Ryerson University and Toronto Rental Car
Located in downtown Toronto, Ryerson University is a public research university that has over 24, 000 full- time students. The university’s campus ground surrounds Yonge and Dundas Square with the majority of its buildings near the Toronto’s Garden District. Ryerson University provides a wide range of subjects to its students from several different faculties, its most well know faculties include the Faculty of Communication & Design, Ted Rogers School of Management and the G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education.
Reputation and rankings
Ryerson University is well known for its programs that place emphases on theory and practice preparing its students to be career- ready. The university’s part- time study options also make the school a top choice for professionals working in business and government in the Greater Toronto Area. In 2009, Ryerson University placed second in Ontario for the highest number of admission requests.
Making room for bigger things
Recently, Ryerson University has been going through major expansion plans. Six new buildings have been built in the last decade with two additional constructions to be proposed. In their efforts to support their expansions efforts, Ryerson University acquired $40 million worth of real- estate. The most notable acquirement was the historical Sam the Record Man store located Yonge Street. Ryerson Theatre, one of downtown Toronto’s largest theatres with over 1200 seats, has also undergone major renovations over the past five years. Ryerson Theatre is the site of several red carpet premiers for the Toronto International Festival, something you will want to check out when you travel with your Toronto rental car.
Leaders of tomorrow, leaders of today
Students of Ryerson University are taught by an impressive faculty that all have their share in rewards and contributions to academia. In November 2005, Professor Arne Kislenko won TVOntario’s Best Lecturer Series. In 2006, two more professors from Ryerson University, philosophy professor Dr. James Cunningham and radio and television arts professor, Dana Lee also competed in the semi – finals. Another notable faculty member is Greg Inwood, a professor in the department of Politics and Public Administration. Inwood was awarded the prestigious Donald Smiley Prize for his book Continetalizing Canada: The Politics and Legacy of the Macdonald Royal Commission.
Where great minds are developed
Drop by Ryerson Library when you travel with your Toronto rental car to see where great minds at works. Built in 1974, the 11 storey tower building is a classic example of Brutalist architecture. The Ryerson Library boasts a collection of over 500, 000 books, 3 700 print journal titles and over $2 million of electronic resources, including about 23 000 e- journals, e – books, databases and indexes, geospatial data, cataloged websites, and electronic documents. The library also houses several administrative offices, the Nursing Collaborative and Urban and Regional Planning program.
Updating for a brighter future
As a part of Ryerson University expansions plans, the library is either going to be relocated or will undergo extensive renovations to expand the building over the next several years. On January 18, 2008 with the acquisition of the former location of Sam the Record Man, the library was able to expand to the prime Yonge Street location. In addition, to improve the quality of study space, the fourth floor of the library was renovated to add lounges, a Graduate Reading Room and LCD panels. Come see the new changes with your Toronto rental car!
A safer and greener campus
Most recently, the university population have been pushing to have Gould Street completely closed between Yonge and Church for pedestrians. This proposed change would increase pedestrian safety significantly.
Before you go…
For more information on Ryerson University when you travel with your Toronto rental car check out their official website at www.ryerson.ca