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The Ambassador: 1977, University Of Windsor

The Ambassador Yearbook

This issue of the Ambassador salutes a remarkable man, Dr J. Francis Leddy, President of the University of Windsor from July 1, 1964. When Dr. Leddy announced he would retire in 1978 an immediate sense of loss was felt widely not only by members of the teaching staff and the administration, but by many in the student body. It was clear to all of them that they were to lose a wise and humane leader and friend.

Throughout his career and particularly as President at Windsor, Dr. Leddy has given a high priority to students individually and as a group. …

The Ambassador: 1976, University Of Windsor

The Ambassador Yearbook

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the members of Council and the people who assisted Students’ Council during the last two years. We have seen the construction of the pub known now as The Gallery; the beginning of the Volunteer Service Bureau, a part of Students’ Council’s community conscience; the presentation of Toronto Workshop Theatre to the City of Windsor; the achievement of course evaluations; the bringing in line of the often over-expended Students’ Council , budget and the renewed confidence with the University Administration of the ability of students to handle their own affairs. l …

The Ambassador: 1975, University Of Windsor

The Ambassador Yearbook

What is the University of Windsor? In the strictest sense, it is a collection of about thirty buildings clustered together in a relatively small area. The buildings are both old and new, testaments to different styles of architecture over more than one hundred years. But the true meaning of the University does not come forth from mortar, bricks, and concrete. Dillon Hall’s Gothic archways and marble staircase are a sharp contrast to the Law School’s sharp-sloping roof and sunken square. Both are admirable to the onlooker, but portray little of the University’s true character.

The Ambassador: 1974, University Of Windsor

The Ambassador Yearbook

Go placidly amid the noise and waste and remember what comfort there may be in owning a diploma thereof.

The Ambassador: 1973, University Of Windsor

The Ambassador Yearbook

The external fortunes of our universities fluctuate with the changing mood of the Canadian public. For some decades they were taken for granted, developed slowly and only moderately supported. Then, almost abruptly, they were swiftly expanded, with the provision of long overdue resources. After a few years of such large favour, dis- enchantment is now thought to cloud our prospects, as taxpayers fret over expense, and students grumble about vocational relevance. But universities have their own inner accountability. Do they discharge their traditional and fundamental function to preserve, impart and expand knowledge? If so, they can confront the present doubts, …

The Ambassador: 1972, University Of Windsor

The Ambassador Yearbook

The Seasons: cycles in man and nature.

The Ambassador: 1971, University Of Windsor

The Ambassador Yearbook

During the past year the universities of Ontario have been the object of increasing discussion in the various news media, on public platforms, and on the floor of the Provincial Legislature. Inevitably, much of the comment has tended to come under the heading of complaints or criticisms or anxious inquiries. Some people have been worried by charges of Americanization of programmes of study and of faculties. Others have questioned the effort and the expense devoted to graduate studies, at a time when Ph.D.’s in certain areas of specialization are finding it difficult to secure a suitable position. Still others have …

The Ambassador: 1970, University Of Windsor

The Ambassador Yearbook

Includes a supplement.

I write at the New Year, when the news media are taken up with reflections on the past decade, and many comments note significant changes in Canadian universities. Such observations have a particular application to this university which, in 1960, was operating under denominational auspices, with an enrollment of 1,000. Discussions about future structure were just beginning, and the great increase in enrollment, — as it turned out, five-fold in ten years — was only dimly perceived. Few had any suspicion of the tremendous changes of the 1960’s, with new faculties, departments, and programs at the honours …

The Ambassador: 1969, University Of Windsor

The Ambassador Yearbook

Includes a supplement.

To meet the Editor’s deadline I must write these lines when the 1968—1969 term is not yet one—third over, before the record of the year can be safely predicted, much less assessed. It is becoming evident, however, that, with the completion of the first five years of the University of Windsor, since it received its charter in 1963, we are entering a new phase in which the earlier preparation and reorganization are beginning to produce their full effect. The most striking indication of this fact is the sharp increase in enrolment this year, about 28%, well above …

The Ambassador: 1968, University Of Windsor

The Ambassador Yearbook

Includes a supplement.

The year is over. Did you learn anything? Are you a better person? Where are you going? . . . . . Participate a little more next year . . . . . Don’t confine your education to the classroom, or your educational goal will not be fulfilled. The time for reflection, on the past and the future is now. Enjoy your summer, but pause now and then to realize who and what you are. See you all in September.

The Ambassador: 1967, University Of Windsor

The Ambassador Yearbook

Includes a supplement.

To two nations. the Bridge spans the busy Detroit River. and provides ' our University with a cosmopolitan sophistication unique in Canada. while teaching "a lesson of peace to all nations".

The Ambassador: 1966, University Of Windsor

The Ambassador Yearbook

At the conclusion of my first Annual Report as President of the University of Windsor, I made the following general observations: "Universities differ one from another almost as much as individuals do, partly because of the accidents of history and of the part which staff, students and alumni play in the building of unique traditions. The University of Windsor has attracted much attention in the past two years by reason of its very unusual evolution. Inevitably, now that it has emerged as a non—denominational institution, under its charter of 1963, it will begin to move in directions perhaps only dimly …

The Ambassador: 1965, University Of Windsor

The Ambassador Yearbook

The University of Windsor will not operate in a vacuum, but in a community with strong roots, both multi-racial and non-denominational." These are the profound words of the second President of the University of Windsor, Dr. J. Francis Leddy, to whom we, the student body of the University of Windsor, dedicate this edition of the Ambassador '65. In the short time that he has been with us, Dr. Leddy has already acquired many new friends and his charming personality and friendly smile have been an asset to all those associated with him. With Dr. Leddy's installation to the office of …

The Ambassador: 1964, University Of Windsor

The Ambassador Yearbook

The new University of Windsor has its roots firmly planted in the traditions which nourished Assumption College when its doors were first opened by the Basilian Fathers on February 10, 1857. Affiliation with Western University, London, Ontario in 1919, changed Assumption's old curricula from a preparatory for admittance to seminaries into an integral part of the University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences. Co-education came to the campus with the arrival of Holy Names College in 1950. University status was achieved in 1953. Essex College three years later with its facilities in Memorial Science, the Annex, and the Essex College Engineering …

The Ambassador: 1963, University Of Windsor

The Ambassador Yearbook

Includes a supplement.

Life at a University, iust as life itself, is somewhat of a puzzle, a helter-shelter jumble of pieces which, without order has no meaning. Just as a puzzle is, at first glance, befuddiing, so too is the University to the incoming Freshman whose dazed expression reflects his bewilderment. As the student is initially confronted with the maze of courses and activities of the college curriculum, he is able to see the pieces of the puzzle unfold before him. In time, confusion lessens as the pieces — the arts and sciences, the theories and techniques, philosophies and fellowships …

The Ambassador: 1962, Assumption College

The Ambassador Yearbook

Two Countries, two cities, side by side, joined by a bridge . . . the Ambassador Bridge. Next to the bridge, in the Canadian city of Windsor, there lies a university campus - Assumption University. Within the buildings of that university, young men and women of all races, colours, and creeds undergo a vital part of the process of growth. When these young people leave this campus, they will have been prepared to be ambassadors to the world . . .ambassadors giving freely of all their talents, discriminating against no one, co-operating for a better world in which to live. …

The Ambassador: 1961, Assumption College

The Ambassador Yearbook

The University exists for the sake of the student. All the staff, equipment and program focus upon the process of Teaching the young to love learning and make it a lifetime's habit for them. Formal classes and daily assignments however, do not exhaust the ways by which a student learns. He should know that extra curricular activities can be a means of developing one's personality. While knowledge is desirable for itself, it never-the-less can be applied in group activities which have goals that will benefit a wider public than one's self. If it is possible, I would urge you in …

The Ambassador: 1960, Assumption College

The Ambassador Yearbook

We are so busy tailoring ourselves to our jobs and perfecting our various roles in life that we often ignore ourselves. Knowing who we are takes courage, but it is the only way to live. From time to time the ultimate questions "Who am l?", “Where did l come from?" "Why am I here?", “Where am I going?", intrude themselves and demand an answer. They are disturbing and uncomfortable questions. We can and often do hide from them by a chaotic program of activity. We can turn on the radio or watch TV rather than submit to a silence which …

The Ambassador: 1959, Assumption College

The Ambassador Yearbook

We have only to read the daily press and magazine articles to realize the vital importance of education, particularly higher education, in all countries of the world today. Government, industry and private are spending greatly increased monies to meet this emergency. Money and facilities however can do nothing to stimulate the brains of students unless they possess understanding and good-will. Assumption like all Universities, is endeavouring to meet the need. The program of studies and the daily routine of life at this University are primarily aimed at the production of educated persons. We sincerely hope that each of you is …

The Ambassador: 1958, Assumption College

The Ambassador Yearbook

The development at Assumption University, which you can notice in almost every corner of the place, is similar to a development on all University Campuses. Your elders are making every sacrifice REV. E. C. LeBEL, C.S.B., M.A., CD. to provide adequate staff and facilities to give you every opportunity to develop into an educated person. In the days that lie ahead the problems of our complex world will be in your hands. Yours will be the responsibilities which lie so heavily on the shoulders of the men of today. To meet this challenge you must be thoroughly equipped intellectually and …

The Ambassador: 1957, Assumption University (Windsor)

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Whether there be special value to the hundredth year of an institution or not, the fact remains that the graduates of this year are the first of the second century. This is not the place to review the events in the history of Assumption since February 10, 1857. It may be, however, the time to point to what is permanent in the many changes of the past hundred years, and what will be permanent for the next. Assumption's prime purpose has been, is now and ever shall be to implant in the soul of each student and teacher, the abiding …

The Ambassador: 1956, Assumption University (Windsor)

The Ambassador Yearbook

Another academic year is just about over and I hope each of you has benefited a great deal. You, after all, are the persons by whom the outside world will judge this institution and we hope that wherever you may go you will carry with you the ideals, the learning and the character development which the Assumption staff has tried to inculcate. Like persons, institutions develop with the years. We also hope that the larger responsibilities, which Assumption is assuming in the university field, will manifest wisdom and understanding. It is the intention of the administrative offices of the university …

The Ambassador: 1955, Assumption College

The Ambassador Yearbook

Home has a deep appeal to the human heart, because true family spirit, deriving from the Blessed Trinity, begets unity, affection, helpfulness and joy. To teach us this spirit, Jesus was born in the holiest and happiest of families. His Church is but a wider family circle, an extension of the Holy Family. The nation is a chain of families. The religious orders are spiritual families. Every worthwhile organization thrives only in so far as it has esprit de corps, a genuine family spirit. The dedication of this issue to our beloved Father LeBel is a timely reminder of the …

The Ambassador: 1954, Assumption College

The Ambassador Yearbook

The graduating class of 1954 will always be a memorable one in the history of Assumption College; this class will be the first to graduate with Assumption College degrees. At the moment of this historic happening, we of the staff congratulate you heartily, and wish you Godspeed in your life's quest. We hope you will return often through the years and that you will be able to see that the old school has flourished in its new independence. Pray that Assumption may nobly serve the cause of higher education.

The Ambassador: 1953, Assumption College

The Ambassador Yearbook

Congratulations to the graduates! You have topped one high hill with distinction and we are proud of you! I hope it is not necessary to remind you that although you are graduating you are still very young; there still remains "Alps upon Alps" of rugged learning to be striven for. While this thought should make you humble, it is comforting for you to know that you are shod with the sturdy principles of Christian truths. If you don't deliberately and unreasonably throw them away for easier walking, you won't slip. You will be able to scale the dizziest heights of …

The Ambassador: 1952, Assumption College

The Ambassador Yearbook

The college years of the Class of ’52 have not been conducive to calm development of mind and pursuit of knowledge. The “cold war’l and the Korean campaign with their background of constant Communist pressure the world over have kept the minds of all alert to danger. You must join the ranks of the armies of Christendom that in the field and on the home front stand aligned against the deadliest aggressor of Christian time. On any front you should contribute the strength that comes from having been nurtured in the sound traditions out that Christian culture which Communism recognizes …

The Ambassador: 1951, Assumption College

The Ambassador Yearbook

It was still possible a year ago to write—"Christendom is in greater peril from complacency and lethargy than from the ideology of Communism". Recent events have disposed of complacency and lethargy has been succeeded by action. Even the threat of total war demands total mobilization and every person will be required to play a part and pay a price somehow. As Assumption Graduates of 1951, you go forth to take your places in the world with the complete confidence of your College that with God's grace you will do your full duty wherever it is His will you should be.

The Ambassador: 1950, Assumption College

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As we cherish the blessings of our Holy Religion. as we prize the possession of our political and personal liberty guaranteed by Democracy. As we honour the Vicar of Christ. Assumption students without exception will show themselves both prompt and eager in their response to the call of the Holy Father. By contributing each his share to the crusade of prayer. penance and good works. Assumption men will not only enrich themselves by the disposal. that most desirable and, namely, the Peace of Christ in the Reign of Christ.

The Ambassador: 1949, Assumption College

The Ambassador Yearbook

In the coat of arms of the Basilian Fathers appears a quotation from one of the Psalms: “Teach me goodness, discipline and knowledge. (Psalm 118.66). I would like to say a few things about “discipline” and point out why it is stressed in Basilian schools. Discipline is an interesting word and a still more interesting thing. As you know, the word is derived from the Latin “discere” meaning “to learn”. The disciple is one who learns from a teacher. “Discipline” is that virtue in the teacher and that virtue in the student which enables the teacher to teach and the …

The Ambassador: 1948, Assumption College

The Ambassador Yearbook

Many an Assumption student has read the Latin words on the scroll above the front entrance of the Memorial Science Building: many passers-by have asked the meaning of the words, "Bonitatem, disciplinam et scientiam doce me". These words were written by a Wise Man, divinely inspired, a thousand years before Our Lord. They represent a truth often forgotten even by educators. Your college is directed by a religious community which has made these words its motto. Knowledge is not an end in itself but a means. The use made of knowledge can be good, indifferent or bad. It is like …