Simcoe Hall

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Simcoe Hall is the administration building for the University of Toronto and located at the St. George Campus.

Built next to Convocation Hall (University of Toronto) in 1924, it houses the office of:

  • Chancellor
  • Vice-President and Provost
  • Vice-Provost (Planning & Budget)
  • VP Research & International Relatns
  • VP - Business Affairs & CFO
  • Status of Women Office
  • Vice-Pres - Div of Univ Advancement
  • Vice President - Human Resources
  • Vice-Pres - University Relations
  • U of T Research Services
  • President

Student protest are often held in front of Simcoe Hall as it houses the offices of the President. The Welcome Centre is also located in this building.

The two storey structure was named after Lieutenant Governor John Graves Simcoe. Coordinates: 43°39′39″N 79°23′46″W / 43.660867, -79.395986