Various Physics exhibits and displays including a Bunsen burner, static electricity ball (Van de Graaf generator), snooperscope, polariscope, and others.

Image of Dr. Ted Llewellyn, professor of Engineering Physics, seated at his desk.

Bio/Historical Note: Image appeared in 18 Oct. 2002 issue of OCN.

Bio/Historical Note: Dr. Edward J. Llewellyn earned his BSc in Experimental Physics Honours (Class 1) and his PhD in Experimental Physics in 1963, both from the University of Exeter. He was appointed professor of Physics of the University of Saskatchewan in July 1964. Dr. Llewellyn was awarded an earned Doctor of Science degree in Physics by of the U of S in 1987. He is Professor Emeritus of Engineering Physics (2022).

Head and shoulders image of Peter Nikiforuk, former Dean of Engineering, 1974-1996.

Bio/Historical Note: Peter N. Nikiforuk born in St. Paul, Alberta on 11 February 1930. He received a scholarship to Queen's University and in 1952 graduated with a B.Sc. in Engineering Physics. In 1952 he received an Athlone Fellowship to Manchester University and completed his PhD in 1955. He was awarded a D.Sc. from Manchester University in 1970. Peter's career began as a systems engineer in the development of the missile head for the Avro Arrow. In 1960, he joined the Engineering faculty at the University of Saskatchewan and served as Dean of Engineering from 1973 until 1996. Nikiforuk died in Saskatoon on 19 July 2018.

Head and shoulders image of Peter Nikiforuk, Dean of Engineering from 1974 to 1996.

Bio/Historical Note: Peter N. Nikiforuk born in St. Paul, Alberta on 11 February 1930. He received a scholarship to Queen's University and in 1952 graduated with a B.Sc. in Engineering Physics. In 1952 he received an Athlone Fellowship to Manchester University and completed his PhD in 1955. He was awarded a D.Sc. from Manchester University in 1970. Peter's career began as a systems engineer in the development of the missile head for the Avro Arrow. In 1960, he joined the Engineering faculty at the University of Saskatchewan and served as Dean of Engineering from 1973 until 1996. Nikiforuk died in Saskatoon on 19 July 2018.

Head and shoulders image of Dr. George Ivany, University President.

Bio/Historical Note: Jesse William George Ivany was born in 1938 in Grand Falls, Newfoundland. He attended Memorial University of Newfoundland for a BSc in Chemistry and Physics, following which he completed a diploma in Education. He went on to Teachers College, Columbia University, for an MA in Physics Education and to the University of Alberta for a PhD in Secondary Education. Dr. Ivany's alma mater, Memorial University of Newfoundland, conferred on him an honourary Doctor of Laws degree in 1990. From 1966-1974 he taught at Teacher's College, Columbia University, New York, where he headed the Department of Science Education for two years. He also taught at the University of Alberta and at Prince of Wales College, St. John's, Newfoundland. In 1972-1973 he was visiting fellow, Institute of Education, University of London. Dr. Ivany was dean of Education at Memorial University for three years before accepting a 1977 appointment as dean of the faculty of Education at Simon Fraser University. From 1984-1989 he served as Academic Vice-President and Provost at Simon Fraser and was acting President for six months during 1983. George Ivany served as the seventh President of the University of Saskatchewan from 1989-1999.

Head and shoulders image of Dr. A.R. McCurdy, Department of Physics.

Head and shoulders image of Dr. Phyllis Shand, professor of Physics.

Bio/Historical Note: Dr. Phyllis Shand is Professor Emerita, Food and Bioproduct Sciences (2024)

Head and shoulders image of A. Tautorus, Department of Physics.

Iain MacLean, University Secretary, helps University President George Ivany into academic robe during installation ceremony held at Centennial Auditorium. Saskatoon Mayor Henry Dayday seated in background (left of McLean). Chancellor E.K. Turner is seated in large chair to the right of Ivany.

Bio/Historical Note: Jesse William George Ivany was born in 1938 in Grand Falls, Newfoundland. He attended Memorial University of Newfoundland for a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and Physics, following which he completed a diploma in Education. He went on to Teachers College, Columbia University for a Master's of Arts degree in Physics Education and to the University of Alberta for a Ph.D. in Secondary Education. Dr. Ivany's alma mater, Memorial University of Newfoundland, conferred on him the degree of Doctor of Laws in 1990. From 1966-1974 he taught at Teacher's College, Columbia University, New York where he headed the Department of Science Education for two years. He has also taught at the University of Alberta and at Prince of Wales College, St. John's, Newfoundland. In 1972-1973 he was visiting fellow, Institute of Education, University of London. Dr. Ivany was Dean of Education at Memorial University for three years before accepting a 1977 appointment as Dean of the faculty of Education at Simon Fraser University. From 1984-1989 he served as Academic Vice-President and Provost at Simon Fraser and was Acting President for six months during 1983. George Ivany served as the seventh President of the University of Saskatchewan from 1989-1999.

Ken Smith, University Registrar, placing an academic cap (mortar board) on Dr. George Ivany, newly-installed President , during Installation ceremony held at Centennial Auditorium.

Bio/Historical Note: Jesse William George Ivany was born in 1938 in Grand Falls, Newfoundland. He attended Memorial University of Newfoundland for a BSc in Chemistry and Physics, following which he completed a diploma in Education. He went on to Teachers College, Columbia University for an MA degree in Physics Education and to the University of Alberta for a PhD in Secondary Education. Dr. Ivany's alma mater, Memorial University of Newfoundland, conferred on him the degree of Doctor of Laws in 1990. From 1966-1974 he taught at Teacher's College, Columbia University, New York where he headed the Department of Science Education for two years. He also taught at the University of Alberta and at Prince of Wales College, St. John's, Newfoundland. In 1972-1973 he was visiting fellow, Institute of Education, University of London. Dr. Ivany was Dean of Education at Memorial University for three years before accepting a 1977 appointment as Dean of the faculty of Education at Simon Fraser University. From 1984-1989 he served as Academic Vice-President and Provost at Simon Fraser and was Acting President for six months during 1983. George Ivany served as the seventh President of the University of Saskatchewan from 1989-1999.

Henry Dayday, Mayor of Saskatoon, speaks from podium at Convocation ceremony and Installation ceremony of Dr. George Ivany as Presidentheld at Centennial Auditorium.

Bio/Historical Note: Jesse William George Ivany was born in 1938 in Grand Falls, Newfoundland. He attended Memorial University of Newfoundland for a BSc in Chemistry and Physics, following which he completed a diploma in Education. He went on to Teachers College, Columbia University for an MA degree in Physics Education and to the University of Alberta for a PhD in Secondary Education. Dr. Ivany's alma mater, Memorial University of Newfoundland, conferred on him the degree of Doctor of Laws in 1990. From 1966-1974 he taught at Teacher's College, Columbia University, New York where he headed the Department of Science Education for two years. He also taught at the University of Alberta and at Prince of Wales College, St. John's, Newfoundland. In 1972-1973 he was visiting fellow, Institute of Education, University of London. Dr. Ivany was Dean of Education at Memorial University for three years before accepting a 1977 appointment as Dean of the faculty of Education at Simon Fraser University. From 1984-1989 he served as Academic Vice-President and Provost at Simon Fraser and was Acting President for six months during 1983. George Ivany served as the seventh President of the University of Saskatchewan from 1989-1999.

John Nightingale, Chair, University Board of Governors, stands at podium during Convocation and Installation Ceremony of J.W. George Ivany as University President held at Centennial Auditorium.. Several dignitaries in academic robes are seated behind podium.

Bio/Historical Note: Jesse William George Ivany was born in 1938 in Grand Falls, Newfoundland. He attended Memorial University of Newfoundland for a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and Physics, following which he completed a diploma in Education. He went on to Teachers College, Columbia University for a Master's of Arts degree in Physics Education and to the University of Alberta for a Ph.D. in Secondary Education. Dr. Ivany's alma mater, Memorial University of Newfoundland, conferred on him the degree of Doctor of Laws in 1990. From 1966-1974 he taught at Teacher's College, Columbia University, New York where he headed the Department of Science Education for two years. He has also taught at the University of Alberta and at Prince of Wales College, St. John's, Newfoundland. In 1972-1973 he was visiting fellow, Institute of Education, University of London. Dr. Ivany was Dean of Education at Memorial University for three years before accepting a 1977 appointment as Dean of the faculty of Education at Simon Fraser University. From 1984-1989 he served as Academic Vice-President and Provost at Simon Fraser and was Acting President for six months during 1983. George Ivany served as the seventh President of the University of Saskatchewan from 1989-1999.

Series of images taken at the installation ceremony of Dr. George Ivany as University President held during Convocation held at Centennial Auditorium.

Bio/Historical Note: Jesse William George Ivany was born in 1938 in Grand Falls, Newfoundland. He attended Memorial University of Newfoundland for a BSc in Chemistry and Physics, following which he completed a diploma in Education. He went on to Teachers College, Columbia University for an MA degree in Physics Education and to the University of Alberta for a PhD in Secondary Education. Dr. Ivany's alma mater, Memorial University of Newfoundland, conferred on him the degree of Doctor of Laws in 1990. From 1966-1974 he taught at Teacher's College, Columbia University, New York where he headed the Department of Science Education for two years. He also taught at the University of Alberta and at Prince of Wales College, St. John's, Newfoundland. In 1972-1973 he was visiting fellow, Institute of Education, University of London. Dr. Ivany was Dean of Education at Memorial University for three years before accepting a 1977 appointment as Dean of the faculty of Education at Simon Fraser University. From 1984-1989 he served as Academic Vice-President and Provost at Simon Fraser and was Acting President for six months during 1983. George Ivany served as the seventh President of the University of Saskatchewan from 1989-1999.

Image of Dr. George Ivany, newly-installed University President, taken at Convocation ceremony held at Centeniial Auditorium. Dignitaries (l to r):: Ted Turner, University Chancellor; George Ivany; Dr. Sylvia Fedoruk, Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan, and two unidentified individuals.

Bio/Historical Note: Jesse William George Ivany was born in 1938 in Grand Falls, Newfoundland. He attended Memorial University of Newfoundland for a BSc in Chemistry and Physics, following which he completed a diploma in Education. He went on to Teachers College, Columbia University for an MA degree in Physics Education and to the University of Alberta for a PhD in Secondary Education. Dr. Ivany's alma mater, Memorial University of Newfoundland, conferred on him the degree of Doctor of Laws in 1990. From 1966-1974 he taught at Teacher's College, Columbia University, New York where he headed the Department of Science Education for two years. He also taught at the University of Alberta and at Prince of Wales College, St. John's, Newfoundland. In 1972-1973 he was visiting fellow, Institute of Education, University of London. Dr. Ivany was Dean of Education at Memorial University for three years before accepting a 1977 appointment as Dean of the faculty of Education at Simon Fraser University. From 1984-1989 he served as Academic Vice-President and Provost at Simon Fraser and was Acting President for six months during 1983. George Ivany served as the seventh President of the University of Saskatchewan from 1989-1999.

Construction nearing completion of the Geology Building; winter scene.

Bio/Historical Note: The construction of the Geology Building marked a return to the early style of campus architecture. The Department of Geology had been formed in 1927 and for the next six decades was based in the east wing of the Engineering Building. A growing faculty and student population had forced the department to cobble together makeshift accommodation in trailers and remote campus buildings. Designed by the architectural firm Black, McMillan and Larson of Regina, the building was given a neo-Collegiate Gothic exterior to blend harmoniously with the other buildings in the central campus. The two-and-a-half-storey building was erected just south or the Bowl side of the W.P. Thompson Biology Building, providing 8,543 square metres for office, laboratory, library, classroom, and storage space for rock and fossil samples. The exterior was clad with greystone and dressed with tyndal limestone. The dominant feature of the interior was a two-story atrium that featured the mosaics for the former exterior walls of the Thompson Building, a life-size skeleton of a Tyrannosaurus Rex and geological and biological displays. The $18.5 million Geology Building was completed in 1988 and fused the space between Physics and Biology and linked, through a walkway, with Chemistry, creating an integrated science complex on campus.