Generations of Campion College alumni, students, faculty and staff will be celebrating the 90th anniversary of the college this weekend (October 26 - 28, 2007).
"Campion College has played a significant role in the education of our young people since it opened its doors 90 years ago," says Campion President Benjamin Fiore, SJ.
"We are proud of our many graduates who have gone on to make impressive contributions locally, nationally, and internationally; their successes are our successes. We are equally proud to be a part of this province’s great history and to continue to be a significant part of this community,” adds Fiore.
The weekend will begin with a 90th Anniversary & Alumni of Distinction Awards dinner on Friday, October 26. This sold out event will honour two Campion alumni, Dr. Benjamin Allan Quigley (B.A. ‘67) and Mr. Robert Glynn Spelliscy (H.S. ‘32), who have distinguished themselves in their professional achievements and service to the community.
The public is invited to join the festivities on Saturday, October 27 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. when Campion College hosts its open house at its University of Regina campus location. The weekend will conclude with a Sunday liturgy in the Campion College chapel, followed by a pancake breakfast. All are welcome to attend.
Founded in 1917, Campion College was constituted under the name of "The Catholic College of Regina" and given power "to establish, maintain and conduct at the city of Regina a college and school where students may obtain a liberal education in the arts and sciences."
Today, Campion College boasts a faculty complement of 23 full-time professors, offering courses in the areas of astronomy, Catholic studies, classics, English, media studies, history, humanities, pastoral studies, philosophy, political science, psychology, religious studies and theatre studies. Approximately 1,000 students at the University of Regina are enrolled through Campion College in the faculties of Arts, Science, and Fine Arts.