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.

N.O. Nielsen, dean of Veterinary Medicine, presents the Faculty Gold Medal to Deborah Marie Haines at Convocation held at Centennial Auditorium.

Don MacAulay (left) and Gordon MacAulay, sons of the late Wesley C. MacAulay, dean of Pharmacy, pose with the first four winners of the $400 MacAulay Bursaries: Gary McCubbin (third from left), Jennifer Rieder, Melvin Wandzura, and Michael Gaucher.

Note on back: "Some 250 people attended the official opening ceremonies of the College of Home Economics' 50th anniversary celebrations, when a plaque was unveiled in honor of Dean Emeritus Edith Rowles Simpson (centre)". Former University President J.W.T. Spinks (left), former University President, and applauds, as does Professor Emeritus R.H.N. Haslam (right).

Bio/historical note: A native of Manchester, England, Edith C. Rowles Simpson was raised on a homestead on the Saskatchewan/Alberta border. She taught at a number of rural Saskatchewan schools prior to enrolling at the University of Saskatchewan where she won the Rutter Prize for most distinguished graduate, receiving her BHSc in 1932. She continued her education at the University of Wisconsin (MSc, 1939) and Columbia (EdD, 1956). Simpson joined the faculty of the Department of Women's Work, University of Saskatchewan, in 1932 serving in a number of positions throughout her career: supervisor of girls' work (1936); assistant professor in the College of Agriculture (1941); University Dean of Women (1944); assistant professor in the College of Home Economics (1950); and professor and Dean of Home Economics (1965-1972). In her extension work she conducted Farm Girls' Camps and Extension Short Courses. Her academic speciality was in food science, an area in which she taught, researched and published. In 1964 Simpson published the book Home Economics In Canada: Prologue To Change and also married historian and fellow professor G.W. Simpson. After spending her entire professional life at the U of S she retired in 1972, was named Dean Emeritus and was further honoured with the establishment of the Edith Rowles Simpson Lectureship. In 1993 the University of Saskatchewan honoured her again with a Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree. Dr. Simpson's professional affiliations included memberships in the Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canadian and American Dietetic Associations and Canadian Home Economics Association where she served as President. Among her many awards and honours are inductions into the Saskatchewan Agriculture Hall of Fame in 1981 and the Order of Canada in 1987.

R.W. Begg, University President, gives an address during Spring Convocation held at Centennial Auditorium. Unidentified dignitaries seated behind speaker. U of S logo hangs on wall in background.