Residence Dons are upper year undergraduate or graduate students who live and work in residence to offer advice and support on academic, personal, or interpersonal concerns. Dons ensure that our community standards are respected, provide campus resources as required, and work within the community to organize social and education programming for students.
Marian
4th Floor
Nicolas
5th Floor
Darshana
6th Floor
Salem
7th Floor
Sean
8th Floor
Cindy
9th Floor
Diana
10th Floor
Samantha
11th Floor
Tony
12th Floor
Natalie
14th Floor
Doyun
15th Floor
Mira
16th Floor
Katherine
17th Floor
Manini
18th Floor
Maddie
19th Floor
Micah
20th Floor
Victoria
21st Floor
Joshua
22nd Floor
Nida
23rd Floor
Mike
24th Floor
Dash
25th Floor
Sarina
26th Floor
Faculty in Residence
Chirag Variawa
Chirag Variawa is an Assistant Professor, Teaching-stream, and Director, First-year Curriculum, in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, University of Toronto. Variawa received his Ph.D. from the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering in 2014, and his B.A.Sc. in Materials Science Engineering in 2009, both from the University of Toronto. Variawa is an active member of the Canadian Engineering Education Association, the founding faculty member of the First-year Engineering Education Research Group, and a former member of the Governing Council at the University of Toronto. His multi-disciplinary research uses principles from artificial intelligence, computational linguistics, higher education and aspects of neuroscience to investigate the design of engineering learning environments. In his leisure time, he enjoys tinkering with cars and electronics, and sharing this passion students interested in STEM.
This year, Chirag Variawa is living-in at Chestnut Residence as the Faculty in Residence (FiR). As the FiR, Chirag will organize programs and special events geared towards Chestnut’s Engineering student population. Through programming and connecting with students he aims to build an even stronger sense of community and support here at Chestnut residence for Engineering students. Look out for regular Dinner with Your Prof events, Coffee with your TA, and industry nights planned in collaboration with leading companies.
International Transition Advisor
Coming soon!
Centre for International Experience
If you’re an international student or new to Toronto, the Centre for International Experience (CIE) is available to you. Advisors at the CIE can assist students in making an effective transition to academic and cultural life at the University of Toronto and the city broadly.
Chestnut will be offering helpful workshops throughout the year in close collaboration with the CIE. Stay tuned for specific topics and dates while we work to organize them for you!
In the meantime feel free to reach out to the CIE if you wish to discuss things like: general immigration concerns, healthcare access/insurance/well-being, adjusting to academic/social/cultural changes, finding community connection on campus, searching for leadership and volunteer opportunities, or learning about the numerous global opportunities available (U of T has over 150 partnerships around the world!).
career team
Are you looking to explore your career options? Trying to find strategies to navigate career decisions? Needs resources to improve your resume?
Book an appointment with the Career Exploration & Education Centreto find ways to meet employers, industry experts and alumni; identify goals and navigate career decisions; and improve your resume, interviews and online presence.
Opportunities
Details will be posted as opportunities become available.
Details will be posted as opportunities become available.