Head and shoulders image of Dr. Art Bergan, Civil Engineering.

Bio/Historical Note: Arthur Theodore Bergan was born in Assiniboia, Saskatchewan, where he joined the Saskatchewan Department of Highways, supervising the design and construction of highways. He attended the University of Saskatchewan, obtaining a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering in 1961. Dr. Bergan completed his master's degree in in Soil Mechanics (Civil Engineering) at the U of S in 1964. He then began a career in academia with the University in the Department of Civil Engineering. In 1968 Dr. Bergan took an educational leave to earn a Ph.D. in in Pavement Design for Heavy Loads (Civil Engineering) from the Transport Institute of the University of California at Berkeley. Dr. Bergan continued his road-building career, supervising the design and construction of highways, many in previously undeveloped regions in north and northeastern Saskatchewan. An estimated 500 miles of Saskatchewan highway were built under his supervision, through such challenging terrain as permafrost and muskeg. Dr. Bergan served as assistant dean of the College of Engineering from 1978 to 1983. He is Professor Emeritus of Civil, Geological and Environmental Engineering (2021).

Head and shoulders image of Dr. Arthur Charlesby, English scientist and "the father of radiation chemistry."

Bio/Historical Note: In 1962, Dr. Robert J. Woods, professor of Chemistry at the University of Saskatchewan, took up an appointment as Senior Research Fellow at the Royal Military College of Science, Shrivenham, UK, where he worked on polymer irradiation and other radiation-chemical problems with Professor Arthur Charlesby (1915-1996).

Head and shoulders image of Dr. Arthur H. Joel, head, Department of Soils, 1922-1934.

Bio/Historical Note: The Soils Department was formed in 1919 with Professor Roy Hansen, a soil microbiologist trained at the University of Illinois, as the first faculty member and Department Head. The fledgling Department was first housed in the south wing of the College Building. The department moved in 1924 to the new Chemistry Building. Arthur H. Joel, an MSc graduate from Michigan Agricultural College, was hired in 1922 to focus on soil survey, and became head in 1924 when Hansen returned to the United States. Joel left the U of S for California in 1934. He was employed by the United States Department of Agriculture by 1937. Joel died in 1983 in Dunedin, Florida.

Bio/Historical Note: The Joel, founded in 1932, was originally called the Jury because of its 12 members. The club was eventually renamed The Joel after its founder Arthur H. Joel, who left the U of S for California in 1934. Original "town" members were Victor Graham, Art Joel, John Mitchell, Harold Moss, Prye Simmonds, and Esli Woods. Original "gown" members were Bill Bradley, Carl Gryte, Hank Janzen, Percy Joslin, Claude Lewis, and Sam McGuffin. A pamphlet titled The Joel in Saskatoon: A Bridge Between Gown and Town was written by R.H.D. (Bob) Phillips in 1997.

Head and shoulders image of Dr. Arthur M. Marko, professor of Biochemistry, 1955-1961.

Bio/Historical Note: Dr. Arthur M. Marko worked in the Biology and Health Physics Division of the Atomic Energy Commission, Chalk River, Ontario, in 1960.

Head and shoulders image of Dr. Arthur S. Morton, head, Department of History, and university librarian, 1914-1940.

Bio/Historical Note: Dr. Arthur Silver Morton was born on 16 May 1870 at the village of Iere, Trinidad, British West Indies, the son of Nova Scotian missionaries. He received his early education locally and with a scholarship from the Government of the Island, he entered the University of Edinburgh, eventually receiving both an MA and a B.Divinity. In 1896, after a summer of study at the University of Berlin, Dr. Morton arrived in Canada and was ordained by the Presbytery of St. John, New Brunswick. He served as a minister until 1904 when he started his career as a lecturer in church history, first at the Presbyterian College in Halifax and later Knox College in Toronto. Dr. Morton came to the University of Saskatchewan in 1914 and served both as head of the History Department and university librarian until his retirement in 1940. Upon arriving in Saskatoon, Dr. Morton embarked on the study of Western Canadian history and the preservation of the region's historical documents and historic sites. Over the next four decades he published several books; among his best known works are "A History of the Canadian West to 1870-71," "History of Prairie Settlement," "Under Western Skies," and "The Life of Sir George Simpson." Dr. Morton received many honours during his career, including a Doctor of Divinity from Pine Hill College (1922), an honourary Doctor of Laws degree from the U of S (1941), election as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (1932), and appointments as Keeper of Provincial Records (1937) and Provincial Archivist (1943). Upon his retirement he was named Professor Emeritus of History. Dr. Morton continued to work on a number of projects until his death on 26 January 1945 in Saskatoon. Morton Place in the Greystone Heights neighborhood of Saskatoon honours Dr. Morton.

Head and shoulders image of Dr. Arthur S. Morton, head, Department of History, and university librarian, 1914-1940.

Bio/Historical Note: Dr. Arthur Silver Morton was born on 16 May 1870 at the village of Iere, Trinidad, British West Indies, the son of Nova Scotian missionaries. He received his early education locally and with a scholarship from the Government of the Island, he entered the University of Edinburgh, eventually receiving both an MA and a B.Divinity. In 1896, after a summer of study at the University of Berlin, Dr. Morton arrived in Canada and was ordained by the Presbytery of St. John, New Brunswick. He served as a minister until 1904 when he started his career as a lecturer in church history, first at the Presbyterian College in Halifax and later Knox College in Toronto. Dr. Morton came to the University of Saskatchewan in 1914 and served both as head of the History Department and university librarian until his retirement in 1940. Upon arriving in Saskatoon, Dr. Morton embarked on the study of Western Canadian history and the preservation of the region's historical documents and historic sites. Over the next four decades he published several books; among his best known works are "A History of the Canadian West to 1870-71," "History of Prairie Settlement," "Under Western Skies," and "The Life of Sir George Simpson." Dr. Morton received many honours during his career, including a Doctor of Divinity from Pine Hill College (1922), an honourary Doctor of Laws degree from the U of S (1941), election as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (1932), and appointments as Keeper of Provincial Records (1937) and Provincial Archivist (1943). Upon his retirement he was named Professor Emeritus of History. Dr. Morton continued to work on a number of projects until his death on 26 January 1945 in Saskatoon. Morton Place in the Greystone Heights neighborhood of Saskatoon honours Dr. Morton.

Head and shoulders image of Dr. Arthur S. Morton, head, Department of History, and University Librarian until his retirement in 1940.

Bio/Historical Note: Dr. Arthur Silver Morton was born on 16 May 1870 at the village of Iere, Trinidad, British West Indies, the son of Nova Scotian missionaries. Morton received his early education locally and with a scholarship from the Government of the Island, he entered the University of Edinburgh, eventually receiving both an MA and a B.Divinity. In 1896, after a summer of study at the University of Berlin, Dr. Morton arrived in Canada and was ordained by the Presbytery of St. John, New Brunswick. He served as a minister until 1904 when he started his career as a lecturer in church history, first at the Presbyterian College in Halifax and later Knox College in Toronto. Morton came to the University of Saskatchewan in 1914 and served both as head of the History Department and University Librarian until his retirement in 1940. Upon arriving in Saskatoon, Morton embarked on the study of Western Canadian history and the preservation of the region's historical documents and historic sites. Over the next four decades he published several books; among his best known works are "A History of the Canadian West to 1870-71," "History of Prairie Settlement," "Under Western Skies," and "The Life of Sir George Simpson." Dr. Morton received many honours during his career including a Doctor of Divinity from Pine Hill College (1922), an LLD from the U of S (1941), election as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (1932), and appointments as Keeper of Provincial Records (1937) and Provincial Archivist (1943). Upon his retirement he was named Professor Emeritus of History. Dr. Morton continued to work on a number of projects until his death on 26 January 1945. Morton Place in the Greystone Heights neighborhood of Saskatoon honours Dr. Morton.

Head and shoulders image of Dr. Arthur Silver Morton, head, Department of History, and university librarian, 1914-1940.

Bio/Historical Note: Dr. Arthur Silver Morton was born on 16 May 1870 at the village of Iere, Trinidad, British West Indies, the son of Nova Scotian missionaries. He received his early education locally and with a scholarship from the Government of the Island, he entered the University of Edinburgh, eventually receiving both an MA and a B.Divinity. In 1896, after a summer of study at the University of Berlin, Dr. Morton arrived in Canada and was ordained by the Presbytery of St. John, New Brunswick. He served as a minister until 1904 when he started his career as a lecturer in church history, first at the Presbyterian College in Halifax and later Knox College in Toronto. Dr. Morton came to the University of Saskatchewan in 1914 and served both as head of the History Department and university librarian until his retirement in 1940. Upon arriving in Saskatoon, Dr. Morton embarked on the study of Western Canadian history and the preservation of the region's historical documents and historic sites. Over the next four decades he published several books; among his best known works are "A History of the Canadian West to 1870-71," "History of Prairie Settlement," "Under Western Skies," and "The Life of Sir George Simpson." Dr. Morton received many honours during his career, including a Doctor of Divinity from Pine Hill College (1922), an honourary Doctor of Laws degree from the U of S (1941), election as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (1932), and appointments as Keeper of Provincial Records (1937) and Provincial Archivist (1943). Upon his retirement he was named Professor Emeritus of History. Dr. Morton continued to work on a number of projects until his death on 26 January 1945 in Saskatoon. Morton Place in the Greystone Heights neighborhood of Saskatoon honours Dr. Morton.

Dr. Arthur S. Morton, professor of History, and students Muriel Agnes Buttery and Jean Vera (Jennie) McAnelly seated at tables in the Library reading room located in the College Building.

Head and shoulders image of Dr. Arthur S. Moxon, first Dean of Law, 1909-1939.

Bio/Historical Note: Dr. Arthur S. Moxon was born in 1881 in Truro, Nova Scotia. He received a BA from Dalhousie University in 1906. He then attended Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar, earning both a BA in jurisprudence and a Bachelor of Common Laws degree. Dr. Moxon was appointed professor of Classics for the new University of Saskatchewan in 1909 and was one of the five original faculty members. Dr. Moxon became a lecturer of Law in 1911 and was promoted to professor of Law in 1913. He was dean of Law from 1919-1929. Dr. Moxon was named King’s Counsel in 1927. He was with the law firm of McLean, Hollinrake and was estates manager of the National Trust Company before he became dean of Law. Dr. Moxon held many positions, including on the University Senate (1934-1937) and was a member of the Board of Governors (1937-1953), serving as chair for four of those years. In 1953 Dr. Moxon received an honourary Doctor of Civil Laws degree from the U of S. Dr. Moxon died in Saskatoon in 1963. He was the last survivor of the band of five pioneers who constituted the original faculty of the University: Bateman, Ling, Moxon, Murray and Oliver. At the time of his death he was University Solicitor. The College of Law Alumni Association established a scholarship fund in his honour for post-graduate study. Moxon Crescent in the Greystone Heights neighborhood of Saskatoon also honours him.

Head and shoulders image of Dr. Arthur S. Moxon, first professor of Classics.

Bio/Historical Note: Dr. Arthur S. Moxon was born in 1881 in Truro, Nova Scotia. He received a BA from Dalhousie University in 1906. He then attended Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar, earning both a BA in jurisprudence and a Bachelor of Common Laws degree. Dr. Moxon was appointed professor of Classics for the new University of Saskatchewan in 1909 and was one of the five original faculty members. Dr. Moxon became a lecturer of Law in 1911 and was promoted to professor of Law in 1913. He was dean of Law from 1919-1929. Dr. Moxon was named King’s Counsel in 1927. He was with the law firm of McLean, Hollinrake and was estates manager of the National Trust Company before he became dean of Law. Dr. Moxon held many positions, including on the University Senate (1934-1937) and was a member of the Board of Governors (1937-1953), serving as chair for four of those years. In 1953 Dr. Moxon received an honourary Doctor of Civil Laws degree from the U of S. Dr. Moxon died in Saskatoon in 1963. He was the last survivor of the band of five pioneers who constituted the original faculty of the University: Bateman, Ling, Moxon, Murray and Oliver. At the time of his death he was University Solicitor. The College of Law Alumni Association established a scholarship fund in his honour for post-graduate study. Moxon Crescent in the Greystone Heights neighborhood of Saskatoon also honours him.

Dr. Arthur S. Moxon, former dean of Law, Jean E. Murray, professor of History, and W.P. Thompson, University President, standing together at unidentified function.

Head and shoulders image of Dr. Ashfaq Shuaib, Neurology, Department of Medicine, Royal University Hospital.

Bio/Historical Note: Dr. Ashfaq Shuaib received his undergraduate medical education at Khyber Medical College in Pakistan, obtaining his MBBS degree in 1980. He did post-graduate training in Internal Medicine and Neurology at the University of Calgary between 1983-1988, followed by specialized training in cerebrovascular research at the University of Western Ontario and Duke University Medical School in Durham, North Carolina. He returned to Canada as an assistant professor in Medicine and Neurology at the University of Saskatchewan in 1989 and rose rapidly through the academic ranks to be appointed full professor in July 1995. Shuaib held the position of Residency Program Director in the Division of Neurology between 1990 and 1995, supervised numerous research fellows and graduate students and was director of the Saskatchewan Stroke Research Centre and director of the WHO Centre. Dr. Shuaib joined the University of Alberta as professor of medicine and director of the Division of Neurology in 1997. He is director of the University of Alberta Stroke Program which, in 2016, launched the first stroke ambulance in Alberta. He chairs the National Stroke Program and the National Residents' Review Course and is on the board of the Canadian Stroke Consortium (2023).

Head and shoulders image of Dr. Ashley O'Sullivan, director of the Research Centre of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada in Saskatoon.

Bio/Historical Note: Image appears in 19 Sept. 1997 issue of OCN.

Bio/Historical Note: Dr. Ashley O’Sullivan retired as director of Ag-West Bio Inc. in 2008.

Dr. Asit Sarkar delivers a talk