Exploring the History and Legends of the University of Sasktachewan in Saskatoon
I love a good university campus. They are often such beautiful spaces that inspire reflection and inspire learning. A good campus seems makes it feel like anything is possible.
The University of Saskatchewan (USask for short) founded in 1907 is...
The University of Saskatchewan (USask for short) founded in 1907 is...
I love a good university campus. They are often such beautiful spaces that inspire reflection and inspire learning. A good campus seems makes it feel like anything is possible.
The University of Saskatchewan (USask for short) founded in 1907 is located alongside the river in the City of Saskatoon. It is widely recognized as being one of the most beautiful campuses in Canada making it a must see site for adventure seekers exploring Saskatoon. Many of the original buildings are made of locally sourced limestone and are built in a Collegiate Gothic Style which is very impressive. The campus is filled with interesting history, beautiful spaces, art and even ghost stories. The university is worthy of exploration. The following gallery is only a fraction of all that there is to see and do at the University of Saskatchewan.
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The University of Saskatchewan (USask for short) founded in 1907 is located alongside the river in the City of Saskatoon. It is widely recognized as being one of the most beautiful campuses in Canada making it a must see site for adventure seekers exploring Saskatoon. Many of the original buildings are made of locally sourced limestone and are built in a Collegiate Gothic Style which is very impressive. The campus is filled with interesting history, beautiful spaces, art and even ghost stories. The university is worthy of exploration. The following gallery is only a fraction of all that there is to see and do at the University of Saskatchewan.
This is the original entrance to the University of Saskatchewan campus in Saskatoon. The Memorial Gates were unveiled and dedicated in 1928 to
honour the bravery and the sacrifice of university students and faculty that served in World War I. In...
honour the bravery and the sacrifice of university students and faculty that served in World War I. In...
This is the original entrance to the University of Saskatchewan campus in Saskatoon. The Memorial Gates were unveiled and dedicated in 1928 to
honour the bravery and the sacrifice of university students and faculty that served in World War I. In total 330 people from the University served during the war. With 67 students and staff paying the ultimate sacrifice. At the time, the number of students and faculty that served in the war was equivalent to the number of students that had enrolled in university the year prior to the start of the conflict.
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honour the bravery and the sacrifice of university students and faculty that served in World War I. In total 330 people from the University served during the war. With 67 students and staff paying the ultimate sacrifice. At the time, the number of students and faculty that served in the war was equivalent to the number of students that had enrolled in university the year prior to the start of the conflict.
A National Historic Site, beautiful architecture and ghost stories, the Peter MacKinnon Building (Administration Building) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) has it all. This is one of the first buildings constructed at the University of...
A National Historic Site, beautiful architecture and ghost stories, the Peter MacKinnon Building (Administration Building) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) has it all. This is one of the first buildings constructed at the University of Saskatchewan and was the first College of Agriculture at a Canadian university. Local limestone and the Collegiate Gothic style give it the Peter MacKinnon Building its impressive look. Naturally, a building that is over 100 years old is bound to have a ghost story or two. The Peter MacKinnon Building is said to be haunted by the first history department head Arthur Silver Morton, who suddenly died one night in the building.
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The Museum of Natural Sciences in the Geology building is always an interesting place to explore. The museum exhibits showcases the history of Earth and the evolution of life. There are replicas of dinosaur skeletons, a variety of fossils, live...
The Museum of Natural Sciences in the Geology building is always an interesting place to explore. The museum exhibits showcases the history of Earth and the evolution of life. There are replicas of dinosaur skeletons, a variety of fossils, live animals and plants, rocks, and minerals to see and learn about.
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The walls of the museum are made of Tyndall Stone, a type of limestone from Manitoba. Millions of years ago, the Tyndall Stone lined the bottom of the sea, so it is filled with fossils of animals like snails, sponges and corals.
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The Thorvaldson building opened in 1924 and is one of the most elaborate buildings on campus. The building is named after Thorberger Thorvaldson, a chemist is rumored to haunt the building. As legend has it he requested to be entombed in the...
The Thorvaldson building opened in 1924 and is one of the most elaborate buildings on campus. The building is named after Thorberger Thorvaldson, a chemist is rumored to haunt the building. As legend has it he requested to be entombed in the buildings front steps just outside these doors...and they granted his wish!
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Perhaps the most famous USask legend surrounds the 271 paper planes stuck in the 68-foot high domed ceiling of the Thorvaldson Room, also known as the Airplane Room. As the story goes, pilots-in-training for World War II made and threw the...
Perhaps the most famous USask legend surrounds the 271 paper planes stuck in the 68-foot high domed ceiling of the Thorvaldson Room, also known as the Airplane Room. As the story goes, pilots-in-training for World War II made and threw the planes at the ceiling. If the plane stuck in the ceiling they would have good fortune, however if it did not, it meant the pilot wouldn't be coming home. It is said that family members would visit the room to make sure their loved ones' airplane was still stuck.
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Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre is an integration of Indigenous cultures. It is home to Indigenous Student services, student leadership groups and support services. It is an also a popular intercultural gathering place on campus.
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The University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon is filled with public art, like this mural. This art piece can be found in the Thorvaldson Spinks Addition.
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There are lots of sculptures and art pieces on the USask campus. This one is outside the law building.
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The Observatory at the University of Saskatchewan is open to both students and the public. It is open to the public monthly on the first and third Saturdays. During these times visitors can enjoy looking through the telescope to observe the night...
The Observatory at the University of Saskatchewan is open to both students and the public. It is open to the public monthly on the first and third Saturdays. During these times visitors can enjoy looking through the telescope to observe the night sky and celestial objects like planets, star clusters, galaxies and comets. Educational shows are presented on cloudy nights. There is also a museum for visitors to enjoy.
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Known as one of the hidden gems of the University of Saskatchewan, the Sculpture Garden was started by Bill Epp, a visual arts professor in 1993 a part of an international sculpture symposium. Additional works were added during other symposiums...
Known as one of the hidden gems of the University of Saskatchewan, the Sculpture Garden was started by Bill Epp, a visual arts professor in 1993 a part of an international sculpture symposium. Additional works were added during other symposiums in 1997 and in 2006. The garden tends to be a place that people just happen upon.
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Continuing along the trail through the Sculpture Garden visitors will meet up with the Meewasin Trail that runs along the length of the Saskatoon river valley and beyond. This is the best viewpoint for the City of Saskatoon's skyline and likely...
Continuing along the trail through the Sculpture Garden visitors will meet up with the Meewasin Trail that runs along the length of the Saskatoon river valley and beyond. This is the best viewpoint for the City of Saskatoon's skyline and likely the ultimate spot to watch the sunset west of downtown.
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This cute Little Stone House School was Saskatoon's first schoolhouse built in 1887. It was moved onto this site in 1911. It was lovingly restored and declared a historical site in 1967.
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Behind this interesting rat rod is the historic Memorial Union Building on the University of Saskatchewan campus is home to Louis’ Loft. It is the university's best spot for coffee and lunch. This was the last building in the centre of campus to...
Behind this interesting rat rod is the historic Memorial Union Building on the University of Saskatchewan campus is home to Louis’ Loft. It is the university's best spot for coffee and lunch. This was the last building in the centre of campus to be built in a Collegiate Gothic Style.
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Greg Girard This was from the week before the retreat actually. It's where my kid goes, she wanted to show us around. It's a beautiful campus andGreg Girard This was from the week before the retreat actually. It's where my kid goes, she wanted to show us around. It's a beautiful campus and full of interesting stories. More ...
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Janet Guthrie Very cool. What is your child taking out of curiosity?
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Greg Girard the short version, Bio Med
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Janet Guthrie Proud Momma!
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Greg Girard indeed
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