Anne Macdonald reflects on 23 years of shaping campus life at U of T
From launching Spaces & Experiences to reimaging food services and student housing, the portfolio’s longtime AVP leaves lasting mark as she prepares to retire.
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…
our priority is supporting our community in creative and innovative ways.
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S&E celebrates long-serving staff at special ceremony
Spaces & Experiences celebrated staff reaching major service milestones at a special ceremony recently. Hosted by AVP Anne Macdonald, the event honoured employees with 25 and 30 years of service, recognizing their dedication, professionalism, and lasting impact on the campus community alongside colleagues, friends, and family.
Oak House students celebrate end of first year at new residence
Oak House marks a major milestone with the celebration of its first cohort of student residents, following the building opening in 2025 as a new state-of-the-art student residence on the St. George campus.
Anne Macdonald reflects on 23 years of shaping campus life at U of T
From launching Spaces & Experiences to reimaging food services and student housing, the portfolio’s longtime AVP leaves lasting mark as she prepares to retire.
S&E celebrates long-serving staff at special ceremony
Spaces & Experiences celebrated staff reaching major service milestones at a special ceremony recently. Hosted by AVP Anne Macdonald, the event honoured employees with 25 and 30 years of service, recognizing their dedication, professionalism, and lasting impact on the campus community alongside colleagues, friends, and family.
We're Built Differently
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.
Our Guiding Principles
- Create for Tomorrow
- Adapt and Improve
- Set the New Standard
- Care for People
- Build from Diversity
The Spaces & Experiences portfolio includes the following campus business units
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Over the past season, S&E Hoops Collective brought students from across campus together to play, compete and build community.
From close games and championship moments to new friendships and weekly routines, these games became something special because of the people who showed up each week.
Thank you to everyone who played, supported from the sidelines, and helped make the season a success. 🏀❤️
#UofT #SandE #HoopsCollective
Great news, U of T! We’re bringing the Ruru Baked truck to campus for a special U of T Food Pop-Up 🇨🇦⚽🍦
Grab your fellow fans and friends, stop by for a sweet treat, and join the community as we cheer on Team Canada during the soccer watch party!
📅Friday, June 12
⏰2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍King’s College Circle
See you there!
#uoftfood #uoftfoodservices #uoft
🌱 A celebration with sustainability at the centre.
Campus Events & Conference Services (CECS) had the privilege of planning a themed event while staying true to our commitment to greener events.
From sustainability ambassadors helping guests sort waste correctly to reusable décor, full china service, a lanyard lending program, and a balloon-free setup, every detail was designed with impact in mind. ♻️✨
With a 95 per cent sustainability rating and Platinum certification from U of T`s Sustainability Office, this event showed that memorable celebrations and sustainable practices can go hand in hand. 💚
#UofT #SustainableUofT #CampusEvents #ConferenceServices #CECS
At Graduate House, your residence can be more than just a place to sleep. Tatio shows us how his in-suite kitchen supports healthy, convenient, and comfortable living with a fresh smoothie and home-cooked dinner! 🔥
🔗 Check out the link in bio to learn more about living at Graduate House.
#UofT #GraduateHouse #UofTResidences
Thanks for stopping by UFH @bikechainut! We had a blast learning how to take care of our bikes 🚲 and riding the bike blender 🤪🍓🍊🍌
🌎 Campus Events & Conference Services (CECS) was delighted to have the Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus chosen as the venue for Toronto Climate Week’s (TOCW) opening ceremony, which was held earlier this week.
Bringing together global leaders and innovators TOCW focused on this year’s theme, The Canadian Competitive Advantage, highlighting the leadership needed to strengthen Toronto’s role as a global hub for climate solutions.
The opening ceremony, co-hosted with the Lawson Climate Institute at the University of Toronto, featured an inspiring lineup of speakers, including Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow, Diana Fox Carney, Valerie Courtois, and many other leaders helping shape the future of climate action. Throughout the week, the Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus also welcomed a variety of TOCW-related events hosted by participating organizations.
We’re proud to support events that bring people together to exchange ideas, inspire action, and drive positive change.
#TorontoClimateWeek #TOCW2026 #ClimateInnovation #ClimateLeadership #Sustainability #UofT #SchwartzReismanInnovationCampus #TorontoEvents
Welcome back to the Student Parent Perspective, our series where student parents living at UFH share their advice on balancing the responsibilities of parenting and school. Today, meet Ramaravind, a PhD student at the Faculty of Information. He is the father of a 4-year-old daughter! 💙
☀️ Start your mornings at Breakfast 101!
Whether you’re heading to work, class, research, or exploring campus, Breakfast 101 at MSB Food Hall is your go-to spot for a delicious start to the day. From breakfast sandwiches and crispy hash browns to hearty breakfast poutine, this spot has everything you need to fuel your morning.
📍 MSB Food Hall (Order
⏰ Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
🧾 Order exclusively at the self-serve kiosk or through the U of T Mobile Order App!
#uoft #uoftfoodservices #uoftfood
Toronto Tech Week 2026 wrapped up last week, an event that brought together the people and ideas shaping what’s next in tech across the city. For the second year in a row, our Campus Events & Conference Services (CECS) team welcomed the tech community to the University of Toronto.
As part of this citywide momentum, CECS supported the execution of 10 events at the Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus—a hub for innovation and technology—where companies, founders, and thinkers came together to connect, share insights, and strengthen the local tech community.
The CECS team also collaborated with University of Toronto Entrepreneurship to present the Desjardins Speaker Series at Convocation Hall—the largest Tech Week event at U of T—as well as the Lawn Party on Front Campus, where attendees connected with innovators to learn about the companies driving Toronto’s tech growth.
CECS is proud to support the innovators and changemakers shaping what’s next — and to provide the spaces where those conversations happen. 🤝
#TorontoTechWeek #UofT #UniversityOfToronto
Did you know that we offer daily residence tours? Come and take a look around Chestnut Residence, Oak House and Knox Residence! 💚
Our tours:
🌰 Chestnut - daily at 1 p.m., excluding Mondays
🌳 Oak - Tuesday to Sunday at 2 p.m.
🏰 Knox - daily at 1 p.m., excluding Mondays and Wednesdays
Taking a tour is a great way to discover everything that our residences have to offer. Tours include bedrooms, communal spaces and facilities.
You’ll also get to meet our friendly community and learn more about life in residence!
Advance booking is required! 🔗 Click the link in bio to book.
#UofT #UofTResidences #ChestnutResidence #KnoxResidence OakHous
Celebrate Pride with a Cookie that Gives Back! 🏳️🌈
Our Pride Rainbow Cookies are officially back and 100% of proceeds go directly to 2SLGBTQIA+ organizations at U of T 💙 Grab yours today at MSB Food Hall or visit the Food Services pop-up at convocation.
Let’s eat with pride, support our community, and spread the love!
#uoft #uoftfoodservices #EatHereWithPride
The wait is almost over! Registration for our summer day camps and trips opens TODAY at 4PM! Spaces are limited so register early! You can find all the details on our website event calendar at 4PM:
Kids’ Day Camps (Ages 4-12):
☀️Art Extravaganza
☀️Planet Protectors
☀️STEM Exploration
Field Trips for All Ages:
☀️Berry Picking
☀️Woodbine Beach
☀️Water Park
We hope to see you this summer!
