University College, University of Toronto
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| Image:UofT tree with colours.png University of Toronto | |
| University College | |
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| Motto PARVM CLARIS LVCEM DARE | |
| To shed light on that which is obscure | |
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| Established | 1853 |
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| Faculty | Arts and Sciences |
| UofT affiliation | Constituent |
| Religious affiliation | Non-denominational |
| St. George area | Central |
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| Students | |
| Undergraduate | 4,100 |
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| Public transit access | |
| Subway station | Queen's Park |
| Surface routes | 94 Wellesley |
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| Address | 15 King's College Circle |
| Toronto, Ontario, Canada | |
| Website | www.uc.utoronto.ca/ |
University College, University of Toronto (abbreviated as UC) is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Toronto. UC was founded in 1853 as The Provincial College to provide higher education in Ontario without regard to religious affiliation. Currently, 4,100 students and 100 faculty make their academic home at University College, one of several National Historic Sites at the University of Toronto. It is a lively academic community of students, faculty, staff and alumni.
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[edit] History
[edit] Buildings and environs
The college's three residence buildings hold about 720 students, and are fully co-ed, although Whitney started out as the women's residence and Sir Daniel Wilson's as the men's. A third residence, Morrison Hall, was added in 2005. Demand for places is high for a number of reasons: most rooms are singles, the community life is accepting and diverse and most main academic buildings are right across the street. Off-campus students can participate in the residence community life by becoming associate members of one of the houses.
The building was built in 1856-1857 by Frederic Cumberland and William G. Storm.
[edit] Academics
UC offers a number of distinct programs and courses within the University of Toronto. These include programs in Canadian Studies, Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence, Drama, Health Studies, Peace and Conflict Studies, and Sexual Diversity Studies[1].
[edit] Student life
UC prides itself both on academic excellence and its openness to diversity. The college's motto is "to shed light on that which is obscure".
Undergraduates belonging to University College are represented by the University College Literary and Athletic Society, fondly referred to as the 'Lit.' Founded in 1854, It is the oldest continually operating student council in Canada.
[edit] See also
- University College Junior Common Room
- Diabolos' coffee-bar
- The Gargoyle
- University College Literary and Athletic Society
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- University College Official site
- University College Literary & Athletic Society
- University College Student Alumni Association
- University College Photo Gallery
- Canadian Encyclopedia on Frederic William Cumberland
University of Toronto | |
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| Chancellor David Peterson • President David Naylor | |
| Arts and Sciences | Innis • New • St. Michael’s • Trinity • University • Victoria • Woodsworth |
| Theology | Emmanuel • Knox • Regis • Wycliffe |
| Independent Affiliate | Massey |
Other UofT Affiliates | |
| Other Campuses | Scarborough • Mississauga |
| Off-Campus Research Centers | David Dunlap Observatory • Institute for Aerospace Studies • Koffler Scientific Reserve |
| Affiliated High Schools | University of Toronto Schools |
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| University • Alumni • Chancellors • Faculty • Presidents • Buildings • Libraries | |
