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First World War

close up of the letter with flower pressed into page

November 8, 2024 U of T experts solve mystery of century-old flower mailed by First World War soldier

Exterior of Hart House and Soldiers' Tower as seen in 1925

November 11, 2019 Celebrating Hart House's 100th birthday: A photo gallery

Boy makes shadow puppets at Science Rendezvous

December 19, 2018 U of T in focus: The year in pictures

Photo of Chrystia Freeland standing under an umbrella

November 9, 2018 In pictures: Wind, rain add to solemn atmosphere at U of T Remembrance Day events

Postcards from France

November 9, 2018 Courage and sacrifice: A look back at U of T during the First World War

A composite image of University College in 2018 and in 1918

November 8, 2018 Then and now: Take a look at these photos of the First World War on campus

Photo of Scott Allan Orr

November 7, 2018 Neither upbeat nor sombre: U of T alumnus commissioned to compose new carillon piece to mark First World War

Photo of The Varsity supplement

November 6, 2018 From heartbreaking letters to triumphant trophies: 12 objects that tell the story of U of T during the Great War

Photo of Rembrance Day ceremony

November 6, 2018 Where and when to attend Remembrance Day events across U of T's three campuses

Photo of soldier receiving rehab

November 11, 2016 Rehabilitating veterans: U of T’s ongoing commitment