U of T to mark Remembrance Day across its three campuses on Nov. 11

Published: November 7, 2025

The University of Toronto community will gather on Nov. 11 to observe Remembrance Day, which this year marks the 80^th anniversary of the end of the Second World War.

All three campuses have planned events to honour soldiers and veterans who served in the First and Second World Wars, as well as other conflicts - and all U of T community members are welcome to attend.

U of T will also lower flags across the three campuses to half-mast to acknowledge those who have served, including U of T students, faculty, staff and alumni.

Here's more information on the ceremonies at U of T St. George, U of T Scarborough and U of T Mississauga:

St. George

The Service of Remembrance takes place at Soldiers' Tower on the St. George campus. Proceedings begin with a carillon recital by composer-performer Naoko Tsujita at 10:10 a.m., with the official ceremony commencing at 10:30 a.m.

The ceremony will include a land acknowledgement, a reflection on Remembrance Day, a performance of the Naval Hymn by the Hart House Chorus and a recitation of "In Flanders Fields," written by U of T alum and physician John McCrae. There will also be a commemoration of the 80^th anniversary of the end of the Second World War and a presentation about how Canada helped liberate northwestern Europe. Wreaths will be laid by representatives of the university and the broader community.

U of T President Melanie Woodin is scheduled to attend, as are other dignitaries including local MP Chrystia Freeland, Canada's special envoy for the reconstruction of Ukraine.

U of T Scarborough

The Remembrance Day ceremony at U of T Scarborough begins at 10:40 a.m. in The Meeting Place, Science Wing.

In addition to a wreath laying and a moment of silence, the ceremony includes performances by the UTSC Concert Band and Concert Choir & String Orchestra. For the first time, the Highland Creek Colour Guard from Royal Canadian Legion Branch 258 will also participate in the event.

Linda Johnston, U of T vice-president and principal of U of T Scarborough, is scheduled to attend and deliver remarks.

U of T Mississauga

The Service of Remembrance at U of T Mississauga starts at 10:45 a.m. outside the Davis Building, near the flagpole. There will be a reading of "In Flanders Fields" during the ceremony, which will last approximately 20 minutes.

Alexandra Gillespie, U of T vice-president and principal of U of T Mississauga, will be in attendance, delivering remarks and laying a wreath during the ceremony.