Toronto Metropolitan University reflects on new name change one year later
“The new name proved to be a source of unity,” he said in an interview. “A coupe of years ago, the old name was a source of division and frustration, and I’m not feeling that anymore.”
Indigenous professors asked the school in the summer of 2021 to change the university name and remove a statue of Ryerson from campus. Indigenous students penned an open letter calling on peers, faculty and alumni to stop using the name in email signatures, correspondence and on resumes, urging the use of “X University” instead.
The change has been implemented in phases _ websites, social media handles and email addresses were altered to start, and the upcoming convocation in June will be the first to see students receive degrees with the new name. There were approximately 20,000 exterior and interior building signs that needed to be replaced, a process Lachemi said is mostly complete.
“A lot of people are afraid of that type of dialogue. But I would say the best way to deal with the challenges is making sure you get feedback and input from all community members.”Signage bearing the old name of Ryerson University, which has since been renamed to Toronto Metropolitan University, is seen on the university campus in Toronto on Tuesday, April 26, 2022.
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