From selfie smiles to doting dogs: Moments to remember from #UofTGrad19

davidlee1 — Fri, 21 Jun 2019 15:34:42 +0000

davidlee1 Fri, 06/21/2019 - 11:34

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A cluster of celebratory balloons floats above the crowd in front of U of T's Convocation Hall (photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)

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Convocation Hall

Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy

Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering

Faculty of Medicine

Innis College

Ontario Institute for Studies in Education

Scholars at Risk

Trinity College

It was another spring convocation for the books as ��Ƶ students said goodbye to their textbooks and accepted their degrees in Convocation Hall.

U of T photographers captured the excitement at the 32 ceremonies this month. See if you can spot yourself, your friends or family below:

(photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)

A little girl's pink dress stands out among the black robes and greenery on the downtown Toronto campus.

(photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)

With looks of pride on their faces, attendees take out their phones to record a convocation procession on front campus.

(photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)

Graduates from U of T’s Ontario Institute for Studies in Education walk across the Sir Daniel Wilson Residence’s quad on their way to Convocation Hall on June 11.

(photo by Geoffrey Vendeville)

The sunlight co-operated with this group of graduates posing for a selfie on June 11, the morning of Innis College and Trinity College students' convocations.

(photo by Lisa Lightbourn)

Syrian activist Noura Al-Jizawi, a one-time leader of the uprising against the regime of Bashar al-Assad, came to U of T through the Scholars at Risk program, which provides bursaries to students with refugee status. On June 7, she graduated with a Master of Global Affairs from the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy. She celebrated her convocation with her daughter Naya, who was born during her studies and is known affectionately as the “MGA baby” by Al-Jizawi's classmates.

(Photo by Liz Do/Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering)

Engineering graduates strike a pose mid-procession to Convocation Hall.

(photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)

Is there a more parental gesture than taking a photo with an iPad?

(photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)

Through every lecture, presentation and exam, Emily Wright's service dog Kailey has been by her side during her time at U of T's Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. So it was only fitting that Kailey accompanied Wright on the day she accepted her Master of Teaching degree.

(photo courtesy of Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering)

Some of U of T's newest engineering graduates show off the iron rings around their pinkies. The ring has been bestowed on Canadian engineering graduates since 1922. It serves as a symbol of pride in the profession and a reminder to uphold its highest standards.

(photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)

A graduate of the Faculty of Medicine is all smiles at her convocation on June 3.

(photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)

New medical doctors pose for a stylish group photo in front of University College.

(photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)

Balloon or thought bubble?

(photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)

Hats off – and hoods – to this year's graduates.

(photo by Lisa Lightbourn)

Last year, Elspeth Arbow won a student leadership award for her involvement on campus and dedication to her studies – all despite having to undergo a double lung transplant for the second time in her life. The cinema studies student, who has cystic fibrosis, recovered from the operation to complete her studies, travel through Europe and land a coveted internship at the Toronto International Film Festival.

(photo by Tyler Irving/Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering)

There were hugs galore outside Convocation Hall as new graduates celebrated with family and friends.

(photo by Lisa Lightbourn)

Convocation marks the end of a chapter in students' lives, but not their friendships.

Then and now: Take a look at these photos of the First World War on campus

Romi Levine — Thu, 08 Nov 2018 15:44:11 +0000

Then and now: Take a look at these photos of the First World War on campus

Romi Levine Thu, 11/08/2018 - 10:44

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A composite image of University College in 2018 and in 1918 (composite by Nick Iwanyshyn, including a U of T Archives photograph)

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During the First World War, the ��Ƶ was abuzz with wartime activity – from air force pilots in training to troops camped out on campus lawns. The following photos depict life on campus between 1914 and 1918, with backdrops you might recognize today.

Archival photos are courtesy of U of T Archives, juxtaposed with current photographs taken by U of T News photographer Nick Iwanyshyn.

A Sopwith Camel airplane in front of University College, 1918

School of Instruction, 2nd Division, Toronto, 1915

People take part in the first Remembrance Day after the dedication of Soldiers' Tower, 1924

University contingent of the Canadian Officers' Training Corps on parade on the Front Campus, 1916

"Take up the Sword of Justice – join now": First World War recruitment poster on College Street in front of the Mining Building, 1914

Royal Flying Corps tents on back campus with Jenny JN4 plane overhead, 1918

Canadian Officers Training Corps Band, 1915

Canadian Officers' Training Corps outside University College, 1915

Early military drills on campus, shown here with partially built Hart House in the background, 1914

Nicholas Iwanyshyn

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