Provincial Institute of Technology and Art - Record Yearbook (Calgary, Alberta Canada)

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AM glad to have this opportunity, in response to the Editor’s invitation, to send this message to the students of the Provincial Institute of Technology. 71 » As technicians you learn a basic law which is of such far-reaching importance in the world of today, that I ask you to give a great deal of thought to it. I will express that law in these words: “That is right which works best.” In other words, unless a machine, or a system of organ¬ ization, for example, operates smoothly and performs the function for which it was designed, it is not right. This law by which we can judge what we term “rightness” applies with equal force to human relationships and social systems. If we look at the state of the world at the present time, we are forced to recognize that its social systems are working anything but well, and must therefore be wrong. On every hand there is a growing realization of this. Vast changes are , looming. Your technical training will equip you to face these facts and to apply the same fundamental principles you would employ in dealing with an engineering problem to the great social problems upon the solution of which the fate of our civilization depends. That is the thought I want to leave with you. Many of you will be graduating during the com¬ ing year. Whatever positions you fill, you will be entering the service of Canada during one of the most critical periods in history. The world of tomorrow will be what you make it and if you believe that, there is nothing you cannot accomplish. And that is equally true of you who will follow them later — for in the new world order which will emerge from the chaos and confusion of today, men and women of experience and knowledge will be wanted. It is for that you are preparing yourselves. WILLIAM ABERHART Page four

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THE TECH-ART RECORD THE OFFICIAL STUDENTS’ YEAR BOOK OF THE PROVINCIAL INSTITUTE OF - TECHNOLOGY AND ART - Volume IO, 1939-40 CALGARY, Alberta Page three

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scarcely seems possible that a year has passed since I wrote a farewell note to the 1938-39 m I graduating class. Many things have happened since then, chief of which has been the declara- tion of war, which has put Canada into the great world conflict. The import of this struggle of the Titans remains to be seen. It is not conceivable that the result will much affect the status of Canada in a derogatory way. While the war will have to be paid for and all must bear a share of the great expense the whole experience may result in the opening of a new day in Canada. Many will migrate from the war weary centres in Europe, and Canada offers unexcelled opportunities for future careers. The great unworked natural resources of Canada may come into a period of rapid development. It is a great time in the history of Canada to be young and fit and ready to participate in this period of growth. I am sure that all thoughtful young people in Alberta will appreciate these opportunities and will not make the mistake of failing to get a thorough education and a training that they may take their proper places in the brilliant future that lies immediately ahead. To all who have been associated with the Institute of Technology and Art during the year 1939-40, may I extend greetings, good will and best wishes. W. G. CARPENTER, Principal. Page five