A club for donors who reflect the leadership
of our past presidents
Since 1977, Presidents’ Circle has honoured donors whose commitment to the vision and leadership of U of T’s President–present and past–has enabled the University to achieve prominence in Canada and internationally.
The Presidents’ Circle is a unique membership program that allows the University to maintain a close relationship with its alumni, friends and family. Through the generous gifts of our approximately 4,000 Presidents’ Circle members, the University is able to support deserving students, attract and retain world class faculty and build innovative facilities and programs.
Membership in the Presidents’ Circle is based on an annual combined donation totaling $1,827 or more for individuals, and $10,000 or more for corporations, foundations and other organizations.
Presidents’ Circle Events Series Winter/Spring 2012
Our 2012 events series is underway! As a Presidents’ Circle member, you are invited to attend special lectures and events presented by the University’s most celebrated, insightful and inspiring professors. We hope that you that you will join us at the various events throughout the season to thank you in person for your support of the University of Toronto.
Upcoming Events
Presidents’ Circle Garden Party
Hosted by Professor David Naylor, President and Dr. Wendy M. Cecil, Chairman, Presidents’ Circle
Please join us for our annual reception with other Presidents’ Circle members on the lovely grounds of 93 Highland Avenue.
Wednesday, June 20th, 2012
Reception 6 -8pm
93 Highland Avenue
Past Events
Temples, Tablets and Lions: Recent Discoveries on the Plain of Antioch in Southeastern Turkey
Presented by Professor Tim Harrison, Department of Near and Middle East Civilizations, Faculty of Arts & Science
Recent excavations in Turkey by Professor Harrison and his team have led to major discoveries, including a temple, clay tablets, and a monumental sculpture of a lion. Join us for a journey back in time as Professor Harrison uncovers how these and other exciting discoveries may shed new light on a “lost age” in history.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Reception 6–7pm
Lecture 7–8pm
Location: The Faculty Club, 41 Willcocks Street, Toronto, ON M5S 1C7.
Hallelujah! George and Leonard: How two tunes exemplify peak musical experience
Presented by Don McLean, Dean, Faculty of Music
Join us as Don McLean, Dean, Faculty of Music, explains how two disparate works that are widely appreciated for their capacity to induce the Voice-of-God (VoG) effect: Handel’s Hallelujah chorus from Messiah and ‘cover versions’ of Leonard Cohen’s song “Hallelujah”.
Tuesday, February 28th, 2012
Reception 6–7pm
Lecture 7–8pm
Walter Hall
University of Toronto, Faculty of Music
80 Queen’s Park, Toronto, ON M5S 2C5