Dr. Alexander Augusta Portrait Celebration

Join Provost Nicholas Terpstra and Dr. Nav Persaud for a celebratory unveiling of a portrait by Gordon Shadrach, honouring Dr. Alexander Augusta.

Alexander Augusta completed his medical degree at Trinity Medical College in 1860 and became the first Black medical student in Canada West. He then worked for several years as a physician in Toronto and advocated against racism. Dr. Augusta returned to the U.S. and used his skills during and after the Civil War to promote civil rights.

Keynote Speakers:
Heather Butts, Columbia University, author of African American Medicine in Washington, D.C.: Healing the Capital during the Civil War era.
Julian Sher, author of The North Star: Canada and the Civil War Plots Against Lincoln.

Doors Open: 4:30 p.m.
Speaking Remarks: 5:00 p.m. – 5:40 p.m.
Reception: 5:40 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

This event is free and all are welcome! Registration is required.

Please contact trinity.alumni@utoronto.ca if you have any questions.