The Eyeopener

President Sheldon Levy is developing a plan to radically change the landscape of Ryerson University and to reach out to its surrounding community. Levy, who says Ryerson must look beyond its own walls, will outline today before the Canadian Club, an organization committed to the future of Canada, what he believes should be the role of the university in the 21st century. With the support of community groups, Levy says he believes Ryerson can make positive change to the downtown core, an area that has seen its share of crime. "We are not new to come to the conclusion that we have a responsibility for our community and have to work with our community to make improvements," Levy says. "I don't see Ryerson as having borders. We are too much a part of the city fabric." Levy's dreams for Ryerson are starting to take shape through a master planning committee made up of top administrators and faculty. Part of his vision includes an increased presence on Yonge Street and a revamped O'Keefe Lane. Levy is taking input from the neighbouring stores, businesses and organizations around campus as he develops his plans, as well as looking into success stories in the U.S.