This Week in 1964

Forty years ago, the News Bulletin of the newly created University of Guelph reported that:

• The Committee on Ceremonials had met to review heraldic colours at universities across Ontario and Quebec and had unanimously decided to recommend to Senate that U of G's official colours be red, black and gold.
• Botany professor Blair MacNeill had written a letter to the editor discussing U of G's evolving image and promoting the idea of Guelph as a centre for the study of life sciences. He proposed a slogan: “Guelph — The Life Science University.”
• Minister of Education Bill Davis was speaking at the invitation of the University Women's Club.