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DEAN ' S MESSAGE.. Last December the complacency of the Western World was rudely disturbed with the announcement that Soviet Russia had been successful in launching the first man made sattelite into outer-space. This event was a severe blow to Western pride which had never before doubted the superiority of its science and scientists over those of other countries. Immediately a search was started to find out where the blame for this incredible loss of face could be placed. It was to be expected that the present system of education would bear the brunt of the criticism. Since that time educational systems have been, and are being investigated and examined by panels, committees and commissions of all shapes, sizes and complexions. Out of all the discussions has come a decision that there must be a general raising of standards and tightening of requirements. With this movement no one would wish to disagree. At the same time it is very necessary that the present hysteria should not overwhelm us and cause us to imagine quite erroneously that a raising of standards will solve the problems that caused all the furore. A conference of scientists and educators was held recently at Yale University, and Senator William Benton of the United States made this statem ent: “No matter what investment we allocate to schooling we cannot guarantee to deliver Einsteins nor Fermis nor Van Neumanns. But if we make the opportunity for learning as freely available to talent and ability as the water we drink, we return to an historic American assumption that our natural resources reside in the capacity and the aspirations of the coming generations.” In other words out of all the talk and controversy comes the fundamental fact that the future of Canada, and of any country, depends on the quality, character and the ability of her young people. This, too, is the basic philosophy of Mount Royal College. The task of the College is so to develop the personalities, characters and abilities of her students that they may be able to take their places as citizens who will make valuable contri¬ butions to all areas of our common life. This is a huge job and beset with many difficulties and pitfalls. Yet we believe that our graduates of 1958 have a sound basis on which to build many years of service to this day and generation. W. J. COLLETT. Dean.
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HISTORY Our great institutions of learning have all had modest beginnings. They are the result of a lot of vision, thoughtfulness, generosity and self sacri¬ fice on the part of some Canada’s greatest citizens, many of whom have long since departed this life. Since its founding in 1910 Mount Royal College has been guided by men who have carried on the noble traditions which is its inheritance. Through¬ out its years of service its leaders have been men of Christian character and clear vision; our Board of Governors have given the College stability and vigorous leadership; our distinguished faculty has been devoted to the College. It would be impossible here to mention them all. But in paying tribute to them it seems fitting and proper to pay a special tribute to the memory of Dr. George W. Kerby, a distinguished citizen of our country, and one whose great vision and character has played a noble part in moulding the spirit of this fine institution. Mount Royal College was founded in 1910 when a Provincial Charter for a non-profit institu¬ tion was obtained on December 16 th. The College was given power and legal authority to establish, keep and maintain and conduct in or near the city of Calgary an institution of learning for the educa¬ tion and instruction of youths of both sexes or of either sex in the elementary and secondary branches of knowledge and for education and instruction in music, art, speech, drama, journalism, com¬ mercial and business courses, technical and domes¬ tic arts, and do all such acts and matters and things as are incidental or conducive to the attainment of the said objects. The first building erected had residential ac¬ commodation for one hundred students with ade¬ quate kitchens, dining halls, etc. and also contained class rooms to accommodate abut two hundred stu¬ dents. The College opened on September 8, 1911. In 1931 the academic work of the College was greatly enhanced when affiliation standing with the University of Alberta was granted and the col¬ lege began offering the first two years of university training in the Faculty of Arts and Science. The important forward step was authorized by the Pro¬ vincial Government when the charter was amended giving to the institution the status of a Junior Col¬ lege with power to offer the first two years of university courses. This involved the enlargement of the college buildings, the cancellation of all elementary work and the provision of an adequate library. A substantial donation was made then by the Carnegie Foundation of New York and many generous contributions were made by citizens of the area. In 1944 the Department of Engineering was established, for two years’ training in engineering, with an Associate in Engineering Diploma provid¬ ing the opportunity for transfer to a university to proceed toward a graduate degree. This depart¬ ment has been a great boon to young people of the community especially at a time that demands the services of more and more engineers. In 1950 The Kerby Memorial Building and the Stanley Gymnasium were created by funds contributed by generous public minded people of the area and many substantial contributions from friends of Dr. Kerby all over Canada and the U.S.A.
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