Head and shoulders image of Dr. Blaine Holmlund, associate rofessor, Biomedical Engineering and Computational Science; and director, Hospital Systems Study Group.

Bio/Historical Note: Dr. Blaine Adrian Holmlund was born at his family’s home (Section 11, Township 27, Range 7, west of the 3rd meridian), roughly 9 miles west of Strongfield, Saskatchewan, on 27 July 1930. His career began at age 12, as a hired farm labourer. He worked variously at the general store and as a mechanic at the local garage prior to joining the CPR as a relief station agent and telegraph operator (December 1948-May 1955). One of his supervisors at the CPR strongly urged Blaine to consider University – not an option considered before by Blaine or one expected by his family. Dr. Holmlund entered engineering at the University of Saskatchewan and put himself through, earning his BE in 1955 and his MSc in 1961. Following graduation in 1955, Blaine worked as a development engineer for Shell; for Atomic Energy of Canada at Chalk River, Ontario; and as a communications engineer for Sask Power. He was briefly also a lecturer in electrical engineering at the University; and in 1958 returned, joining the faculty of the University of Saskatchewan where he remained for the rest of his career. From 1958-1992 Dr. Holmlund served the University in a variety of capacities: as a professor of electrical engineering; of biomedical engineering; of computational science; of finance and quantitative methods. He established, and served as first director of: the Biomedical Engineering Program; the Computational Science Department; the Hospital Systems Study Group; and the University Studies Group. Dr. Holmlund was named VP (Special Projects) in 1980 and VP (Planning and Development) in 1985. Blaine served as Acting University President in 1989. He served on the Board of the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College from 1982-1993, and from November 1990-June 1991 was on secondment from the University to serve as Acting President of the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College (now First Nations University of Canada). Dr. Holmlund was awarded an honorary doctorate by the U of S in 1998. Following his retirement he volunteered for Saskatoon Habitat for Humanity, helping to initiate partnerships with employment programs and to establish the Re-Store. Blaine Holmlund died 17 June 2006 in Saskatoon.

Head and shoulders image of Dr. Blaine Holmlund, lecturer, Department of Electrical Engineering.

Bio/Historical Note: Dr. Blaine Adrian Holmlund was born at his family’s home (Section 11, Township 27, Range 7, west of the 3rd meridian), roughly 9 miles west of Strongfield, Saskatchewan, on 27 July 1930. His career began at age 12, as a hired farm labourer. He worked variously at the general store and as a mechanic at the local garage prior to joining the CPR as a relief station agent and telegraph operator (December 1948-May 1955). One of his supervisors at the CPR strongly urged Blaine to consider University – not an option considered before by Blaine or one expected by his family. Dr. Holmlund entered engineering at the University of Saskatchewan and put himself through, earning his BE in 1955 and his MSc in 1961. Following graduation in 1955, Blaine worked as a development engineer for Shell; for Atomic Energy of Canada at Chalk River, Ontario; and as a communications engineer for Sask Power. He was briefly also a lecturer in electrical engineering at the University; and in 1958 returned, joining the faculty of the University of Saskatchewan where he remained for the rest of his career. From 1958-1992 Dr. Holmlund served the University in a variety of capacities: as a professor of electrical engineering; of biomedical engineering; of computational science; of finance and quantitative methods. He established, and served as first director of: the Biomedical Engineering Program; the Computational Science Department; the Hospital Systems Study Group; and the University Studies Group. Dr. Holmlund was named VP (Special Projects) in 1980 and VP (Planning and Development) in 1985. Blaine served as Acting University President in 1989. He served on the Board of the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College from 1982-1993, and from November 1990-June 1991 was on secondment from the University to serve as Acting President of the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College (now First Nations University of Canada). Dr. Holmlund was awarded an honorary doctorate by the U of S in 1998. Following his retirement he volunteered for Saskatoon Habitat for Humanity, helping to initiate partnerships with employment programs and to establish the Re-Store. Blaine Holmlund died 17 June 2006 in Saskatoon.

Head and shoulders image of Dr. Blaine A. Holmlund, acting University President from July-November 1989.

Bio/Historical Note: Dr. Blaine Adrian Holmlund was born at his family’s home (Section 11, Township 27, Range 7, west of the 3rd meridian), roughly 9 miles west of Strongfield, Saskatchewan, on 27 July 1930. His career began at age 12, as a hired farm labourer. He worked variously at the general store and as a mechanic at the local garage prior to joining the CPR as a relief station agent and telegraph operator (December 1948-May 1955). One of his supervisors at the CPR strongly urged Blaine to consider University – not an option considered before by Blaine or one expected by his family. Dr. Holmlund entered engineering at the University of Saskatchewan and put himself through, earning his BE in 1955 and his MSc in 1961. Following graduation in 1955, Blaine worked as a development engineer for Shell; for Atomic Energy of Canada at Chalk River, Ontario; and as a communications engineer for Sask Power. He was briefly also a lecturer in electrical engineering at the University; and in 1958 returned, joining the faculty of the University of Saskatchewan where he remained for the rest of his career. From 1958-1992 Dr. Holmlund served the University in a variety of capacities: as a professor of electrical engineering; of biomedical engineering; of computational science; of finance and quantitative methods. He established, and served as first director of: the Biomedical Engineering Program; the Computational Science Department; the Hospital Systems Study Group; and the University Studies Group. Dr. Holmlund was named VP (Special Projects) in 1980 and VP (Planning and Development) in 1985. Blaine served as Acting University President in 1989. He served on the Board of the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College from 1982-1993, and from November 1990-June 1991 was on secondment from the University to serve as Acting President of the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College (now First Nations University of Canada). Dr. Holmlund was awarded an honorary doctorate by the U of S in 1998. Following his retirement he volunteered for Saskatoon Habitat for Humanity, helping to initiate partnerships with employment programs and to establish the Re-Store. Blaine Holmlund died 17 June 2006 in Saskatoon.

Dr. Blaine A. Holmlund, acting University President, speaking from podium during Convocation held at Centennial Auditorium.

Bio/Historical Note: Dr. Blaine Adrian Holmlund was born at his family’s home (Section 11, Township 27, Range 7, west of the 3rd meridian), roughly 9 miles west of Strongfield, Saskatchewan, on 27 July 1930. His career began at age 12, as a hired farm labourer. He worked variously at the general store and as a mechanic at the local garage prior to joining the CPR as a relief station agent and telegraph operator (December 1948-May 1955). One of his supervisors at the CPR strongly urged Blaine to consider University – not an option considered before by Blaine or one expected by his family. Dr. Holmlund entered engineering at the University of Saskatchewan and put himself through, earning his BE in 1955 and his MSc in 1961. Following graduation in 1955, Blaine worked as a development engineer for Shell; for Atomic Energy of Canada at Chalk River, Ontario; and as a communications engineer for Sask Power. He was briefly also a lecturer in electrical engineering at the University; and in 1958 returned, joining the faculty of the University of Saskatchewan where he remained for the rest of his career. From 1958-1992 Dr. Holmlund served the University in a variety of capacities: as a professor of electrical engineering; of biomedical engineering; of computational science; of finance and quantitative methods. He established, and served as first director of: the Biomedical Engineering Program; the Computational Science Department; the Hospital Systems Study Group; and the University Studies Group. Dr. Holmlund was named VP (Special Projects) in 1980 and VP (Planning and Development) in 1985. Blaine served as Acting University President in 1989. He served on the Board of the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College from 1982-1993, and from November 1990-June 1991 was on secondment from the University to serve as Acting President of the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College (now First Nations University of Canada). Dr. Holmlund was awarded an honorary doctorate by the U of S in 1998. Following his retirement he volunteered for Saskatoon Habitat for Humanity, helping to initiate partnerships with employment programs and to establish the Re-Store. Blaine Holmlund died 17 June 2006 in Saskatoon.

Dr. Balfour W. Currie, former dean of Graduate Studies, speaks from podium during Convocation held at Centennial Auditorium.

Bio/Historical Note: Dr. Balfour Watson Currie was born in 1902 in Montana and grew up at Netherhill, near Kindersley. He came to the University of Saskatchewan as a student and received a BA in Physics (1925) and a MA in Physics (1927). Dr. Currie completed his PhD at McGill University in 1930. He was a staff member of the Department of Physics at the University of Saskatchewan (1928-1981), was professor of Physics (1943-1970), head of the department (1952-1961), founder of the Institute of Space and Atmospheric Studies (1956-1966), dean of Graduate Studies (1959-1970) and vice-president – research (1967-1974). Early in Dr. Currie’s career, he spent two years in the Canadian Arctic with Frank Davies at Chesterfield Inlet during the Second International Polar Year (IPY) (1932-1933). An online archive of Currie's work on 2nd IPY studies of the Polar Year data continued under his direction at the U of S after World War II. Upon his retirement as vice-president, he was appointed Special Advisor in Research Matters (1974-1978). Dr. Currie was appointed Canadian Coordinator of the International Magnetospheric Study from 1974-1979. During this period Dr. Currie also pursued an earlier research interest - possible influence of solar activity on prairie weather and rainfall. In recognition of his outstanding contributions to his fields of study, Dr. Currie was elected a Fellow of the Royal Meteorology Society of Great Britain in 1940, and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada in 1947. In 1967 he received the Patterson Medal from the Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society. Dr. Currie retired from the U of S in 1970. In 1972 he was made a Companion of the Order of Canada "for his services to science and education especially in the fields of meteorology and climatology", and was awarded an honourary Doctor of Laws degree by the U of S in 1975. Dr. Currie died in Saskatoon in 1981.

Dr. Balfour W. Currie, former dean of Graduate Studies, speaking from podium during Convocation held at Centennial Auditorium;

Bio/Historical Note: Dr. Balfour Watson Currie was born in 1902 in Montana and grew up at Netherhill, near Kindersley. He came to the University of Saskatchewan as a student and received a BA in Physics (1925) and a MA in Physics (1927). Dr. Currie completed his PhD at McGill University in 1930. He was a staff member of the Department of Physics at the University of Saskatchewan (1928-1981), was professor of Physics (1943-1970), head of the department (1952-1961), founder of the Institute of Space and Atmospheric Studies (1956-1966), dean of Graduate Studies (1959-1970) and vice-president – research (1967-1974). Early in Dr. Currie’s career, he spent two years in the Canadian Arctic with Frank Davies at Chesterfield Inlet during the Second International Polar Year (IPY) (1932-1933). An online archive of Currie's work on 2nd IPY studies of the Polar Year data continued under his direction at the U of S after World War II. Upon his retirement as vice-president, he was appointed Special Advisor in Research Matters (1974-1978). Dr. Currie was appointed Canadian Coordinator of the International Magnetospheric Study from 1974-1979. During this period Dr. Currie also pursued an earlier research interest - possible influence of solar activity on prairie weather and rainfall. In recognition of his outstanding contributions to his fields of study, Dr. Currie was elected a Fellow of the Royal Meteorology Society of Great Britain in 1940, and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada in 1947. In 1967 he received the Patterson Medal from the Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society. Dr. Currie retired from the U of S in 1970. In 1972 he was made a Companion of the Order of Canada "for his services to science and education especially in the fields of meteorology and climatology", and was awarded an honourary Doctor of Laws degree by the U of S in 1975. Dr. Currie died in Saskatoon in 1981.

Group photo of delegates attending the first annual convention of Saskatchewan Horticultural Societies, U of S. Front row: Judge J.H. Pope, Melfort; Geo. Watt, Regina; James Fraser Bryant, Regina; Dr. Bennett, St. Thomas, Ont.; Prof. H. Schmidt, Regina; Mrs. C. Lewis, Saskatoon; Miss M. Johnson, Winnipeg; Mrs. W.M. Evans, Springside, [Saskatchewan]; Mrs. F. Harrison, Pense, [Saskatchewan]; J. Sears, Moose Jaw; R.A. Braden, Moose Jaw; W.H. Beesley, Moose Jaw; F.J. Westlake, Swift Current; Mrs. H.T. Johnson, Watrous; Mr. H.T. Johnson, Watrous; W.S. Hamer, Saskatoon. Centre row: Dr. C.F. Patterson, Saskatoon; Kenneth.Wathen Gordon, Saskatoon; Prof. Arthur H. Joel, Saskatoon; Wm. Gold, Saskatoon; W.E. Lake, Turtleford [Saskatchewan]; Wm. Grams, Canora, [Saskatchewan]; I. Becker, Saskatoon; L.B. Rands, Watrous; Rev. P. Mohr, Weyburn; N.M. Ross, Indian Head; W.N. Evans, Springside, [Saskatchewan].Back row: John G. Rayner, Saskatoon; Emanuel E. Brockelbank, Saskatoon; A.R. Brown, Lloydminster; J. Crawford, Moose Jaw; John Walker, Indian Head; W.M. Grant, Saskatoon; George Taylor, Saskatoon; A.R. Rhodes, Zelma, [Saskatchewan]; George J. Cruise, Saskatoon; P.F. Lanz, North Battleford; H. Rose, Saskatoon; H. MacKay, Melville; A.H. Browne, Saskatoon; W.W. Ashley, Saskatoon; James McLean, Sutherland, [Saskatchewan]. Winter scene.

Don Brown watches at left as three female nurses practice with an inflatable human model that simulates both signs and symptoms of heart attack and the responses to therapy in College of Medicine's Continuing Medicine Education Division.

C.M. Soule instructing a youth training group seated at temporary desks made by the students.

Members of third year Medicine class, to graduate in 1973. Back row: Assal, Blahey, Cross, Danielson, Fagnou, Foley, Goluboff, Gardon, Herman, Horsman. Centre row: Kusch, Lanoie, Lewans, McAllister, McIntyre, Murray, Olfert. Front row: Bassenowski, Chernesky, Dahlman, Hanrieder, Kurz, Lamb, Morgan. Absent: Josdal, Maier, Morton.

Members of 3rd year Medicine class, to graduate in 1957. Back row: Douglas Lloyd Anderson, Saskatoon; Ernest Henry Baergen, Vauxhall, Alberta; Mark Errol Boyd, Blaine Lake; Robert Charles Cooper, Prince Albert; Homer Edward Friesen, Rosthern; Jerry Sidney Grobman, North Battleford; Wilfred Walter Hathway, Saskatoon; Arthur William Hindmarsh, Saskatoon; Michael Anton Jacobi, Saskatoon. Third row: Edward Herman James, Eston; Gerald John Joseph Junk, Annaheim; Norwood Wilson Kavanagh, Saskatoon; William Arnold Stuart Klass, North Battleford; Michael Boris Krochak, Wroxton; Ronald David Ledray, Winter; Lowell Mervin Loewen, Herschel; David John Martin, Cut Knife; Stanley Joseph Mazurkie, Mortlach. Second row: Walter Lancelot Munholland, Strasbourg; Z.F. Muskovitch, Saskatoon; Eric Jacob Paetkau, Picture Butte, Alberta; Pearl Renpenning, Granby, Quebec;; R.L. Pendleton, Swift Current; H.J. Renpenning, McMahon; Donald Joseph Schmidt, Richmound; Peter Siemens, Saskatoon. Front row: Maxwell Roderick Smart, Drinkwater; John Clarence Specken, Saskatoon; Theresa Marie Laurendeau, Saskatoon; L.W. Perry, Regina; Edith Pauline Rogoman, Saskatoon; John Luther Spencer, Prince Albert; Robert Ross Wheaton, Saskatoon.

Bio/Historical Note: A medical college was part of President Walter Murray’s design for the new University of Saskatchewan, and was consistent with his view that the university should serve the needs of the province. In 1926 a School of Medical Sciences was established, which provided the first two years of medical training. Between 1928 and 1954, 605 students completed the course and then went elsewhere in Canada for the clinical years. In 1944, a survey of the health needs of the province (Sigerist Report) recommended that the School be expanded to a “complete Grade A Medical School” and that a University Hospital of 500 beds be constructed for scientific teaching, clinical instruction, and research. A medical building was completed in 1950, a four-year degree-granting College was inaugurated in 1953, and University Hospital opened in 1955. The College admits sixty medical students per year, supervises the training of 200 residents, and provides basic science training to 330 students in Arts/Science. The aim of the program is to produce a “basic” or undifferentiated doctor capable, with further training, of becoming a family practitioner, specialist or research scientist. Between 1953 and 2003, the College of Medicine has graduated 2,134 MDs, of whom 30.5% were women.

Members of 1954 Medicine class. Back row: Theodoric (Ted) Nwafor Chukwulobe Agulefo; F.W.. Baker; H. Christiansen; [C. or G.] Cook; W.A. Crawford; C.L. Cunning; T.C. Eid; L. Ewasew; A.R. Fortgang. 2nd row: [A.T.] Friesen; C.M. Gossen; [E.S.] Harvey; [W.J.] Heichman; R.K. Johnston; [D.S.] Litzenberger; [J.C.] MacMillan; S.R. Morris; N.G. Norheim. 3rd row: R.F. Pugh; [V.S.] Rogstad; F.L. Scharf; A. Spector; W.D. Stitt; D.A.Tait; A.E. Thibodeau. Front row: F.G. Walker; J.D. Warkentin; P.C. Thorfinnson; [L.] Upelnieks; R. Morris; M. Yandel; Zenon Gerald Zadvorny.

Members of 1952 class. Front row: [Ev] Hornstein, O. Lerner, K. Moffitt, Dr. Jackson, L. Hardy, Helen Flegel, Nana Davies. 2nd row: Jack Matvenko, Jack Adolph, C. Ridgeway, Fred T. Cenaiko, H. Wiebe, I. Kreel, B. Venters, Jim Coulter. 3rd row: Pat Dolan, Lloyd Frostad, Ray Pannell, Gord Pirie, Bob Wheatley, Bill Hallett, Ken Dobrovitch, Wm. Klassen, J.W. Jowsey. 4th row: Jim Leakos, B. Malhomme, P. Klassen, John E. Harry, John S. Crispin, J. Dyck, Vernon M. Fraser, Jim Berezowski, C. Bruce Thrasher.

Members of second year Medicine class, to graduate in 1972. Back row: Barnes, Black, Blocka, Clarke (H.), Davies, Dyck, Furniss, Gelmon, Gilliland. Centre row: Kallio, Maksymiuk, Miller, Milliken, Orchard, Proctor, Rezansoff, Ritenburg. Front row: Shore, Smith, Stakiw, Evans, Fox, Pater, Pattersnon, Wiens, Stewart, Tubman. Absent: Clarke, Ham, Rich.