Biology Building - Official Opening
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- 15 Sept. 1960
Allan E. Blakeney, Saskatchewan Minister of Education, speaks during official opening.
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Biology Building - Official Opening
Allan E. Blakeney, Saskatchewan Minister of Education, speaks during official opening.
Biology Building - Official Opening
Elevated view of the crowd in the lecture theatre.
Biology Building - Official Opening
Students dressed in Roman togas and outfits interrupt the ceremonies as dignitaries are seated behind and laughing during the official opening.
Biology Building - Official Opening
View of dignitaries, some in caps and gowns, standing on stage as a speaker addresses the crowd during the official opening.
Biology Building - Official Opening
Presentation of scissors by Herb Pinder, member, Board of Governors, to Dr. W.P. Thompson, head, Biology, and third University President,
Biology Building - Official Opening
Family members of W.P. Thompson, former head, Biology, and third University President, among the crowd after the official opening.
Biology Building - Official Opening
J.W.T. Spinks, University President, speaks during official opening.
Biology Building - Official Opening
Presentation of key by J.W.T. Spinks, University President, to Dr. Donald S. Rawson, head, Department of Biology, during the official opening.
Biology Building - Official Opening
F. Hedley Auld, University Chancellor, addresses the audience during the official opening. J.W.T. Spinks, University President, seated in background.
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Biology Building west side of north extension with trees in foreground; Summer.
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Walkway to Biology (W.P. Thompson) Building north entrance; Summer.
Biology/Geology Building - Architect's Concept
Architect's conceptual sketch of the Biology/Geology Building.
Bio/Historical Note: Designed by the architectural firm Black, McMillan and Larson of Regina, the Geology Building was given a neo-Collegiate Gothic exterior to blend harmoniously with the other buildings in the central campus. The two-and-a-half-storey building was erected just south or the bowl side of the W.P. Thompson Biology Building providing 8,543 square metres for office, laboratory, library, classroom, and storage space for rock and fossil samples. The exterior was clad with greystone and dressed with tyndal limestone. The dominant feature of the interior was a two story atrium that featured the mosaics for the former exterior walls of the Thompson Building, a life-size skeleton of a Tyrannosaurus Rex and geological and biological displays. The $18.5 million Geology Building was completed in 1986 and fused the space between Physics and Biology and linked through a walkway with Chemistry, creating an integrated science complex on campus.
Geology Building - Construction
Foundation being laid for the Geology Building. Excavation equipment in foreground, with crane in background. Buildings in background from l to r: Arts Tower, Chemistry (Thorvaldson) Building and Physics Building at far right.
Bio/Historical Note: The construction of the Geology Building marked a return to the early style of campus architecture. The Department of Geology had been formed in 1927 and for the next six decades was based in the east wing of the Engineering Building. A growing faculty and student population had forced the department to cobble together makeshift accommodation in trailers and remote campus buildings. Designed by the architectural firm Black, McMillan and Larson of Regina, the building was given a neo-Collegiate Gothic exterior to blend harmoniously with the other buildings in the central campus. The two-and-a-half-storey building was erected just south or the Bowl side of the W.P. Thompson Biology Building, providing 8,543 square metres for office, laboratory, library, classroom, and storage space for rock and fossil samples. The exterior was clad with greystone and dressed with tyndal limestone. The dominant feature of the interior was a two-story atrium that featured the mosaics for the former exterior walls of the Thompson Building, a life-size skeleton of a Tyrannosaurus rex and geological and biological displays. The $18.5 million Geology Building was completed in 1988 and fused the space between Physics and Biology and linked, through a walkway, with Chemistry, creating an integrated science complex on campus.
Memorial Gates - Dedication Ceremony
Elevated view of University and civic officials standing at dedication service of Memorial Gates at centre; attendees standing in foreground. Union Jack draped over the Memorial Tablet. University buildings from l to r: Biology Building, Qu'Appelle Hall, Little Stone School House, and Emmanuel College. St. Andrew's College visible directly behind gates.
School of Environment and Sustainability - Community Garden - Demolition
Garden plot behind the Biology Building, also known as the School of Environment and Sustainability community garden, being demolished. Image looking south towards the back of the Biology Building. Tunnel connecting the Agriculture Building to the Biology Building visible.
Historical note: This garden plot was also used to be used to grow research plants for the Biology department. The garden was removed for construction on a new building.