John G. Diefenbaker, University Chancellor, makes presentation of a Doctor of Science degree to Dr. Louis B. Jaques at Convocation held at Centennial Auditorium.

Bio/Historical Note: Dr. Louis Barker Jaques was born 10 July 1911 in Toronto. He attended the University of Toronto and earned three degrees there: a BA in physiology and biochemistry (1933); an MA (1935) and a PhD (under the supervision of Dr. Charles H. Best, 1941). In 1974 Dr. Jaques also earned a DSc from the University of Saskatchewan. From 1934-1944 he held academic positions at the University of Toronto as a Fellow, research assistant, and lecturer. In 1946 he moved to the University of Saskatchewan with an appointment as professor and head of Physiology. He resigned the headship in 1971, accepting a position as the first W.S. Lindsay Professor in the College of Medicine. A scientist of international reputation, Dr. Jaques was among the first to demonstrate the usefulness of heparin in treating thrombosis; to demonstrate the effectiveness of dicumarol in thrombosis; and he originated the use of silicone in handling blood. In 1974 Dr. Jaques also earned a DSc from the U of S. Upon his retirement in 1979 he was named Professor Emeritus; and in 1981 he was named a lay canon by the Anglican diocese of Saskatoon. Dr. Jaques died in 1997 at age 85.

Head and shoulders image of Dr. Louis B. Jaques, professor of Physiology.

Bio/Historical Note: Dr. Louis Barker Jaques was born 10 July 1911 in Toronto. He attended the University of Toronto and earned three degrees there: a BA in physiology and biochemistry (1933); an MA (1935) and a PhD (under the supervision of Dr. Charles H. Best, 1941). In 1974 Dr. Jaques also earned a DSc from the University of Saskatchewan. From 1934-1944 he held academic positions at the University of Toronto as a Fellow, research assistant, and lecturer. In 1946 he moved to the University of Saskatchewan with an appointment as professor and head of Physiology. He resigned the headship in 1971, accepting a position as the first W.S. Lindsay Professor in the College of Medicine. A scientist of international reputation, Dr. Jaques was among the first to demonstrate the usefulness of heparin in treating thrombosis; to demonstrate the effectiveness of dicumarol in thrombosis; and he originated the use of silicone in handling blood. In 1974 Dr. Jaques also earned a DSc from the U of S. Upon his retirement in 1979 he was named Professor Emeritus; and in 1981 he was named a lay canon by the Anglican diocese of Saskatoon. Dr. Jaques died in 1997 at age 85.

John G. Diefenbaker, University Chancellor, makes presentation of a Master of Science in Rehabilitation Medicine degree to Edith Bernardine Murray during Convocation held at Centennial Auditorium.

Bio/Historical Note: Edith Bernardine Murray was born 3 November 1933 in Edinburgh, Scotland, and after a childhood of sports and academics, trained as a physiotherapist. She worked originally at Stoke-Mandeville Rehabilitation Centre, an International Spinal Cord Rehab Centre and saw the U.S. She acquired a Bachelor’s degree at the University of Manitoba, then an MA at the University of Saskatchewan. She devoted a gait research lab at the U of S; her work led to a teaching position as assistant professor at the U of S. She then joined the teaching staff in the program of Health Sciences in Hamilton, Ontario which culminated in a position of associate professor (tenured) at McMaster University. She moved from the academic world to the country and took on sheep farming and gardening, while being the director of Physiotherapy at Enderby Hospital. She took up the challenge of starting things: The lab in Saskatchewan, the Research Section at the Canadian Physiotherapy Association, one of the first physiotherapists in Canada to get an MA, and the sheep farm in Enderby. Edith Murray died 6 January 2017 in [Vernon, British Columbia].

Three students standing in front of trophies and Pharmacy pennants, l to r: Leana J. Latta, Ruth E. Young, Elaine M. Kenaschuk.

Head and shoulders image of Calvin Barnes, College of Commerce.

Bio/Historical Note: Calvin Barnes earned his Master of Business Administration from at the University of Saskatchewan in 1989.

Head and shoulders image of Dr. Byron J. Seaman, honourary Doctor of Science recipient; likely taken at time of presentation.

Bio/Historical Note: Byron James Seaman was born in 1923 at Rouleau, Saskatchewan. He attended the University of Saskatchewan and earned a BSc in mechanical engineering in 1945. Seaman moved to Alberta shortly after graduating to work in the oil industry with his two brothers, Donald and Daryl Seaman (both brothers were future honourary Doctor of Laws degree recipients by the U of S). They first established Seaman Engineering and Drilling Co. Ltd. (shortened to Sedco). It became noted for providing the option of turnkey contracts at a fixed price, rather than bidding a price for every foot drilled. The company also covered a portion of the drilling costs to secure the contract, as well as for services like cementing and casing. Sedco ultimately merged with three other companies in June 1962 to form Bow Valley Industries. Seaman went on to serve as CEO of Bow Valley (later Bovar, Inc) from 1976 to 1987, and as chairman from 1987 to 1990. Seaman was one of the original six owners of the Calgary Flames, along with his brother Daryl and four others. Under his co-ownership, the franchise won their only Stanley Cup in 1989. They reached two other Stanley Cup finals. Seaman remained a part-owner of the Flames until 2010, one year after his brother Daryl died. Along with his brother, Seaman was inducted into the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame in 2007. He was also awarded the Governor General's medal. Byron Seaman died on 24 April 2021 in Calgary at age 97.

Images of cabins.

Head and shoulders image of Emma {Hathaway] Bell, university librarian, University of Saskatchewan, Regina Campus, from 1941-1956.

Head and shoulders image of Ms. E.M. Wilson, secretary-receptionist, Saskatchewan Soil Testing Laboratory.

Head and shoulders outdoor image of Elsie York, medical secretary, College of Medicine; image taken near retirement.

Bio/Historical Note: Senior-most CUPE 1975 member retires after 42 years at U of S
When Elsie York signed on with the Department of Medicine on August 15, 1955, the University Hospital wasn't even fully occupied. Since then, there have been different department heads, changing personnel, and the hospital has been expanded and its name modified. York has been there all the while, with her initial secretarial duties having changed, in 1980, to embrace more administrative matters under Dr. Marvin Bala. Earlier this year she decided, as the CUPE 1975 member with the highest seniority, to opt for the University's retirement incentive plan and call it a career. She says she plans to stay in Saskatoon, where she'll be able to spend more time with her husband Art, who has been in retirement for eight years.
From 5 Sept. 1997 issue of OCN:

Bio/Historical Note: Elsie Kathleen York (nee Deditch) was born 11 May 1934 on a farm near North Battleford, Saskatchewan. She worked as a medical secretary at University Hospital/Royal University Hospital from 1955 to 1997. Elsie York died 18 October 2014 in Saskatoon.

Elmer Hackett, animal technician, stands with Regan Keown, student, Western College of Veterinary Medicine. Sign on door in background reads "Hackett Room."

Bio/Historical Note: Elmer Thomas Hackett was born 8 June 1933 in Asquith, Saskatchewan, and moved to Saskatoon as a young boy. He attended Mayfair School and Saskatoon Technical Collegiate. In 1949 at the age of 19, Hackett began work at the University of Saskatchewan as an animal assistant in the Medical College. Over the years Hackett worked in various departments, moving to the newly opened Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) in 1965 as a technician. Hackett took home correspondence courses in electronics over the years and worked his way up to a Tech IV animal technician position which he maintained until his retirement in 1994, having worked at the University for 45 years. Elmer Hackett died 5 December 2015 in Saskatoon.

Eli Bornstein, professor of Art and Art History, with the cover proof of the 1997/98 issue of The Structurist.

Bio/Historical Note: Image appeared in 8 Jan 1999 issue of OCN.

Eli Bornstein, professor of Art, at work on "Structure" [a relief construction], situated in the Arts Building.