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During these periods of isolation, essential workers face a situation that differs from those around them. This means that the effects their struggles have on their mental health are also unique:

COMMENT: "How does Aung San Suu Kyi, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, a global symbol of democracy, human rights, and non-violence, become a silent partner in one of the world’s biggest humanitarian crises? Is she a non-violent freedom fighter or a war crime apologist?"

Professor Rannaud asserts that in his classes, he assigns workshops where students are asked to reflect on questions asked about the material applied in the course. As he explains, it is more important to focus on their experiences as scholars and students than on strict learning induced by memorizing facts:

"Edmundson’s adaptation is interesting and metatheatrical. It tells Tolstoy’s story unconventionally and connects Anna and Levin, the two principal characters, in ways that don’t overlap in the book. It also takes place inside Anna’s mind and her memory."

As the number of confirmed cases in Canada continued to increase in May, U of T decided to hold its Spring 2020 convocation ceremony virtually. This year will be no different due to the persistent danger of the pandemic: