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

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A Message to the Students from E. W. Wood PRINCIPAL January 17th and 27th, 1956, marked the 250th and 200th anniversaries of the birth of Benjamin Franklin and Johannes Mozart respectively. In the years which have intervened the world has changed more completely and in more different ways than in any period of at least twice its length since the beginning of recorded history. The contributions made by these two men were vastly different. Benjamin Franklin was a man of letters, a scientist and a stateman. Mozart was immortal¬ ized by his musical compositions. In a sense, one was the complement of the other. No one would dare to distinguish between the value of the contribution of each. Who would dare to attempt to assess them? Because of the essentially technological nature of Institute courses it would be natural to assume that the interests of Institute graduates would tend to follow the scientific interests of Benjamin Franklin. In my farewell message to the graduating students of the year 1957, I should like to express the hope and wish that your development may be broad and full, and that as your lives unfold you will seek to develop and acquire cultural interests and pursuits. It is my hope that the cultural life of which Johannes Mozart was so eminent and worthy an example will, in time, hold as great an appeal for our graduates as do the tech¬ nologies of Benjamin Franklin. Then, and not till then, will you have had a liberal education. Then and not till then will you be prepared to take your place in a world where technology is providing the means whereby man can enjoy more leisure and enter into, as never before, the enjoyment of cultural pursuits. E. W. WOOD, Principal. Page 7

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A Message to the Students from Hon. A. 0. Aalborg MINISTER OF EDUCATION Education and training serve a two-fold purpose. On the one hand they provide the individual who pursues them with abilities and skills which make him a more effective, contented and prosperous person. He can have greater pride in his knowledge, his accomplishments and his contributions. But others profit also. As skilled and capable persons participate in the industrial, commercial, professional and social life of the community and the nation, they raise the level of total achievement to the advantage of all. The Institute of Technology and Art offers such education and training. The rapidly growing industries of Alberta and other provinces of Canada have made heavy demands on the school for more artisans, craftsmen and special technicians. It is with satisfaction that we see these demands met and note that industry eagerly engages “Tech” students. A program of steady expansion is being supported to provide more accommodation and facilities at the Institute. The end of this expansion is not in sight. The importance of the Provincial Institute of Technology and Art and its graduates can hardly be over-emphasized in the changing scene of Western Canada. I am very happy, therefore, to convey greetings to all students, to salute them, and to wish them every success in their chosen field. ANDERS O. AALBORG, Minister of Education. Page 6

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ADMINISTRATION STAFF E. W. WOOD Principal M. VAN CAMP MISS N. HENRIKESEN W. A. B. SAUNDERS Vice-Principal MISS R. M. BIEN Stenographer MISS E. DOWKES MRS. D. KENNEDY MRS. N. LAMINMAN J E. BR1NTON MRS. A. J. OLIVER J. p. BROWN L. A. WATSON Storekeeper K. GORDON MISS E. C. CODE Assistant Storekeeper Secretary, Main Office Page 8