But there were many twists and turns along the way, says McLaughlin as he tells about the influences exerted by, or on, the Ontario government, the Lutheran and Roman Catholic authorities, the University of Western Ontario, civic leaders and national corporations. A number, including a convocation shot of an impossibly young Doug Wright with a toothy grin, are presented as colour snapshots. McLaughlin also reproduces a number of documents, such as the 1959 affiliation agreement among UW, St. Jerome's and the Lutheran seminary, and some of UW's early brochures and published advertisements. The book includes a detailed chronology, an affectionate introduction by university secretary Lois Claxton, and a number of contemporary colour photos by Chris Hughes of the central photographic service. Today's reception to launch the book is scheduled for the lobby of the Dana Porter Library, following the afternoon board of governors meeting.
Attendance is by invitation.
A number of book signings across campus are to be scheduled soon. The board, the university's top governing body, meets four times a year, and this fall meeting has a long agenda. It's open to the public except for a confidential session at the end, which will deal with a number of matters. Also today, and soon Models created by students in Architecture 292 will be on display today and tomorrow in the concourse of South Campus Hall. They're being evaluated by a panel of judges, and the bookstore is offering prizes.