University of Alberta Calgary - Evergreen and Gold Yearbook (Calgary, Alberta Canada)

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DEDICATED TO DR.AND MRS.TAYLOR We respectfully dedicate this volume of the Tally Stick to Dr. and Mrs. M. G. Taylor with deep gratitude for their four years of service to our university. UAC has been fortunate to have Dr. Taylor’s leadership during its first years. A young man among university presidents, he has brought youth and enthusiasm to his tasks. As he pointed out in a speech, “a university must be youthful in its outlook — with the rebellion, the risk-taking, the excitement of youth, and, to a degree, the uncertainty of youth.” Rebellious, venturesome, excited, sometimes un¬ certain — UAC has been all these in its short history. There was no uncertainty in Dr. Taylor’s aims for UAC. In 1960 he said that this could become a great university, and for the next four years he worked with unswerving dedication to achieve that goal. Dr. Taylor had set himself no easy task. He has a lofty conception of the uni¬ versity: “a community of scholars, devoted to the pursuit of learning, engaged in the adventure of the discovery of knowledge, concerned with raising the quality of life.” By his dedication and enthusiasm Dr. Taylor attracted many fine scholars to our community, men who wanted to help create a new university. Dr. Taylor set a high standard for the students of UAC. In his first message to the student body, he said, “your primary purpose here is your own intellectual de¬ velopment. You are here to think, to criticize, and to create. It is on your intel¬ lectual achievements that you will be judged, and I remind you that our standards are high.” Student leaders found in him an interested, sympathetic adviser and at times an outspoken critic. In his addresses to students, Dr. Taylor tried to com¬ municate his own enthusiasm for learning and the life of the intellect. The library building which opened this term is perhaps the most tangible evidence of Dr. Taylor’s efforts on behalf of UAC. He believes that a library is truly the heart of a university, and he has worked unceasingly to improve library facilities here. From a beautiful campus site, UAC’s land is developing into a beautiful campus. It has been said that “not only do we shape our buildings; our buildings shape us.” Dr. Taylor has worked closely with architects to plan a campus that is more than functional. It was his vision to provide an environment suitable for creativity; an atmosphere designed for learning. We have a long task ahead of us to fulfill Dr. Taylor’s prediction of greatness at UAC, but under his leadership we have made an auspicious start. Mrs. Taylor, too, has become well known to many students on campus. As Honorary President of Adelphe, she took part in many functions of the society. At an Adelphe-sponsored charm seminar, Mrs. Taylor, last year chosen one of Canada’s ten-best-dressed women, spoke on wardrobe selection and social graces. Mrs. Taylor was interested in the role of the Arts in university life. She was active in Calgary theatre, and sponsored a drama award given yearly to a UAC student. Students who visited the Taylor home also knew Mrs. Taylor as a gracious hostess and the mother of two fine children. Our best wishes go to Dr. and Mrs. Taylor as they prepare to make their home in Victoria. And our congratulations go to the students and faculty of the University of Victoria. Our university community is losing a distinguished leader and two good friends, but it is a better place because of their four years here. 6

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UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA, CALGARY OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL calgary, Canada January 30, 1964 It is with a sense of deep regret that I write these words for the Yearbook of the University of Alberta, Calgary. As you know, this is the last time that I shall have the privilege and pleasure of speaking to you through these pages. I little thought when I wrote to you a year ago that such would be the case. But as each of you will come to know in the adventure of life, a man must do what he must do. As I look back to my arrival here, when we moved to our new campus, I realize that what now seems to me a very short space of time is actually a long period of some four years. It has seemed much shorter because of the joys of working with students in which Mrs. Taylor has happily shared. I leave this University richer in experience and more blessed in rewards than I have deserved. With you, I have seen this campus develop in intellectual and physical growth to such a stature that we rightfully take our place among the Univer¬ sities of Canada. Mrs. Taylor joins with me in thanking you for the pleasure that we have had in our association with you and in wishing you and this University every measure of success in the years ahead. 8