University of Toronto Engineering Society - Skule Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

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YEARS OF SKULE ...In November 1907 the annual Transactions were replaced by a journal called Applied Science , which was published monthly during the academic session. By this time there were 721 students; the financial problems of the Society centred around the meeting of publishing costs and the promotion of subscriptions. Applied Science was a casualty of the first world war, the last issue appearing in 1916. In 1920-21, however, the Transactions of the Engineering Society reappeared. At the same time there began a companion publication, The Transactions and Year Book of the Engineering Society, which added a major section on student activities directed primarily at the undergraduates. By the 1940’s the technical papers had become a small section of the Transactions and Yearbook, and by the 1950’s this element had entirely disappeared. The publication had become and remains a yearbook devoted to student activities. Reprinted wtth permluton from Cold Iron and Lady Godlua

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DISORIENTATION Orientation once again exposed a fresh crop of swarthy-looking Freshmen to the meaning of Skule. After introductory speeches in Con Hall, the Skulemen (or Skulewomen) -to-be joined Godiva’s annual ride to meet Uncle Billy at Queen’s Park. Later in the week, with the roar of the Mighty Skule Cannon as a signal, the traditional Nursing Caper was carried off flawlessly. Next, the momentous 48 Hour Scavenger Hunt occurred. The hunt was very successful with the Band team setting a new collection record and winning, but being disqualified due to the collection of Joe Facca’s pants. Following the Hunt, campus rivalry prevailed as Skule raiding parties stealthily invaded the colleges and faculties of U of T. These uproarious activities continued with the annual Devonshire Nurse Moistening Festival organized by the engineers. As is customary, everyone who participated had a great deal of fun initiating the class of 8T5. 6