Making history
New college members add their names to St John's College historical book
Dating back to 1866, when St John’s College first opened, Matriculation has been an annual event where new students, staff, and fellows are welcomed into the college.
Held in the St John’s College Chapel, this is an opportunity for our community to sign a historical book who will share their names with members of the college from over decades. With the significance of this book and the history of SJC, this event is also a celebration in welcoming new members into the college community.
Sherry Peters, St John’s College Registrar, says this event is unique in a way of how it showcases the college’s history.
“It’s a fascinating event to look back on the history of the college and see how it’s evolved since 1866. Back then, this book was a time to track the numbers of the college, whereas today, it’s a historical piece that our community gets excited to put their names alongside those who started this college.”
We are excited to welcome new members of the college on, September 19 from 1:30pm – 2:30pm in the St John’s College Chapel with a reception to follow in the Cloister.