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'''Skule™''' is a registered trademark of the University of Toronto Engineering Society. The request was filed in December 1982, and officially registered on January 20, 1984. | '''Skule™''' is a registered trademark of the University of Toronto [[Engineering Society]]. The request was filed in December 1982, and officially registered on January 20, 1984. | ||
The origins of the word Skule™ come from the ''[[School of Practical Science]]'' (SPS), which was the name of the engineering school at the University before it was officially absorbed as the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering. The name was engraved in a large lintel stone above the entrance of the old [[Skulehouse]]. Students referred to the SPS simply as "School", even long after the Faculty became a part of the University. | The origins of the word Skule™ come from the ''[[School of Practical Science]]'' (SPS), which was the name of the engineering school at the University before it was officially absorbed as the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering. The name was engraved in a large lintel stone above the entrance of the old [[Skulehouse]]. Students referred to the SPS simply as "School", even long after the Faculty became a part of the University. | ||
The first recorded usage of the word ''Skule™'' appeared in a 1943 School Nite programme, which listed the revue as "Skule Nite". From then on, a new era of spelling began. | The first recorded usage of the word ''Skule™'' appeared in a 1943 School Nite programme, which listed the revue as "[[Skule Nite]]". From then on, a new era of spelling began. | ||
For several years, both ''School'' and ''Skule''™ were used in referring to the Engineering Faculty. The general rule of thumb was to use ''School'' for more formal occasions. Controversy surrounding the use of ''Skule'' continued for some time. Many thought that ''Skule'' was degrading to the old School of Practical Science. | For several years, both ''School'' and ''Skule''™ were used in referring to the Engineering Faculty. The general rule of thumb was to use ''School'' for more formal occasions. Controversy surrounding the use of ''Skule'' continued for some time. Many thought that ''Skule'' was degrading to the old School of Practical Science. | ||