In Memoriam

Martin Hunter Loved the Stage

The former artistic director of Hart House Theatre helped students tackle everything from Shakespeare to musicals

A Scholar Who Spoke Up for an Entire People

The question of a Kurdish homeland was central to Prof. Amir Hassanpour’s life and career

Jack Canfield Kept an Open Mind

A passionate Wittgenstein scholar, he also pursued a spiritual practice in the Zen tradition

A Legacy of Mentorship

U of T creates memorial scholarship and chair in honour of alumnus Geoff Taber, who died tragically in a fire in 2016

Rose Wolfe Committed to a Life of Service

The former chancellor is remembered for her wit and warmth

Gerard Charles Frost Exemplified the “Greatest Generation”

A former soldier, he cultivated a legacy of service and a commitment to family and community

For Students, Jim Delaney Was “Their Guy on the Inside”

A trusted adviser to students and U of T presidents, he was also open about his mental health challenges

Carl Mitchell’s Outstanding Service

Former president of the U of T Alumni Association has left a lasting impact

Paula Goering Boldly Helped Those in Need

Alum and prof helped people grappling with mental illness and homelessness

Luella Massey Studio Theatre

A tribute to a much beloved administrator

“We Remember Him with Pride”

U of T alum Walter Kohn rose above tragedy to earn a Nobel Prize in chemistry

Thora Gerow Mentored Hundreds of Nurses

The U of T alumna was one of the first nurse practitioners in Ontario, and advocated for the women in her profession her entire life

A Force for Change in Her Time

Though she was a trained teacher, "Lib" Cranston found her true purpose volunteering

A Late-in-Life Activist

For much of his life, Jack Hallam couldn’t be public with his sexual politics. And then, suddenly, he could

Roy Ivor Hall

A U of T Mississauga residence is named after the Birdman of Mississauga

Literary Detective

Phyllis Grosskurth was one of Canada’s best biographers, and one of University College’s first female English professors

George Connell Set U of T on a Firm Foundation

U of T's 12th president charted a course for the university that took it to the top

John Evans Was a Champion of Innovative Medical Education

U of T's ninth president truly changed the world

Remembering Joseph Rotman

He was a leading Canadian businessman and philanthropist, and one of U of T’s greatest champions

Robert Remis Was a Pioneer in HIV-AIDS Research

He made it his life's mission to track and prevent AIDS, saving countless lives

Erik Spicer was a Great Librarian

He modernized Canada‘s Library of Parliament, then helped other countries to do the same

Bernard Etkin Helped Save the Apollo 13 Crew

The professor of aerospace engineering, a beloved mentor to generations of engineers, also helped develop the Avro Arrow and even checked the aerodynamics of Toronto City Hall

Dennis Smith Pioneered Biomaterials in Canada

Leading scientist brought together experts from chemistry, medicine and dentistry to advance innovative new field

Mona Gauthier Revealed Estrogen’s Role in Breast and Ovarian Cancers

U of T scientist helped discover key factor in risk for breast, ovarian cancers

In Memoriam: Roxana Ng

Roxana Ng's focus on human rights and social justice shaped the field of immigration studies

In Memoriam: Michael Hough

The founder of landscape architecture at the University of Toronto was an eco-pioneer

The End of the Rivi Era

Rivi Frankle, who has retired after 39 years at U of T, forged friendships with countless U of T grads

In Memoriam: Warren Goldring

Mutual-fund guru Warren Goldring was an outstanding volunteer and caring philanthropist at U of T