Category: Events

In Remembrance, 1T4

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Today is Remembrance Day. 2014 marks 100 years since the beginning of what was to be known as the Great War. Canada, with their sentimental attachment to the Commonwealth still hanging around and their own patriotism, felt that they had a duty to serve. Of course, as Skule students, we can be aware that engineering students especially had a role to play in both wars (but remember, it’s not just about us). As always, Skule will put on its own memorial services at 11AM on Front Campus. If you were interested, you should definitely check out a couple of places on […]

Visit to Soldiers’ Tower!

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Secured a new place to visit! Have you ever been to Hart House? Well you may have passed by a tower, and maybe even heard the bells there ring! Located adjacent to Hart House, the Soldiers’ Tower is a memorial to the 1185 members of the University (including the 140 from Engineering) who gave their lives in the cause of peace and freedom during the two World Wars. MEMORIAL ROOM GUIDED TALK In light of the centenary of WWI, we especially invite current engineering students to visit and receive a guided talk of the artifacts in the Memorial Room of […]

Tour to the UofT Archives!

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Friday Oct. 3rd, 2014 @ 12:10PM. Approximately 45 minutes in length. Meeting Location: Entrance to Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library (2nd floor of Robarts Library) Only 15 students will be allowed on this tour! (If there is enough demand, another tour will be scheduled.) Once you submit the form, you’ll be sent a message within 24 hours whether there is a spot confirmed for you. If there is any reason you cannot attend anymore, please inform the Archivist ASAP, to allow others on the tour. Any further concerns can be directed to the Archivist (archivist@skule.ca). RSVP! https://docs.google.com/a/g.skule.ca/forms/d/1–TGX5hxKh139LrB3AKga13GWE-I0jWpuZzZzp2PqxY/viewform