UofT Landmarks
Inside New College
Famous UofT Alumni
New History
Movies and TV
100

This gothic-style building, opened in 1859, was one of the first built on the St. George campus and is now a National Historic Site.

University College

100

Define Sprout Mentors' Role

This mentor is designed to support first-year students as they transition to university life, offering guidance on academics, campus resources, and student life (provides extra/co-curricular opportunities that serve the academic mission)

100

This Canadian novelist’s most famous book, “The Handmaid’s Tale,” has been banned in school libraries in both Canada and the US.

Margaret Atwood

100

New College is one of #___ colleges at UofT  

7

100

The TV show Friends featured this Turkey-shaped library.

Robarts Library

200

This New College residence, opened in the 1960s, is significant for being one of UofT’s first co-ed dorms and remains central to the college’s student community.

Wilson Hall

200

Non-profit organization elected by students that hosts events to engage with the New College community, and participate in various committees (i.e., dining)- bridging the gap between students and university leadership  

What is New College Student Council (NCSC)

200

This Emmy-winning actor is best known for his portrayal of President Snow in the famous Hunger Games movie series.

Donald Sutherland

200

What year was New College founded?

1962

200

Convocation Hall is featured in this 2004 teen comedy movie starring Lindsay Lohan.  

Mean Girls

300

This 143-foot tower contains a carillon of 51 bells and commemorates UofT members who died in World War I.

Soldiers’ Tower

300

An office that supports new College students’ experience at UofT by providing extra-curricular and co-curricular opportunities that serve the academic mission

What is the Office of Residence and Student Life (ORSL) 

300

This computer scientist and emeritus professor at UofT won the 2024 Noble Prize in Physics.

Geoffrey Hinton

300

What University abroad inspired the college system at UofT?

University of Oxford, Britain

300

Knox College appears in the background of this 2008 movie starring a Green superhero.

Incredible Hulk

400

This building, home to UofT’s Faculty of Law, has been featured in several films and is known for its distinctive neo-gothic architecture.

Flavelle House

400

Upper-year student leaders that help to build community, offer mentorship, and ensure a safe environment for first years and New College residents  

Residence Dons!

400

This TV personality and entrepreneur is best known for his work investing in businesses that appear on Shark Tank

Robert Herjavec

400

What is New College’s motto on our emblem?

 JUNCTA JUVANT

400

The TV adaptation of The Handmaid’s Tale was filmed at this library on campus.

Kelly Library

500

Hidden inside this UofT landmark is a set of murals painted by members of the Group of Seven, including J.E.H. MacDonald and A.Y. Jackson.

Hart House

500

Student leaders who design and facilitate diverse programs based on a thinking framework aligned catered to learning objectives and student needs  

Learning eXperience Assistants (LXA’s)

500

This South Korean-Canadian actor is best known for his role as Appa on the hit TV show Kim’s Convenience.

Paul Sun-Hyung Lee

500

What does New College’s motto on our emblem mean?

Motto = JUNCTA JUVANT | Translation = Strength in Unity

500

In this 1997 movie starring Matt Damon, UofT serves as a stand-in for MIT and Harvard University.

Good Will Hunting