Gerald Sutton's 40s snapshot
Favourite professors from the 40s
John Purkis, BCom'48, on the Class of '48
50s Snapshot
Due to postwar growth and financial assistance to veterans, the School experienced record enrolment, and professors were required to teach special sessions during the summer months to accommodate the large contingents.
Postwar growth
Dunning Hall opens on the corner of University Avenue and Union Street.
Dunning Hall opens
At the close of the decade, Senior Matriculation followed by four years of study were required in the Commerce program.
Four years of study is required
“Helen Bronskill, BCom'48: The war was over, the world was our oyster, and everyone was going to be alright.”
Memories from a women in Commerce in the 40s
Bachelor of Commerce Curriculum, 1949
Bachelor of Commerce Curriculum
The class of 1948
Memories of the 50s
Although the forties began with rising enrolment numbers, the war soon took its toll.
War took its toll
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