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Jonathan Turner

@JonRTurner

Admin staff @UofT. Also: husband, father, @GPDNCanada, consultant, historian of Cdn S&T, slopitch ringer & turner of random phrases. He/him.

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Joined August 2011
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Colleague: "You seem well prepared." Me: "I seem calm, because I've done this before."
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What's up with the logo for the Canadian Society for the History and Philosophy of Science? I designed it, so let me give you a little tour. A thread 🧵 #CSHPS2024 #SCHPS2024 #congressh – at Montréal, Québec
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McSweeney's@mcsweeneys17 Jun 2024
Here are the stages you can expect as you advance during the interview process: * 15-minute phone call with recruiter * 30-minute Zoom with hiring manager * Unpaid test requiring 3 months of work to be completed in 72 hours * Two-week pause for suspense mcsweeneys.net/articles/a-gu…
A Guide to Our Company’s Completely Reasonable Interview Process

A Guide to Our Company’s Completely Reasonable Interview Process

“Thank you for your application. Should we move forward, here are the stages you can expect to encounter as you advance during a typical interview process wi...

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McSweeney's@mcsweeneys16 May 2024
"Listen, I’m a designer, not an office rat. I create spaces that aren’t functional for the people using them, but that look cool to me. I like cold concrete, tall plants, and a couple of hard couches where you can have public mental breakdowns." mcsweeneys.net/articles/im-t…
I’m the Person Who Designs Open-Plan Office Spaces, Despite Never Having Actually Worked in One

I’m the Person Who Designs Open-Plan Office Spaces, Despite Never Having Actually Worked in One

“Listen, I’m a designer, not an office rat. I create spaces that aren’t functional for the people using them, but that look cool to me. I like cold concrete,...

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Happy (Snowy) Gandharvas Day to all who celebrate! youtu.be/KalQfUBA1VM?si=arlz…
The Gandharvas - First Day Of Spring

The Gandharvas - First Day Of Spring

Music video for the song "First Day of Spring" by London, Ontario's...

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Just grabbed mine!
Dunlap Institute (@DunlapInstitute) profile pictureDunlap Institute@DunlapInstitute8 Mar 2024
Calling all students, staff & faculty @UofT! You can pick up your #Eclipse2024 glasses starting TODAY at 1 PM @UofTLibraries! Eclipse glasses will be available at Robarts Library & @GersteinLibrary weekdays from 1 - 5 PM, while supplies last. 📸: Matt Volpe
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Toronto Rock
@TorontoRockLax4 Jan 2024
That was some kind of stop from @NickRose66 😮
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Finished my first day in a new 10-month contract with Engineering. Will be on campus tomorrow. Hope I don’t accidentally walk on autopilot into one of the many other St George buildings I’ve worked in over the years!
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Looking forward to this session!
U of T Black Research Network (@uoftbrn) profile pictureU of T Black Research Network@uoftbrn1 Nov 2023
The BRN Research Workshop Series is back! Interested in academic or faculty roles? On Nov. 28, learn about the academic application process to get on track. Open to Black & Indigenous grad + postdoc students & recent alumni. 💻 Register: buff.ly/3MpnVqI #UofT
BRN Research Workshop Series | The "Applying for Academic or Faculty Positions" workshop takes place virtually on November 28 at 10 a.m.

ALT BRN Research Workshop Series | The "Applying for Academic or Faculty Positions" workshop takes place virtually on November 28 at 10 a.m.

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Ask a Manager@AskAManager19 Oct 2023
bombing an interview: let’s discuss dlvr.it/SxgG2N
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LSCDS@lscdsuoft12 Oct 2023
Grad with a life sciences degree? 🧪🔬 Wondering about career paths? Join our interactive session! Discover programs, resources, and networking tips. Let's chat about your future! 🚀 Panelist: -Dr. Jonathan Turner, Career Educator at UofT Sign up here: ow.ly/QiAq50PWbsz
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Jake Elliott@PxP4Sports8 Sep 2023
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Matt Gibson making things up.
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Alex Usher@AlexUsherHESA4 Aug 2023
Recent MPP grad? PhD or ABD in the social sciences? Experience in survey development? Higher Ed nerd? Just like playing around with numbers? There's a place for you at HESA.
Alex Usher (@AlexUsherHESA) profile pictureAlex Usher@AlexUsherHESA2 Aug 2023
HESA is hiring again. Associates positions as well as Office Manager. Join a team full of brilliant, dedicated and good-humoured professionals. higheredstrategy.com/careers…
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Take me out to the ball game!
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McSweeney's@mcsweeneys17 Jun 2023
"Relaxed-fit jeans: Has answered the phone 'Yello!' for 40+ years." mcsweeneys.net/articles/dads…
Dads of America, as Explained by Their Pants

Dads of America, as Explained by Their Pants

“Relaxed-fit jeans: Has answered the phone ‘Yello!’ for 40+ years.” JUne 20 2021 June 19 2022 6/17/23 6/16/24 6/13/25 6/19/26

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Rachael Cayley@rachaelcayley15 Jun 2023
My new book offers a reframing of graduate writing: developmental (something that must be learned); difficult (something that is consistently hard for everyone), possible (something worth doing well), and communal (something to be done with others): explorationsofstyle.com/2023… #AcWri
Thriving as a Graduate Writer

Thriving as a Graduate Writer

Over the past few months, in the lead-up to the publication of my book, I’ve used this space to share brief excerpts. Now the book is out! If you want a copy, you can order it from the Univer…

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Me: can I stream two games at once in Sportsnet Now? Sportsnet Now: you can stream absolutely nothing, go watch the Raptors on the TSN app…
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Worst day ever to be working from home (to take care of a sick tiny human).
University of Toronto (@UofT) profile pictureUniversity of Toronto@UofT15 Mar 2023
#HBDUofT! 🥳 Today #UofT turns 196 and we celebrated with cookies @uoft, @utm and @utsc. There’s still time to enter our birthday contest on Instagram. Good luck! 💙
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RGASC UTM@RGASC_UTM18 Jan 2023
Are you a graduate student looking to gain skills and connect with professionals? 💼 Register for the 2023 GPDC! Attend two or more sessions and receive a gift card! All sessions are eligible for MyGPD and will be virtual. uoft.me/GPDC #RGASC #UOfT #UTM #UTMISUP
Graduate Professional Development Conference 2023. February 22-24. uoft.me/GPDC. The Robert Gillespie Academic Skills Centre.

ALT Graduate Professional Development Conference 2023. February 22-24. uoft.me/GPDC. The Robert Gillespie Academic Skills Centre.

Daily Schedule. Wednesday, February 22. Time (ET) Session. 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM - Leadership Skills. 3:15 PM - 3:30 PM Break. 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Networking Skills.

ALT Daily Schedule. Wednesday, February 22. Time (ET) Session. 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM - Leadership Skills. 3:15 PM - 3:30 PM Break. 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Networking Skills.

Daily Schedule. Thursday, February 23. Time (ET) Session. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM - UDL + EdTech: 5 Strategies for Student Engagement and Community Building. 3:00 PM - 3:15 PM Break. 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM Data Management Planning.

ALT Daily Schedule. Thursday, February 23. Time (ET) Session. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM - UDL + EdTech: 5 Strategies for Student Engagement and Community Building. 3:00 PM - 3:15 PM Break. 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM Data Management Planning.

Daily Schedule. Friday, February 24. Time (ET) Session. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Pitching your Research. 3:00 PM - 3:15 PM Break. 3:15 PM - 4:45 PM Alumni Panel & Networking.

ALT Daily Schedule. Friday, February 24. Time (ET) Session. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Pitching your Research. 3:00 PM - 3:15 PM Break. 3:15 PM - 4:45 PM Alumni Panel & Networking.

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Taking a brief break from parental leave to say that one of the first things I'll be doing when I return to work next week is reviewing applications for this permanent position in the Program Completion Office of the School of Graduate Studies. jobs.utoronto.ca/job/Toronto…

Coordinator, Graduate Program Completion

Coordinator, Graduate Program Completion

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Deadline is January 13th at midnight. Now, back to trying to finally capture video of the new tiny human taking frankensteps - flat out refuses to perform for the camera.
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