COVID-19 and Shared Spaces at U of T
The SARS-CoV-2 virus continues to circulate, along with other respiratory viruses. In respecting people’s choices in the DSR’s shared spaces, we follow the University’s COVID-19 response policies and protocols. Those policies are shared again below.
Screening: Individuals can monitor their health using the provincial health screening tool. Completing the provincial screening tool is encouraged before coming to campus. We continue to ask members of our community to remain at home if they are ill.
Masking: Masks are not required. The University supports your choice but does strongly encourage the use of masks. The use of a medical mask in high-density indoor spaces when physical distancing is not possible is strongly encouraged during the period when cases are rising in Ontario. Please also refer to Ch 6 of the COVID-19 General Workplace Guidelines.
Vaccination: To help keep U of T healthy from seasonal respiratory viruses, community members seeking COVID-19 and/or flu vaccinations can book appointments or find walk-in hours at local clinics across the Greater Toronto Area. → Up-to-date information on where and when you can get vaccinated, both on and off our campuses
Wellness is not just physical.
No matter where you are on the mental wellness continuum, U of T has resources for you Mental Health Resources
Updated: September 4, 2024
The DSR strongly encourages the use of masks. This helps support those who are vulnerable or who are in contact with those who are vulnerable. To make this mitigation accessible to all, masks have been made available in our shared spaces.
Faculty Administrative Contacts
- Chair - Pamela Klassen
- Associate Chair, Undergraduate – Srilata Raman
- Director of Graduate Studies – J. Barton Scott
Admin Staff Schedule
*WFH: Work From Home
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ADMIN STAFF SCHEDULE |
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| PERSON/POSITION | MON a.m. – p.m. |
TUE a.m. – p.m. |
WED a.m. – p.m. |
THU a.m. – p.m. |
FRI a.m. – p.m. |
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| Harjit Bains Finance Officer religion.officer@utoronto.ca |
In person | 8:45–5:00 | 8:45–5:00 | 8:45–5:00 | ||
| WFH | 8:45–5:00 | 8:45–5:00 | ||||
| Gizelda Pereira Finance Clerk religion.clerk@utoronto.ca |
In person | 7:30–3:45 | 10:45–1:00 | |||
| WFH | 8:15–4:30 | |||||
| Tanya Proulx Assistant to the Chair & Office Administrator tanya.proulx@utoronto.ca |
In person | 8:45–5:00 | 7:45–4:00 | 7:45–4:00 | 7:45–4:00 | |
| WFH | 8:45–5:00 | |||||
| Fereshteh Hashemi Graduate Administrator religion.grad@utoronto.ca |
In person | 8:45–5:00 | 8:45–5:00 | 8:45–5:00 | 8:00–1:00 | |
| WFH | 8:45–5:00 | |||||
| Undergraduate Office TBA religion.undergrad@utoronto.ca |
In person | |||||
| WFH | ||||||
| Siri Hansen Communications Officer religion.comms@utoronto.ca |
In person | 6:45–3:00 | 6:45–3:00 | 6:45–3:00 | ||
| WFH | 7:45–4:00 | 7:45–4:00 | ||||
Online Teaching Resources
The DSR invested in equipment to support online teaching. There are several laptops, a meeting OWL, and 3 rooms with video cameras and screens. If you require assistance accessing equipment or space for online teaching, please email Phoebe To for undergraduate courses, Fereshteh Hashemi for graduate courses, and cc Michael Twamley.
Graduate Research Space
Book your carrel desk using the DSR room booking app. If you have any questions, please contact Michael Twamley, Department Manager.