Head and shoulders image of Bernice Hladun, part-time district home economist in east central Saskatchewan.

Bio/Historical Note: Bernice Hladun was appointed part-time district home economist for Agricultural Representative District 18 and 19 in east central Saskatchewan. The appointment was from 1 July 1962 to 30 June 1963. She held classes in home economics for residents of the two Ag. Rep. districts. Hladun has been involved with the Canora Arts Council for most of its 39 years and has served in many capacities (2019).

Head and shoulders image of Helen Hnatyshyn, future Honourary Doctor of Laws recipient in 1977.

Bio/Historical Note: Helen Constance (Pitts) Hnatyshyn was born 12 July 1909 at Wroxton, Saskatchewan. She completed schooling in Yorkton, and then obtained her teaching certificate from Normal School in Saskatoon. After teaching for several years, she settled in Saskatoon. Hnatyshyn was a leader on local, provincial, national, and international levels. In 1973 she was appointed to the Advisory Council on the Status of Women, and traveled across Canada. Hnatyshyn also served on the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission, and her volunteerism included extensive (local) participation in organizations such as the YWCA, Red Cross, and United Appeal. In the Ukrainian Canadian milieu, Hnatyshyn was president of the Ukrainian Women’s Association of Canada (Saskatoon branch) and its provincial executive. She also helped to establish the Ukrainian Canadian Women’s Committee in Saskatoon. Her numerous awards for outstanding service included an honourary Doctor of Laws degree and the Governor-General’s Persons Award. Hnatyshyn died 9 December 1993 in Saskatoon. To honour a project she had created, the National Council of Women sponsored a woman from Ukraine to attend the International Council of Women Triennium in Paris in 1994.

Head and shoulders image of Rose Hoffer, wife of Dr. Abram Hoffer, Associate Professor, Research Psychiatry, Department of Medicine.

Bio/Historical Note: The adage, "behind every great man is a great woman" has never been more beautifully exemplified than by the almost sixty-year relationship of Rose Beatrice (Miller) Hoffer (1920-2001) and Abram Hoffer (1917-2009). But in Rose's case, as they married in 1942, she was clearly beside her husband, not behind him. Her support and encouragement were essential to Abram's success; she shared his vision and provided a challenging sounding board for his ideas, and Rose was the major influence that persuaded Abram to study medicine. Rose's opinion of others was highly regarded by Abram, that her judgment was crucial to his decision process. As with many struggling families in the 1940s and 1950s, the Hoffers endured much hardship and separation. Rose cared for her two boys, Bill and John, alone in Saskatoon while Abram completed his last two years of medicine in Toronto. Abram was unable to attend the birth of their third child, Miriam, who was born while he was writing his final medical exams. Later, as Director of Psychiatric Research in Regina, Abram sought to improve the treatment of his schizophrenic patients. Rose also always embraced those in need, providing them with patience, insight and care. After Abram’s retirement in 1976, he and Rose moved to Victoria, British Columbia. In 1980 she, along with her good friend, Muriel Warrington, combined 25 years of Abram's work in orthomolecular medicine with her experience as a homemaker and mother to write a book of recipes for wholesome, nutrient-rich snacks. "Everybody's Favorite Orthomolecular Muffin Book" was published by Keats. Rose participated in every "Nutritional Medicine Today" Conference until the spring of 2001, when she was too ill to travel. Rose died in Victoria on 6 August 2001 at age 81.
From: In Memoriam - Rose Hoffer April 10, 1919 - August 6, 2001 (orthomolecular.org).

A judo athlete throws another during a match; spectators on bleachers in background.

Head and shoulders image of Dr. David L. Holmberg, Assistant Professor, Veterinary Anesthesiology, Radiology and Surgery, Western College of Veterinary Medicine.

Bio/Historical Note: Dr. David Holmberg graduated from the Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine in 1973. He practiced for several years in the United States and Australia and then completed an MVSc and residency at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine. He became board certified by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 1982. Following this, he joined the faculty at the Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, in 1985. Amongst all his career achievements, Dr. Holmberg participated in key projects involving the Jarvick artificial heart and the training of human surgeons for heart transplantation procedures. Recipient of three teaching awards, he authored and co-authored over 80 articles in refereed journals, authored 12 chapters in textbooks and was section editor for the second and third editions of Textbook of Small Animal Surgery. Dr. Holmberg was the creator of the DASIE, a surrogate device used by many medical and veterinary schools to teach basic surgical skills without having to sacrifice animals.

The newly-initiated Native Business Administration Program between the University and North Battleford District Chiefs office being signed. L to r: B.A. Holmlund, vice-president, Special Projects, University of Saskatchewan; Gordon Albert, representative, North Battleford District Chiefs office; and Steve Pooyak, co-ordinator, North Battleford District Chiefs office.

Head and shoulders image of Dr. Blaine Holmlund, lecturer, Department of Electrical Engineering.

Bio/Historical Note: Dr. Blaine Adrian Holmlund was born at his family’s home (Section 11, Township 27, Range 7, west of the 3rd meridian), roughly 9 miles west of Strongfield, Saskatchewan, on 27 July 1930. His career began at age 12, as a hired farm labourer. He worked variously at the general store and as a mechanic at the local garage prior to joining the CPR as a relief station agent and telegraph operator (December 1948-May 1955). One of his supervisors at the CPR strongly urged Blaine to consider University – not an option considered before by Blaine or one expected by his family. Dr. Holmlund entered engineering at the University of Saskatchewan and put himself through, earning his BE in 1955 and his MSc in 1961. Following graduation in 1955, Blaine worked as a development engineer for Shell; for Atomic Energy of Canada at Chalk River, Ontario; and as a communications engineer for Sask Power. He was briefly also a lecturer in electrical engineering at the University; and in 1958 returned, joining the faculty of the University of Saskatchewan where he remained for the rest of his career. From 1958-1992 Dr. Holmlund served the University in a variety of capacities: as a professor of electrical engineering; of biomedical engineering; of computational science; of finance and quantitative methods. He established, and served as first director of: the Biomedical Engineering Program; the Computational Science Department; the Hospital Systems Study Group; and the University Studies Group. Dr. Holmlund was named VP (Special Projects) in 1980 and VP (Planning and Development) in 1985. Blaine served as Acting University President in 1989. He served on the Board of the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College from 1982-1993, and from November 1990-June 1991 was on secondment from the University to serve as Acting President of the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College (now First Nations University of Canada). Dr. Holmlund was awarded an honorary doctorate by the U of S in 1998. Following his retirement he volunteered for Saskatoon Habitat for Humanity, helping to initiate partnerships with employment programs and to establish the Re-Store. Blaine Holmlund died 17 June 2006 in Saskatoon.

Head and shoulders image of Dr. Blaine Holmlund, associate rofessor, Biomedical Engineering and Computational Science; and director, Hospital Systems Study Group.

Bio/Historical Note: Dr. Blaine Adrian Holmlund was born at his family’s home (Section 11, Township 27, Range 7, west of the 3rd meridian), roughly 9 miles west of Strongfield, Saskatchewan, on 27 July 1930. His career began at age 12, as a hired farm labourer. He worked variously at the general store and as a mechanic at the local garage prior to joining the CPR as a relief station agent and telegraph operator (December 1948-May 1955). One of his supervisors at the CPR strongly urged Blaine to consider University – not an option considered before by Blaine or one expected by his family. Dr. Holmlund entered engineering at the University of Saskatchewan and put himself through, earning his BE in 1955 and his MSc in 1961. Following graduation in 1955, Blaine worked as a development engineer for Shell; for Atomic Energy of Canada at Chalk River, Ontario; and as a communications engineer for Sask Power. He was briefly also a lecturer in electrical engineering at the University; and in 1958 returned, joining the faculty of the University of Saskatchewan where he remained for the rest of his career. From 1958-1992 Dr. Holmlund served the University in a variety of capacities: as a professor of electrical engineering; of biomedical engineering; of computational science; of finance and quantitative methods. He established, and served as first director of: the Biomedical Engineering Program; the Computational Science Department; the Hospital Systems Study Group; and the University Studies Group. Dr. Holmlund was named VP (Special Projects) in 1980 and VP (Planning and Development) in 1985. Blaine served as Acting University President in 1989. He served on the Board of the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College from 1982-1993, and from November 1990-June 1991 was on secondment from the University to serve as Acting President of the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College (now First Nations University of Canada). Dr. Holmlund was awarded an honorary doctorate by the U of S in 1998. Following his retirement he volunteered for Saskatoon Habitat for Humanity, helping to initiate partnerships with employment programs and to establish the Re-Store. Blaine Holmlund died 17 June 2006 in Saskatoon.

Head and shoulders image of Dr. Aaron Horowitz, head and associate professor, Department of Veterinary Anatomy, Western Canadian Veterinary Medicine, 1966-1973.

Bio/Historical Note: Dr. Aaron Horowitz was on staff at the Department of Structure and Function, School of Veterinary Medicine at Ross University, St. Kitts, West Indies, in 2011.

Head and shoulders image of Trevor Horwitz, Assistant Professor, Medical Imaging.

Head and shoulders image of Dr. Neal D. Houghton, Visiting Professor, Political Science; originally from the University of Arizona.

Posed indoor image of C. Larry House, instructor in Music, holding a trumpet.

Head and shoulders photo of Thelma Howard, Professor, Extension Division.

Bio/Historical Note: Thelma Howard retired from Extension in 1989.

Hockey players stand on ice surface. Names: Frank Alexander Consay, Carey Banbury, Robert John (R.J.) Fyfe, Ashley McIntosh Walker, Edwin Thomson, Donald Sutherland MacMurchy, Frederick J. Freer.

Head and shoulders photo of Dr. Bill Howell, professor of Department of Animal and Poultry Science.

Bio/Historical Note: Dr. William Edwin (Bill) Howell was born 23 March 1923 in Toronto. Dr. Howell served in the Royal Canadian Navy during World War II, first in the North Atlantic and later in the Mediterranean and Pacific. He earned his DVM from Ontario Agricultural Clinic. After obtaining his PhD at the University of Minnesota in 1952, he joined the Department of Animal Husbandry (later Animal Science), retiring in 1993. Bill Howell died 30 May 2009 in Qualicum Beach, British Columbia.