John G. Diefenbaker, University Chancellor, making presentation of an honourary Doctor of Laws degree to Dr. Neil B. Hutcheon at spring Convocation held at Centennial Auditorium.

Bio/Historical Note: Dr. Neil Barron Hutcheon (1911-1989) graduated in Engineering from the University of Saskatchewan and with a Doctorate of Philosophy from the University of London. Returning to Saskatchewan as a Professor of Mechanical Engineering he remained there until 1953, when he moved to the National Research Council as Assistant Director of the Division of Building Research. He became Director in 1969. Dr. Hutcheon took early retirement in 1974 to prepare teaching material for building science courses associated with heat and moisture problems in buildings.