Head and shoulders image of Dr. John King, professor of Biology.

Bio/Historical Note: Dr. John King began studying at King's College, Newcastle in Durham University (UK) in 1957 and was awarded a BSc Honours (First Class) in Botany in 1960. After earning his PhD in plant physiology at the University of Manitoba, Dr. King joined the faculty of the University of Saskatchewan as an assistant professor of Biology in 1967. There for more than 35 years, Dr. King was named Professor Emeritus upon his retirement in 2003. Dr. King researched a variety of plant cell phenomena, including "membrane transport, somatic cell hybridization, cell genetic transformation and, most notably in the long term, biochemical mutant isolation." He was a pioneer in the exploration of the genetic basis of physiological and metabolic processes using biochemical mutants of plant cells and of whole plants. Dr. King’s work has received international recognition and has included research to develop techniques of gene transfer for use in economically important plants, the study of the effect of specific herbicides on plant amino acid metabolism, and the isolation of mutant herbicide-tolerant plants. In addition to his research Dr. King served as the Group Chair for Life Sciences within the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), as president of the Canadian Society of Plant Physiologists (CSPP) for 1983-1984, and as associate editor of the Canadian Journal of Botany. He wrote two books The Genetic Basis of Plant Physiological Processes (1991) and Reaching for the Sun (1997) and numerous articles. The Canadian Society of Plant Physiologists (CSPP) awarded Dr. King the society's 2001Gold Medal in recognition of his contributions to the field of plant physiology. Dr. King is Professor Emeritus of Biology (2021).

Dr. Joseph F. Morgan, director, Saskatchewan Research Unit of the National Cancer Institute and Professor of Cancer Research. speaks from podium during Convocation ceremony at Centennial Auditorium. Dignitaries seated on dais include John G. Diefenbaker, University Chancellor.

Bio/Historical Note: Dr. Joseph Francis Morgan was born in 1918 and grew up in Vancouver, British Columbia. He earned BA, BSA and MSA degrees from the University of British Columbia, the last in 1942. Between 1943 and 1962 Dr. Morgan worked alternately at the University of Toronto's Connaught Medical Research Laboratory and the Department of Health and Welfare; during this time he also earned a PhD. He eventually was appointed Research Chief of the Department of Health and Welfare's Biochemical Laboratories in 1959. Dr. Morgan came to the University of Saskatchewan in 1962 as director of the Saskatchewan Research Unit of the National Cancer Institute and professor of Cancer Research. He published numerous papers in such areas as enzyme isolation, tissue cell nutrition, cell metabolism, tissue culture, and cancer research. He also served as editor of the "The Canadian Journal of Physiology and Biochemistry" and "Cancer Research." Dr. Morgan died suddenly in Saskatoon on 2 May 1976 at age 57.

Head and shoulders image of Dr. Harry C. Rowsell, professor and head, Department of Veterinary Pathology, Western College of Veterinary Medicine.

Bio/Historical Note: Born in 1921 in Toronto, Dr. Harry Cecil Rowsell served as a lieutenant in the Royal Canadian Navy during World War II. Upon his return he received a DVM from the Ontario Veterinary College in 1949, a DVPH from the University of Toronto in 1950, and a PhD from the University of Minnesota in 1956. From 1953-1956 Dr. Rowsell was an assistant professor in the Department of Bacteriology at the Ontario Veterinary College. From 1958-1965 he was a professor and head of pathological physiology. Dr. Rowsell was head of the Department of Veterinarian Pathology, Western College of Veterinary Medicine from 1965-1968. From 1970-1986 Dr. Rowsell was a professor in the Department of Pathology in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa. In 1968 he established the Canadian Council on Animal Care, was its first executive director, and was the first recipient of the CCAC Outstanding Service Award. In 1987 Dr. Rowsell was made an Honourary Associate of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. In 1988 Dr. Rowsell was the first veterinarian made an Officer of the Order of Canada for being "recognized and respected throughout the world for his outstanding contributions to the promotion of the responsible and humane treatment of animals in biomedical and scientific research". Dr. Rowsell died in 2006.

Head and shoulders image of Dr. Alan Boulton, professor of Psychiatry and director of the Neuropsychiatric Research Unit, University of Saskatchewan.

Bio/Historical Note: Born and raised in Derbyshire, England, Dr. Alan Arthur Boulton earned a PhD in Biochemistry in 1962 from the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology. He was appointed Honourary Research Fellow in the Department of Physiology, and staff member of the BMRC Unit for Research on the Chemical Pathology of Mental Disorders at the University of Birmingham. He remained there until 1968, when he accepted a research position with the Psychiatric Research Division of the Saskatchewan Department of Health in Saskatoon, with a joint appointment in the Department of Psychiatry of the Medical College at the University of Saskatchewan. He achieved the rank of professor in the Department of Psychiatry in 1975 and maintained an active academic career in neurochemical research. He eventually served as director of Provincial Psychiatric Research until 1987 and then served as director of the University's Neuropsychiatric Research Unit until his retirement in 2003. Dr. Boulton founded Alviva Pharmaceuticals in 1998 and was its CEO until 2003, the same year he retired. Dr. Boulton died 13 September 2010 on Vancouver Island.

Head and shoulders image of Dr. Yvonne Brown, associate dean of Nursing, 1986-2000.

Bio/Historical Note: Dr. Yvonne Margaret Rose Brown was born in 1940 in Strasbourg, Saskatchewan. She attended school there prior to entering the College of Nursing at the University of Saskatchewan in 1958, where she earned a BSN and BA (great distinction), as well as a subsequent MCEd. in 1983. Dr. Brown had a long and distinguished career in Health Sciences culminating in eleven years as dean of the College of Nursing (1989-2000). Other milestones include: general duty nurse, University Hospital (1963-64); lecturer in Anatomy and Physiology, Centralized Teaching Program (1964-66); clinical instructor in Obstetrical Nursing, U of S, School of Nursing (1966-67); sessional lecturer (1975-81); lecturer (1981-83); assistant dean (1986-89); and Professor Emerita upon retirement (2008). Dr. Brown published numerous articles and participated in a major nursing textbook and history of the College of Nursing. She received many awards, medals, and scholarships throughout her academic career. The Yvonne Brown Award for Nursing Excellence was established by the SRNA in 2000; as well as two awards, one for a Saskatoon site student and one for a Regina site student, for a graduating four-year degree student with the highest cumulative nursing average during the total program. Yvonne Brown died in 2016 in Saskatoon.

Head and shoulders image of Dr. Darcy Marciniuk, Internal Medicine, College of Medicine.

Bio/Historical Note: Dr. Darcy D. Marciniuk received his DM from the University of Saskatchewan in 1984 and underwent specialty training in internal medicine and respiratory medicine at the University of Western Ontario and at the University of Manitoba. Dr. Marciniuk is a professor of Respirology, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, and Associate Vice-President Research [Acting] at the U of S. He was recently appointed interim Director of the new Respiratory Research Centre at the U of S, and is the Medical Director of the LiveWell COPD Chronic Disease Management Program in the Saskatoon Health Region. Dr. Marciniuk is recognized internationally as an expert and leader in clinical exercise physiology, COPD, and pulmonary rehabilitation. He was the lead author of the three most recent COPD clinical practice guidelines published by the CTS, a panel member of international clinical practice guidelines in COPD, cardiopulmonary exercise testing, and pulmonary rehabilitation, and was a co-author of the recently published joint CTS/CHEST clinical practice guideline on preventing acute exacerbations of COPD.

Head and shoulders image of Dr. Harold Gonyou, Prairie Swine Centre.

Bio/Historical Note: Dr. Harold W. Gonyou was born 12 January 1952 in Chatham, Ontario. His interest in the science of animal production began while growing up and working on the family farm in southern Ontario. He majored in Animal and Poultry Science at the University of Guelph and after receiving his BSc in 1974, he moved to the University of Alberta to pursue his MSc in Animal Physiology. Upon completion of his MSc degree in 1977 he was accepted into a PhD program at the University of Saskatchewan. Dr. Gonyou studied feeding behaviour of feedlot cattle and investigated the orientation of cattle to the sun during extreme winter conditions. His interest and expertise in animal behaviour led him to a faculty position at the University of Illinois in 1980. At Illinois Dr. Gonyou advanced through the ranks to full Professor, while actively engaged in research, graduate and undergraduate teaching and extension activities. Dr. Gonyou left Illinois in 1992 to lead the applied ethology research efforts at the Prairie Swine Centre in Saskatoon. He retired in 2011. Dr. Gonyou was an adjunct professor with the U of S during his tenure with the Prairie Swine Centre, as well as an adjunct professor with the University of Melbourne, Australia.

Emmett M. Hall, University Chancellor, making presentation of an honourary Doctor of Laws degree to Harry C. Rowsell at fall Convocation held at Centennial Auditorium. Norman K. Cram, University Secretary, placing the hood on recipient.

Bio/Historical Note: Born in 1921 in Toronto, Harry Cecil Rowsell served as a lieutenant in the Royal Canadian Navy during World War II. Upon his return he received a DVM from the Ontario Veterinary College in 1949, a DVPH from the University of Toronto in 1950, and a PhD from the University of Minnesota in 1956. From 1953-1956 Rowsell was an assistant professor in the Department of Bacteriology at the Ontario Veterinary College. From 1958-1965 he was a professor and head of pathological physiology. From 1965-1968 Rowsell was head of the Department of Veterinarian Pathology, West College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan. From 1970-1986 Rowsell was a professor in the Department of Pathology in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa. In 1968 he established the Canadian Council on Animal Care, was its first executive director, and was the first recipient of the CCAC Outstanding Service Award. In 1987 Rowsell was made an Honorary Associate of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. In 1988 Rowsell was the first veterinarian made an Officer of the Order of Canada for being "recognized and respected throughout the world for his outstanding contributions to the promotion of the responsible and humane treatment of animals in biomedical and scientific research". Rowsell died in 2006.

Head and shoulders image of Dr. Jerry Haigh, Western College of Veterinary Medicine.

Bio/Historical Note: Dr. Jerry Haigh earned a Diplomate from the American College of Zoological Medicine, and an MSc in Reproductive Physiology of Male Wapiti from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine. He completed his BVMS and MRCVS from the University of Glasgow. Dr. Haigh, born in Kenya, returned to Africa after graduation and worked with wildlife in Africa. In 1975 he moved to Saskatoon to take a position post at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine. The highlight of his career was the so-called “Uganda Rotation” which involved annual trips to Uganda with ten final year vet students to study the role of brucellosis in Ugandan wildlife. The group was joined by local graduate students and faculty at the Department of Wildlife and Animal Resource Management at Makerere University. A month is spent in the field studying the complex wildlife x livestock x human interface. Dr. Haigh is Professor Emeritus, Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences (2021).

Head and shoulders image of Dr. Malcolm A. Ramsay, professor of Biology, taken outdoors.

Bio/Historical Note: In 1986 Dr. Malcolm Alexander Ramsay (b. 1949) completed his PhD dissertation on the reproductive physiology and ecology of female polar bears while at the University of Alberta. He was a dedicated evolutionary ecologist and naturalist, and a world-renowned polar bear expert. On 21 May 2000, he and a close colleague, Dr. Stuart Innes, were returning to the research station of Resolute, Nunavut (managed by the Polar Continental Shelf Project) in the Canadian High Arctic after a successful day of tagging polar bears. The helicopter crash occurred over the pack ice close to Lowther Island. Both researchers were killed instantly, leaving the pilot as the only survivor. Dr. Ramsay was 51 years old. The Malcolm A. Ramsay Memorial Award is open to students entering or continuing graduate studies and research within the Department of Biology at the University of Saskatchewan and who are conducting research with a focus on ecology, ethology or evolution of animals as defined by the Awards Committee.