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Convocation procession in the Bowl, May 1928. A-1666 University of Saskatchewan 3 Spring Convocation 2008 The graduation lists shown in this program were prepared prior to Convocation and may not reflect final college decisions regarding each student’s eligibility for graduation. As a result, some of the students listed in this program may not have been formally approved to receive the degree or diploma indicated. The Registrar maintains the official list of graduates. All photos are from University Archives, unless otherwise noted. President’s Message PETER MacKINNON I want to express a very warm welcome to the graduates, families and friends who join us today. Convocation is the University’s most important ceremony, for it is here that we celebrate the accomplishments of our students and the contributions of their loved ones to their success. You should be proud of this day and of the commitment and sacrifice that it represents. In this our Centennial year, we at the University of Saskatchewan are especially proud of our accomplishments over the past 100 years, and it is thanks in large part to you, our students, who have helped us to achieve our goal of building a world- class institution of higher learning. As we celebrate our successes with pride and anticipate our future with excitement, the University of Saskatchewan is ready to expand on the original vision of our founders. Our mission now is to engage fully in all we do, to enlighten all we serve, and to explore all aspects of our world. We hope that you—our graduates—will carry on this same mission as you engage, enlighten and explore within your own new life. We extend to you our very best wishes for the future. We hope that you will stay in touch with us through our University of Saskatchewan alumni family, and that we will have the opportunity to welcome you ‘home’ to our campus many times in the years ahead. Warmest congratulations! University of Saskatchewan 1 Spring Convocation 2008 The Chancellor VERA PEZER of Psychology. She would later become advisor and trainer to Canadian Curling Director of Student Counselling, an Teams in two Olympic Games. Assistant Professor of Psychology and Assistant Dean, College of Arts and An accomplished athlete in her own Science. Under her leadership, student right, Dr. Pezer is a four-time Canadian retention and academic success were Ladies’ Curling Champion, a Canadian enhanced and the University’s first Softball Champion, and two-time offices dedicated to student emergency member of the Saskatchewan Senior financial assistance, disability services Women’s golf team. She has received for students, and Aboriginal student a place of honour in the Saskatoon support programs established. and Saskatchewan Sports Halls of Fame and in the Canadian Curling She has held volunteer and leadership Hall of Fame. In 2003, Dr. Pezer roles with the Saskatoon Board of completed her first book, The Stone Police Commissioners, Saskatchewan Age: A Social History of Curling in the Centennial Gala, Hope Cancer Race Prairies. Dr. Pezer was honoured with Dr. Pezer has a long association with for Recovery, Saskatoon Housing a Saskatchewan Centennial Medal the University of Saskatchewan, Coalition, and the YWCA. Dr. Pezer in 2006, and in 2002, received the earning her undergraduate and has also contributed widely to University of Saskatchewan Alumni graduate degrees from the University professional and amateur sports Award of Achievement. and serving as the Associate organizations. She was member and Vice-President (Student Affairs and Chair of the 1989 Jeux Canada Games Dr. Pezer was elected Chancellor Services) from 1991 to 2001. Dr. Pezer Foundation, Director of the 1991 Scott July 1, 2007. She presides over first joined the University in 1966 in Tournament of Hearts and Ceremonies Convocation, confers degrees, chairs Student Counselling Services and as a Chair of the 1989 Brier. As a Sport the Senate and is a member of the part-time instructor in the Department Psychologist, Dr. Pezer served as an Board of Governors. University of Saskatchewan 2 Spring Convocation 2008 Alumni Message HEATHER MAGOTIAUX Convocation is a great opportunity to reflect on our past accomplishments and look to the future. The leaders and builders of University of Saskatchewan had great vision and expectations for the U of S. I think that you would agree that our University has emerged as a great Canadian university and, in areas of academic preeminence, we are recognized as world leaders. The University of Saskatchewan is a place where great minds meet. As the graduates receive their degrees today, they join a larger community of over 120,000 U of S alumni worldwide. For more than 100 years, our graduates have become leaders in their chosen professions and enhanced the profile and reputation of the University of Saskatchewan. This responsibility has been passed to you to become our new leaders and innovators. Create a legacy that future U of S students and alumni can celebrate over the next century. And don’t forget to stay connected with your University, your College and your classmates during your lifelong journey. Use your energy and passion to live and build well and continue to develop your great mind. Congratulations to the class of 2008. Heather Magotiaux Vice-President University Advancement University of Saskatchewan 3 Spring Convocation 2008 Our Crest Three Sheaves symbolizing the province Open Book representing the University CelebratingDeo et Patriae—our motto—For God and Country reat inds Our Colours green, white and gold G M Our Song (An excerpt) Sing for Saskatchewan, And let your song ring out, And rise for Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan we shout. Our Team Think of the days you’ve known, Inside the Greystone walls, The U of S Huskies are at the centre of our Then rise for Saskatchewan, school spirit. With over 350 athletes, 15 Give your song, your heart, teams and countless championship titles, your all. the U of S has developed a reputation as a – Words and music by Neil Harris, 1951 dominant player in interuniversity sports. Since 1907, the University of Saskatchewan Celebrating reat has been building a indsproud G Mtradition. We have evolved from a prairie college to a centre of excellence in education and research. Our students, faculty, staff and alumni are a testament to our success. Their example has set a precedent for institutions across Canada, North America and the world. THORVALDSON BUILDING BACK LookingPopulation In 1907, the year the University of Saskatchewan was established, the population of Saskatoon was roughly 4,500 and the province of Saskatchewan, 210,000. Saskatoon’s population today tops 200,000; Saskatchewan’s grazes the million mark. Students/Faculty Emmanuel College students in the classroom, 1920. A-1606 In 1909, five faculty members taught the first group of 70 students. Classes were initially held in the Drinkle building in “The atmosphere of Saskatoon downtown Saskatoon. Currently more than 1,000 faculty members will be changed. We shall rise to mentor a student body of nearly 20,000. a higher plane of being.” Colleges – Comment by local lawyer R.W. Shannon upon learning that Arts & Science and Agriculture were the Saskatoon had been chosen as home to the province's University first two colleges to be established at the U of S—in 1908 and 1909, respectively. Today, 13 colleges and four schools offer he University of Walter Charles Murray, of Dalhousie 58 degrees, diplomas and certificates in Saskatchewan was University, as the first President. over 100 areas of study. Testablished by the University Act on April 3, 1907, only 18 months Classes in Arts and Science began Tuition after Saskatchewan became a in September, 1909, in downtown In 1909, tuition fees were $6 per class. province. Saskatoon. Construction of the Today the cost ranges from approximately campus began in 1910 and the first $800 to $1,400 per class. The people of the province, as well as buildings were occupied in the fall their government, were instrumental of 1912. They included the College graduates in shaping the new University. The Building (Administration Building), In 1912, the U of S honoured its first provincial government requested Saskatchewan Hall (a student graduating class of seven students. The all residents who were graduates ceremony was held at Nutana Collegiate. of a Canadian or British university residence), residences for the Dean At this year’s Convocation spring and fall to form the first Convocation and of Agriculture and the President, ceremonies, we will honour nearly 4,000 elect the University’s Senate. In a laboratory for Engineering and a new graduates. 1908, the Board selected Professor number of farm buildings. University of Saskatchewan 6 Spring Convocation 2008 LOOKING With sights firmly fixed on the future, the University of Saskatchewan has embarked on an ambitious effort to advance its already significant contribution of College Building construction takes shape, November 1911. A-23 forwardknowledge, innovation and leadership to the people and economy of this province, this From the beginning, the University constructed buildings also have country and the world. established an emphasis on research greystone, as well as Tyndall stone and teaching in a context of (pre-cut slabs quarried in Tyndall, Our plan commits energy and resources where community service, and encouraged Manitoba), concrete, brick, glass they count the most—to enhancing the student co-operation among departments and aggregate facings. experience, to encouraging collaboration and and divisions in tackling common to supporting research, scholarly and artistic problems. The development of The University offers many points of endeavour. rust-resistant strains of wheat, for interest for visitors: the Diefenbaker Success will require that University of example, initiated by the Canada Centre, Museum Saskatchewan students be well prepared to University and federal of Natural Sciences, thrive in the ‘knowledge age,’ that they be and provincial research Museum of Antiquities, equipped to succeed.