100th Anniversary Breakfast | Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy

On 21 February 2018, the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy kicked off celebrations marking the 100th anniversary of occupational therapy education at the University of Toronto, and the birthday party was a tremendous success! Over 100 guests listened to comments by Faculty of Medicine Dean Trevor Young, MP Carolyn Bennett (Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs), MPP Kevin Flynn (Minister of Labour), and our Chair, Professor Susan Rappolt. Following the presentation, guests enjoyed delicious cake and coffee provided by our sponsors, Sweets from the Earth and Jimmy’s Coffee. Read more about the event (OS&OT Celebrates 100 Years of Occupational Therapy Education at U of T), and view the photos and historical slide presentation below.

We wish to thank everyone who helped us celebrate the occasion: our guests, speakers, sponsors, and supporters: Faculty of Medicine’s Office of Advancement and Communications Office, the Department of Family & Community Medicine, and our fabulous caterer, Raging Spoon.

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Breakfast guests mingling

Moment in Time for February 21, 2018. "Canada's first occupational therapy program". Globe and Mail, page A2

‘Moment in Time’ feature in the Globe and Mail, 21 February 2018

Photo of current and three most recent chairs of the Dept. of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy

Susan Rappolt, Helene Polatajko, Robin Schaffer and Judy Friedland: Current and most recent past Chairs of the Dept. of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy

Photo of students who provided support at the event

Our MScOT students provided exceptional support at the event

Celebrating 100 Years! Occupational Therapy Education at the University of Toronto. Click image or here to watch the presentation (no audio).

Screen capture from centenary slide presentation

From “Celebrating 100 Years! Occupational Therapy Education at the University of Toronto.” Click image to watch the full presentation (note: no audio)