University of Toronto Observes Remembrance Day on November 11
The University of Toronto community will come together on November 11 to honor Remembrance Day, coinciding with the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. Events are scheduled across all three campuses to pay tribute to soldiers and veterans from the First and Second World Wars and other conflicts.
Flags will be lowered to half-mast at U of T’s St. George, Scarborough, and Mississauga campuses as a sign of respect for those who have served, including students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
Remembrance Day Ceremony at U of T St. George
The Service of Remembrance will be held at Soldiers’ Tower. The program begins at 10:10 a.m. with a carillon recital performed by composer Naoko Tsujita, followed by the official ceremony starting at 10:30 a.m.
- Land acknowledgement
- Reflection on Remembrance Day
- Performance of the Naval Hymn by the Hart House Chorus
- Recitation of In Flanders Fields, penned by U of T alumnus and physician John McCrae
- Commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II
- Presentation on Canada’s role in liberating northwestern Europe
- Wreath-laying by university representatives and community members
"In Flanders Fields," written by U of T alum and physician John McCrae
All members of the U of T community are invited to attend these ceremonies.
Summary: The University of Toronto marks Remembrance Day with solemn ceremonies across its campuses, honoring veterans and marking 80 years since World War II’s end.