R.N.H. Haslam, Dean of Arts, presents the Copland Prize in Arts to Donna Gay McInnis of North Battleford at the Diamond Jubilee Spring Convocation held at Centennial Auditorium.

J.B. Kirkpatrick, dean of Education, presents the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation Prize to Faye Carroll Parker of Maidstone at the Diamond Jubilee Spring Convocation at Centennial Auditorium. R.W. Begg, Saskatoon Campus Principal, visible in background.

Lucy D. Willis, acting director, School of Nursing, presents the Ellis Prize in Nursing to Linda Margaret Carleton of Saskatoon at the Diamond Jubilee Convocation held at Centennial Auditorium. R.W. Begg, Saskatoon Campus Principal, visible in background.

Note on back: "Part of a tour held for Saskatchewan Wheat Pool Board of Directors and Executive included a visit to the Agricultural Engineering Dept. Here, Dr. G.C. Zoerb, Professor of Agricultural Engineering (right) explains the use of a bin for doing studies of tillage and seed placement in the laboratory".

Tim Jones, professor of Archaeology, shows some artifacts to students during an Anthropology class.

Note on back: "Observatory assistants (r to l): Father W.J. O'Brien, Leslie Hudson, and Pat Paulson in the Observatory's new astronomy display area". Displays show the solar system and the sun.

Bio/Historical Note: The Observatory was designed by Gentil J.K. Verbeke and constructed in two phases using local limestone from 1928-1930 for about $23,000. The R. J. Arrand Contracting Co. was contracted to build the Observatory Tower in 1928 for a cost of $6625. The firm completed the tower $353 under budget on 14 April 1929, for $6,272. On 20 June 1929 R. J. Arrand was again awarded a contract by the University, this time to build the small classroom wing of the Observatory for $15,640. Work on the classroom wing was completed on 23 January 1930 for $15,034.50. University funding for the construction of the building was supplemented by private donations. Along with the Field Husbandry Building, the Observatory would be among the last free-standing buildings constructed on campus until after World War II. A plaque with the names of many donors still hangs inside the dome of the observatory. Saskatoon residents will find many of the names highly recognizable even today. A sundial was added to the exterior of the Observatory during the 1940s. It reads:
I am a Shadow
So art thou
The observatory facilities are available for use by both university students and visitors to the campus. The telescopes and other scientific equipment are used by students during the laboratory component of their courses. University personnel regularly offer tours of the observatory to elementary and high school classes, youth groups and other community associations. The Observatory is staffed year-round on Saturday nights so that any visitor may view celestial objects through the telescope.

Image of press conference announcing the new campaign chairman of the Diefenbaker Canada Centre. From l to r: Frank Lovell, Director of Development; Colonel Robert L. Houston, newly appointed fundraising campaign chairman for the Diefenbaker Canada Centre; John Diefenbaker; and R.W. Begg, University President. A model of the Centre sits on a table in front of the men.

Dr. John Gregory (standing), Professor of Physics and senior member of the Atmospheric Monitoring group, watches while Dr. David Stephenson, Professional Research Associate of the Institute, checks the operation of the receiving and data handling equipment.

Bio/Historical Note: The Institute of Space and Atmospheric Studies (ISAS) was formed in 1956 to study the aurora (northern lights), the related 'disturbances' in the upper atmosphere and ionosphere, and the effects of solar activity upon climate. On 11 July 1967, the University's Institute of Space and Atmospheric Studies in co-operation with Bristol Aero-Space Industries Ltd. of Winnipeg sent up two Black Brant 3 rockets from the Churchill Research Range. The launchings marked the third and fourth in a series of experiments to better understand weather patterns by studying the photochemistry of the atmosphere. Each rocket rose approximately 100 km into the atmosphere. The clamshell nose cones separated in flight to expose a light measuring device called a photometer. All measurements were “telemetered” to the ground and no attempt was made to recover the scientific instruments. Both payloads, weighing approximately 80 kilograms, were built and tested in the workshops of the institute on campus and then sent to Winnipeg for further testing and incorporation into the nose cones. Bristol Aero-Space supplied the rocket engineering under a contract with the National Research Council. The institute continues to expand the world's knowledge and understanding of how the sun and the earth interact; and trained more than 200 scientists and engineers in a wide range of technical and scientific areas. ISAS developed observing systems for space and atmospheric sciences, ground based optical and radar instruments, and satellite systems, remote sensing technology, and knowledge of STP processes are a vital resource for "Canadian Space Science" and couples powerfully into high-technology industries.

Dr. J.H.L. Mills, President, Faculty Club, speaking at annual faculty retirement banquet held in the Garry Room, Marquis Hall.

Note on back: "Dr. D.J. Cotton, Division of Pulmonary Medicine, calibrates the newly acquired mass spectrometer".

Dr. Douglas R. Cherry, dean of Arts, presents the Earl of Bessborough Prize to Nancy Elaine Kaiser at Convocation held at Centennial Auditorium.

Peter N. Nikiforuk, dean of Engineering, presents Robert Martin Jensen with the Association of Professional Engineers of Saskatchewan Prize as top graduate at Convocation held at Centennial Auditorium.

Douglas L. Gibson, dean of Home Economics, presents Marjorie Lois Kippan with the Rutter Prize in Home Economics as top graduate at Convocation held at Centennial Auditorium.