UofT History
The University of Toronto was founded in this year.
What is 1827?
100
Med Sci (MS)
What is the Mascot of UofT?
Beaver
This U of T graduate became a tech entrepreneur and is known for appearing on ** Dragon’s Den and Shark Tank
Robert Herjavec
True or false: Robarts Library was designed to look like a peacock/turkey
FALSE; fisher library was originally planned as a bell tower
This historic U of T building, completed in 1859
University College?
200
Earth Science (ES)
How many TTC subway stations are on campus?
Spadina, St. George, Museum, and Queen’s Park
This U of T alum is best known for their role on Grey's Anatomy
Caterina Scorsone OR Amelia Shepherd
What was the original name of UofT
Was originally called King’s College then became secularized in 1850
This life-saving hormone was discovered and developed by a U of T research team in the early 1920s.
What is insulin?
300
Rotman School of Management
This student newspaper has been covering U of T campus life since 1880.
The Varsity
This Trinity College alum later served as Mayor of Toronto.
John Tory
TRUE or FALSE Hart House was originally a Male Only Building
True. women were finally granted full access in 1972!
In 1890, a major fire badly damaged this famous historic U of T building.
What is University College?
400
UTS - University of Toronto Schools
This campus building offers everything from a gym and pool to clubs, events, debates, and performances.
Hart House
Before becoming Canada’s 10th prime minister, this U of T alum wrote for The Varsity while studying at the university in the 1890s.
William Lyon Mackenzie King
How many UofT libraries are there across ALL 3 campuses? (including the distribution)
40 Total
38 - St. George
1 - UTM
1 - UTSC
In 1903, these two women became the first women to earn PhDs from the University of Toronto. What is the name of one of these women? (Hint: there's a building named after one)
Clara Benson or Emma Barker
500
Teffy (TF)
How long does it take according to Google Maps to walk from the Bottom of Campus to the Top? (St. George)
17 Minutes!
This Victoria College graduate became Canada’s 14th prime minister and won the 1957 Nobel Peace Prize for his role in addressing the Suez Crisis.
Lester B. Pearson
Name 3 Films/Shows that have been filmed at UofT
Mean girls (con hall - mathletes scene)
Good will hunting (McLennan Physical laboratories)
Suits (Knox College) - used as Harvard
The Incredible Hulk (Knox college, Con hall + Koffler student center)
Bet (victoria college)
Overcompensating (victoria college)
Resident Evil: Afterlife (roof of robarts + more i think)
Robarts actually appeared briefly in friends