John G. Diefenbaker, University Chancellor, making presentation of an honourary Doctor of Laws degree to Dr. Harry S. Hay at spring Convocation held in Physical Education gymnasium.

Bio/Historical Note: Dr. Harry S. Hay was a local leader in art, music and education and served in numerous charitable organizations in Saskatoon. He began an optometrist practice in Saskatoon in 1922. Dr. Hay was a member of the Saskatoon Collegiate Institute Board from 1950-1969. Dr. Hay served as president of both the Saskatchewan School Trustees’ Association and the Canadian School Trustees’ Association. He was a member of the University Senate from 1959-1962 and was active in the University’s Golden Jubilee Fund campaign. Dr. Hay was president of the Saskatchewan Music Festival Association, a member of the Board of Managers of the Saskatoon Art Center and a member of the committee for a Saskatoon City Auditorium. For ten years he served as provincial chairman of the Easter Seal Committee for Crippled Children and Adults (the name changed to Saskatchewan Abilities Council in 1984). Dr. Hay served his country in both world wars. During World War I he was a member of the University of Saskatchewan’s Tank Battalion. During World War II he was chairman of the Canadian Army Show, and chairman of the “Milk for Britain” Committee. Dr. Hay was invested as a Member of the British Empire for auxiliary war services. He was President of the Saskatoon Rotary Club, District Governor and a member of the Rotary International Board of Directors. Dr. Hay died in Saskatoon in 1976.