Founded in 1827, University of Toronto is a leading institution known for its research funding, influential academic movements, and groundbreaking discoveries. It comprises 11 colleges and offers numerous undergraduate and graduate programs. The university has a rich history of notable alumni and significant contributions to various fields, including insulin and stem cell research, artificial cardiac pacemaker, and deep learning technology.
In 1796, John Graves Simcoe, Lieutenant-Governor of Upper Canada, sends a letter to the Duke of Portland, Secretary of State, emphasizing the necessity of establishing a university.
On December 1, 1798, the Upper Canada Executive Committee suggests the establishment of a university in the town of York, proposing to allocate half of the education endowment for this purpose.
On March 15, 1827, a royal charter was formally issued by King George IV, proclaiming the establishment of King's College. This charter marked the official founding of the institution.
On January 3, 1828, 225,944 acres of crown reserve lands are allocated to King's College for its endowment.
On January 8, 1830, the King's College Council establishes a secondary school, Upper Canada College, sharing its endowment with this new educational institution.
In January 1831, Upper Canada Academy is founded in Cobourg, commencing its operations on June 18, 1836.
On September 5, 1840, observations commence at the Toronto Magnetic and Meteorological Observatory, located near the present-day Convocation Hall.
In 1842, the cornerstone of a significant building or structure was laid. This event marked the beginning of construction and symbolized the importance of the project.
A Provincial act is passed in May 1849 abolishing King's College and creating the non-denominational University of Toronto, effective from 1 January 1850.
On 31 December 1849, King's College was secularized and transformed into the University of Toronto on 1 January 1850, becoming a nondenominational institution.
The first meeting of the U of T Senate takes place on May 25, 1850.
As part of the reorganization of the University of Toronto, five new chairs are advertised for various subjects including history and English literature, modern languages, natural philosophy, natural history, geology and mineralogy, and civil engineering. However, the chair for civil engineering was never filled.
An Act is passed to incorporate Trinity College, which opens on 15 January 1852. Degree granting rights are provided in 1853 with the issuing of a Royal Charter. The College buildings were constructed in what is now Trinity Bellwoods Park on Queen Street West.
The Chair of History and English Literature is established in August 1852 and filled the following year by Daniel Wilson, a Scottish antiquarian and advocate for non-denominational education.
The Chair of Modern Languages is established and filled by James Forneri in 1853. He had a military background and presented strong recommendations from influential figures.
On January 1, 1854, the Faculties of Law and Medicine were abolished at the University of Toronto as per the 1853 Act. Despite this change, the university continued to confer degrees in these disciplines.
On February 22, 1854, the University College Literary and Scientific Society was founded, becoming the first student society on campus. Initiated by Daniel Wilson, the professor of History and English Literature, this society, known as 'the Lit', remains the oldest continuously operating student organization in English-speaking Canada.
In 1855, the new stone building of the Toronto Magnetic and Meteorological Observatory was inaugurated. Situated near University College, this observatory played a crucial role in scientific research and meteorological observations during that period.
The Senate establishes a Building Committee to oversee the construction of University College, with Frederic Cumberland appointed as University Architect.
Trinity Medical Faculty dissolves as the entire faculty resigns due to religious tests imposed by Trinity College for students, leading to its closure.
The cornerstone for the University College building is laid, marking the beginning of its construction under the architects Cumberland and Storm.
Professor Daniel Wilson proposes and the Senate adopts the arms of the University of Toronto, including symbols like open books, a beaver, an imperial crown, Minerva, Victory, and a maple tree.
An Act is passed formalizing the lease of about 49 acres of land by the University of Toronto to the City of Toronto, which is named Queen's Park.
University College welcomed students for the first time after three years of construction, in a town with a population of 30,000 where cows roamed the fields behind the College.
In 1857, University Architect Frederic Cumberland purchased land to build his residence 'Pendarves', which was completed by the end of 1859 or early 1860. The property changed ownership over the years and served as a temporary residence for the Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario.
The first documented football game at University of Toronto took place at University College on November 9, 1861.
The University and College Rifle Company was incorporated into the Queen's Own Rifles on November 21, 1862, as No. 9 Company, later becoming K Company in March 1872.
During the later years of the American Civil War, undergraduates from the Confederate States introduced the first Greek Letter Secret Society, Bond Sigma Phi, to the University of Toronto. It operated in secrecy and included prominent members like A.B. Aylesworth and Hugh John Macdonald.
John Campbell, a graduate of the University of Toronto, contributed the songs 'Regimental song of the Queen's Own Rifles' and 'The College Gown' to the University of Toronto Song Book. His compositions added diversity and richness to the collection of songs.
The Queen's Own Rifles, with students from 'K' Company and Trinity Company, fought against the Fenians at Limeridge near Fort Erie. Several students were killed, wounded, or captured during the battle.
The Legislature decides to stop providing grants to denominationally controlled institutions, a policy that was in effect until 1964. This affected institutions like Victoria, Queen's, and Trinity College.
The University regains control of the former King's College Residence as the patients of the Lunatic Asylum are relocated.
The Volunteer Monument is erected in Queen's Park to honor the Toronto men who died in the Battle of Ridgeway, with only one U of T student represented.
In 1872, John Edgeworth Thomson, University librarian, becomes unhinged and threatens to shoot the Minister of Education and Daniel Wilson.
On March 29, 1873, an Act provided for alumni representation on the University Senate and the election of the chancellor by the alumni. Edward Blake was the first chancellor elected under this system in 1875.
The Faculty of Medicine at Trinity College incorporates as the Trinity Medical School to ensure its students remain eligible for University of Toronto honours and prizes. It becomes the largest medical school in the province.
The Senate approves the affiliation of Trinity Medical School and the Toronto School of Medicine with the University of Toronto, strengthening the medical education network.
The Board of Management is established at the University of Toronto, marking the beginning of a bicameral governing structure. The Senate focuses on academic matters while the Board handles financial ones.
The School of Practical Science expanded to include departments of analytical and applied chemistry, and assaying and mining geology on June 28, 1878.
The School of Practical Science building, known as 'The Little Red Schoolhouse' and designed by Kivas Tully, opened on October 1, 1878.
In 1879, the University College Literary and Scientific Society relocated to the old Medical Building, known as 'Hades' by students. The building was later renamed Moss Hall in honor of Vice-chancellor Thomas Moss, and it also became the location of the University's second gymnasium.
In 1880, the Department of Classical Literature, Logic, and Rhetoric underwent a name change to become the Department of Classical Literature.
On March 4, 1881, St. Michael's College officially affiliated with the University of Toronto, allowing it to offer instruction in history and philosophy. However, full federation between the two institutions did not occur until 20 years later.
On April 11-12, 1882, the University College Glee Club performed the play 'Antigone' in the original Greek at Convocation Hall. The production was organized by Maurice Hutton, the newly appointed professor of Classics.
In 1883, the Woman's Medical College was established, later renamed the Ontario Medical College for Women in 1890 upon affiliating with the University of Toronto. It ceased operations in 1906 when women were admitted to the U of T's Faculty of Medicine.
On February 1, 1884, the Department of Civil Engineering in the Faculty of Arts at the University of Toronto was dissolved for reasons not specified in the provided information.
In 1885, the University of Toronto affiliated with a Presbyterian seminary, which was originally established as a Presbyterian seminary. This affiliation marked a significant partnership between the university and the religious institution.
The Chair of Mathematics and Physics is split to form the Chair of Mathematics and the Chair of Physics. The Department of Mathematics is cited from May 1892, and the Department of Physics is cited from October 1892.
The University Federation Act establishes a University Council to oversee faculty work and supervise student societies. It also provides for the re-establishment of the faculties of medicine and law.
The Faculty of Medicine officially opens for business.
Trinity Medical School changes its name to Trinity Medical College after receiving financial support from Trinity College to upgrade its facilities and compete against the U of T.
The School of Dentistry was established in Toronto by the Royal College of Dental Surgeons and later affiliated with the University of Toronto. The first DDS degrees were awarded in 1889.
Victoria University agrees to federate with the University of Toronto, and the University Federation Act related to Victoria University is officially proclaimed on October 12, 1890.
The School of Practical Science becomes affiliated with the University of Toronto on October 30, 1889. Following the University Federation Act, a Council led by Principal John Galbraith is established to oversee the School.
On January 10, 1890, appointments are made to the restructured Faculty of Law at the University of Toronto.
A fire broke out at University College, destroying the East Wing and much of the South Front, including the University library, museum, and Convocation Hall. Significant losses were incurred, including instruments, microscopes, and trappings on loan or rented.
Major additions to the School of Practical Science building led to the establishment of the Department of Architecture and Mechanical Engineering. This resulted in the reorganization of programs and the introduction of new courses in electrical engineering.
Daniel Wilson was appointed as the President of the University Council, taking on a significant leadership role within the university.
On February 24, 1892, the first engineering laboratory in Toronto was formally opened in the School of Practical Science at the University of Toronto. It consisted of three departments focusing on construction materials, power principles, and astronomical/geodetic studies.
On October 1, 1892, Victoria College moved from Cobourg to its new building on the University of Toronto campus, which was designed by architect W. G. Storm.
The reading room in the new Library at the University of Toronto opened on October 11, 1892. The construction of the stacks was completed in January 1893, allowing evening hours with the connection of electrical lighting.
K Company of the Queen's Own Rifles holds its 'Last Roll Call' dinner at Webb's Parlor to mark the occasion of its winding down.
The University of Toronto Athletic Association for men is established.
Professor Hutton enlists University College's Glee Club and the Classical Association to stage a remounting of 'Antigone' at the Academy of Music, attended by Governor General Lord Aberdeen and Lady Aberdeen.
The Senate establishes the Committee of Extension, with extension work beginning with the offering of Saturday lectures in 1895.
The famous student strike of 1895, confined to University College, caused turmoil on campus. It led to suspensions, degree denials, and firings, involving future prime ministers like William Lyon Mackenzie King and Arthur Meighen.
Lillian Massey, daughter of Hart Massey and aunt of Vincent Massey, established the Lillian Massey School of Household Science and Art. In 1902, it was merged with the U of T and renamed the Department of Household Science.
The British Association for the Advancement of Science, known as the 'British ASS', holds its annual convention in Toronto, hosted by the University of Toronto. This meeting marks the first large gathering of academics in Toronto and foreshadows the U of T's development as a major research center.
The Class of '98 establishes an editorial board to publish Torontonensis, the first university-wide student yearbook at the University of Toronto. The yearbook was first published in the spring of 1898.
The Senate of the University of Toronto establishes the Advisory Board for the Degree of Ph.D. This board was later succeeded by the Board of Post-Graduate Studies on 11 December 1903.
St. Michael's College Dramatic Club stages a highly successful performance of 'Richelieu' under the direction of H. N. Shaw, the principal of the Conservatory School of Elocution.
In a meeting at the Students' Union on December 15, 1898, the Hallowe'en Club was organized by male students from various campus areas and Osgoode Hall to present plays or skits on student life. James Mettrick from Osgoode Hall was the first president, with Frank McEntree providing leadership.
The Jennings Cup, an interfaculty ice hockey championship, was established in 1899.
On April 17, 1900, the University of Toronto Alumni Association had its organizational meeting. The association later changed its name to the Alumni Federation of the University of Toronto in 1921 and to the University of Toronto Alumni Association in 1948.
On December 14, 1900, the University of Toronto elevates the School of Practical Science to the status of Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering.
On April 15, 1901, The University Act establishes the position of President of the University and creates the role of Principal of University College, with Maurice Hutton being appointed as the first Principal.
On November 29, 1901, the Board of Management selects Darling and Pearson as architects for the proposed medical building, leading them to become the university's primary architects for the next twenty-five years.
The cornerstone is laid for Annesley Hall, the residence for women at Victoria College. It was seen as a significant addition to the university system and marked the beginning of a new era in women's university education in the province.
On December 12, 1902, the degree of Bachelor of Household Science was established by Senate Statute 481 at the University of Toronto. The first graduates convocated in 1906, marking a milestone in the recognition of household science as an academic discipline.
The new Medical Building, designed by Darling and Pearson, is officially inaugurated at the University of Toronto, providing modern facilities for medical education and research.
In 1904, Trinity College federated with the University of Toronto on October 1, leading to the discontinuation of Trinity Medical College and the Faculties of Law, Dentistry, and Music.
The Toronto University Women's Athletic League was established on February 28, 1905, to address the social aspects of college life for women students. Initially led by Mrs. Ramsay Wright, it later evolved into the Women's Athletic League of the University of Toronto.
The University Act 1905 allocated $1.5 million for capital purposes, marking the first significant provincial capital grant. Additionally, funds were earmarked for relocating Toronto General Hospital to University Ave.
Premier Whitney appointed a royal commission on October 3, 1905, to review the structure of the University of Toronto. Chaired by Joseph Flavelle, the commission's report was submitted on April 4, 1906, following meetings at The Grange.
On October 31, 1905, the Hallowe'en Club faced repercussions from the University authorities due to excessive enthusiasm and was shut down. It was later revived in 1907 as the Theatre Night Committee of the Undergraduates Union.
On May 28, 1906, the University of Toronto's Board of Governors approved the establishment of the Department of Astronomy within the institution.
The School of Practical Science was integrated into the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering at the University of Toronto on June 15, 1906, inheriting six departments from the former school.
On November 22, 1906, the Faculty of Education was founded at the University of Toronto, paving the way for the subsequent establishment of the Ontario College of Education.
The Faculty of Forestry is established at the University of Toronto with Bernhard Edouard Fernow appointed as the dean.
On May 21, 1907, the Property Committee of the Board of Governors reported the purchase of St. Margaret's College property for $70,000. This property later became the site for the future Faculty of Education/University of Toronto Schools building.
The Property Committee recommends the establishment of a museum at the University of Toronto and sets aside a specific block of land for this purpose, which includes the future site of the Royal Ontario Museum.
Convocation Hall at the University of Toronto formally opens with a ceremony presided over by Dr. R. A. Reeve, and an oil painting of former Vice-Chancellor Thomas Moss is presented.
The Department of Comparative Philology is established at the University of Toronto, but later dissolved in 1923 upon the retirement of Professor A. J. Bell.
On September 27, 1907, Robert Alexander Falconer was officially installed as the president of the University of Toronto.
The Physics Building, later known as McLennan Physical Laboratories, was officially opened on October 10, 1907. It was designed by Darling and Pearson.
On May 28, 1908, the Department of Materia Medica and Therapeutics at the University of Toronto was split into the Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology and the Department of Therapeutics.
The Department of Electro-Chemistry is established within the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering. It was later dissolved on 1 July 1921 and absorbed by the Department of Chemistry in the Faculty of Arts.
The Board of Governors approves reports on two projects involving the relocation of the Meterological Building and improvements to the Worthington House for the Department of Forestry and Botany.
The cornerstone is laid for Devonshire House, the first university-wide men's residence primarily for medical and engineering students. It was funded privately and by the Province, with architects Eden Smith & Sons.
The Department of Laryngology and Rhinology is renamed to the Department of Laryngology, which is later changed to the Department of Otolaryngology in June 1912.
The Chair of Chemical Pathology is established, later becoming the Department of Chemical Pathology. It is officially recognized from August 12, 1909.
The Senior Rugby Team of University of Toronto defeats Parkdale in the first Grey Cup final. The game was lackluster, but the team's victory was celebrated by eleven thousand spectators.
The Department of Iron and Steel Metallurgy is established at the University of Toronto, later renamed to the Department of Metallurgy on 1 July 1911.
The Senior Rugby team plays Hamilton in an away game for the second Grey Cup championship, winning 16-7 before 12,000 spectators.
An 11,000 seat stadium was completed in 1911, in time for Varsity's victory over the Argonauts in the Grey Cup.
The final meeting of the Parliament of the Undergraduates took place on March 27, 1913.
The Players Club of the University of Toronto was established in the spring of 1913 and presented its first production, 'An Enemy of the People' by Henrik Ibsen, on December 12. It aimed to provide a serious dramatic society for men on campus, moving towards modern works.
The Royal Ontario Museum opened on March 19, 1914, as part of the University of Toronto until 1959. It served as a significant cultural and educational institution, showcasing various exhibits and artifacts.
On April 29, 1914, the Senate approved Statute 730, creating a curriculum in social service at the University of Toronto. This marked the establishment of the Department of Social Service, focusing on social welfare education.
On May 1, 1914, the Antitoxin Laboratory was established at the University of Toronto at the insistence of Dr. John Gerald FitzGerald. It received financial support from notable figures like Sir Edmund Osler, Sir Edmund Walker, and Colonel Albert E. Gooderham.
On August 4, 1914, World War I broke out leading to the slowdown of construction at Hart House. The building was repurposed for the war effort, with the Great Hall serving as a drill hall and a makeshift theatre hosting unique performances.
On March 26, 1915, the Canadian General Hospital No. 4, affiliated with the University of Toronto, was founded.
On November 2, 1915, the University of Toronto contingent of the Canadian Officers Training Corps was officially authorized.
On February 8, 1916, the Faculty of Education Dramatic Club presented plays by Dickens and Goldsmith, showcasing theatrical talents within the university community.
On April 27, 1916, Wycliffe College received authorization to grant degrees in divinity, expanding its academic offerings.
On October 12, 1916, the Women's Student Council of the University of Toronto was established, becoming the first university-wide body representing various colleges and faculties.
A meeting was held to establish the University of Toronto Sketch Club, attended by about 30 men. Notable figures like architect John M. Lyle and artist C. W. Jeffries addressed the students.
Connaught Laboratories were formally opened by Governor General the Duke of Connaught on a farm purchased by Colonel Gooderham. It later merged with the Antitoxin Laboratory to form the Connaught Anti-Toxin Laboratories.
The Victoria College Women's Dramatic Club was established with a new policy focusing on the 'Little Theatre' movement and presenting three short plays by popular playwrights. This departure from traditional long plays proved to be successful, leading to a diverse program in the following years.
The Ontario College of Art joined the University of Toronto, leading to the establishment of a Chair of the History of Industrial Art in the Faculty of Arts.
The Faculty of Music was founded, marking the beginning of music instruction at the University of Toronto. A provincial Act solidified the university's financial responsibility and control over the Toronto Conservatory of Music.
H.R.H. the Prince of Wales made an official visit on 26 August 1919.
Hart House, built by the Massey family, officially opened on November 11, 1919. The ceremony began at 11:00 sharp, and Hart House Theatre, designed as a 'Little Theatre,' also opened. It was considered one of the best of its kind at the time.
On November 13, 1919, the Department of Analytical and Applied Chemistry at the University of Toronto was renamed as the Department of Chemical Engineering. This change reflected a shift towards a more specialized and focused academic direction.
A reunion of the University Battery, Canadian Expeditionary Forces, was held on November 19, 1919, at Burwash Hall. During this event, the 67th (Varsity) Battery Association was formed, showcasing the strong military ties and camaraderie among former members.
The Toronto Telegram reported that Prof. Mavor's house would be demolished to make way for the new home of the University of Toronto Press. The new building was completed by September, replacing the last outbuilding from the Toronto Magnetic and Meteorological Observatory.
In 1920, the Department of University Extension and Publicity was established. It was later divided in 1947 into the Department of Publicity and the Department of University Extension.
The Royal Commission on University Finances, led by Henry John Cody, was formed in 1920 to investigate the financial structures and needs of the University of Toronto, Queen's University, and Western University. Its findings, presented in February 1921, recommended increased government funding for the universities.
On November 2, 1920, the University of Toronto Women's Athletic Association replaced the Toronto University Athletic League.
In December 1920, Varsity once again defeated the Argos to win the Grey Cup with a score of 16 to 3. George Westman and Frank Sullivan, U of T students, also played on the Senior Hockey Team, achieving a rare feat of playing on national championship teams in different sports in the same year.
On March 21, 1921, the Senior Intercollegiate Hockey team of the University of Toronto defeated Brandon in Winnipeg to win the Allan Cup, the Dominion intercollegiate hockey championship.
The Department of Chemical Pathology was renamed to the Department of Pathological Chemistry.
The first two recipients of the honorary degree of Doctor of Letters (D.Litt.) were Wilfred Pirt Mustard, a distinguished classical scholar and professor of Latin at Johns Hopkins University, and Duncan Campbell Scott, the Canadian poet.
The Department of Chemical Engineering was renamed to the Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry.
The degrees of Bachelor of Architecture and Master of Architecture were established by Senate statute 856.
The degree of Master of Surgery (Ch.M.) in the Faculty of Medicine was established by Senate statute 857.
The Board of Governors approved the establishment of the School of Graduate Studies, which had been created by Senate statute 863 on 28 March 1922, with James Playfair McMurrich as its first dean.
The Department of History and Ethnology was split into the Department of History and the Department of Ethnology.
The term 'Department of Law' emerged again, although a formal department was not established until 1 July 1937.
The Nobel Prize in Medicine was awarded to John James Rickard Macleod and Frederick Grant Banting for their work on the discovery of insulin. Banting was initially unhappy about sharing the prize with Macleod instead of Charles Best.
After a suggestion by an unidentified female student for a 'tower with bells', fundraising efforts led to the signing of contracts on 20 November 1922. Construction started three days later with two workmen digging on the ground.
The Bishop of Toronto formally turned the first sod of the new Trinity College building on 12 December 1922.
A cyrogenics laboratory opened in January 1923 after Professor J. C. McLennan and his team successfully produced liquid helium in quantity.
On 1 July 1923, the Department of Drawing at the University of Toronto was renamed to the Department of Engineering Drawing.
Frederick Grant Banting and John James Rickard MacLeod were honored with the Nobel Prize for their groundbreaking discovery of insulin, a significant milestone in the history of medicine.
The dedication of Soldier's Tower in Toronto is a grand event with the presence of militia units, bands, and dignitaries.
The School of Hygiene is established with the aid of Rockefellet Foundation grants. It leads to the creation of the Department of Epidemiology and Biometrics and Physiological Hygiene.
Professor T. R. Loudon takes the Varsity eight-oared rowing crew to the VIII Olympiad in Paris, where they win the silver medal.
The International Mathematical Congress convenes in Toronto for the first time, with Professor John Charles Fields editing its proceedings.
In 1924, the Department of Applied Mechanics and Civil Engineering at the University of Toronto was renamed to the Department of Civil Engineering, focusing on Municipal and Structural engineering.
The Toronto Telegram reported that the unnamed road north of the Parliament Buildings was officially named 'Old King's College Road', adding a historical and institutional touch to the area.
On March 22, 1925, the University of Toronto celebrated its centenary, marking 100 years since its establishment.
On July 1, 1925, the School of Dentistry of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario became the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto.
On July 22, 1925, letters patent were issued for the establishment of the Banting Research Foundation.
On January 19, 1926, the new Forestry Building at the University of Toronto was officially opened.
Varsity Arena officially opens on December 17, 1926. It was designed by Harkness, Loudon & Hertzberg, engineers, with Darling and Pearson as the architects.
The centenary of the founding of King's College is celebrated on March 22, 1927. Preparations had begun several years previously, with former graduates being asked to write their reminiscences for the University of Toronto Monthly.
The School of Hygiene formally opens on June 9, 1927, with ceremonies conducted in Convocation Hall. The School initially had three departments: Hygiene and Preventive Medicine, Epidemiology and Biometrics, and Physiological Hygiene.
A fire in the Medical Building in February 1928 causes over $39,000 in damage.
The Department of History of Industrial Art was established and later changed its name to the Department of History of Industrial Art and Archaeology on 1 July 1929.
The University Women's Club of Toronto purchases its own clubhouse at 162 St.George St. on November 1, 1929, for $20,000 cash and a mortgage of $25,000.
The Banting Institute officially opened on September 16, 1930, with architecture by Darling and Pearson in a Georgian style, costing a total of $817,450.
On December 5 & 6, 1930, the University College Players’ Guild presented its first production, Congreve’s ‘The Way of the World’, at Hart House Theatre.
Whitney Hall, designed by Mathers and Haldenby and built in 1930 as a residence for University College women, officially opened on October 2, 1931.
The Botany Building, designed by Mathers and Haldenby architects, had its formal opening on June 8, 1932. The building cost $405,133.37, with additional greenhouses costing $31,906.81.
On January 2, 1933, the Ontario Government took over Queen’s Hall to accommodate the School of Nursing.
The Department of History of Industrial Art and Archaeology was renamed to the Department of Archaeology on 23 February 1933.
The A. O. Beardmore residence at 75 St. George St. was purchased for $25,000 in June 1934 and demolished the following summer.
In 1935, the David Dunlap Observatory was established, further enhancing the research capabilities of the university.
On September 25, 1937, 106 St. George Street was turned over to the Workers Educational Association (WEA) who occupied it for the next ten years after the University repossessed the property.
On March 10, 1938, 102-104 St. George St. was purchased for $22,500 for use by the Department of Psychology.
The Alexander McArthur House at 119 St. George St. was purchased for $20,000 on July 1, 1939. Originally designed by D. B. Dick in 1892, it served as officers quarters for the U of T contingent of the Canadian Officers Training Corps.
The Margaret Eaton School is dissolved upon its incorporation into the University of Toronto.
In 1943, the Faculty of Divinity, along with Emmanuel, Knox, and Wycliffe Colleges, came together to establish the future Toronto School of Theology. This institution was officially founded in 1969 and later became affiliated with the University of Toronto in 1978 to offer degrees jointly.
After 1945, the University of Toronto Press expanded its operations to become a comprehensive academic publishing house.
Associates of the University of Toronto, Inc. is established.
In September 1947, the University made alterations at 106 St. George Street to accommodate 12 maids after repossessing the property.
The University of Toronto Placement Service is established to help graduates find employment and assist employers in finding suitable candidates.
The Institute of Aerophysics is established with substantial government support and new facilities at Downsview airport.
The new quarters of the College of Optometry, a red-brick building, is officially opened at the south-west corner of St. George St. and Sussex Avenue.
On July 1, 1958, St. Michael’s College underwent a name change and became known as the University of St. Michael’s College.
In June 1959, the University of Toronto expropriated lower St. George Street, leading to the relocation of fraternities from their long-occupied buildings. The Dekes, specifically, moved from 80 St. George Street to 44 Bedford Road after 58 years.
The Galbraith Building, replacing the 'Old Red Schoolhouse', officially opened on March 6-7, 1961, serving as the new residence for the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering.
On March 18, 1961, the Committee on Library Building Plans presented its initial report to President Bissell, requesting a total of 320,950 square feet for a research library.
On November 22-23, 1962, the Law Building at the University of Toronto was officially inaugurated.
The reconstituted Users’ Committee on the Central Library released its initial report on March 7, 1963, advocating for 401,930 square feet for the Library and an additional 17,000 square feet for the Library School.
The Centre for Russian and East European Studies is founded within the School of Graduate Studies, later renamed as the Centre for European, Russian, and Eurasian Studies.
The Centre for Medieval Studies is established within the School of Graduate Studies.
The Centre for Culture and Technology is established, led by Marshall McLuhan and located at St. Michael's College.
The new home of the Faculty of Music, Edward Johnson Building, is officially opened.
The Centre of Urban Affairs is established within the School of Graduate Studies, later renamed as the Centre for Urban and Community Studies in 1966.
The Centre for Reformation and Renaissance Studies is founded within the School of Graduate Studies at the University of Toronto's Victoria College.
President Claude Bissell reveals U of T's Canadian centennial project to establish a Humanities and Social Sciences Research Library with an estimated cost of $10,000,000.
President Claude Bissell announces the establishment of the Centre for Industrial Relations with Professor John H. G. Crispo as its director.
The New York firm of Warner, Burns, Toan and Lunde is chosen as the design team for the Humanities and Social Sciences Research Library project.
The Ramsay Wright Zoological Laboratories officially open, allowing the old Biology Building to be demolished for the planned Medical Sciences Building.
The Graduate Centre for the Study of Drama is established, becoming the first program of its kind in Canada.
The International Studies Programme is founded, later renamed as the Centre for International Studies on January 27, 1977.
Scarborough College is formally opened, marking a significant milestone in its educational journey.
The plans for the Humanities and Social Sciences Research Library were formally unveiled on March 29, 1967.
On March 15, 1968, the working drawings for the Humanities and Social Sciences Research Library complex were completed.
Stewart Wallace and Bertha Bassam turned the first sods for the Humanities and Social Sciences Research Library complex on November 18, 1968.
On January 15, 1969, the Senate announced that its meetings would become public, ending 62 years of closed-door meetings.
The Senate approved statutes to establish the degrees of Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy in Comparative Literature and in the History and Philosophy of Science and Technology. Elizabeth Greene received the first PhD in Comparative Literature in 1970.
Erindale College, now U of T Mississauga, hosted the first public showing in Canada of moon rock samples, including a 21-gram lump and a teaspoon of moon dust in a vial.
William Davis, Minister of University Affairs, laid the cornerstone of the Humanities and Social Sciences Research Library and the School of Library Science.
The Senate approves the creation of the Department of Sanskrit and Indian Studies in the Faculty of Arts and Science, separating it from the Department of East Asian Studies.
The School of Library Science relocates to a new building at 140 St. George St. from its previous locations at 167 College St. and 256 McCaul St.
The Senate approves the establishment of the Institute of Environmental Sciences and Engineering in the School of Graduate Studies.
The Senate approves the creation of the Centre for Renaissance Studies in the School of Graduate Studies to collaborate with various departments and scholars in the field, enhance library collections, and focus on translating the works of Erasmus.
The Senate approves the renaming of the School of Social Work to the Faculty of Social Work and the School of Library Science to the Faculty of Library Science.
Acting President John H. Sword chairs the final regular meeting of the University of Toronto Senate. Dean F. Norman Hughes delivers the valedictory address and the name of the Department of Pathological Chemistry is changed to the Department of Clinical Biochemistry.
The Governing Council becomes the supreme governing body of the University of Toronto under the new University of Toronto Act, with the merging of the Board of Governors and the Senate.
The Department of Rare Books and Special Collections, along with the University of Toronto Archives, inaugurates in the new Rare Book Library at 120 St. George Street.
The Rare Book Library is dedicated and named for Thomas Fisher, whose grandsons had donated their collections to the Library. The value of the collections attracted exceeded the cost of construction.
The John P. Robarts Research Library opens to the public, becoming the largest university library building in the world and the second largest university library in North America.
The Centre for Religious Studies was founded within the School of Graduate Studies, later renamed as the Department and Centre for the Study of Religion. It aimed to focus on the academic study of various religions.
The Faculty of Food Sciences was dissolved, and its departments were merged with the Department of Nutrition of the School of Hygiene to create the Department of Nutrition and Food Science. This restructuring aimed to enhance the study of nutrition and food science.
The Department of Nutrition and Food Science was officially established, incorporating faculty from the former Food Sciences department. It was later renamed as the Department of Nutritional Sciences in 1981.
Since 1978, the University of Toronto has been granting theology degrees in conjunction with TST's member institutions.
The Warren A. Stevens Building, along with the Clara Benson Building, became part of the Athletics and Physical Education Centre. It provided facilities for sports and physical education activities.
The Centre for South Asian Studies was established within the School of Graduate Studies. It later became a unit of the Asian Institute at the Munk School for Global Affairs, focusing on South Asian studies.
In 1981, the University of Toronto achieved the first successful single-lung transplant, marking a significant milestone in the field of organ transplantation.
The Centre for the Study of Materials was disbanded in May 1983.
The Centre for Nuclear Engineering was founded in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering with support from the nuclear industry. O. J. C. Runnalls served as its first director, emphasizing research and education in nuclear engineering.
The Governing Council approved the renaming of the Faculty of Library of Science Building to the Claude T. Bissell Building.
The Chair of Peace Studies was agreed upon in 1982, but only became a reality in 1985 after a successful fundraising campaign.
The Centre for Large Scale Computation was established on June 2, 1986.
By 1988, the University of Toronto Press was publishing 88 titles and 25 periodicals annually.
In 1989, the University of Toronto identified the genes for cystic fibrosis and the most severe form of Alzheimer's disease, contributing to medical research.
The Tanz Centre for Research in Neurodegenerative Diseases was established on January 1, 1990.
An exhibition curated by Harold Averill as part of the University of Toronto's 175th anniversary celebrations. It showcased eight different areas of the University's past, including King's College, University College, professoriate activities in the 19th century, Victorian era students, research and academic programs pre-1950, athletics, campus theatre, and the impact of the 1960s.
In 1995, Trinity alumni and friends endowed the Humphrys Chaplaincy at the College. This was followed by the establishment of the Margaret E. Fleck Chair in Anglican Studies, the Rolph-Bell Archivist and Nicholls Librarian positions, and the Raymond Pryke Chair in the Margaret MacMillan Trinity One Program.
In 1996, the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) and the University of Toronto's Faculty of Education were merged to create OISE/UT.
The cancer stem cell was first identified in 1997 by researchers at the University of Toronto, leading to further investigations on stem cell associations in various types of cancer.
The John W. Graham Library was opened in 2000, having previously been situated in the basement level of the main building.
In 2001–02, the gender ratio at the University of Toronto was about 57.1% female to 42.9% male, with improvements in recent years to 55.8% female and 44.2% male.
The University of Toronto's Formula SAE Racing Team won the Formula Student European Championships in 2003, 2005, and 2006, demonstrating engineering and racing prowess.
In 2004, the University of Toronto purchased and converted a nearby hotel in the district that would later become Little Japan into the Chestnut Residence, accommodating students from all colleges and faculties.
In 2005, St. Hilda's College became coeducational, leaving Annesley Hall and Loretto College of St. Michael's College as the last remaining women's halls at the University of Toronto.
The Leslie L. Dan Pharmacy Building, completed in 2006, showcases a high-tech architectural style of glass and steel by British architect Norman Foster.
In 2007, the University of Toronto became the first Canadian university to accumulate a financial endowment exceeding one billion dollars, marking a significant milestone in its financial stability and growth.
In 2008, the University of Toronto disclosed 159 inventions and had 114 active start-up companies, contributing to innovation and entrepreneurship.
In 2010, the University of Toronto managed the largest annual research budget among all universities in Canada, with sponsored direct-cost expenditures amounting to $878 million.
In 2011–12, 40.3% of students at the University of Toronto were enrolled in Social Science and Humanities departments, with other departments like Biology, Engineering, and Mathematics & Physical Sciences also having significant enrolment.
An article about the University of Toronto was published in The Canadian Encyclopedia on June 12, 2012, providing information about the institution.
Gimmy Chu, Tom Rodinger, and Christian Yan, recent graduates of the University of Toronto, reveal their creation of the world's most efficient lightbulb, an LED prototype.
In 2017, a human rights application was filed against the University of Toronto regarding the handling of sexual assault investigations and concerns raised by students.
In 2018, the University of Toronto Entrepreneurship was recognized as the fourth best university-based incubator globally by UBI Global.
The University of Toronto was placed fourth globally and as the leading university in Canada in the 2019 Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers for World Universities.
On September 24, 2020, the University of Toronto received the single largest donation in Canadian history, a $250 million gift to the Faculty of Medicine from philanthropists James and Louise Temerty, leading to the renaming of the faculty in their honor.
The article on the University of Toronto in The Canadian Encyclopedia was last edited on November 24, 2020, possibly updating information or adding new details.
In December 2021, the University of Toronto announced the launch of the Defy Gravity campaign, aiming to raise $4 billion for the university, marking it as the largest fundraising campaign in Canadian history.
In 2022, the University of Toronto was ranked 22nd globally and secured the top position in Canada according to the Shanghai Ranking of World Universities.
In 2023, the University of Toronto was awarded the largest ever research grant in Canada, a $200 million grant from the Government of Canada. This grant contributed to the university's research initiatives and projects.
The University of Toronto entry was published in The Canadian Encyclopedia on November 24, 2020, by Historica Canada. The information can be accessed through the provided link.