Head and shoulders image of Dr. Byron J. Seaman, honourary Doctor of Science recipient; likely taken at time of presentation.

Bio/Historical Note: Byron James Seaman was born in 1923 at Rouleau, Saskatchewan. He attended the University of Saskatchewan and earned a BSc in mechanical engineering in 1945. Seaman moved to Alberta shortly after graduating to work in the oil industry with his two brothers, Donald and Daryl Seaman (both brothers were future honourary Doctor of Laws degree recipients by the U of S). They first established Seaman Engineering and Drilling Co. Ltd. (shortened to Sedco). It became noted for providing the option of turnkey contracts at a fixed price, rather than bidding a price for every foot drilled. The company also covered a portion of the drilling costs to secure the contract, as well as for services like cementing and casing. Sedco ultimately merged with three other companies in June 1962 to form Bow Valley Industries. Seaman went on to serve as CEO of Bow Valley (later Bovar, Inc) from 1976 to 1987, and as chairman from 1987 to 1990. Seaman was one of the original six owners of the Calgary Flames, along with his brother Daryl and four others. Under his co-ownership, the franchise won their only Stanley Cup in 1989. They reached two other Stanley Cup finals. Seaman remained a part-owner of the Flames until 2010, one year after his brother Daryl died. Along with his brother, Seaman was inducted into the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame in 2007. He was also awarded the Governor General's medal. Byron Seaman died on 24 April 2021 in Calgary at age 97.

Images of cabins.

Head and shoulders image of Emma {Hathaway] Bell, university librarian, University of Saskatchewan, Regina Campus, from 1941-1956.

Head and shoulders image of Ms. E.M. Wilson, secretary-receptionist, Saskatchewan Soil Testing Laboratory.

Head and shoulders outdoor image of Elsie York, medical secretary, College of Medicine; image taken near retirement.

Bio/Historical Note: Senior-most CUPE 1975 member retires after 42 years at U of S
When Elsie York signed on with the Department of Medicine on August 15, 1955, the University Hospital wasn't even fully occupied. Since then, there have been different department heads, changing personnel, and the hospital has been expanded and its name modified. York has been there all the while, with her initial secretarial duties having changed, in 1980, to embrace more administrative matters under Dr. Marvin Bala. Earlier this year she decided, as the CUPE 1975 member with the highest seniority, to opt for the University's retirement incentive plan and call it a career. She says she plans to stay in Saskatoon, where she'll be able to spend more time with her husband Art, who has been in retirement for eight years.
From 5 Sept. 1997 issue of OCN:

Bio/Historical Note: Elsie Kathleen York (nee Deditch) was born 11 May 1934 on a farm near North Battleford, Saskatchewan. She worked as a medical secretary at University Hospital/Royal University Hospital from 1955 to 1997. Elsie York died 18 October 2014 in Saskatoon.

Elmer Hackett, animal technician, stands with Regan Keown, student, Western College of Veterinary Medicine. Sign on door in background reads "Hackett Room."

Bio/Historical Note: Elmer Thomas Hackett was born 8 June 1933 in Asquith, Saskatchewan, and moved to Saskatoon as a young boy. He attended Mayfair School and Saskatoon Technical Collegiate. In 1949 at the age of 19, Hackett began work at the University of Saskatchewan as an animal assistant in the Medical College. Over the years Hackett worked in various departments, moving to the newly opened Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) in 1965 as a technician. Hackett took home correspondence courses in electronics over the years and worked his way up to a Tech IV animal technician position which he maintained until his retirement in 1994, having worked at the University for 45 years. Elmer Hackett died 5 December 2015 in Saskatoon.

Eli Bornstein, professor of Art and Art History, with the cover proof of the 1997/98 issue of The Structurist.

Bio/Historical Note: Image appeared in 8 Jan 1999 issue of OCN.

Eli Bornstein, professor of Art, at work on "Structure" [a relief construction], situated in the Arts Building.

Head and shoulders image of Eli Bornstein, professor of Art.

Bio/Historical Note: Eli Bornstein was born 28 December 1922 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He received his BA (1945) and MA (1954) in Art from the University of Wisconsin. He then studied at the Art Institute of Chicago, the University of Chicago, in Paris at the Academie Julian and the Academie Montmartre of Fernand Leger. Bornstein joined the faculty of the University of Saskatchewan in 1950. Bornstein has an extensive record of juried exhibitions, and commissioned works. His construction for the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation building in 1956 was the first public abstract sculpture in Saskatchewan (if not western Canada). Other commissioned work was created for the Winnipeg International Airport; the Wascana Centre; and the Canadian Light Source, among others. He is represented in numerous public and private collections, including the National Gallery of Canada, the Canada Council Art Bank, and the Saskatchewan Arts Board. In 1958 while on sabbatical, Bornstein met Dutch artist/scholar Joost Baljeu. Together they founded and co-edited the first issue of an art periodical, Structure. In 1960 Bornstein published the first edition of The Stucturist, an international art journal currently distributed in over 35 countries. The Structurist is multi-disciplinary: in recalling the first issue, one reviewer was "frankly amazed at the ambitious courage of the magazine, the quality of its design, and the embracing intelligence of the contents." Bornstein has served as editor since its inception. Upon his retirement from the U of S in 1990, Bornstein was awarded an honourary Doctor of Letters (DLitt) degree. He was awarded the Saskatchewan Order of Merit in 2008, and was inducted into the Order of Canada in 2019. Bornstein continues to edit and publish The Structurist and remains an active artist and writer (2024).

Head and shoulders image of Eli Bornstein, Professor Emeritus of Art and Art History, and editor of The Structurist.

Bio/Historical Note: Image appeared in 17 Oct. 2003 issue of OCN.

Bio/Historical Note: Eli Bornstein was born 28 December 1922 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He received his BA (1945) and MA (1954) in Art from the University of Wisconsin. He then studied at the Art Institute of Chicago, the University of Chicago, in Paris at the Academie Julian and the Academie Montmartre of Fernand Leger. Bornstein joined the faculty of the University of Saskatchewan in 1950. Bornstein has an extensive record of juried exhibitions, and commissioned works. His construction for the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation building in 1956 was the first public abstract sculpture in Saskatchewan (if not western Canada). Other commissioned work was created for the Winnipeg International Airport; the Wascana Centre; and the Canadian Light Source, among others. He is represented in numerous public and private collections, including the National Gallery of Canada, the Canada Council Art Bank, and the Saskatchewan Arts Board. In 1958 while on sabbatical, Bornstein met Dutch artist/scholar Joost Baljeu. Together they founded and co-edited the first issue of an art periodical, Structure. In 1960 Bornstein published the first edition of The Stucturist, an international art journal currently distributed in over 35 countries. The Structurist is multi-disciplinary: in recalling the first issue, one reviewer was "frankly amazed at the ambitious courage of the magazine, the quality of its design, and the embracing intelligence of the contents." Bornstein has served as editor since its inception. Upon his retirement from the U of S in 1990, Bornstein was awarded an honourary Doctor of Letters (DLitt) degree. He was awarded the Saskatchewan Order of Merit in 2008, and was inducted into the Order of Canada in 2019. Bornstein continues to edit and publish The Structurist and remains an active artist and writer (2024).

Head and shoulders image of Elaine Cadell, executive director of Alumni and Development.

Bio/Historical Note: Elaine Cadell is the longtime executive director of Alumni and Development (2024).

Head and shoulders image of Elaine Cadell, executive director of Alumni and Development.

Bio/Historical Note: Elaine Cadell is the longtime executive director of Alumni and Development (2024)