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Carol Greyeyes BFA’82, BEd’88
Whether on the stage or screen, in the office or community, Carol Greyeyes has left indelible impressions throughout Canada's arts and Indigenous communities. A member of the Muskeg Lake Cree Nation, Greyeyes obtained her BFA at the U of S in 1982, becoming one of the first Aboriginal fine arts graduates in Saskatchewan. She later graduated from the Indian Teachers Education Program (ITEP), received a BEd at U of S ('89), and MFA from York University ('92). During and immediately following her studies, Greyeyes became increasingly involved in establishing and delivering Aboriginal theatre training programs and workshops throughout Canada. For the past three decades, she has been highly sought after as a writer, director, actor, teacher and board member for numerous organizations. Bringing boundless energy, conviction and professionalism to everything she does, Greyeyes has become recognized as a generational leader, tirelessly supporting her fellow artists and working to expand the role and recognition of Indigenous arts on a national scale. After serving as the Saskatchewan Arts Board's Indigenous Arts consultant for eight years, Greyeyes moved to Nova Scotia where she helped establish a leadership program for Aboriginal women at St. Francis Xavier University's Coady Institute. Her distinguished career has led to numerous honours and awards, and national reputation led to her being appointed producer and project leader for ArtsLink, an online research project for the federal government's Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
Freda Miller BSc.’79
A leader in the field of neuronal stem cells, Freda Miller's pioneering work could one day pave the way to significant advances in the treatment of everything from spinal cord injuries to Parkinson's disease. She currently works as a cell and molecular developmental neurobiologist at the Hospital for Sick Children Research Institute, as well as a professor at the University of Toronto where she holds a Canada Research Chair in Developmental Neurobiology. She obtained her BSc (biochemistry) from the U of S in 1979 before receiving a PhD from the University of Calgary and completing her postdoctoral training at the Scripps Research Foundation. Miller's first faculty position was at the University of Alberta, and she later moved to the McGill University before accepting her current position in 2002. Her innovative and globally-renowned work has been recognized through numerous awards and honours, including being named a fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and Howard Hughes Medical Institute International Scholar. Miller is also a founder of Aegera Therapeutics Inc. and Reveille Inc., two Canadian biotechnology companies.
Robert Moody BA’62
The namesake behind one of today's most well-known Lie algebras, Robert Moody has established himself as one of Canada's most accomplished and renowned mathematicians. Born in England and having spent his high school years in Ottawa, Moody received his BA ('62) at the U of S before obtaining his MA and PhD at the University of Toronto. His dissertation formed the basis of Kac-Moody algebras, which he discovered alongside Russian mathematician Victor Kac. He took his first academic position at the U of S in 1966 and joined the University of Alberta in 1989. By the 1980s, Kac-Moody algebras and their offspring, Virasoro algebras, had become fundamental to mathematics and mathematical physics worldwide. His work in this regard earned both Moody and Kac the 1994 Wigner Medal, administered by the Group Theory and Fundamental Physics Foundation. Amongst his many other honours and awards, Moody has been named a fellow of the Royal Society of Canada and officer of the Order of Canada. The Kac-Moody algebras, considered one of the seminal events in the history of modern mathematics, have been described as "a classic example of the fruitful interplay between mathematics and physics that has been at the heart of major scientific advances since the time of Newton."
Frederick Mulder BA’64
One of the world's major art dealers in Picasso's printmaking, Frederick Mulder's business acumen has allowed him, in turn, to become a noted philanthropist. After graduating from the U of S (BA'64), Mulder went on to attend Brown University (MA, PhD) and Oxford University, where he wrote his dissertation. Leaving Oxford in 1971, he set up a business dealing in original prints. From 1972-75 he worked with art dealers P and D Colnaghi, and since 1975 has been the director of Frederick Mulder Limited, which specializes in European printmaking 1460-1960. In particular, his holdings of Picasso linocuts are one of the most extensive worldwide. He became accustomed to tithing his income as a child in Saskatchewan and this has continued through his career. Moreover, he has has spent decades persuading others to do the same. He helped establish two organizations that focus on leveraging charitable efforts: The Network For Social Change (the first giving circle of its kind in the UK) and The Funding Network, which has been highly successful in both the UK and Canada. Both bring like-minded individuals together and pool donations, which tremendously increases the overall impact of one's charitable efforts. Mulder has also utilized several innovative approaches in his business dealings that ultimately benefit numerous charities. For his work in this regard, Mulder received the Beacon Fellowship Judges' Special Prize in 2004, and was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) by the Queen in the New Year Honours 2012.
Blair Neatby BA’50
A renowned national historian, Blair Neatby was one of the first scholars to see English-French relations as central to our understanding of Canada. After graduating from the U of S (BA'50), he undertook PhD studies at Oxford and completed his doctoral work at the University of Toronto. His doctoral thesis, Laurier and a Liberal Quebec-although it went unpublished until 1973-became somewhat of an underground sensation. His most lauded work, however, was likely the MacKenzie King biography, published in two volumes (1963 and 1976). Neatby's tireless work on this project allowed him to acquire an encyclopedic knowledge of Canadian political history during the 1920s and 30s, and the resulting publications formed a foundation for our understanding of Canada's political history in the interwar period. His main professional commitment was as a professor of history at Carleton University, and he currently holds the rank of professor emeritus. He did, however, put his scholarly work aside in the 1960s to serve as research director for the Royal Commission on Bilingualism and Biculturalism. This commission has been described as one of the most important in Canada's history, as it insisted on the importance of second-language acquisition for both English and French Canadians. For his tremendous body of work and history of public service, Neatby was named a fellow of the Royal Society of Canada in 1977 and, in 1987, was appointed president of the Canadian Historical Association.
Kenneth Norrie BA’66
An economic historian and expert on Western Canadian economics at the turn of the century 19th century, Kenneth Norrie's extensive scholarly and administrative achievements have established him as a leader in his field. Born in Saskatoon, Norrie received his undergraduate degree from the U of S (BA'66) and both his MPhil and PhD from Yale University. Much of his academic career was spent at the University of Alberta (U of A), which he joined in 1971. He held a number of senior administrative roles at the U of A, including dean of arts from 1999 to 2001. Seconded to the MacDonald Commission in the mid-1980s, Norrie served as a key researcher for this landmark group, which recommended signing the Canadian-American Free Trade Agreement. In 2002 he joined McMaster University as a professor, as well as provost and vice-president (academic). He held the latter role until 2006, and was chosen to serve as vice-president (research) for the Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario from 2007 to 2012. Norrie's research has been widely published in-and he has served on editorial boards for-many academic journals. He has also authored or co-authored five monographs, and was appointed the Clifford Clark Visiting Economist for the Government of Canada in 1990-91.
Cyril Richardson BA’30
An internationally-esteemed church historian, Cyril Richardson's academic and theological work was revered by peers around the world. Born in England, Richardson moved to Canada as a child and graduated from the U of S (AB'30) as well as Emmanuel College (LTh'31). He then moved to New York and attended the Union Theological Seminary, earning his doctor of theology degree in 1934. He joined the seminary's faculty in 1934 and remained there for nearly 42 years as both a teacher and administrator. Highly admired for his work in the classroom, Richardson quickly became respected for his clarity, wit and genuine regard for his students. For two decades, Richardson served as the seminary's Dean of Graduate Studies, a position he held until his retirement in 1974. Richardson was also highly active in this church, and was named an honorary Canon of the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine in 1974. A widely-published author and editor, he was also a longstanding member of various national organizations, including the American Society of Church History and the National Council Commission on Worship. Richardson received an honorary doctorate from Emmanuel College ('49) and the General Theological Seminary, New York ('72).
Roman Shklanka BA’51, BComm’53, MA’57
An icon in the Canadian mining industry, Roman Shklanka's willingness to take geological risks at home and abroad helped enhance this country's global reputation for mining excellence. Shklanka entered the U of S at only 15 years old and earned his BA in 1951, followed by a BComm degree in 1953. A summer job with the Saskatchewan Department of Mineral Resources, however, inspired him to change directions. By 1956, he had earned his MA in Geology and he completed his doctorate at Stanford University in 1963. Over the next four decades, Shklanka held senior roles for several mining companies, and was instrumental in searching for and securing new mining projects around the world. Such work required Shklanka to exercise not only his economic and geological prowess, by political savvy as well. Associated with some 13 mine developments on five continents, he is sometimes referred to as The Mine Finder; others refer to him as the Father of Tanzanian Mining for his early contributions to the industry in that developing country. He is the recipient of a number of achievement awards and in 2009 was inducted into the Canadian Mining Hall on Fame.
Mary Spencer BA’45
During Mary Spencer's professional career as a chemist, teacher and researcher, she strove for excellence in her work, and received many awards. Among women scientists, she became a symbol to emulate. Growing up in Saskatchewan, Spencer graduated from Regina College and the University of Saskatchewan (BA'45) before completing her MSc at Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania. In 1946, Spencer was married in Montreal, then completed her Ph.D. at University of California, Berkeley, where she joined the academic staff. Spencer returned to Canada in 1953 and was appointed to the staff at the University of Alberta to teach in biochemistry, first in the medical faculty, then in agriculture. Her research centred on the influence of ethylene on biochemical processes. Much of her work is still being quoted today, including ethylene's effect on the ageing process of all life forms. With high standards, dedicated teaching and inspirational leadership, she built an international reputation. She has received many awards and honours, including being named a member of Order of Canada and fellow of the Royal Society of Canada. A founding member of the Canadian Society of Plant Physiologists, and 1990 gold medalist, she is also a fellow of the Canadian Institute of Chemistry. Spencer was the first elected staff member of the U of A Board of Governors, and became one of the first two women members of the National Research Council (NSERC), to which she was appointed in 1970. She was also awarded two Queen's Jubilee Medals: silver in 1977 and gold in 2002.
Tillie Taylor BA’41, LLB’56
Never one to shy away from controversy, Tillie Taylor's fearless quest to ensure equality and justice for others helped change the dynamics of human rights throughout Canada. Raised during the Great Depression and under an increasing threat of war, she became deeply involved with the Canadian arm of the international Youth Congress Movement. It was there she met her future husband, George Taylor. The couple moved to Calgary and Tillie worked as a secretary when he returned to school and obtained his law degree in the 1940s. Despite having two daughters, Tillie returned to school as well and obtained her own law degree in 1956. There were few female lawyers in Canada at that time, and Tillie's first job was as deputy registrar in the Saskatoon Land Titles Office. In 1960, she was named a provincial magistrate, the first woman in Saskatchewan to be handed this post. Although this position meant she could no longer be active in provincial politics-she and George were formerly active in both the CCF and NDP-she found many other ways to make a difference and worked with several organizations involved in prison and law reform, as well as issues related to poverty. In 1972 she was named the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission's first chairperson, and played a key role in developing its mandate. In 1976 she was elected a director of the Canadian Research Institute for the Advancement of Women, and, for nearly a decade prior to her retirement in 1987, sat on the board of governors for the Canadian Council on Social Development.
Kenneth Calder BA'66, MA'67
A respected and instrumental leader for 35 years with the Canadian Department of National Defence (CDND), Kenneth Calder's influence reached far beyond this country's borders. Even before completing his PhD at the London School for Economics and Political Science, Calder had been recruited by the CDND to join its strategic analysis group. He remained there until his retirement in 2006, having served as the department's first Director of Strategic Analysis and then, from 1991 to 2006, as Assistant Deputy Minister (Policy). He was also seconded by the Department of External Affairs to serve as its nuclear affairs expert at NATO Headquarters in Brussels from 1979 to 1983. In his role as Assistant Deputy Minister (Policy), Calder frequently briefed federal ministers and the Senate, and served as one of the country's chief negotiators in delicate discussions with defence officials from the Soviet Union, United States and various other countries. In 2000, Calder was awarded the highest honour in the Public Service of Canada, the Outstanding Achievement Award. An excerpt from his citation for this award read: "Dr. Calder's meticulous thoroughness, depth of intellect, quiet persuasiveness, sense of balance and reasonableness have extended his influence beyond his department and, indeed, beyond the country."
Richard Ehman BSc'74, MD'79
Best known for his work in medical imaging, Richard Ehman has etched a global and distinguished reputation for excellence in research, education and clinical practice. After receiving both his undergraduate and medical degrees from the U of S, Ehman completed his residency at the University of Calgary, during which time he held research fellowships at the University of California at San Francisco and the Mayo Clinic. He joined the Mayo Clinic in 1985, and has since been credited with developing magnetic resonance elastography (MRE), technology that physicians use to determine the stiffness of internal organs. He holds more than 20 patents for his various inventions, and has also published more than 150 peer-reviewed articles. His outstanding work has earned him numerous honours and awards, some of which include: the Canadian Governor General's Medal, the Gold Medal from the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine, and Outstanding Researcher Award from the Radiological Society of North America. He has received an honourary doctor of science degree from the U of S, and was recently inducted to the U.S. Institute of Medicine, one of the highest honours for American health and medicine professionals.
Willard Estey BA'40, LLB'42 (d. 2002)
Companion of the Order of Canada
Willard Estey enjoyed a brilliant career as a lawyer and jurist, earning a reputation that crossed both provincial and national borders. Born and raised in Saskatoon, Estey obtained his master of laws degree from Harvard University after first graduating from the U of S and then serving in the Second World War in both the R.C.A.D. and the Army. After almost three decades of work as an outstanding barrister in Ontario, he was appointed to a succession of high judicial offices, culminating with his appointment to the Supreme Court of Canada from 1977 to 1988. He advocated for many reforms to the administration of justice, many of which helped made judicial services more expedient and less expensive. In his overseeing of many monumental decisions, Estey proved himself to be both a sensitive libertarian and also one who was careful to maintain an effective balance of power between Ottawa and the provinces. In 1984, he was recognized by the U of S with an honourary doctor of laws. Estey was also a strong advocate for amateur hockey throughout Canada, and was appointed a trustee of the Stanley Cup in 1984, an honour that he maintained until his death in 2002.
Larry Fowke BA'63, DSC'06
One of the world's most eminent plant cell biologists, Larry Fowke has been instrumental in cementing Saskatoon's reputation as an international centre for agricultural biotechnology. Since joining the University of Saskatchewan's faculty in 1970, Fowke's research accomplishments have, in many ways, redefined knowledge surrounding how plant cells divide and absorb materials. He is also an expert in the cloning of conifers and has published more than 130 papers in referred journals around the world. Colleagues have cited his willingness to collaborate with other research agencies and researchers worldwide as a model for the greater scientific community. He has also earned a reputation as an excellent and innovative teacher, both at the introductory undergraduate, graduate and post-doctoral levels. He has been the recipient of numerous honours and awards throughout his distinguished career, including the U of S Distinguished Researcher Award in 1998 and an earned doctor of science from the U of S in 2006. In 2009, he was inducted into the Royal Society of Canada, the country's senior national body of distinguished scholars, artists and scientists.
S. June Menzies BA'49, MA'51
Officer of the Order of Canada
An economist and tireless advocate for feminist and social justice issues, June Menzies helped revolutionize and reform family law across Canada. Menzies' feminist development began taking shape when as a young child she began noticing that men were inherently handed a higher social standing than that of women. This continued into her early adult years, when she experienced firsthand gender discrimination on many fronts while serving with the Canadian Women's Army Corps in 1943. After moving to Winnipeg in 1962, Menzies began speaking out and quickly became a key member of Manitoba's feminist movement. She was central to the development of the original Manitoba Action Committee on the Status of Women, drafted the structure of the Royal Commission on the Status of Women and served as the first vice-president for the Canadian Advisory Council on the Status of Women. Menzies also chaired and served as CEO for the Farm Products Marketing Council. She was the vice chairman of the Anti-Inflation Board from 1976 to 1979, and spent seven years in the private sector as Director and Economist with the M.W. Menzies Group Ltd. She was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada in 1981, received an honourary doctor of laws degree from the U of S in 1983, and was invested to the Order of Manitoba in 2007.
Ernest Olfert BA'65, DVM'69, MSc'76
Ernest Olfert's recent appointment to the newly-created position of University Veterinarian at the U of S speaks to the lifetime he has spent revolutionizing animal medicine throughout Canada. After receiving his BA from the College of Arts & Science, Olfert was a member of the University of Saskatchewan's first graduating class from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 1969. His 40-year career with the U of S started in 1970, and he soon established himself as an outstanding researcher, author and veterinarian who is now widely recognized as one Canada's pioneers in laboratory animal medicine. He was the lead editor for the Guide for the Care and Use of Experimental Animals (Canadian Council on Animal Care, 1993), a book that remains highly influential around the world. He was also the leading co-author of 12 training modules for animal users published by the CCAC in 2003. In 2006, Olfert's work was officially recognized by the CCAC as he received the organization's Outstanding Service Award. He was also awarded the Queen's Jubilee Medal in 2003 and, in 2005, was named the Veterinarian of the Year by the Saskatchewan Veterinary Association. Olfert's work was recognized by the U of S Alumni Association with an Alumni Award of Acheivement in 2010.
Louise Simard BA'69, LLB'70
Courageous, respected, influential and visionary were all adjectives used by Louise Simard's acquaintances in her many nominations for this honour. And judging by her extensive and trailblazing work in the public sphere, it's easy to understand why. After earning her BA in philosophy and law degree from the U of S, Simard articled in Regina and, soon thereafter, became the first woman to hold the position of Legislative Council and Law Clerk for Saskatchewan (1974 to 1978). Over the years she became deeply involved in a number of influential organizations, including the Medical Council of Canada (board member), Saskatchewan Human Rights commission (vice-chairperson) and Council of the College of Physicians and Surgeons (consumer representative). Simard served as MLA for Regina Lakeview with the Saskatchewan NDP from 1986 to 1995, and as Minister of Health from 1991 to 1995. Although she chose to not run for re-election in 1995, Simard's work on matrimonial property law in the 1980s and health reform in the 1990s helped spur widespread changes to both sectors. In 2000, she was named CEO of the Saskatchewan Association of Health Organizations, and in 2003 she became CEO of the Health Employers' Association of British Columbia.
Michelle Swenarchuk BA'69 (d. 2008)
A pioneering woman with an unwavering passion for the world around her, Michelle Swenarchuk became one of this country's most vocal early proponents for environmental sustainability. After receiving her BA in English at the U of S, Swenarchuk worked for a short time in social work before pursuing a career in law. She graduated from Toronto's Osgoode Law School in the early 1970s, and shortly thereafter opened a practice with Judith McCormack, a fellow graduate. She began her career in law working primarily with a group of small Canadian unions representing the rights of immigrant women. In 1991, after several years serving as the Canadian Environmental Law Association's (CELA) chief counsel, she was named the organization's executive director. One of her major accomplishments with the CELA was representing a coalition of Northern Ontario's environmental groups-called Forests for Tomorrow-at a landmark hearing into Ontario's timber management program. After 440 separate hearings covering a four-year period, Forests for Tomorrow and Swenarchuk attained their objective of sustainable forestry. Often credited as having coined the phrase "environmental crisis," she also became well-known for her arguments against the "Harvard Mouse" case at the Supreme Court of Canada. Her success in this monumental case led the Supreme Court to rule that higher life forms could not be patented in Canada. In 2004, she was awarded the Law Society of Upper Canada's medal for outstanding contributions.
Dorothy Walton BA'29, MA'31 (d. 1981)
Member of the Order of Canada
A world-class athlete, Dorothy Walton also became one of the most effective and constructive Canadian public figures following the Second World War. While completing her BA in economics from 1926 to ‘30, Walton was a member of 14 intercollegiate teams and also won individual championships in diving, discus, javelin, high jump, broad jump and the 220m. In racket sports she won more than 50 local, provincial and Western Canadian tennis titles, as well as several in badminton, and was the first female to win the U of S award for top student athlete. Following university she continued her dominance in racket sports, completely outclassing her North American badminton competition and, in 1939, she became the first Canadian to win the all-England championship. Following the war, Walton helped found the Canadian Association of Consumers and, later, became the organization's president. She became well-known as a fierce champion of social causes, and was named to the Order of Canada in 1973. She was also inducted into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame and the Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame.
David Zakus BSc'75
David Zakus used his BSc in Biochemistry from the U of S to help launch a diverse medical career with global reach. Since receiving both his masters (1987) and post-doctoral (1992) degrees at the University of Toronto, Zakus has served in a number of prominent roles, many of which focus on international health issues. Most notably, perhaps, he is currently the Executive Director for the HIV/AIDS in Africa Initiative. He has worked extensively in Africa, as well as nearly 20 other countries as both an academic and consultant. Closer to home, Zakus is the Director for the Centre for International Health at the U of T and an Associate Professor for several departments in the U of T's Faculty of Medicine. His teaching and research focuses on international health, health system development/reform, community-based health services, primary health care and community participation. He is a member of various national and international health boards, and was also a founding member of the Canadian Network for International Surgery.
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Mark Abley, BA'75
 Award-winning poet, journalist and prolific author, Mark Abley writes for the Montreal Gazette and the Times Literary Supplement. His Spoken Here: Travels Among Threatened Languages was a New York Times Notable Book, a San Francisco Chronicle Best Book of the Year and a Globe and Mail Best Book of the Year. Abley has been recognized for his critical writing and international reporting by the National Newspaper Awards. Nancy Foster Adams, BA'31 (d. 1998)
Member of the Order of Canada
Frank W. Anderson, BA'55 (d. 2008)
 At age 16, Frank Wesley Anderson entered prison to serve a life sentence. After the Warden challenged him to acquire an education, Anderson completed high school and become the first inmate in Canada to take university courses. Released on parole in 1951, he completed his degree and worked in the prison system as a social worker. Anderson wrote many booklets on Canadian history, travel and true crime. In 1974, he was appointed to the National Parole Board. Anita Raynell Andreychuk, BA'66, LLB'67
 Raynell Andreychuk has worked as a lawyer, judge and diplomat in Canada for the past four decades. She served as chancellor at the University of Regina and Associate Deputy Minister of Social Services in Sask. She was then named Canada's High Commissioner to Kenya and Uganda and ambassador to Somalia, Comoros and Portugal. Andreychuk has also held many high-ranking posts in the Canadian Senate. Robert M. Arn, BA'63
 Robert Arn founded many companies that have transformed telecommunications media. His ventures enabled internet distribution of video media, marketed the first mobile digital television production studio and developed the first consumer digital satellite TV recorder. Arn led a buyout of what became the pioneering company in HTML page processing, the foundation of the World Wide Web. Clare B. Baker, BA'44, Cert/Med
Member of the Order of Canada
Edward J. Baldes, BA'18 (d. 1975)
 Edward Baldes served as director of the Mayo Clinic and is recognized for his work on blood flow, osmotic pressure, electrophysiology and aviation medicine. His consulting work for U.S. Air Force led to the development of the life-saving pressurized anti-gravity suit worn by American fliers in World War II. Baldes' study of German aviation medicine contributed to operational space medicine, and ultimately the first human lunar landing. Edward Bayda, BA'51, LLB'53
Saskatchewan Order of Merit
George Edwin Britnell, BA'29 (d. 1961)
 An internationally recognized economist, George Edwin Britnell often advised governments in such diverse fields as federal-provincial relations, transportation and coal mining. Britnell headed the Dept. of Economics and Political Science at the U of S for many years. He served as royal commissioner and Canadian delegate to international economic conferences and as special advisor on transportation to the Saskatcehwan government. Weldon Grant Brown, BSc'27, MSc'28 (d. 1989)
 Weldon Grant Brown's contributions in chemistry advanced the modern understanding of the mechanism of electrophilic substitution reactions. His work recognizing hyper conjugation is considered a classic of organic chemistry. Brown was the first to establish the usefulness of paper chromatography for micro separation of organic compounds. During World War II, Brown undertook assignments for the U.S. National Defense Committee. Sharon Butala, BEd'62, BA'63, PGD'73
Officer of the Order of Canada
Robert Calder, BA'63, MA'65
 Bob Calder is recognized as the world's leading authority on William Somerset Maugham, and award-winning author of books and scholarly publications. Willie: the Life of W. Somerset Maugham received the Governor General's Literary Award for non-fiction. Calder has taught literature in the U of S Dept. of English for many years. Active in the province's literary community, he has served as president of the Sage Hill Writing Experience and president of the Saskatchewan Writers' Guild. Jessie Rowles Caldwell, BSc'24 (d. 1990)
 Jessie Caldwell's distinguished record of public service blazed new trails for Canadian women. Raised on a homestead in Saskatchewan, Caldwell served on the boards of many organizations, and was a member of the Canadian delegation to the Eighth General Assembly of the UN. She travelled and spoke extensively about the work of the UN as chair of the Saskatchewan World Refugee Year Committee. Alastair Graham W. Cameron, PhD'52 (d. 2005)
Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada
Roger C. Carter, BA'45, LLB'47 (d. 2009)
Officer of the Order of Canada Saskatchewan Order of Merit; Queen's Counsel
Samuel Delbert Clark, BA'30, MA'31 (d. 2003)
Officer of the Order of Canada; Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada
Kim Coates, BA '81
 Saskatchewan home-grown actor Kim Coates has successfully entered the realms of film, stage and television on both sides of the border. Coates has more than 40 films to his credit, including Black Hawk Down directed by Ridley Scott. He has also made many appearances on popular television shows, including CSI Miami, Prison Break and Entourage. Thomas Courchene, BA'62
Officer of the Order of Canada
Lorna Crozier, BA'69
 Acclaimed as "one of the most original poets writing in English," Lorna Crozier is a prolific award winning writer and professor. She has received a honorary doctorates from the U of S and the University of Regina for her contribution to Canadian literature. Crozier's Inventing the Hawk received the Governor General's Award and her poems have been widely translated. A generous and inspiring mentor, Crozier has introduced many new writers to Canada. Edward M. Culliton, BA'26, LLB'28 (d. 1991)
Companion of the Order of Canada; Saskatchewan Order of Merit; Queen's Counsel
Balfour Currie, BSc'25, MSc'27 (d. 1981)
Companion of the Order of Canada; Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada
MJ DeCoteau, BA'91, MA'97
 Philanthropist MJ DeCoteau was called to action after breast cancer claimed her mother's life. DeCoteau founded and serves as executive director of Rethink Breast Cancer, a national charitable organization with a mission to increase awareness of the disease in young women. It has achieved great success with its innovative awareness campaigns, support of young researchers and effective fund raising. William Deverell, LLB'63, BA'64
 Heralded as a "national treasure" by the Toronto Star, award-winning crime writer William Deverell is well known for his crime novels and for the long-running CBC TV series, Street Legal. He worked as a journalist for The StarPhoenix while studying at the U of S. Deverell worked in criminal law, civil rights, labour and environmental law in B.C., Alta. and the Yukon, and is a founding director of the B.C. Civil Liberties Association. John George Diefenbaker, BA'15, MA'16, LLB'19 (d. 1979)
Order of the Companions of Honour; Privy Councillor; Queen's Counsel; Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada
James Dosman, BA'59, MD'63, MA'69
Saskatchewan Order of Merit
Lillian Eva Dyck, BA'66, MA'70, PhD'81
 Regarded as a brilliant role model, Lillian Eva Dyck found her path to the Canadian Senate through her excellence in neuroscience and her advocacy in the aboriginal community. Dyck serves on the Aboriginal People's Committee, frequently speaking on science, teaching, violence against First Nations women and discriminatory legislation. Dyck also served as associate dean of Graduate Studies and professor in the Neuropsychiatry Research Unit at the U of S. Sylvia Fedoruk, BA'49, MA'51
Officer of the Order of Canada; Saskatchewan Order of Merit
Edith Fowke, BA'33, MA'37 (d. 1996)
Member of the Order of Canada
Gerald Friesen, BA'65
 Gerald Friesen is author of The Canadian Prairies, the most influential and widely read history of Western Canada. The first Seagram Chair at the Institute for the Study of Canada at McGill University, Friesen is a prolific writer and researcher, lectures internationally, works as professor of History at the University of Manitoba, and is past president of the Canadian Historical Association. Dorothee Gizenga, BSc'85
 Dorothee Gizenga aids recovery of war-ravaged African countries in her work with Diamond Development Initiative. Through Gizenga's work to regulate the diamond industry and establish the Kimberley Process, the trade of conflict diamonds has been nearly eliminated. With Partnership Africa Canada, she worked as an activist in peace, human security and sustainable development. Lydia Gruchy, BA'20 (d. 1992)
 Lydia Gruchy was the first woman to be ordained in the United Church of Canada, the first denomination to affirm ordination of women. After graduation from St. Andrew's College, she served as a rural lay minister and sought ordination repeatedly for 10 years until her ordination in 1936. In 1953 she became the first Canadian woman to receive the Doctor of Divinity degree. Raymond Heimbecker, BA'44, Cert/Med'45
Officer of the Order of Canada; Order of Ontario
Robert Hinitt, BA'47, MA'49, BEd'52
Member of the Order of Canada; Saskatchewan Order of Merit
Orville Hjertaas, BA'39, Cert/Med'39 (d. 1998)
Member of the Order of Canada; Saskatchewan Order of Merit
Ramon Hnatyshyn, BA'54, LLB'56 (d. 2002)
Privy Counsellor; Companion of the Order of Canada; Commander of the Order of Military Merit; Canadian Forces Decoration; Queen's Counsel
Canada's 24th Governor General and Commander-in-Chief Lisa Hornung, BMus'91
 Saskatchewan born contralto Lisa Hornung has been acclaimed for performances in repertoire ranging from Baroque to contemporary composers. Her voice has been called "rich and powerful" and her stage presence has "inspired audiences and musicians alike". In addition to oratorio and concert work, Hornung performs and tours with the American Spiritual Ensemble, and directs Summer School for the Solo Voice. Ted Hughes, BA'48, LLB'50
Officer of the Order of Canada; Queen's Counsel
Frances Hyland, BA'47, (d. 2004)
Officer of the Order of Canada
Gary Hyland, BA'62, BEd'64
Member of the Order of Canada; Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal
Writer, teacher and activist Wilbur Roy Jackett, BA'31, LLB'33 (d. 2005)
Officer of the Order of Canada: Queen's Counsel
Albert Johnson, BA'42
Companion of the Order of Canada
Norman Bell Keevil, BSc'30, MSc'32 (d. 1989)
Officer of the Order of Canada
Gordon Keller, BSc'74
 One of today's top medical minds, Gordon Keller is a leading stem cell scientist, head of Toronto's new McEwan Center for Regenerative Medicine and senior scientist at the Ontario Cancer Institute, Division of Stem Cell and Developmental Biology. Keller's life-saving research offers hope for new treatments targeting a wide range of diseases. Donald Kent, BE'57, MSc'59
 Donald Kent is recognized as the leading geological authority on Paleozoic carbonates in the Williston Basin, and Mississippian, Devonian and Ordovician rocks. Former professor of Geology and department chair at the University of Regina, Kent is a consulting petroleum geologist. He actively rebuilt the Saskatchewan Geological Society after the exodus of local petroleum companies and has been honoured by the society for his sustained leadership. Carlyle King, BA'26 (d. 1988)
 An early proponent of Canadian literature and long-term head of English at the U of S, Carlyle King published several books on U of S history and an anthology of early Sask. writing. He held many leadership roles in Saskatchewan's libraries and the arts. A democratic socialist and pacifist, King worked actively in politics for the Cooperative Commonwealth Federation. Lawrence Kirk, BA'16, BSA'17, MSc'22, (d. 1969)
Officer of the Order of Canada; Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada
Dorothy Elsie Knowles, BA'48
Member of the Order of Canada; Saskatchewan Order of Merit
Lester Lafond, D/Agric'75, BA'82
 Saskatchewan Order of Merit A prominent influence in the development of Saskatchewan's aboriginal business community, Lester Lafond remains involved in many organizations that promote the development and success of new business enterprises for First Nations people. President of Lafond Insurance & Financial Services Ltd., he also serves on the boards for various community organizations and is president of Tribal Nations Management Services and Tribal Nations Energy Ltd. Patricia Lawson, BA'50, BEd'53
 Pat Lawson was the most distinguished female athlete in Canada during the 1950s, winning provincial titles in six sports, Canadian titles in three sports and leading 13 intervarsity teams. Lawson's world-class athleticism would have shone in basketball and speed skating had these sports been open to women at the Olympic Games. Lawson is now a leader and mentor to many women as coach and teacher. Mary Jo Leddy, BA'68, BEd'70
Member of the Order of Canada
Jim MacNeill, BA'49, BE'58
Officer of the Order of Canada
Russell Holmes Macdonald, BA'39 (d. 1997)
 Rusty Macdonald is known as the father of Western Producer Prairie Books and was that paper's first full-time editor, adding strong Canadian content to its features. Macdonald is credited for implementing Saskatchewan's unified library system linking eight regional systems with the urban libraries in Saskatoon and Regina, a system unique in Canada. Peter Makaroff, BA'15, LLB'18 (d. 1971)
 Peter Makaroff was a natural leader of the independent Doukhobor movement, the first person of his sect to pursue a university education and legal career. A strong idealist and intellectual, he was committed to the Doukhobor values of nonviolence at a time when Canada debated conscription. Key cases in Makaroff's legal career included his successful representation of the Doukhobor leader Peter Vergin Jr. in his deportation battle, and the defence of the Regina Rioters. Eric Malling, BA'67 (d. 1998)
 From the Regina Leader Post to the Toronto Star and finally as correspondent and host with CTV and CBC, Eric Malling moved quickly through Canada's journalistic ranks. In 1976, Malling became host of CBC's flagship current affairs program, The Fifth Estate. He later returned to CTV as host of W5, to which he brought a new political focus. For his impressive accomplishments in broadcast journalism, Malling won seven Actra/Gemini Awards and three Gordon Sinclair Awards. Vincent Matthews, BA'43, Cert/Med'43 (d. 1988)
 Vincent Matthews is recognized as a pioneer of Medicare in Saskatchewan. He became a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Public Health and Preventative Medicine, served as medical health officer in the Swift Current Health Region and operated a general practice in Maple Creek. As Acting Deputy Minister of Health, Matthews helped design and introduce Medicare to the province in 1962. He was professor and head of the Dept. of Social and Preventative Medicine in the College of Medicine at the U of S. Kenneth J. McCallum, BSc'36, MSc'39 (d. 1997)
Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada
James McConica, BA'50
Officer of the Order of Canada
Alastair McCrone, BA'53
 Alastair McCrone began his career as a petroleum geologist in Western and sub-arctic Canada and then taught Geology at New York University. Under his leadership as Humboldt State University's longest serving president, the university achieved a reputation for academic excellence, especially in environmental studies, the sciences and engineering. Annie McKay, BA'15 (d. 1986)
 A trailblazing pioneer who displayed a remarkable commitment to the U of S, Annie McKay was the first Métis woman to graduate. She served on student council, The Sheaf editorial board, played women's hockey and eventually became an assistant librarian. She was a tireless volunteer during the flu epidemic of 1918, and was the first secretary-treasurer of the U of S Alumni Association. Obang Metho, BA'00
 As director of International Advocacy with the Anuak Justice Council, Obang Metho advocates for human rights, security and justice in international courts. He has testified before the U.S. Senate on the genocide and oppression in Ethiopia. Metho also serves as executive director of the Gambella Development Agency to mobilize U of S doctors and volunteers to bring clean water, health care and education to Sudan. William E. K. Middleton, BSc'27, MSc'29 (d. 1998)
 A pioneer in atmospheric science, Bill Middleton authored many books on meteorological instruments and optics, including Meteorological Instruments and Vision Through the Atmosphere. A multilingual scholar, Middleton was fascinated by the study of historical scientific instruments. He worked for the Meteorological Service of Canada, introducing Canada's first automated weather station. Middleton later worked in the Division of Physics at the National Research Council, specializing in colorimetry. Courtney Milne, BA'64
 Photographer Courtney Milne has been called "an ambassador of the land." His archive includes more than 500,000 evocative landscapes from 42 countries and all seven continents. His twelve books include The Sacred Earth, with a forward by His Holiness, the Dalai Lama. Milne's book of impressionistic images entitled The Pool of Possibilities was nominated for a Governor General's Award. In 2005 he received an honorary Doctor of Laws from the University of Regina. William Thomas Molloy, BA'64, LLB'64
Officer of the Order of Canada; Queen's Counsel
Jefferson Mooney, BA'66
 Jeff Mooney is executive chairman and controlling shareholder of A&W Food Services of Canada. Under his leadership, A&W has grown to become an organization of more than 700 restaurants across Canada, and has been named one of the 50 Best Managed Companies in Canada for seven consecutive years. Mooney has been honoured for his marketing and leadership skills. He also serves on the Vancouver Olympic Committee Board of Directors. Helen Frances Morrison, BHSc'39
 Saskatchewan Order of Merit A well-respected pioneering woman in Saskatoon, Frances Morrison was the influential chief librarian from 1961 to 1980. She oversaw construction of the new main library that now bears her name, and established the library's local history room and fine arts department. Morrison played a prominent role in establishing Saskatchewan's regional library system and was active in the Saskatchewan Arts Board, YWCA and Heritage Society. Hilda Neatby, BA'24, MA'28 (d. 1975)
Companion of the Order of Canada; Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada
Darwyn Peachey, BSc'78, MSc'83
 A key contributor to such animated films as Up, Toy Story and Ratatouille, Darwyn Peachey has worked with Pixar Animation Studios in California as a software developer, technical artist, and vice president. Peachey and six co-workers won an Academy Award in 1993 for developing Renderman software, widely used in the visual effects and animation industries. Bruce Peel, BA'44 (d. 1988)
 Bruce Peel is recognized as the leading authority on Canadian prairie history to 1953, and his comprehensive bibliography of the prairie region is unrivaled in its field. Peel curated the Shortt Library of Canadiana at the U of S and later became chief librarian at the University of Alberta, where the Special Collections Library is named for him. Wilfred Perreault, BFA'70
 Wilf Perreault is a highly respected Francophone painter whose expert craftsmanship, composition and style come together to create paintings of back lanes and hidden urban landscapes. In 1989, he was chosen to be one of five artists representing Canada in Les Jeux de la Francophonie in Morocco, and has been recognized for both his painting and charitable work. He was elected to the Royal Canadian Academy of the Arts. Clayton Oscar Person, BA'49, MA'51 (d. 1990)
Member of the Order of Canada; Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada
Vera Pezer, BA'62, MA'64, PhD'77
 Vera Pezer's name is best known in curling circles as the only skip to have won three consecutive Canadian curling championships. An accomplished athlete, she was a four-time Canadian curling champion, served as sports psychologist for the 1988 and 2002 Olympic Winter Games and published two books on curling history and sports psychology. Now chancellor of the U of S, Pezer has served on faculty in Psychology and in several senior administrative posts. Jacob Rempel, BA'31, MSc'33 (d. 1976)
Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada
Robert Gordon Robertson, BA'35
Privy Counsellor; Companion of the Order of Canada; Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada
Roy Romanow, BA'60, LLB'64
Privy Councillor; Officer of the Order of Canada; Saskatchewan Order of Merit; Queen's Counsel
Former Saskatchewan Darcy Kim Rossmo, BA'78
 Criminal profiler Kim Rossmo has worked with law enforcement on more than 3,000 crimes around the globe. Now the Criminology chair at Texas State University and head of the Centre for Geospatial Intelligence and Investigation, Rossmo began his career as a Canadian police officer. His methodology, which combines geography and forensics, has been used to combat terrorism, curb drug smuggling and develop TV series and Hollywood thrillers. John Francis Roy, BA'48, BEd'53, MA'68
 Saskatchewan Order of Merit A committed environmentalist and conservationist, Frank Roy's work to create provincial and national policies on ecology has shaped public opinion. Roy was a founding member of the Saskatchewan Natural History Society, and an advocate of ecotourism and sustainable development in Saskatchewan. He is recognized as a master teacher, responsible for strengthening the high school English curriculum and developing the naturalist program in outdoor education. Brian Henderson Russell, BSc'75
 Brian Russell is a recognized expert in exploration geophysics and a leading instructor on seismic technology throughout the world. He began his career with Chevron in Calgary as an exploration geophysicist, then Teknica as senior explorationist, Veritas Seismic as research and training geophysicist, and Veritas Software as vice-president of marketing and training. Co-founder of Hampson-Russell Software Services Ltd., Russell develops advanced seismic software for the petroleum industry. William George Schneider, BSc'37, MSc'39
Officer of the Order of Canada; Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada
Edith Child Rowles Simpson, BHSc'32 (d. 1997)
Member of the Order of Canada
George Simpson, BA'19 (d. 1969)
 After joining the Dept. of History's faculty in 1922, George Simpson initiated Slavic Studies at the U of S and became the first Anglophone historian to learn the Ukrainian language. He would eventually edit the first history of the Ukraine in English. Simpson was also instrumental in shaping policy for the Saskatchewan Archives Act and served as provincial archivist. Ahab Spence, BA'52 (d. 2001)
Member of the Order of Canada
Herbert Pinder Sr., BA'42
Member of the Order of Canada
Savella Stechishin, BA'30 (d. 2002)
Member of the Order of Canada; Saskatchewan Order of Merit
Barry Strayer, BA'53, LLB'55
 Barry Strayer is known as a drafter of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. After working as solicitor with the Attorney General of Sask. and as professor of Law at the U of S, Strayer became Assistant Deputy Minster of the Dept. of Justice. He is the author of The Patriation and Legitimacy of the Canadian Constitution and many articles and essays on public law. He has held judicial appointments in the Federal Court of Canada, Federal Court of Appeal, and Court Martial Appeal Court of Canada, and now serves as Deputy Judge of the Federal Court. Walter Surma Tarnopolsky, BA'52, LLB'57 (d. 1993)
 A pioneer in human rights and civil liberties in Canada, Walter Surma Tarnopolsky published the groundbreaking study, The Canadian Bill of Rights, a pivotal book used by Canadian law students and lawyers. He was a professor of Law before becoming a judge in 1985 on the Ontario Supreme Court and Court of Appeal. Tarnopolsky was chair of the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, served as a Canadian Human Rights Commissioner, and represented Canada at the UN. Henry Taube, BSc'35, MSc'37
 A leading inorganic chemist, Henry Taube was awarded the 1983 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his studies of inner-sphere electron transfer, particularly of metal complexes. Taube developed techniques for studying the kinetics and mechanism of inorganic reactions and demonstrated that ligand bridges form between interacting complexes, allowing electrons to be transferred. He was among the first chemists to use isotopes to determine reaction mechanisms. Gordon Thiessen, BA'59, MA'62
 Officer of the Order of Canada Starting his career at the Bank of Canada in 1963, Gordon Thiessen was appointed adviser to the bank's Governor in 1979. In 1994, he became governor of the Bank of Canada and led Canada through seven of its most financially turbulent years. During his time as governor, Thiessen established monetary policies that helped calm inflation and restore economic health to Canada. Henry G. Thode, BSc'30, MSc'32 (d. 1997)
Companion of the Order of Canada; Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada; Fellow of the Royal Society of London; Member of the Order of the British Empire
Margaret Thompson, BA'43
 Member of the Order of Canada A leader in the field of genetics, Margaret Thompson has spent her professional career researching the relevance of human genetics to childhood diseases. She and her late husband, James Thompson, co-authored Genetics in Medicine. She has received numerous awards and is a founding member of the Genetics Society of Canada, the Canadian College of Medical Geneticists and the American Society of Human Genetics. Raymond Thorsteinsson, BA'44
 Member and Officer of the Order of Canada One of Canada's most respected geologists, Raymond Thorsteinsson prepared the first detailed geological maps of more than 200,000 square miles in the Arctic Islands. A leader of survey teams in the Arctic, Thorsteinsson also has made important contributions in the field of palaeontology. He retrieved many records and artifacts from early Arctic explorers, and researched the Haughton Astrobleme. James Till, BA'52, MA'54
Officer of the Order of Canada
Mabel Timlin, BA'29 (d. 1976)
Member of the Order of Canada; Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada
Guy Vanderhaeghe, BA'71, MA'75
Officer of the Order of Canada; Saskatchewan Order of Merit; Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada
Ernest Walker, BEd'71, BA'72, MA'78
Member of the Order of Canada; Saskatchewan Order of Merit
John Wedge, MD'69, BSc'73
Officer of the Order of Canada
Margaret Weiers, BA'49
 Pioneer, feminist, social reformer, and nationalist, Margaret Weiers is best known as an articulate and principled award-winning journalist. Her career began with the Regina Leader-Post and she later held ground-breaking posts at the Toronto Star. Weiers also served a term as Foreign Service Officer with External Affairs and authored Envoys Extraordinary: Women of the Canadian Foreign Service. Jennifer Welsh, BA'87
 International relations expert Jennifer Welsh has written and spoken extensively on her alternative vision of Canada's role in the world and on foreign policy. Welsh is professor of International Relations at the University of Oxford and co-director of the Oxford Institute for Ethics, Law and Armed Conflict. She also consults for the Conference Board of Canada, McKinsey and Co, the Aspen Institute and the Government of Canada. Barrie Wigmore, BEd'62, BA'63
 Barrie Wigmore oversaw corporate finance activities in electric, gas and telecommunications industries for the investment banking firm, Goldman Sachs, and handled some of the largest mergers in US history at the time. Wigmore also worked on U.S. financing for the Province of Saskatchewan for many years. He was a former director of PotashCorp of Saskatchewan, a founding trustee of the Progressive Policy Institute that helped form Bill Clinton's policies during his presidential campaign, and has authored two books on securities markets. Steven Woods, BSc'87
 Steven Woods co-founded the world's first consumer internet portal accessible entirely by voice, called Quack.com. He led his web services company, NeoEdge Networks, to become a world leader in advertising models for gaming and online entertainment companies. His influence has made doing business over the internet efficient and high quality. Woods now serves as site director for Google Waterloo. Percy Wright, BA'29, MA'31 (d. 1989)
 One of Canada's leading horticulturalists, Percy Wright is well-known for introducing the Thunderchild flowering crabapple, the Hazeldean rose, and many lily varieties. He founded the Wilkie Fruit Nursery in 1925, and later, the Carrot River Nursery. A prolific writer, he mentored a generation of gardeners through his articles in The StarPhoenix and elsewhere. Wright turned to plant breeding full-time after his retirement. |
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