View looking northwest at Place Riel Campus Centre. Murray Library in background; road in foreground.

Bio/Historical Note: While construction on the Place Riel Student Centre complex was not begun until well into the 1970s, planning for the structure actually began a decade earlier. During the 1964-1965 academic year the Students’ Union recognized the need for facilities much more extensive than could be offered in the MUB. While the MUB had only been completed in 1955 an expanding student population had already made it obsolete as a central location for student activities and leisure on campus. A Commission was established to investigate the matter and in 1964 student questionnaires and several studies were carried out. In a referendum in February 1966, 69.4% of students voted to increase a mandatory building tuition fee to $12. In 1967 the University and the Students’ Union jointly established a Project Building Committee to plan the required facilities. The University recognized its financial commitment to the project in late 1967 and included its anticipated share in the capital program request for 1968/69 and subsequent years. During the 1973-1974 academic year the student body voted in favour of another increase in the annual building fee to $20. The Place Riel Student Centre was constructed in three phases from 1976 to 1980 for a combined cost of $5,794,315. The original concept for the project had been the construction of a large freestanding building which incorporated all of the needs of the Student Centre. This plan was eventually adapted to include the use of space in the Arts Building and the Memorial Union Building (MUB) for student facilities primarily to offset construction costs. The first phase of the project involved the renovation of the Theatre Wing of the Arts Building. This was completed in 1976 for $178,080 by Smith Bros. and Wilson. It was designed by D. H. Stock and Partners. The second phase of construction involved the building of Place Riel itself. Place Riel was completed in 1979 for $3,916,235. It was designed by the architectural firm of Ferguson Folstad Friggstad and was built by Ellis Don Construction. The final phase of construction involved the renovation of the MUB, which was again designed by Ferguson Folstad Friggstad. The renovations were completed by Bennett and White Construction in 1980. They included the demolition and removal of portions of the building, structural alterations, interior renovations, improvements to the elevator, and alterations and renovations to the Tunnel. Originally estimated at $902,688, this final phase of the project would eventually cost $1.7 million. The completed building provided space for the Students’ Union Business Office, Sheaf Offices, commercial space for kiosks, meeting and seminar rooms, several general lounge areas, a theatre in the Arts Building, a discotheque (Louis’ Pub) in the MUB, a music listening room, a television lounge, a grad student lounge and a billiard and arcade room. Space in the building was also leased to campus radio station CJUS-FM, the Alumni Office, Student Counselling Services, a Canada Manpower Centre, the campus bookstore and food and vending services. The Centre officially opened in September 1980. Until 1998, when the students’ union assumed complete control, Place Riel was managed by the Place Riel Society, a board with representation from the university, students, and alumni. The use of the building has evolved over the years, particularly following numerous renovations over the years, with lower Place Riel now being dominated by a food court.

View of the entrance of Rosetown Union Hospital. Two unidentified persons stand beside a car in the foreground.

Egg-hatching ceremony during official opening of the University's Poultry Centre. From l to r: Alan D. Reed, Director, Physical Plant; Don Ravis, MP for Saskatoon East; and Lorne Hepworth, Saskatchewan Minister of Agriculture. A live Barred Plymouth Rock chick took part in the simulated hatching.

Series of negatives of the interior of the President's Residence, including main floor and upstairs rooms. Included are the living room, office, and dining room as well as bedrooms.

Bio/Historical Note: The President’s Residence is among the original buildings constructed on campus. The residence was designed by Brown and Vallance, and was built under the direction of A.R. Greig, Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds. The building was originally planned as a wooden structure. However, a proposal to construct the building out of a local river rock, later known as greystone, was raised prior to the commencement of construction - if the government would foot the bill. Eventually the latter material was chosen, though the government perhaps came to regret its decision. Construction on the President's Residence began in 1910 and finished in early 1913. By the time it was completed the original cost for the building had ballooned from $32,000 to $44,615. Walter Murray, the first president of the University, was deeply embarrassed by the cost of what was to be his personal residence, even though it was also a public building. However, the people of Saskatoon were proud of the building and the status it gave their University, and no public outcry over the cost ever materialized. Renovations to the President's Residence were completed in 1989 by PCL-Maxam at a cost of $96,752. The renovations were designed by architects Malkin/Edwards.

Head and shoulders image of J.A. (Jack) Pringle, University Controller.

Bio/historical note: John Alexander (Jack) Pringle was appointed Vice-President (Admin) on 1 July 1975. The Board of Governors created the position as part of the major administration reorganization after the creation of the University of Regina. Pringle had been employed by the University since 1947 in a variety of administrative positions including Bursar and Controller. His V.P. duties included the development of policy and procedures in the area of financial management, personnel relations, physical plant administration, purchasing and business operations, such as residences, food services and the bookstore. Pringle retired in 1981.

Head and shoulders image of Christopher D. Pritchet, Head and Assistant Professor, Department of Classics.

Bio/Historical Note: Christopher Dixon Pritchet (C.D. - known as "Seedy") was born in 1915 in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and was educated at the Royal College in Colombo from 1925-1933. He attended University College, Colombo where he gained a BA (2nd Class) in Latin, Greek and Philosophy with a final year (1938-1939) at University College, London. Pritchet served in the Royal Air Force as a radio operator from July 1940 until May 1945 when he was demobilised. He received his Teacher's Diploma from the Institute of Education in July 1946. After teaching at Westminster City School and Hackney Downs School, Pritchet came to Harrow County School in 1950 to teach classics. In 1957 he emigrated with his family to Canada. For many years Pritchet was professor in the Department of Classics at the University of Saskatchewan. He retired to Victoria in 1983 and died there in 2004.

Image of dignitaries on dais during ground-breaking ceremony for the POS Pilot Plant. Unidentified speaker at lectern. R.W. Begg, University President, standing fourth from left. A dynamite detonator awaits at left.

Bio/Historical Note: The POS (Protein, Oil and Starch) Pilot Plant is a research organization that specializes in extraction, fractionation, purification, and modification of biologically derived materials. The company, which was founded in July 1977, is located in the Innovation Place Research Park on the University of Saskatchewan campus. POS Pilot Plant, the largest pilot plant operation of its kind in North America, has grown from eighteen employees in 1977 to over ninety employees in 2003. The company employs people from a wide range of disciplines: scientists, engineers, technicians, operators, tradespeople, logistics and information researchers, and administrative personnel. POS Pilot Plant is dedicated to finding personalized solutions for clients' bioprocessing needs. Services provided include: process and product development, optimization and scale-up; hazard analysis and critical control points; protocols and good manufacturing practice plans; and ingredient sourcing, shelf-life testing and analytical development. There are also consulting services, and support services concerning materials management, maintenance, and information. The Plant serves bioprocessing industries including nutraceuticals and functional foods; cosmetics and fragrances; fats, oils and lipids; food and ingredients; animal feeds; and Biotechnology and agricultural biotechnology. In 2019 the plant was rebranded KeyLeaf Life Sciences.

Group of dignitaries gather around newly-unveiled plaque marking the opening of the Pulmonary Research Laboratory in University Hospital.

View looking southeast across the Bowl at Saskatchewan Hall and Qu'Appelle Hall, with the Medical Research (Cancer and Medical Research) Building in the background.

View looking south across the Bowl at the courtyard between Saskatchewan Hall (left) and Qu'Appelle Hall. Sidewalk and shrubbery in foreground.

Image of CJUS-FM Radio Station official opening of new transmitter. Standing (l to r): Al Pippin, CJUS-FM technical director; Gordon Walburn, station manager; Joanne Bristol, student volunteer; and Cliff Wright, mayor of Saskatoon. Tower in background; taken on top of Arts Building.

Bio/Historical Note: In 1959 a campus group calling themselves "University Radio Productions" approached the federal government for a broadcast license to operate a student-run FM station on a non-commercial basis. Licensing requirements demanded that licenses only be issued to the university itself; in 1960 students approached the Board of Governors for approval. Operation of the station, including a constitution, was formalized in 1965 between the University and the Students Union (USSU), and CJUS-FM was launched. Studios were initially located in the basement of the university's Memorial Union Building, but were moved to the basement of the Education Building in 1980 next to the Department of Audio Visual Services. The station was launched through a partnership between the university's board of governors and its student union. For a number of years, the station also aired some programming from the CBC Stereo network before CBKS was launched. In 1983, with the station in financial trouble, it began to accept limited commercial advertising, and briefly changed its call sign to CHSK. The following year, the university's board decided to discontinue its funding of the station, and CHSK ceased broadcasting on 30 September 1985. CJUS was relaunched as an Internet radio stream in 2005.

Informal group photo of CJUS-FM staff members. List of names submitted with photograph. Back row (l to r): Doug Small, Ken Bagnall, Bill York, Mike Hunt, Harold Saltzberger, W.E. Ector, Dan Schwan, Anthony J. Allen, "Book." Top middle row (l to r): Bob More, Walter Kot, Duke Carlson, Brucie Grant, Jerry Karpokevamanich, Ray Crosbie, Dave McKay. Front middle row (l to r): "Shec", Linda Patterson, Rick Gort, Dudley Newell, John Beveridge, Paul Botkin, Rod Bergen. Front row (l to r): Brenda Rea, Valerie Kool, Rhonda F., Jill Russell, Sandy Price, Janet Maclean, Joan Richardt.

Bio/Historical Note: In 1959 a campus group calling themselves "University Radio Productions" approached the federal government for a broadcast license to operate a student-run FM station on a non-commercial basis. Licensing requirements demanded that licenses only be issued to the university itself; in 1960 students approached the Board of Governors for approval. Operation of the station, including a constitution, was formalized in 1965 between the University and the Students Union (USSU), and CJUS-FM was launched. Studios were initially located in the basement of the university's Memorial Union Building, but were moved to the basement of the Education Building in 1980 next to the Department of Audio Visual Services. The station was launched through a partnership between the university's board of governors and its student union. For a number of years, the station also aired some programming from the CBC Stereo network before CBKS was launched. In 1983, with the station in financial trouble, it began to accept limited commercial advertising, and briefly changed its call sign to CHSK. The following year, the university's board decided to discontinue its funding of the station, and CHSK ceased broadcasting on 30 September 1985. CJUS was relaunched as an Internet radio stream in 2005.

Head and shoulders portrait of A.E. (Arnold) Krause, professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, and associate member in Computational Science.

Head and shoulders image of Dr. Wilf Rae, professor and head, Department of Poultry Science; image taken possibly at time of retirement.

Bio/Historical Note: Dr. Wilfred John Rae was born in 1899 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. In 1903 the family homesteaded near Roblin, Manitoba. His devotion to the Canadian West prompted him to write, "Between the Shell and the Boggy," a history of that Manitoba area where he grew up and received his elementary and secondary education. Dr. Rae earned a BSc in agriculture and gold medal from the University of Manitoba. He also earned an MA in Agriculture from the University of Wisconsin. For 36 years he was a member of the faculty at the University of Saskatchewan, retiring in 1966 as professor emeritus of agriculture and poultry husbandry. Dr. Rae's special interests were in the breeding and genetics of poultry. He wrote many articles about poultry breeding and poultry management for scientific journals. Dr. Rae was active in Saskatchewan in the encouragement and leadership of youth in the 4-11 agricultural clubs, especially during the Depression years. His interest of this work continued after moving to Victoria in 1966. Dr. Rae died in Victoria in 1979.

Head and shoulders image of Dr. Wilf Rae, professor and head, Department of Poultry Science.

Bio/Historical Note: Dr. Wilfred John Rae was born in 1899 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. In 1903 the family homesteaded near Roblin, Manitoba. His devotion to the Canadian West prompted him to write, "Between the Shell and the Boggy," a history of that Manitoba area where he grew up and received his elementary and secondary education. Dr. Rae earned a BSc in agriculture and gold medal from the University of Manitoba. He also earned an MA in Agriculture from the University of Wisconsin. For 36 years he was a member of the faculty at the University of Saskatchewan, retiring in 1966 as professor emeritus of agriculture and poultry husbandry. Dr. Rae's special interests were in the breeding and genetics of poultry. He wrote many articles about poultry breeding and poultry management for scientific journals. Dr. Rae was active in Saskatchewan in the encouragement and leadership of youth in the 4-11 agricultural clubs, especially during the Depression years. His interest of this work continued after moving to Victoria in 1966. Dr. Rae died in Victoria in 1979.