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Administrator, [19þ]- . Mr. Schwarzkopf was Media Centre Manager for Universiade '83, the world student games held in Edmonton.

Farmer, [19þ]- . In 1928 Peter Schwerdt moved from Ida, Ontario with his parents and brother Chuck to homestead in the Peace River country near Worsley, Alberta. These ten letters to Lillian B. Hootner and her mother describe the hardships experienced by settlers during the Great Depression.

Physicist, Ombudsman, Administrator, [1913]-1975. Dr. Scott came to the University of Alberta in 1940, after receiving a PhD in physics from McGill. He became a full professor in 1954 and head of the Physics Department in 1959. As a member of the President's Committee on Electronic Equipment, he helped bring the first computer to the University in 1957. He was the Director of the Computing Centre from 1961 to 1971 and the Chair of the Computing Department from 1964 to 1971. He was a founder and first Chair of the Academic Welfare Committee and President of the Association of Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA) from 1961 to 1962. He was appointed as the first full-time Ombudsman of the University in 1971, a position he held until his death.

Actor, Director, 1936-1991 Hutchison Shandro was born in Edmonton in 1936, the son of Betty and Joseph Shandro. He grew up in Edmonton and Lethbridge where he attended primary and secondary school. He first attended the University of Alberta in 1954 when he studied chemistry. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in 1958. He subsequently worked for two years for C.I.L. Industries in Kingston as a chemical technician. While working in Kingston from 1959 to 1961 Shandro maintained his theatrical interests; he played several roles in the semi-professional Domino Theatre Company. He decided to change careers and returned to the University of Alberta to study drama. Graduating with a B.A. in Drama in 1962, Shandro was accepted to study at the prestigious London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA). He studied theatre in London for two years. He returned to Canada to a professional career in theatre as a teacher, actor and director. He remained active in theatre communities across Canada until his death in 1991. Shandro performed, directed and taught at such notable theatrical companies as Holiday Theatre and the Playhouse in Vancouver, the Grand Theatre in London, Theatre Plus in Toronto, the National Theatre School in Montreal, York University, Ryerson Polytechnical Institute, Bishop's University and the Belfry Theatre in Victoria. His involvement in Edmonton theatre included work with Theatre 3, Studio Theatre, Torches Theatre, Circle Eight Theatre and the Edmonton Theatre Associates.

Anatomist, Administrator, 1893-1976. Ralph Faust Shaner joined the University in 1921 as an assistant professor of anatomy. Made a full professor in 1927, he was head of the Department of Anatomy from 1936 until his retirement in 1959. He continued to teach after his retirement, however, and in 1971 the University awarded him an honorary degree and the Alumni Golden Jubilee Award. He taught courses in histology, embryology and neuroanatomy, and was considered an authority on the embryonic development of the heart and the mechanisms underlying congenital heart defects.

Bacteriologist, Administrator, 1881-1974. Robert M. Shaw came to the University in 1921 with dual responsibilities as assistant professor of Bacteriology for the Department of Bacteriology and Hygiene and assistant bacteriologist for the Provincial Laboratory of Public Health. In 1945 he was appointed head of his department and Director of the Provincial Laboratory. He held these positions until 1949, retiring in 1950 with the title of Professor Emeritus of Bacteriology.

Advisor to Women Students, 1884-1983. Born in New York State, Helen (McHugh) Sheldon was the wife of Ernest W. Sheldon, first professor and head of the Department of Mathematics at the University of Alberta. Mrs. Sheldon was the first Advisor to Women Students, 1911-1912, and was a charter member of the Faculty Women's Club. Her memoirs provide a source of information on early University history and daily life behind the academic scene.

Author, 1927- . Mrs. Sheppard, daughter of Karl A. Clark, oil sands pioneer, is the author of Oil Sands Scientist: the letters of Karl A. Clark, 1920-1949 (University of Alberta Press, 1989).

Bandura virtuoso, composer, and writer, 1920-1968. Zinovii Shtokalko was born May 25, 1920 in Berezhany, Germany. A medical doctor by profession, Shtokalko studied music with several prominent bandurysts. He improved bandura-playing techniques and developed his own distinct style of interpretation. Mr. Shtokalko legacy includes important works for bandura such as Atonal Etude, a large methodological study of the instrument entitled <i>A Kobzar Handbook</i> (published posthumously in 1989) and a definitive recording of dumas and other Ukrainian songs (recorded for M. Surmach in New York, 1952). His literary works were published posthumously in the collection <i>Na okrainakh nochi</i> (On the Edges of Night) and appear under the pen name Zinovii Berezhan in 1977. Mr. Shtokalko died in New York on June 28, 1968.

Civil engineer, 1882-1970. After emigrating from Sweden in 1902, working at any available construction jobs, and starting his own construction company in partnership, Emil Skarin completed his university education by attending classes in his free time. He graduated in 1918 with a BSc in civil engineering. Mr. Skarin also served as the Swedish Vice-Consul (1920-1945) and Consul (1945-1950). Mrs. Ada Fryk Skarin, who completed her BA degree in 1919 by attending classes amid her duties as housewife, mother and hostess, made a major gift to the University in memory of her husband. The Skarin Fund is administered by the Senate and supports innovative community projects.