Canada 150: A VIC Celebration

1867

Canada is born…
…Victoria College turns 31!

• Faraday Hall, Victoria College, Coburg (Available Online)
• Exterior of Faraday Hall, with Upper Canada Academy (Victoria College), Cobourg ca.1867
• Programme, Matriculation (requirements and information)
• Convocation programme

1877

Mary Crossen, the first woman permitted to take lectures with male students at Victoria College, is awarded the degree of M.E.L (Mistress of English Literature)

• Programme, Matriculation (requirements and information)
• Calendar for the 1877-78 year (Lists courses of study, programmes, degrees, etc.)
• Greek Examination, 1877

1887

Nathanael Burwash is appointed President and Chancellor

• Convocation programme
• Nathanael Burwash, President and Chancellor

1897

Founding of the Barbara Heck Memorial Association (later the Victoria Women’s Association)

• Convocation programme
• Margaret Burwash was the first President of the women’s association
• The Bob Revue was an annual performance put on by the Sophomore class

1907

Student Clubs and Groups

• The Conversazione Committee served refreshments and conversed with the local gentry
• The Tennyson Club brochure
• The Women’s Literary Society
• Inter-College Debating Union events

1917

WW1 rages on. 530 members of Victoria College served, 67 died.

• The Acta Victoriana War Supplement showed all the members of the Vic community who served.
• Pin for the Class of 1T7
• The Victoria College graduating class of 1917 (Available Online)

1927

• The graduating class in Theology of 1927 (Available Online)
• Freshman Day Programme 1927
• The graduating class of 1927

1937

Reba E. Hern becomes the first woman to receive a diploma from Emmanuel College

• Emmanuel College graduating class of 1937 (Available Online)
• Info Booklet, “Women in Victoria College” 1937
• Questionnaire from the Dean of Women’s Office
• 3T7 Dance Card
• Women’s Tea Dance hosted by the Victoria College Union

1947

• Faculty Dinner to the Graduating Class of 1947 event Programme
• Convocation in Arts Notice
• The Victoria College graduating class of 1947 (Available Online)

1957

Residence life

• Nelles House student residents 1956-1957
• Student residents of Annesley Hall
• Middle House student residents 1956-1957

1967

Canada turns 100!

The Mulock Cup (Intramurals trophy) is the oldest trophy in Canada which has been competed for without interruption.

• Victoria College – Mulock Cup Champions 1967
• Mulock Cup Champions stein
• T. Rumsey, Linebacker, Victoria College Football Team, Mulock Cup Champions, 1967
• “An off-tackle play behind strong blocking, Mulock Cup, Varsity Stadium”

1977

Musical events and groups

“On the Old Ontario Strand,” Vic’s College Song has been sung since the late 1940s

• Vic Music Club’s 50th Anniversary performance “Babes in Arms”
• The Music Club’s 50th Anniversary celebration

1987

Student Orientation

Victoria University Student Administrative Council (VUSAC) organizes orientation activities.

• Students participating in Orientation activities

1997

• Victoria College graduating class of 1997

2007

Vic Book Sale surpasses $1-Million mark

• Article from the Vic Report, 2007
• Line up outside the Victoria College Book Sale

2017

Canada turns 150!

Carole Taylor, O.C. Vic 6T7 is appointed Chancellor of Victoria University

• Article from the Globe and Mail, Feb 18, 2017 (Available Online)