested? Apply now on CLNx by searching for Job ID: 250513
📆 Applications close at 11:59pm on April 3rd
🔗 Click the link in bio for more info!
#uoft #universityoftoronto #uoftjob #knoxresidence #graduatehouse #gradhouse
If there’s one thing that can get you through finals season… it’s Mac & Cheese! 🧀📚
Take a well-earned study break with Chester, Dewey, and Rook, and grab your tickets to @uoft_food Mac ‘n’ Cheese Smackdown! 🎟️
Tickets are available now through the U of T Mobile Order App—don’t miss out!
📆 Wednesday, April 2, 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM at @harthouseuoft
#UofTSmackdown #uoft #uoftfoodservices #uoftfood #lifeatuoft #uoftstudentlife #chestnutresidence #knoxresidence #graduatehouse #gradhouse
If there’s one thing that can get you through finals season… it’s Mac & Cheese! 🧀📚
Take a well-earned study break with Chester, Dewey, and Rook, and grab your tickets to @uoft_food Mac ‘n’ Cheese Smackdown! 🎟️
Tickets are available now through the U of T Mobile Order App—don’t miss out!
📆 Wednesday, April 2, 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM at @harthouseuoft
#UofTSmackdown #uoft #uoftfoodservices #uoftfood #lifeatuoft #uoftstudentlife #chestnutresidence #knoxresidence #graduatehouse #gradhouse
Meet Team CampusOne!
Fresh off his Taco Takedown victory, Chef Colin is back for another culinary battle! This time, he’s bringing a creative twist to the competition with Mac and Cheese Lasagna—a fusion of two comfort food classics layered into one epic dish. 🧀
Will he claim another championship, or will a new winner emerge? Stay tuned as we introduce more teams leading up to Mac ‘n’ Cheese Smackdown on April 2!
Tickets are still available — click the link in our bio or visit uoft.me/macandcheese to get yours today.
#UofTSmackdown #uoft #uoftfoodservices #uoftfood
Meet Team CampusOne!
Fresh off his Taco Takedown victory, Chef Colin is back for another culinary battle! This time, he’s bringing a creative twist to the competition with Mac and Cheese Lasagna—a fusion of two comfort food classics layered into one epic dish. 🧀
Will he claim another championship, or will a new winner emerge? Stay tuned as we introduce more teams leading up to Mac ‘n’ Cheese Smackdown on April 2!
Tickets are still available — click the link in our bio or visit uoft.me/macandcheese to get yours today.
#UofTSmackdown #uoft #uoftfoodservices #uoftfood
🥁UPDATE🥁 [MARCH 31, 2025] Congratulations to our winner, @michelllecheungg 🎉
🧀 G I V E A W A Y 🧀 Exciting news! We’re giving away VIP access to Mac ‘n’ Cheese Smackdown 2025 — Wednesday, April 2, 11:30am-2pm at the Great Hall, Hart House The winner will receive TWO front-of-the-line access, meet-the-chef passes, exclusive Mac ‘n’ Cheese Smackdown merch, which includes socks and pins, and So Young x U of T lunch bags! #UofTSmackdown
TO ENTER:
1. FOLLOW @uoft_food & @uoftstudentlife
2. TAG a friend you would love to bring to the Mac ‘n’ Cheese Smackdown, and show us your favourite cheesy emoji!
🎟️ Want to know how to purchase a ticket for the Mac ‘n’ Cheese Smackdown? There are limited tickets available for $10 on the U of T Mobile Order App. For more info, please visit: uoft.me/macandcheese.
***
Enter before 11:59 p.m. EST on Sunday, March 30, 2025 for a chance to win. The winner will be chosen using a randomizer, announced on this post and notified via DM. The prizes will be delivered in person at the event on April 2.
Rules/Disclaimer: This contest is open to University of Toronto students only. By “Liking” and commenting, you enter and agree that this contest is in no way associated with, administered by, or endorsed by Instagram. Good luck!
🥁UPDATE🥁 [MARCH 31, 2025] Congratulations to our winner, @michelllecheungg 🎉
🧀 G I V E A W A Y 🧀 Exciting news! We’re giving away VIP access to Mac ‘n’ Cheese Smackdown 2025 — Wednesday, April 2, 11:30am-2pm at the Great Hall, Hart House The winner will receive TWO front-of-the-line access, meet-the-chef passes, exclusive Mac ‘n’ Cheese Smackdown merch, which includes socks and pins, and So Young x U of T lunch bags! #UofTSmackdown
TO ENTER:
1. FOLLOW @uoft_food & @uoftstudentlife
2. TAG a friend you would love to bring to the Mac ‘n’ Cheese Smackdown, and show us your favourite cheesy emoji!
🎟️ Want to know how to purchase a ticket for the Mac ‘n’ Cheese Smackdown? There are limited tickets available for $10 on the U of T Mobile Order App. For more info, please visit: uoft.me/macandcheese.
***
Enter before 11:59 p.m. EST on Sunday, March 30, 2025 for a chance to win. The winner will be chosen using a randomizer, announced on this post and notified via DM. The prizes will be delivered in person at the event on April 2.
Rules/Disclaimer: This contest is open to University of Toronto students only. By “Liking” and commenting, you enter and agree that this contest is in no way associated with, administered by, or endorsed by Instagram. Good luck!
Nothing like a visit from some very special guests to beat the midterm blues! 🐍🐢🐇
#universityoftoronto #uoft #lifeatuoft #uoftstudentlife #chestnutresidence #uoftdorm
Nothing like a visit from some very special guests to beat the midterm blues! 🐍🐢🐇
#universityoftoronto #uoft #lifeatuoft #uoftstudentlife #chestnutresidence #uoftdorm
Introducing Team New College!
The reigning Mac ‘n’ Cheese Smackdown champions are back! Team New College, led by Chef Amy, is bringing the heat with Bibim Mac—a bold fusion of traditional Korean flavours and classic Mac and Cheese. 🍜🧀
Will they hold onto their title, or will a new team take the crown? Stay tuned as we introduce more competitors before the big event on April 2!
Tickets are still available — click the link in our bio or visit uoft.me/macandcheese to get yours today.
#UofTSmackdown #uoft #uoftfoodservices #uoftfood
Introducing Team New College!
The reigning Mac ‘n’ Cheese Smackdown champions are back! Team New College, led by Chef Amy, is bringing the heat with Bibim Mac—a bold fusion of traditional Korean flavours and classic Mac and Cheese. 🍜🧀
Will they hold onto their title, or will a new team take the crown? Stay tuned as we introduce more competitors before the big event on April 2!
Tickets are still available — click the link in our bio or visit uoft.me/macandcheese to get yours today.
#UofTSmackdown #uoft #uoftfoodservices #uoftfood
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