Dr. Mohindar S. Sachdev, a DSc in Electrical Engineering recipient, stands between George Ivany, University President, and Ted Turner, University Chancellor, during spring Convocation held at Centennial Auditorium.

Bio/Historical Note: Dr. Mohindar S. Sachdev was born in 1928 in Amritsar, India. He received a BSc from Baneras Hindu University, India; and MSc degrees from Punjab University, Chandigarh, India and the University of Saskatchewan; and PhD and DSc degrees from the U of S. Dr. Sachdev worked for the Punjab P.W.D. Electricity Branch and the Punjab State Electricity Board from 1950-1968. In 1968 he joined the University of Saskatchewan. His areas of interest are power system analysis and power system protection. Dr. Sachdev is a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers (India) and a Fellow of the Institution of Electrical Engineers- London (England). He is also a Registered Professional Engineer in the Province of Saskatchewan and a Chartered Engineer in the UK. An IEEE Life Fellow, Dr. Sachdev is professor emeritus with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (2024).

Roger Carter, dean of Law, makes presentation of a Bachelor of Laws degree with distinction to William F.J. Hood during convocation held at Centennial Auditorium.

Bio/Historical Note: William F.J. Hood earned a BComm with Great Distinction (1972) from the University of Saskatchewan, and earned a LLB with Distinction the following year. Hood was admitted to the Saskatchewan Bar in 1974.

F. Hedley Auld, University Chancellor, presents B.D. Cochrane with a BSc in Engineering. This was the first degree in Petroleum Engineering conferred at the University of Saskatchewan.

Dr. Wes MacAulay, dean of Pharmacy, presents a BSc in Pharmacy to R.D.M. Currie at Convocation held in Physical Education gymnasium.

F. Hedley Auld, University Chancellor, makes presentation of a BA with great distinction to Gerald Arthur Poulton of Moose Jaw at Convocation held in Physical Education gymnasium. Norman K. Cram, University Registrar, prepares to hood recipient, who was awarded the Chemical Institute of Canada Book Prize and an honours scholarship in Chemistry.

Dr. Sergey Fedoroff speaks before presenting Marlene Donna Balls, Judy Edith Deyotte, Barbara Elizabeth Holt and Bonnie Jean Klingler with Bachelor of Science (BSc MLT) in Medical Laboratory Technology degrees during fall convocation held at Centennial Auditorium.

John A. Dorgan, University Registrar, hoods an unidentified male graduand as John G. Diefenbaker, University Chancellor, looks down at a program during fall Convocation held at Centennial Auditorium. Dignitaries next to Mr. Diefenbaker include J.W.T. Spinks (second from right), University President; and R.W. Begg (right), Saskatoon Campus Principal.

Dr. Keith Downey (right), an earned DSc recipient, at spring Convocation standing with unidentified man in academic robes.

Bio/Historical Note: Dr. Richard Keith Downey was born in 1927 in Saskatoon. He received a BSA in 1951 and an MSc in 1952, both from the University of Saskatchewan. Dr. Downey received his Ph.D. from Cornell University in 1961. In 1951 Dr. Downey began working for Agriculture Canada in Saskatoon, becoming Senior Research Scientist Emeritus in 1993. He started his own firm and is President of Canoglobe Consulting Inc. He worked with Dr. Baldur Stefansson to develop a variety of rapeseed that could be used as an edible oil. This is known as canola and is one of Canada’s top edible oils and one of the largest oilseed crops in the world. Dr. Downey became known as the "Father of Canola". He is the breeder and co-breeder of 13 rapeseed/canola varieties and five condiment mustard varieties. In 1998, "Downey Street" at a research and development park in Saskatoon was named in his honour.

John G. Diefenbaker, University Chancellor, makes presentation of a DSc to Dr. Louis B. Jaques at Convocation held at Centennial Auditorium.

Bio/Historical Note: Dr. Louis Barker Jaques was born 10 July 1911 in Toronto. He attended the University of Toronto and earned three degrees there: a BA in physiology and biochemistry (1933); an MA (1935) and a PhD (under the supervision of Dr. Charles H. Best, 1941). In 1974 Dr. Jaques also earned a DSc from the University of Saskatchewan. From 1934-1944 he held academic positions at the University of Toronto as a Fellow, research assistant, and lecturer. In 1946 he moved to the University of Saskatchewan with an appointment as professor and head of Physiology. He resigned the headship in 1971, accepting a position as the first W.S. Lindsay Professor in the College of Medicine. A scientist of international reputation, Dr. Jaques was among the first to demonstrate the usefulness of heparin in treating thrombosis; to demonstrate the effectiveness of dicumarol in thrombosis; and he originated the use of silicone in handling blood. In 1974 Dr. Jaques also earned a DSc from the U of S. Upon his retirement in 1979 he was named Professor Emeritus; and in 1981 he was named a lay canon by the Anglican diocese of Saskatoon. Dr. Jaques died in 1997 at age 85.

W.J. White, dean of Agriculture, makes presentation of a BSc in Agriculture with high honours to Frank Leon Kowalski of Bladworth at spring Convocation held at Centennial Auditorium.

Doug Cherry, dean of Arts, makes presentation of a BSc with high honours in Biology to Fredrick H. Oleniuk during spring convocation held at Centennial Auditorium.

Procession walking past the university residences during the special 75th anniversary convocation.

Two images of outdoor processions. Top image shows procession walking past Saskatchewan Hall during Convocation. Bottom image shows members of procession ascending the stairs into the College Building.

Elevated view of procession walking past Saskatchewan Hall.

Elevated view of procession walking past Saskatchewan Hall.