Memorial Chair
A great debater is remembered at Hart House
Campus
Star Turns
More than actors, playwrights and directors, these artists are architects who helped create Canada’s thriving theatre scene
Mistress of the Hall
The mysterious bronze maiden of Knox College
The Sound of Silence
Bugle honours a fallen soldier
Carry a Big Stick
U of T's mace is gold-plated and silver and was unveiled at convocation in June 1951
The Cast of Presidents
From dramatic to subtle, 14 men have given us their interpretation of the leading role at U of T
The Troubled Healer
In his tireless quest to conquer contagious diseases, John Gerald FitzGerald, architect of Canada's modern public health system, sacrificed his own health – indeed, his life
The Age of Dissent
Socialists, peaceniks, feminists, rabble-rousers: They came in search of an education. They left having taught the old school a thing or two
Fairly Determined
Members of the so-called gentler sex were banned from attending classes until 1884. But once women set foot in the classroom, there was no stopping them
Solid Support
John Strachan received this epergne from his students
Heavens Above
The Stewart Observatory has always inspired lofty dreams
Dental Floss
The Rolls Royce of dentist's chairs, circa 1880
Tuning in to the Past
Faculty of Music library acquires first tune book in Upper Canada
Lend Me an Ear!
Former president James Loudon purchased this papier mâché ear from a leading medical model maker in the 19th century
A Trinity Man
60 years later, Rupert Schieder can still fit into his red college jacket
Early Impressions
The University of Toronto Press got its start printing exam booklets and is now the second-largest public university press in North America
Royal Gems
Commemorating the 85th anniversary of the founding of Victoria College
Bell Époque
The chime of the St. Michael's College bell
The President’s Gown
The magnificent robe was created in 1985
A Commanding Force
Alumni wanted an organization to keep them in touch with their alma mater, and the wife of the president recognized that there is strength in numbers. The time was right to establish the University of Toronto Alumni Association
Triumph
The trophy presented to Henry Crawford Griffith, champion of athletics
The Naughty-Naughts
Celebrating the creation of the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering